Letenye - town in Hungary

Letenye is a town in Zala County, on the border with Croatia.

Understand

Letenye was first mentioned in 1341. It was elevated to town status in 1989.

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

Get in

By train

The closest train station is in Nagykanizsa. From Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you can travel by train to Nagykanizsa train station, then transfer to the local bus 18 towards the bus station, then transfer again to regional buses towards Letenye. The whole journey from Budapest to Letenye takes 4.5 hours and costs .

By bus

Frequent buses are available from Nagykanizsa. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs . From Budapest-Népliget, you have to transfer in Nagykanizsa. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs .

Letenye Bus Station, Szabadság tér 3, 46.43282°, 16.72316°, +36 93 343-053, info@volanbusz.hu. 2018-12-07

Get around

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

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).

Kistolmács narrow-gauge railway station, 46.5029°, 16.7360°, +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu. 2018-12-07

See

In Letenye:

• Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion, Town History Museum (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély, Várostörténeti Kiállítás), Szabadság tér 15, 46.43417°, 16.72327°, +36 93 343-034, fmhkletenye@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–21:00. Built by Péter Szapáry in 1760s. It's used as community center. There is an exhibition about the history of town. A more than 250 years old plane tree can be found in the mansion's park. 2018-11-12
• Fáma Háza, Pozsonyi utca 21, 46.43299°, 16.73471°, +36 30 846-7757, famahaza@gmail.com. Only on appointment. Exhibition of local folk and folk art collections. Free entrance 2018-12-06
• Trinity Roman Catholic Parish Church (Szentháromság római katolikus plébániatemplom), Szabadság tér, 46.43355°, 16.72169°. Built in 1765 in Baroque style. 2018-11-12

In Becsehely:

• All Saints Roman Catholic Church (Mindenszentek római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 212, Pola, Becsehely, 46.44659°, 16.77109°. Built in 1774 in Baroque style. 2018-12-06
• John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Becsehely, 46.45071°, 16.80041°. Built in 1758 in Baroque style. 2018-12-06

In Kiscsehi:

• Zichy Hunting Mansion and Arboretum Budafa (Zichy-vadászkastély és Budafai Arborétum), Budafapuszta, Kiscsehi, 46.51102°, 16.70120°, +36 30 320-3803, kozjolet@zalaerdo.hu. Apr 7–Apr 30 Oct 3–Oct 31: W Sa Su 10:00-16:00; May 1–Jun 17: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Jun 20–Aug 29: We 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Built in the second half of the 19th century. Folk monument. Adult: , children: 2018-11-11

In Muraszemenye:

• Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Bertalan apostol római katolikus templom), Fő tér, Muraszemenye, 46.47656°, 16.62453°. Built in 1741 in Baroque style. 2018-12-06
• Granary (Magtár), II. Rákóczi Ferenc út 50, Muraszemenye, 46.47462°, 16.62959°. 2018-12-06

In Tótszentmárton:

• Ruins of Bedekovich Mansion (Bedekovich-kúria romjai), Petőfi Sándor utca 26, Tótszentmárton, 46.4246°, 16.8049°. Built in the 18th century. 2018-12-06
• Saint Martin Roman Catholic Church (Szent Márton római katolikus templom), Dózsa György tér 2, Tótszentmárton, 46.42179°, 16.80557°. Built in 1777 in Baroque style. 2018-12-06

Do

• Letenye Thermal Bath (Letenyei strand- és termálfürdő), Platánfa utca 1, 46.43502°, 16.72492°, +36 30 520-4052, info@ekkov.hu. Jun 15–Aug 31: 10:00–20:00. Located in the Park of Szapáry castle. 50 °C thermal water. × large swimming pool, a circular children's pool, volleyball and football fields. Adult: ; youth, senior: ; children: . Discounts after 17:00 2019-09-07
• Bázakerettye Thermal Bath (Bázakerettyei strand és termálfürdő), Sport út 1, Bázakerettye, 46.52008°, 16.73587°, +36 30 573-7403. Jun 1–Aug 31 M–Th 09:00–19:00, F–Su 09:00–20:00. Adult: ; senior: ; student: . Discounts after 17:00 2018-11-11
• Lake Kistolmács (Kistolmácsi-tó), Kistolmács, 46.49432°, 16.74184°. Artificial lake with beach and fishing possibilities. 2018-11-11

Buy

• CBA, Séta tér 2, 46.43348°, 16.72413°. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–13:00. 2018-12-06
• Spar, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, 46.43232°, 16.72371°, +36 20 823-7883, info@spar.hu. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 08:00–13:00. 2018-11-12
• Coop Mini, Fő út 3, Bázakerettye, 46.52614°, 16.72803°, +36 93 348-002. 2018-12-06

Eat

Budget: under {{huf|1700}}, mid-range: {{huf|1700}}–{{huf|2100}}, splurge: over {{huf|2100}} (meal for one + soft drink).

Budget

• Csikidam Ice Cream Shop and Food Bar, Szabadság tér 10, 46.43287°, 16.72299°. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa–Su 09:00–20:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 2018-11-12
• Lila Bistro, Szabadság tér 1, 46.43324°, 16.72297°, +36 30 482-7446, kovacsesadorjankft@citromail.hu. M–Sa 07:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 2018-11-12
• Kerettye Restaurant, Olaj út 1, Bázakerettye, 46.52370°, 16.73246°, +36 30 487-1995, etterem@inergon.hu. M–F 11:00–14:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 2018-11-12

Mid-range

• Burger Kartel, Séta tér 1, 46.43340°, 16.72383°, +36 20 617-0310. Tu–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: , hamburger: 2020-03-20
• Colorado Pub and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 22, 46.43067°, 16.72265°, +36 30 385-1205. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. , pizza: 2018-11-12
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Splurge

• Zsiráf Pizzeria and Restaurant, Szabadság tér 1, 46.43347°, 16.72309°, +36 70 295-4982. M–Sa 09:30–22:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria with some traditional food. 2018-11-12
• Colonia Club Caffe, Petőfi Sándor utca 95, Molnári, 46.3902°, 16.8385°, +36 30 237-4562. M–Sa 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: 2020-03-20
• Fortuna Restaurant and Guesthouse, Petôfi Sándor utca 43, Kistolmács, 46.49363°, 16.74342°, +36 93 343-750, vendeglofortuna@gmail.com. May–Aug: M–Th 12:00–19:00, F–Su 12:00–20:00. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 4 rooms. , pizza: , hamburger: , single room: , double room: 2018-11-11

Drink

• Gerő Confectionery Letenye, Szabadság tér 7, 46.43247°, 16.72204°, +36 93 343-979, info@gerocukraszda.hu. M–Th 08:00–19:00, F–Sa 08:00–20:00. Su 09:00–19:00. 2018-11-12
• B-24 Pub, Fő út 1, Bázakerettye, 46.52638°, 16.72800°, +36 93 348-016. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00. 2020-03-20
• Bázis, Zrínyi út 5, Borsfa, 46.5073°, 16.7817°. M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. 2018-11-13
• Hajnalka Presszó, Béke utca 9, Tótszentmárton, 46.42188°, 16.80381°. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F–Sa 07:00–23:00. 2018-11-29
• Kis Joy's Pub, Petőfi Sándor utca 1, Molnári, 46.38510°, 16.83258°, +36 30 950-1046. 08:00–22:00. 2018-11-28
• Tó Büfé, Petőfi Sándor utca 41, Kistolmács, 46.49340°, 16.74348°. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa–Su 07:00–22:00. 2018-11-11

Sleep

Budget: under {{huf|8000}}, mid-range: {{huf|8000}}–{{huf|12,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|12,000}} (standard double room).

Budget

In the surroundings:

• Erdei Hostel, Fő út 8, Bázakerettye, 46.5217°, 16.7288°, +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. per person 2018-11-11
• Esthajnal Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 40 Bázakerettye, 46.52942°, 16.75021°, +36 70 333-6048, esthajnalvendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-03-20
• Kemping Kantin, Petőfi utca 7, Bázakerettye, 46.52724°, 16.72486°, +36 70 347-4324, kempingkantin@gmail.com. May 1–Aug 31. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-12
• Kerettye Hostel, Olajmunkás köz 15, Bázakerettye, 46.5207°, 16.7305°, +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. per person 2018-11-11
• Mura Völgye Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Murarátka, 46.45041°, 16.68270°, +36 30 681-0616, tundisz@letenye.com. Check-in: 10:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: , double room: 2019-09-04

Mid-range

In Letenye:

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• M7 Galéria Guesthouse, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, 46.43663°, 16.73791°, +36 30 245-9895. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-12

In the surroundings:

• Azálea Guesthouse, Fő út 40, Bázakerettye, 46.51845°, 16.72770°, +36 70 978-5919, azalea@mohosconsult.hu. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-11
• Mandala Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 1, Lispeszentadorján, 46.54049°, 16.69436°, +36 30 390-3057, mandala.vendeghaz.zala@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 09:30. 5 rooms. Double room: 2020-03-20
• Nefelejcs Apartment House, Petőfi Sándor utca 45, Kistolmács, 46.49379°, 16.74334°, +36 30 398-1256, info@kistolmacs-szallas.hu. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-11
• Zalagyöngye Guesthouse, Iskola utca 14, Bázakerettye, 46.5206°, 16.7326°, +36 30 950-7223, zalagyongye@gmail.com. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-11

Splurge

In Letenye:

• Radics Guesthouse and Restaurant, Rákóczi utca 98, 46.42079°, 16.74674°, +36 93 343-770, info@letenyepanzio.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Includes 22 rooms and a traditional restaurant. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-12
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In the surroundings:

• 8888 Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos út 23, Lispeszentadorján, 46.53835°, 16.7035°, +36 30 628-5391, irany8888@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: , double room: 2020-03-20
• Bonne Chance Hotel, Fő út 72, Bázakerettye, 46.51583°, 16.72703°, +36 93 348-051, foglalas@bonnechance.hu. Single room: , double room: 2018-11-11
• Rejtek, Kossuth Lajos út 44, Lispeszentadorján, 46.53702°, 16.70227°, +36 30 779 3123, lazaleszel@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. Single room: , double room: 2020-03-20

Connect

Letenye's postal code is H-8868, and its telephone area code is 93.

• Letenye Post Office, Szabadság tér 20, 46.43304°, 16.72312°, +36 93 343-122, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–16:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00. 2018-11-12

Go next

• Csurgó – town 57 km southeast
• Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 32 km north
• Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 27 km east
• Pacsa – small town 55 km northeast
• Zalaegerszeg – city 55 km northeast
• Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 46 km east
• Zalalövő – small town 58 km north