# Zalaszentgrót

Zalaszentgrót is a town in Zala County in the valley of Zala river.

## Understand

Zalaszentgrót was first mentioned in 1247. It was elevated to town status in 1984. The thermal bath was opened in 2001.
* 46.9435117.078941 Zala Termálvölgye Egyesület, Batthyány Lajos utca 13, ☏ +36 83 361-305, info@zalatermalvolgye.hu. M–F 08:00–12:00 13:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)

## Get in
### By train

The passenger train service of Zalaszentgrót was canceled in 2007. The closest railway station is Zalabér-Batyk, where you can transfer to regional buses towards Zalaszentgrót, but only on weekdays. Trains are available in every two hours between Budapest-Déli pályaudvar and Zalabér-Batyk via Székesfehérvár and Veszprém. The whole journey from Budapest to Zalaszentgrót takes about 3.5 hours and costs 4000 Ft. On weekends, you have to transfer in Zalaszentiván, which takes about 4 hours and costs 4415 Ft.
46.9831117.040781 Zalabér-Batyk Train Station, Batyk, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. (updated Nov 2018)

### By bus

Direct buses from Budapest-Népliget are available twice a day. The journey takes 4 hours and costs 4015 Ft–4305 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes one hour and costs 650 Ft.
46.9449817.076922 Zalaszentgrót Bus Station, Kinizsi tér 3, ☏ +36 83 360-080, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: M–F 05:30–16:30. (updated Nov 2018)

## Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.

## See

In Zalaszentgrót:
* 46.9434917.072391 Batthyány Mansion (Batthyány-kastély), Zala utca 1. Built in 1787 by Ádám Batthyány in late Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.937517.0832 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Szabadság utca. The church was built in the second half of the 13th century. In the 15th century, its sanctuary was enlarged with a tower and a monastery building. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9433717.074263 Historical Monument (Történelmi emlékmű), Templom tér. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9439417.075154 Saint Emeric Roman Catholic Church, Templom tér. Built in 1758 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9438917.073655 Local History Museum of Zalaszentgrót (Kiskastély, Zalaszentgróti Helytörténeti Kiállítás), Zala utca 3, ☏ +36 83 562-964, titkarsag@zalaszentgrot.hu. It was built in the 18th century. There is an exhibition about local history. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9427217.071676 Stone Bridge (Kőhíd). Stone bridge built in 1846 with four openings. (updated Nov 2018)
In Kallósd:
* 46.869317.06557 Saint Anne Round Church (Szent Anna kerektemplom), Kallósd. One of the few round churches from the Árpád Age. It was built around 1260. The Romanesque church has brick walls on its stone base and a conical roof structure. An apse is set into the east end of the building. There are semicircular windows on the sides of the entrance on the south-western side. The ancient round base, the entablature, the apse and the cupola all refer to Romanesque architecture in the middle of the 13th century. (updated Nov 2018)
In Kehidakustány:
* 46.8449717.093078 Ferenc Deák Memorial House (Deák Ferenc Emlékház), Kúria utca 8, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-007. Apr–Oct Tu–Sa 10:00–19:00, Su 10:00–14:00; Nov–Mar Tu–Sa 10:00–17:00, Su 10:00–14:00. Built around 1740. It was the home of Ferenc Deák between 1808 and 1854. He was known as "The Wise Man of the Nation". It's a museum about his life. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.8215417.112249 Church Ruins (Templomrom), Kehidakustány. Gothic style church ruins from the 14th century. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.852117.071610 Deák Well (Deák-kút), Kehidakustány. Ferenc Deák went to this well frequently to drink its water. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.839517.116211 Kehidakustány Heritage House (Kehidakustányi tájház), Hunyadi János utca 19, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 236-4605. Apr–Sep Tu–Sa 10:00–18:00, Su 10:00–14:00; Oct–Mar Tu–Sa 10:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.851317.0812 Observation Tower on Old Hill (Öreg-hegyi kilátó), Kehidakustány. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.843317.091813 Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Gyümölcsoltó Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 7, Kehidakustány. Built in 1747 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.839217.116814 Roman Catholic Wooden Belfry (Római katolikus fa harangláb), Hunyadi út, Kehidakustány. Built the 19th century. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.8549517.0841915 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel (Szent Miklós római katolikus temetőkápolna), Cemetery, Kehidakustány. Built the 13th century. (updated Nov 2018)
In Kisgörbő:
* 46.935417.158216 Bezerédi Mansion (Bezerédi-kúria), Arany János utca 2, Kisgörbő. It was built in the second half of the 18th century. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9364517.1575617 Saint Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church (Borromei Szent Károly római katolikus templom). Built in 1754 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
In Sénye:
* 46.8904517.1312118 Simultaneum Chapel (Ökumenikus kápolna), Sénye. Built in 2002. There is a nice view to the surroundings. (updated Nov 2018)
In Türje:
* 46.9849317.1050219 Norbertine Monastery (Premontrei rendház), Szabadság tér 20, Türje. Built in 1779. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9852717.1050620 Roman Catholic Church of the Annunciation (Gyümölcsoltó Boldogasszony római katolikus templom), Szabadság tér, Türje. Built around 1230 in Romanesque style. Baroque interior, Saint Ladislaus legend mural. (updated Nov 2018)
In Zalaköveskút:
* 46.8409217.146221 Mother Teresa Observation Tower (Teréz anya-kilátó), Zalaköveskút. Built in 2012. Free entrance. (updated Oct 2018)

## Do
### Culture

* 46.9435817.077531 Community Center of Zalaszentgrót Town (Városi Művelődési Központ Zalaszentgrót), Batthyány Lajos utca 9, ☏ +36 83 360-120, szentgrot@vmkami.sulinet.hu. M W–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 08:00–12:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.8761217.112142 Community House of Zalaszentlászló, Kossuth Lajos utca 19, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 474-8789, faluhazzalaszentlaszlo@gmail.com. The building was designed by Imre Makovetz. (updated Apr 2020)

### Leisure

* 46.8328117.1073 Kehida Thermal Spa and Adventure Bath, Kossuth utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 534-500, sales@kehidatermal.hu. 09:00–20:00. Adult: 2600 Ft; senior: 2300 Ft; children: 1200 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.969617.05954 Szent Gróth Thermal Bath, Zalabéri út, ☏ +36 83 708-000, info@szentgrotfurdo.hu. May 1–Oct 14 09:00–19:00. Adult: 2200 Ft; children: 1150 Ft; student, senior: 1650 Ft. Discounts after 16:30. (updated Oct 2018)

### Sport

* 46.94317.08775 Fish Pond of Zalaszentgrót (Zalaszentgróti halastó), zalaszentgrot.he@gmail.com. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.891917.09326 Horse Ranch of Szentmihálypuszta (Szentmihálypusztai lovastanya), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 268-0832, fax: +36 83 334-116, reithof@t-email.hu. Feb 13–Dec 11 10:00–21:00; Dec 12–Feb 12 F–Su 10:00–21:00. Trail riding, pony ride, lunge, riding training, jump training, carriage-drive, daily riding-tour. (updated Nov 2018)

### Events

* Zala Valley Binge Culture (Zalavölgyi Kultúrtivornya), zalavolgyi.kulturtivornya@gmail.com. Cultural festival in June. (updated Nov 2018)
* Feszt is Szentgrót. In August. (updated Nov 2018)
* Traditional Harvest and Farewell (Hagyományőrző Szüreti Felvonulás és Búcsú). In September. (updated Nov 2018)
* Advent in Zalaszentgrót (Advent Zalaszentgróton). Every Sundays in December. (updated Nov 2018)

## Buy

* 46.9431217.077881 Coop, Batthyány Lajos utca 22, ☏ +36 83 360-053. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9437117.074782 Market of Zalaszentgrót, Templom tér. Th 05:00–13:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9421417.072813 Penny Market, Batthyány Lajos utca 2/a. M–Sa 07:00–20:00, Su 07:00–18:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.8439317.098074 Coop, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-012. (updated Nov 2018)

## Eat
### Budget

* 46.9440117.07691 Kis-Korona Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 4, ☏ +36 20 614-9213, kiskoronapanzio@gmail.com. 08:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 7 rooms. 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft, single room: 6500 Ft, double room: 8500 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.886317.10962 Aranypatak Restaurant, Kossuth utca 117/c, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 979-4907, goldbach5@freemail.hu. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 1700 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.981917.10773 Trink Pizzeria, Dózsa György utca 1, Türje, ☏ +36 30 621-4089. 15:00–20:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1350 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

### Mid-range

* 46.8373817.116924 Malomkő Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor út 1, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-074. Tu–Su 11:30–21:00. Traditional restaurant. 2050 Ft, lunch menu: 1550 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.8346217.107575 Mediterrán Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 53, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 504-7981, mart.schmi@gmx.de. W–F 16:00–22:00, Sa–Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine and with specialties like polenta and tapas. 1990 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.903617.10716 Vadvirág Restaurant, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 70 271-9255, vadviragzala@gmail.com. M W–Th Su 15:00–21:00, F–Sa 15:00–21:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

### Splurge

* 46.964717.05677 Csicseri Csárda, Aranyodi utca 107, ☏ +36 30 565-2644, bali44@freemail.hu. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and specialties like Jóska Savanyú robber's titbit roast and homemade dödölle with sour cream. 2540 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9440517.075798 Fiáker Restaurant and Guesthouse, Eötvös Károly utca 3, ☏ +36 83 361-925, rendeles@fiaker.hu. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 9 rooms. 2200 Ft, pizza: 1705 Ft, hamburger: 2090 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft, single room: 1000 Ft, double room: 14000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9744417.031849 Szent Antal Inn (Szent Antal Fogadó), Hunyadi utca 6, Zalabér, ☏ +36 30 907 2177. 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like Göcsej bean cabbage with trotters and dödölle. 2340 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft, single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)

## Drink
### Cafes

* 46.9433717.077361 Caffe del Schön, Batthyány utca 11, ☏ +36 83 378-099. 08:00–21:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9443717.077722 Central Café, Csány László utca 2, ☏ +36 83 360-367. M–Th Su 07:30–22:00, F–Sa 07:30–12:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9441417.076573 Deák Confectionery, Eötvös Károly utca 6. M–F Su 09:00–18:00, Sa 09:00–19:00. (updated Nov 2018)

### Pubs

* 46.943217.085374 Horgász Tanya, ☏ +36 30 327-4564, moves@freemail.hu. 08:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9431617.074895 K.O. Presszó, Batthyány Lajos utca 1, ☏ +36 30 468-2285. M–Sa 08:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9598716.999066 Tatuka Büfé, Fő utca 2, Pakod, ☏ +36 30 729-5449. Tu–Su 15:00–21:00. (updated Apr 2020)

## Sleep
### Budget

* 46.8354517.092171 Ágoston Guesthouse, Széchenyi István utca 75, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 428-3837, info@kehida.eu. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 10:00. 8 rooms. Double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Jan 2021)
* 46.8384417.100522 Gróf Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 42/a, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 405-2138, grofattilatamas@gmail.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 09:30. 5 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 10,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2021)
* 46.836917.1173 Ibolya Guesthouse, Petőfi Sándor utca 5, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 334-133, ibolya.vendeghaz@t-online.hu. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. 4 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 10,000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.9293817.178154 Tolnay Mansion and Guesthouse, Patak utca 1, Nagygörbő, ☏ +36 30 955-5383, nagygorbohivatal@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9000 Ft. (updated Apr 2020)
* 46.8354617.099155 Vándorbab Guesthouse, Malombokrai utca 12, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 356-7484, vandorbab@vandorbab.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 14 apartments. Apartment for one person: 7,000 Ft, for two persons: 12,000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

### Mid-range

* 46.9436217.076856 Hotel Corvinus, Eötvös Károly utca 2, ☏ +36 83 362-200, info@hotelcorvinus.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 19 rooms. Single room: 10500 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft (includes breakfast). Discounts on off-season and on weekdays. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.840517.09797 Liliom Apartment House, Liliom utca 28, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 334-3819, kehidaliliom@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 12,000 Ft. (updated Jan 2021)
* 46.8379517.116168 Malomkert Apartment House, Malom utca 3, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 70 703-0058, palmaibeatrix@freemail.hu. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 apartments. Apartment for four persons: 13,900 Ft. (updated Jan 2021)
* 46.8354817.106719 Szerencsemák Guesthouse and Kehida Kapuja Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 56, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 404-6878, +36 20 259-8498 (restaurant), info@kehidakustanypanzio.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. 10 rooms. Pizzeria. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.927717.175310 Vadlány Guesthouse, Patak utca 13, Nagygörbő, ☏ +36 30 418-3002, info@vadlanyvendeghaz.hu. Double room: 14,000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

### Splurge

* 46.8361317.1050511 Admirál Villa, Kossuth Lajos utca 52, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 20 998-9720, info@kehidakustanypanzio.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 7 rooms. Single room: 20,900 Ft, double room: 29,800 Ft. (updated Jan 2021)
* 46.8921917.0927412 Inn for the Wanderer (Vendéglő a VándorLóhoz), Szentmihálypuszta, Zalaszentlászló, ☏ +36 30 268-0832, fax: +36 83 334-116, reithof@t-email.hu. Restaurant: Feb 13–Dec 11: 10:00–21:00; Dec 12–Feb 12: F–Su 10:00–21:00. 19 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local pork and beef specialties made only from local breed, free-range animals. Single room: 16,275 Ft, double room: 23,145 Ft. Discounts on longer stay. (updated Nov 2018)
* 46.83217.107213 Kehida Thermal Hotel, Hertelendy House and Holiday Village, Kossuth Lajos utca 62, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 534-500, sales@kehidatermal.hu. Hotel: 42 rooms, Hertelendy House: 24 rooms, holiday village: 15 apartment house. Single room in hotel 32,900 Ft, double room in hotel 53,800 Ft, single room in Hertelendy House 28,900 Ft, double room in Hertelendy House 45,800 Ft, apartment house in holiday village 52,900 Ft. All of types of accommodations include full admission to the thermal bath. Discounts on off-season. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.8325417.1051914 Road House, Dr. Kovács Lajos sétány 3, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 83 900-066. 8 rooms. Single room: 36,665 Ft, double room: 40,370 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
* 46.836717.116415 Triász Aparthotel, Petőfi Sándor utca 10, Kehidakustány, ☏ +36 30 422-5658, triaszpanzio@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 18 apartments. Apartment for two persons: 20,000 Ft (includes breakfast). Discounts on off-season. (updated Nov 2018)

## Connect

Zalaszentgrót's postal code is H-8790, and its telephone area code is 83.
* 46.9435117.079632 Zalaszentgrót Post Office, Dózsa György utca 2, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00, Sa 08:00–11:00. (updated Nov 2018)

## Go next

* Gyenesdiás – resort village at Lake Balaton 32 km (20 mi) southeast
* Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 24 km (15 mi) south
* Keszthely – town with historical downtown 24 km (15 mi) southeast
* Pacsa – small town 34 km (21 mi) southwest
* Sümeg – town with castle 21 km (13 mi) east
* Vasvár – town 29 km (18 mi) northwest
* Zalaegerszeg – city 31 km (19 mi) west