Lenti travel guide

Lenti' is a town in Zala County in the valley of Kerka river, near to the border with Slovenia.

Understand

The earliest traces of the town are from the Roman age. It was probably an inhabited settlement, which is also proved by the proximity of the Amber Road. Lenti was first mentioned in 1237 as "Nemith". However, the castle built beside the settlement at the beginning of the 13th century had more importance. Lenti was elevated to town status in 1978.

This article includes travel-related information not only for Lenti, but also for the surrounding rural areas.

• Tourinform Lenti (Lenti és Térsége Turisztikai Egyesület), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☏ +36 92 551-188, lenti@tourinform.hu. Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00. Tourist information about Lenti and its surroundings.

Get in

By train

Trains are available from Zalaegerszeg four times a day. It takes one hour and costs 630 Ft. From Budapest you have to transfer in Zalaegerszeg. The whole journey from Budapest takes about 4.5 hours and costs 4660 Ft.

• Lenti Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. The train station is close to the center. The bus line 1A goes between the train station and the regional bus station.

By bus

Direct buses from Budapest-Népliget are available once a day on weekdays and twice a day on weekends. The journey takes 4 hours and costs 4840 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes one hour and costs 840 Ft.

Lenti Bus Station, Ifjúság útja 1, ☏ +36 92 351-038, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00.

Get around

Diesel locomotives in Csömödér (Photo: VargaA, CC BY-SA 3.0)

By bus

Volánbusz operates local buses in Lenti. Ticket (in 2019): 205 Ft, pass (in 2019): 4010 Ft per month. Tickets can be purchased at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at the driver. Public transport map.

By narrow-gauge train

Csömödér State Forest Railway (Csömödéri Állami Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Lenti and Kistolmács. The trains are operated only between April 21 and September 29 from Monday to Saturday. The ticket costs for adult: 300 Ft–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250 Ft–900 Ft (depending on the distance).

Lenti narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu.

See

In Lenti:

Lenti Castle (Lenti vár), Dózsa György utca 26.

• Railway History Exhibition (Vasúttörténeti kiállítás), Táncsics Mihály utca, ☏ +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu. Apr 21–Jun 30 Aug 21–Sep 29 Mon–Sat 09:00–13:30, Jul 2–Aug 20 Mon–Sat 09:00–16:00. Treasures of Göcsej, the forest and the tree exhibition. Adult: 340 Ft, children: 170 Ft.
• Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Templom tér. Built in 1750.

In Csesztreg:

• House of Traditions (Hagyományok háza), Kossuth Lajos utca 4, Csesztreg. There is an exhibition shows the peasant life of the first half of the 18th century with original furniture and objects.
• Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent Móric római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg. Built in 1803.
• Shepherd's House (Pásztorház), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 92 573 020. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s.

Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths (Photo: Civertan, CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Nova:

• Assumption Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Göcseji utca 1, Nova, ☏ +36 92 386-151, gykiss66@freemail.hu. Built in 1778.
• Batthyány Hunting Mansion (Batthyány vadászház), Olgamajor, Nova. Built in 1937–1938.
• Ferenc Plánder Local History Museum (Plánder Ferenc Helytörténeti Kiállítás, Tiszttartó ház), Fő utca 1, Nova, ☏ +36 30 278-5197, ikszt.nova@gmail.com. By appointment only. There is a local exhibition. The house was built around 1778 by Batthyány family. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, children: 200 Ft.

In Páka:

• Dömefölde Heritage House (Dömeföldi tájház), Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, pakakonyvtar@freemail.hu. Closed in 2018 due to reconstruction.
• József Öveges Memorial House (Öveges József Emlékház), Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, pakakonyvtar@freemail.hu. By appointment only. An exhibition in the home of József Öveges, who was a physicist and Piarist teacher. During the guided tour, experiments are also presented.
• Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (Szent Péter és Pál apostolok római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 47, Páka. Built in 1766.

In Szécsisziget:

• Buffalo Reserve (Bivalyrezervátum), Szécsisziget.
• Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (Szent Kereszt római katolikus templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szécsisziget. Built in 1760 in Baroque style.
• Kerka Watermill (Kerka vízimalom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1, Szécsisziget, ☏ +36 20 485-9008, info@kerkavizimalom.hu. Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill.
• Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 27, Szécsisziget. Built in 1850s in Baroque style.

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

• Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling.
• Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1807.

In Tormafölde:

• Ancient Beech-woods in Vétyem, Tormafölde, ☏ +36 93 544-900, letenye@zalaerdo.hu. Strictly protected area with around 200 years old tree stock.

In Tornyiszentmiklós:

• Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 46, Tornyiszentmiklós. Built in 1770 in Baroque style.

Do

Lenti Castle (Photo: Civertan, CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Lenti:

• Cultural Center of Town Lenti (Városi Művelődési Központ Lenti), Templom tér 5, Lenti, ☏ +36 92 551-017, info@vmklenti.hu.
• Lenti Gokart Ring (Major 94). 13:00–20:00 (closed in rain). 8 minutes: 2400 Ft per person, 4×8 minutes: 7200 Ft per person.
• Lenti Park and Wildflower Nature Trail (Lenti parkerdő és Vadvirág tanösvény). There is a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long nature trail.
• Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths (Lenti Termál- és Gyógyfürdő), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☏ +36 92 351-320, furdo@lenti.hu. 09:00–20:00. 5 outdoor and 4 indoor pools. The spa consists of 3 units: indoor spa, open-air baths and sauna. Adult: 2800 Ft; student, children: 1800 Ft. Discounts after 17:00 and half price on F–Su.
• Sárberki Fishing Lake (Sárberki Horgásztó), Sárberkitó 1, ☏ +36 30 640-7621, fax: +36 92 510-658, info@sarberkito.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. Chalet or apartment for two person: 12,000 Ft. Discounts on off-season and on longer stay.

In the surroundings:

• Lovászi Bath (Lovászi strand), Lakótelep 70, Lovászi. Jun–Aug: 10:00–19:00. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 450 Ft. Discounts after 17:00.

Events

Official events:

• Town's May Day (Városi Majális). In April.
• Lenti Summer Evenings (Lenti Nyári Esték). Every Friday in June–July.
• Autumn Festival (Őszi Fesztivál). In September.
• Martin's Day (Márton Nap). In November.

Buy

• Coop, Kossuth út 2, ☏ +36 92 351-449.
• Fezo ABC, Zrínyi Miklós utca 2, ☏ +36 20 961-2024, info@fezo.hu. Mon–Fri 06:00–20:00, Sat 06:00–17.00, Sun 07:00–12:00.
• Market of Lenti (Lenti piac), Piac tér, ☏ +36 92 553-928. Tue Sat 07:00–14:00.
• Spar, Kisfaludy utca 4, ☏ +36 20 823-7713, info@spar.hu. Mon–Fri 06:30–20:00, Sat 06:30–17:00, Sun 07:00–13:00.

Eat

Budget

Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church in Csesztreg (Photo: Nxr-at, CC BY-SA 4.0)

In Lenti:

• Salamon Pub (Salamon Söröző), Táncsics út 5, ☏ +36 92 352-685. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 1000 Ft.
• Vén Diák Italian Restaurant, Petőfi út 15, ☏ +36 92 334-858, info@vendiak-lenti.hu. Mon–Wed 10:00–15:00, Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–23:00. Italian restaurant with traditional lunch menu. Lunch menu: 890 Ft.

In the surroundings:

• Artemisz Gastro, Petőfi Sándor utca 44, Tormafölde, ☏ +36 70 241-3730, monika.szirmai@gmail.com. Mon–Fri 08:00–14:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Food bar with local cuisine. 4 rooms. Lunch menu: 820 Ft, single room: 3900 Ft, double room: 7500 Ft (includes breakfast),.
• Torony Restaurant, Ady Endre utca 31/1, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 30 377-8247, fekete.csesztreg@freemail.hu. 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. Pizza: 1200 Ft, hamburger: 1200 Ft, lunch menu: 850 Ft.

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• Big Ben Burger, Takarék köz 1, ☏ +36 30 654-6378. Mon–Thu 10:00–21:00, Fri Sat 10:00–23:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1190 Ft.
• Generális Pizzeria, Kossuth út 1, ☏ +36 92 351-827. Mon–Thu 07:30–23:00, Fri–Sat 07:30–01:00, Sun 09:00–23:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 1590 Ft.
• Jerry's Cafe and Pizza, Akácfa utca 1, ☏ +36 30 959-4457, info@truesound.hu. Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00, Sat 11:00–22:00, Sun 11:00–19:00. Pizzeria and food bar. 1540 Ft, pizza: 1290 Ft, hamburger: 1290 Ft.

In the surroundings:

• Betyártanya Restaurant, Rákóczi út 32, Zalabaksa, ☏ +36 30 376-2756, diana.kulcsar@gmail.com. Mon–Sat 08:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1840 Ft, pizza: 1260 Ft, hamburger: 850 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft.
• Léda Presszó and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Tornyiszentmiklós, ☏ +36 30 739-9040. Mon–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri 10:00–23:00, Sat 10:00–00:00, Sun 08:00–12:00 14:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1150 Ft, hamburger: 550 Ft.

Splurge

In Lenti:

• Don Quijote Medieval Restaurant and Guesthouse, Takarék köz 9, ☏ +36 92 551-436, donquijoterest@t-online.hu. Mon–Thu 11:00, 22:00, Fri 11:00–23:00, Sat 12:00–23:00, Sun 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with authentic medieval atmosphere and with local cuisine. 2 rooms. 1890 Ft, lunch menu: 850 Ft, single room: 9800 Ft, double room: 13,800 Ft.
• Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Kossuth út 42/a, ☏ +36 92 352-936, bundicsbt@gmail.com. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 1090 Ft, lunch menu: 800 Ft.

In the surroundings:

• Hetési Csárda, Rédics, Lenti út 1, ☏ +36 92 351-705. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant.
• Kantin, Lakótelep 68, Lovászi, ☏ +36 92 376-009. Mon–Thu Sun 09:00–00:00, Fri–Sat 09:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2090 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft.

Drink

Cafes

Kerka Watermill in Szécsisziget (Photo: SyntaxTerror, Public domain)

• Andi Confectionery, Templom tér 9, ☏ +36 20 216-0110, andicukraszda@gmail.com. Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–14:00.
• Cukorfalat, Kossuth utca 3/f, ☏ +36 30 296-2499. 08:00–20:00. Confectionery.
• Dolce Vita Ice Cream Shop, Bánffy utca 1, ☏ +36 30 620-1887. Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00, Sun 11:00–22:00.
• Egy Cafe, Deák Ferenc utca 14, ☏ +36 92 354-170. Mon–Thu 08:00–23:00, Fri Sat 08:00–01:00, Sun 10:00–23:00.
• Mini Confectionery, Sugár út 6, ☏ +36 92 357-612. Tue–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–16:00, Sun 11:00–16:00.

Pubs

• Dallas Club and Pub, Zrinyi Miklós utca 3, ☏ +36 92 351-738. Pub: Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00, Fri Sat 09:00–23:00; club: Sat 22:00–04:00. Average meal in the pub: 1080 Ft, entrance fee to the club: 1500 Ft.
• Margaréta Presszó, Bem út 1, Mumor (Mumor, Törpe Csárda 1, 90, 94), ☏ +36 30 334-7970.
• Hüvösvölgy Presszó, Béke út 26, Páka, ☏ +36 70 315-0424. 06:00–21:00.
• Petra's Pub (Petra Kocsmája), Petőfi Sándor utca 87, Tormafölde, ☏ +36 30 877-4487. Mon–Fri 06:00–13:00 15:30–22:00, Sat 06:00–12:00 17:00–22:00, Sun 08:00–12:00 17:00-22:00.
• Yellow House, Sugár út 61, Rédics, ☏ +36 70 550-5612, yellowhouse017@gmail.com. Mon–Sat 09:00–00:00, Sun 12:00–00:00.
• Zs & Zs Presszó, Fő út 127, Csömödér, ☏ +36 202819267. Wed–Thu 13:00–21:00, Fri–Sat 14:00–23:00, Sun 10:00–18:00.

Sleep

Budget

Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in Tornyiszentmiklós (Photo: Burrows, CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Lenti:

Favorit Inn (Favorit Fogadó), Kossuth út 5/b, ☏ +36 92 352-587, info@favoritfogado.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. 8 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft (includes breakfast), lunch menu: 900 Ft.

• Főnix Inn (Főnix Fogadó), Akácfa út 17, ☏ +36 92 351-825, fax: +36 92 351-825, info@fonixfogado.hu. Restaurant: 10:00–21:30. 6 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft (includes breakfast), average meal: 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft.

In the surroundings:

• Gó-Na Leisure Center Őrség (Gó-Na Őrségi Szabadidőközpont), Farkasi utca 2, Szentgyörgyvölgy, ☏ +36 30 200-6467, gonaszk@gmail.com. Restaurant: 08:00–20:00. 2 apartments, 10 wooden houses, 7 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle with sour cream. Single room: 5300 Ft, double room: 10,800 Ft, average meal: 2190 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft.
• Hétkutas Vendégház, Petőfi út 26, Kerkakutas, ☏ +36 20 513-2959, hetkutas.vendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: 5500 Ft, double room: 11,000 Ft.
• Misu Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 52, Kerkakutas, ☏ +36 30 597-4347, sz1mihaly1@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. 7 rooms. Single room: 2800 Ft, double room: 5600 Ft.
• Tölgyfaliget Guesthouse, Sport utca, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 30 866-1741, info@tolgyfaliget.hu. 9 rooms, 2 apartments. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft.

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• Denis Hotel and Restaurant, Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20, ☏ +36 30 560-1878, fax: +36 92 352-659, info@hoteldenis.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 17 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 9000 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft, average meal: 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 950 Ft.
• Heidi Guesthouse, Bánffy utca 108, ☏ +36 92 355-899, pensionheidi@t-online.hu. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 12 rooms, 5 apartments. Single room: 13,275 Ft, double room: 17,485 Ft (includes breakfast).
• Vadvirág Guesthouse, Hegyalja út 10/b (Autójavító 3, 35), ☏ +36 30 552-9784, vadviragpanzio@citromail.hu. 4 rooms. Single room: 7700 Ft, double room: 13,200 Ft (includes breakfast).
• Hubertus Inn (Hubertus Fogadó), Harangláb út 30 (Lentihegy I. 3), ☏ +36 92 551-102, fax: +36 92 551-104, hubertus.fogado@t-online.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 28 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game goulash with red wine and dödölle. Single room: 10,000 Ft, double room: 19,000 Ft, average meal: 1950 Ft, hamburger: 1950 Ft.
• Silvanus Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 14, ☏ +36 92 352-119, spanzio@enternet.hu. 30 rooms. Single room: 11,000 Ft, double room: 18,000 Ft (includes breakfast).

Splurge

Sárberki Fishing Lake in Lenti (Photo: Sztudva Gyöngyi, CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Lenti:

• Castrum Thermal Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 16, ☏ +36 92 351-368, fax: +36 92 351-368, info@lentikemping.hu. 15 rooms. Single room: 13,900 Ft, double room: 19,900 Ft (includes tickets for the thermal bath).
• Hotel Zéta, Kossuth út 83, ☏ +36 92 351-440, fax: +36 92 351-440, info@hotelzeta.hu. Restaurant: 06:30–22:30. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. 31 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. Single room: 11,385 Ft, double room: 20,240 Ft, average meal: 2550 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft.
• Thermal Hotel Balance, Táncsics Mihály utca 8, ☏ +36 92 630-590, info@balancehotel.hu. L16 Restaurant: 07:00–21:00. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 94 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: 20,500 Ft, double room: 27,800 Ft (includes unlimited entry to the thermal bath), average meal: 1780 Ft, hamburger: 1490 Ft.

In the surroundings:

• Abbázia Country Club, Határ utca 3-7, Márokföld, ☏ +36 92 573-450, info@abbazia-nemesnep.hu. Restaurant: 07:30–21:00. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. 66 apartments. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like wild boar stew with dödölle. Apartment for one person: 25,515 Ft, for two persons: 34,020 Ft, average meal: 2600 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft.
• Csicsergő Leisure Center, Zuggó köz 1, Nova, ☏ +36 92 577-021, fax: +36 92 577-020, info@csicsergo.hu. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 13,990 Ft, double room: 22,980 Ft. Discounts on longer stay.
• Gosztola Gyöngye Wellness Hotel, Fő út 16, Gosztola, ☏ +36 92 701-353, fax: +36 92 701-574, recepcio@gosztolagyongye.hu. Restaurant: 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 40 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Double room: 29,800 Ft (includes half board). Average meal: 2990 Ft.

Connect

Lenti's postal code is H-8960, and its telephone area code is 92.

• Lenti Post Office, Zrínyi Miklós utca 1, ☏ +36 92 351-178, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. Mon 08:00–18:00, Tue–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–11:00.

Go next

• Körmend – town 50 km (31 mi) north
• Letenye – town 32 km (20 mi) southeast
• Őriszentpéter – town 29 km (18 mi) northwest
• Pacsa – small town 44 km (27 mi) east
• Szentgotthárd – town 51 km (32 mi) nortwest
• Zalaegerszeg – city 40 km (25 mi) northeast
• Zalalövő – small town 28 km (17 mi) north

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