Lenti - town in Hungary

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 a 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, 46.6196678°, 16.5328568°, +36 92 551-188, lenti@tourinform.hu. M–F 09:00–17:00. Tourist information about Lenti and its surroundings. 2018-10-22

Get in

By train

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

Lenti Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 1, 46.6213°, 16.5296°, +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. 2018-10-21

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 . More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes one hour and costs .

Lenti Bus Station, Ifjúság útja 1, 46.62218°, 16.54105°, +36 92 351-038, info@volanbusz.hu. Ticket office: M–F 08:00–16:00. 2018-10-21

Get around

By bus

Volánbusz operates local buses in Lenti. Ticket (in 2019): , pass (in 2019): 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: –; for student, senior: – (depending on the distance).

Lenti narrow-gauge railway station, 46.61853°, 16.53037°, +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu. 2018-12-07

See

In Lenti:

• Lenti Castle (Lenti vár), Dózsa György utca 26, 46.6262°, 16.5508°. 2018-11-15
• Railway History Exhibition (Vasúttörténeti kiállítás), Táncsics Mihály utca, 46.6181°, 16.5304°, +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu. Apr 21–Jun 30 Aug 21–Sep 29 M–Sa 09:00–13:30, Jul 2–Aug 20 M–Sa 09:00–16:00. Treasures of Göcsej, the forest and the tree exhibition. Adult: , children: 2018-11-14
• Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Templom tér, 46.62377°, 16.54324°. Built in 1750. 2018-11-15

In Csesztreg:

• House of Traditions (Hagyományok háza), Kossuth Lajos utca 4, Csesztreg, 46.71750°, 16.51268°. There is an exhibition shows the peasant life of the first half of the 18th century with original furniture and objects. 2018-11-15
• Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent Móric római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg, 46.71916°, 16.51366°. Built in 1803. 2018-11-15
• Shepherd's House (Pásztorház), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, 46.71392°, 16.51212°, +36 92 573 020. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s. 2018-11-15

In Nova:

• Assumption Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Göcseji utca 1, Nova, 46.68516°, 16.67629°, +36 92 386-151, gykiss66@freemail.hu. Built in 1778. 2018-11-15
• Batthyány Hunting Mansion (Batthyány vadászház), Olgamajor, Nova, 46.71294°, 16.65869°. Built in 1937–1938. 2018-11-15
• Ferenc Plánder Local History Museum (Plánder Ferenc Helytörténeti Kiállítás, Tiszttartó ház), Fő utca 1, Nova, 46.68485°, 16.67683°, +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: ; senior, children: 2018-11-15

In Páka:

• Dömefölde Heritage House (Dömeföldi tájház), Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka, 46.58655°, 16.65972°, +36 92 378-014, pakakonyvtar@freemail.hu. Closed in 2018 due to reconstruction. 2018-11-15
• József Öveges Memorial House (Öveges József Emlékház), Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka, 46.5948°, 16.6495°, +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. 2018-11-15
• Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (Szent Péter és Pál apostolok római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 47, Páka, 46.5953°, 16.6491°. Built in 1766. 2018-11-15

In Szécsisziget:

• Buffalo Reserve (Bivalyrezervátum), Szécsisziget, 46.5732°, 16.5962°. 2018-11-15
• Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (Szent Kereszt római katolikus templom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szécsisziget, 46.5732°, 16.5931°. Built in 1760 in Baroque style. 2018-11-15
• Kerka Watermill (Kerka vízimalom), Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1, Szécsisziget, 46.5728°, 16.5944°, +36 20 485-9008, info@kerkavizimalom.hu. Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill. 2018-11-15
• Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély), Kossuth Lajos utca 27, Szécsisziget, 46.5754°, 16.5946°. Built in 1850s in Baroque style. 2018-11-15

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

• Reformed Church (Református templom), Petőfi Sándor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy, 46.7252°, 16.4150°. Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling. 2018-12-10
• Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy, 46.7255°, 16.4246°. Built in 1807. 2018-12-10

In Tormafölde:

• Ancient Beech-woods in Vétyem, Tormafölde, 46.5551°, 16.6357°, +36 93 544-900, letenye@zalaerdo.hu. Strictly protected area with around 200 years old tree stock. 2018-12-05

In Tornyiszentmiklós:

• Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent Miklós római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 46, Tornyiszentmiklós, 46.5208°, 16.5552°. Built in 1770 in Baroque style. 2018-12-05

Do

In Lenti:

• Cultural Center of Town Lenti (Városi Művelődési Központ Lenti), Templom tér 5, Lenti, 46.62427°, 16.54215°, +36 92 551-017, info@vmklenti.hu. 2018-11-15
• Lenti Gokart Ring, 46.63563°, 16.53438°. 13:00–20:00 (closed in rain). 8 minutes: per person, 4×8 minutes: per person 2018-11-14
• Lenti Park and Wildflower Nature Trail (Lenti parkerdő és Vadvirág tanösvény), 46.6262°, 16.5519°. There is a 1.5 km long nature trail. 2018-11-15
• Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths (Lenti Termál- és Gyógyfürdő), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, 46.6199°, 16.5333°, +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: ; student, children: . Discounts after 17:00 and half price on F–Su 2018-10-22
• Sárberki Fishing Lake (Sárberki Horgásztó), Sárberkitó 1, 46.6333°, 16.5427°, +36 30 640-7621, info@sarberkito.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. Chalet or apartment for two person: . Discounts on off-season and on longer stay 2018-11-14

In the surroundings:

• Lovászi Bath (Lovászi strand), Lakótelep 70, Lovászi, 46.5549°, 16.5538°. Jun–Aug: 10:00–19:00. Adult: ; senior, student: . Discounts after 17:00 2018-11-15

Events

Official events:

• Town's May Day (Városi Majális). In April. 2018-11-15
• Lenti Summer Evenings (Lenti Nyári Esték). Every Fridays in June–July. 2018-11-15
• Autumn Festival (Őszi Fesztivál). In September. 2018-11-15
• Martin's Day (Márton Nap). In November. 2018-11-15

Buy

• Coop, Kossuth út 2, 46.62286°, 16.54141°, +36 92 351-449. 2018-10-26
• Fezo ABC, Zrínyi Miklós utca 2, 46.6240°, 16.5414°, +36 20 961-2024, info@fezo.hu. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–17.00, Su 07:00–12:00. 2018-10-26
• Market of Lenti (Lenti piac), Piac tér, 46.62225°, 16.54004°, +36 92 553-928. Tu Sa 07:00–14:00. 2018-10-26
• Spar, Kisfaludy utca 4, 46.62494°, 16.54434°, +36 20 823-7713, info@spar.hu. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 07:00–13:00. 2018-10-26

Eat

Budget: under {{huf|1900}}, mid-range: {{huf|1900}}–{{huf|2200}}, splurge: over {{huf|2200}} (meal for one + soft drink).

Budget

In Lenti:

• Salamon Pub (Salamon Söröző), Táncsics út 5, 46.62142°, 16.53132°, +36 92 352-685. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 2018-10-22
• Vén Diák Italian Restaurant, Petőfi út 15, 46.62211°, 16.54602°, +36 92 334-858, info@vendiak-lenti.hu. M–W 10:00–15:00, Th 10:00–22:00, F–Sa 10:00–23:00. Italian restaurant with traditional lunch menu. Lunch menu: 2018-11-14

In the surroundings:

• Artemisz Gastro, Petőfi Sándor utca 44, Tormafölde, 46.53422°, 16.58832°, +36 70 241-3730, monika.szirmai@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–14:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Food bar with local cuisine. 4 rooms. Lunch menu: , single room: , double room: (includes breakfast), 2018-11-14
• Torony Restaurant, Ady Endre utca 31/1, Csesztreg, 46.71347°, 16.51211°, +36 30 377-8247, fekete.csesztreg@freemail.hu. 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. Pizza: , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2020-04-23

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• Big Ben Burger, Takarék köz 1, 46.62417°, 16.54536°, +36 30 654-6378. M–Th 10:00–21:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2018-11-29
• Generális Pizzeria, Kossuth út 1, 46.62345°, 16.54099°, +36 92 351-827. M–Th 07:30–23:00, F–Sa 07:30–01:00, Su 09:00–23:00. Pizzeria. Pizza: 2018-10-22
• Jerry's Cafe and Pizza, Akácfa utca 1, 46.62484°, 16.53540°, +36 30 959-4457, info@truesound.hu. M–F 11:00–21:00, Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–19:00. Pizzeria and food bar. , pizza: , hamburger: 2020-04-23

In the surroundings:

• Betyártanya Restaurant, Rákóczi út 32, Zalabaksa, 46.7049°, 16.5505°, +36 30 376-2756, diana.kulcsar@gmail.com. M–Sa 08:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2018-11-14
• Léda Presszó and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Tornyiszentmiklós, 46.51649°, 16.55688°, +36 30 739-9040. M–Th 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 08:00–12:00 14:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , hamburger: 2018-11-14

Splurge

In Lenti:

• Don Quijote Medieval Restaurant and Guesthouse, Takarék köz 9, 46.62568°, 16.54451°, +36 92 551-436, donquijoterest@t-online.hu. M–Th 11:00, 22:00, F 11:00–23:00, Sa 12:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with authentic medieval atmosphere and with local cuisine. 2 rooms. , lunch menu: , single room: , double room: 2018-11-14
• Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Kossuth út 42/a, 46.62242°, 16.53358°, +36 92 352-936, bundicsbt@gmail.com. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. , pizza: , hamburger: , lunch menu: 2018-10-22

In the surroundings:

• Hetési Csárda, Rédics, Lenti út 1, 46.61791°, 16.46523°, +36 92 351-705. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2018-11-14
• Kantin, Lakótelep 68, Lovászi, 46.55515°, 16.55351°, +36 92 376-009. M–Th Su 09:00–00:00, F–Sa 09:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , lunch menu: 2018-11-13

Drink

Cafes

• Andi Confectionery, Templom tér 9, 46.62339°, 16.54311°, +36 20 216-0110, andicukraszda@gmail.com. M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00. 2018-11-14
• Cukorfalat, Kossuth utca 3/f, 46.62297°, 16.53806°, +36 30 296-2499. 08:00–20:00. Confectionery. 2020-04-23
• Dolce Vita Ice Cream Shop, Bánffy utca 1, 46.62092°, 16.54390°, +36 30 620-1887. M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 11:00–22:00. 2018-11-14
• Egy Cafe, Deák Ferenc utca 14, 46.62574°, 16.54363°, +36 92 354-170. M–Th 08:00–23:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 10:00–23:00. 2018-11-29
• Mini Confectionery, Sugár út 6, 46.62647°, 16.54279°, +36 92 357-612. Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 11:00–16:00. 2018-11-14

Pubs

• Dallas Club and Pub, Zrinyi Miklós utca 3, 46.62489°, 16.54101°, +36 92 351-738. Pub: M–Th 09:00–21:00, F Sa 09:00–23:00; club: Sa 22:00–04:00. Average meal in the pub: , entrance fee to the club: 2018-10-22
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• Hüvösvölgy Presszó, Béke út 26, Páka, 46.59384°, 16.64380°, +36 70 315-0424. 06:00–21:00. 2018-11-13
• Petra's Pub (Petra Kocsmája), Petőfi Sándor utca 87, Tormafölde, 46.53634°, 16.59061°, +36 30 877-4487. M–F 06:00–13:00 15:30–22:00, Sa 06:00–12:00 17:00–22:00, Su 08:00–12:00 17:00-22:00. 2018-11-14
• Yellow House, Sugár út 61, Rédics, 46.6170°, 16.4650°, +36 70 550-5612, yellowhouse017@gmail.com. M–Sa 09:00–00:00, Su 12:00–00:00. 2018-11-14
• Zs & Zs Presszó, Fő út 127, Csömödér, 46.6114°, 16.6417°, +36202819267. W–Th 13:00–21:00, F–Sa 14:00–23:00, Su 10:00–18:00. 2020-04-23

Sleep

Budget: under {{huf|13,000}}, mid-range: {{huf|13,000}}–{{huf|20,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|20,000}} (standard double room).

Budget

In Lenti:

• Favorit Inn (Favorit Fogadó), Kossuth út 5/b, 46.62301°, 16.53748°, +36 92 352-587, info@favoritfogado.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–21:00. 8 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Single room: , double room: (includes breakfast), lunch menu: 2018-11-14
• {{sleep | name=Főnix Inn | alt=Főnix Fogadó | url=http://fonixfogado.hu/en/ | email=info@fonixfogado.hu | address=Akácfa út 17 | lat=46.62625 | long=16.53333 | directions= | phone=+36 92 351-825 | tollfree= | fax=+36 92 351-825 | hours=Restaurant: 10:00–21:30 | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single room: , double room: (includes breakfast), average meal: , lunch menu: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-14 | content=6 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. }}

In the surroundings:

• Gó-Na Leisure Center Őrség (Gó-Na Őrségi Szabadidőközpont), Farkasi utca 2, Szentgyörgyvölgy, 46.72883°, 16.39726°, +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: , double room: , average meal: , lunch menu: 2018-11-14
• Hétkutas Vendégház, Petőfi út 26, Kerkakutas, 46.75733°, 16.50493°, +36 20 513-2959, hetkutas.vendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 5 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-04-23
• Misu Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 52, Kerkakutas, 46.76197°, 16.50714°, +36 30 597-4347, sz1mihaly1@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. 7 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-04-23
• Tölgyfaliget Guesthouse, Sport utca, Csesztreg, 46.71984°, 16.51732°, +36 30 866-1741, info@tolgyfaliget.hu. 9 rooms, 2 apartments. Single room: , double room: 2020-04-23

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• Denis Hotel and Restaurant, Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20, 46.61768°, 16.53074°, +36 30 560-1878, 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: , double room: , average meal: , lunch menu: 2018-10-22
• Heidi Guesthouse, Bánffy utca 108, 46.62145°, 16.53338°, +36 92 355-899, pensionheidi@t-online.hu. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 12 rooms, 5 apartments. Single room: , double room: (includes breakfast) 2018-11-14
• {{sleep | name=Vadvirág Guesthouse | alt= | url=https://www.facebook.com/lentivadviragvendeghaz/ | email=vadviragpanzio@citromail.hu | address=Hegyalja út 10/b | lat=46.61606 | long=16.54209 | directions=Autójavító [bus] 3, 35 | phone=+36 30 552-9784 | tollfree= | fax= | checkin= | checkout= | price=Single room: , double room: (includes breakfast) | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-14 | content=4 rooms. }}
• {{sleep | name=Hubertus Inn | alt=Hubertus Fogadó | url=https://hubertusfogado.hu/ | email=hubertus.fogado@t-online.hu | address=Harangláb út 30 | lat=46.6059 | long=16.5405 | directions=Lentihegy I. [bus] 3 | phone=+36 92 551-102 | tollfree= | fax=+36 92 551-104 | hours=Restaurant: 08:00–22:00 | checkin=14:00 | checkout=10:00 | price=Single room: , double room: , average meal: , hamburger: | wikipedia= | wikidata= | lastedit=2018-11-14 | content=28 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game goulash with red wine and dödölle. }}
• Silvanus Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 14, 46.61893°, 16.53109°, +36 92 352-119, spanzio@enternet.hu. 30 rooms. Single room: , double room: (includes breakfast) 2018-11-14

Splurge

In Lenti:

• Castrum Thermal Guesthouse, Táncsics Mihály utca 16, 46.6176°, 16.5313°, +36 92 351-368, info@lentikemping.hu. 15 rooms. Single room: , double room: (includes tickets for the thermal bath) 2018-10-22
• Hotel Zéta, Kossuth út 83, 46.62244°, 16.52532°, +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: , double room: , average meal: , lunch menu: 2018-11-14
• Thermal Hotel Balance, Táncsics Mihály utca 8, 46.61958°, 16.53206°, +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: , double room: (includes unlimited entry to the thermal bath), average meal: , hamburger: 2018-10-22

In the surroundings:

• Abbázia Country Club, Határ utca 3-7, Márokföld, 46.69675°, 16.43159°, +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: , for two persons: , average meal: , lunch menu: 2018-11-13
• Csicsergő Leisure Center, Zuggó köz 1, Nova, 46.6795°, 16.6749°, +36 92 577-021, info@csicsergo.hu. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: , double room: . Discounts on longer stay 2018-11-15
• Gosztola Gyöngye Wellness Hotel, Fő út 16, Gosztola, 46.58742°, 16.52735°, +36 92 701-353, 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: (includes half board). Average meal: 2018-11-13

Connect

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

• Lenti Post Office, Zrínyi Miklós utca 1, 46.6246°, 16.5414°, +36 92 351-178, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–18:00, Tu–F 08:00–17:00, Sa 08:00–11:00. 2018-10-24

Go next

• Körmend – town 50 km north
• Letenye – town 32 km southeast
• Őriszentpéter – town 29 km northwest
• Pacsa – small town 44 km east
• Szentgotthárd – town 51 km nortwest
• Zalaegerszeg – city 40 km northeast
• Zalalövő – small town 28 km north