Pacsa is a small town in Zala County in the southwest of Hungary. Pacsa and its surrounding countryside are dotted with old churches and similar landmarks.
Understand
Pacsa was first mentioned in 1256 and was elevated to town status in 2009.
Get in
By train
The closest railway station is Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa, where you can transfer to regional buses towards Pacsa. There are no direct trains from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you have to transfer in Zalaszentiván. The whole journey from Budapest to Pacsa takes 4.5 hours and costs .
Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa Train Station, Vasútállomás utca, Zalaszentmihály, 46.7232°, 16.9518°, +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. 2018-12-07
By bus
Direct buses from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar are available once a day, which are operated by G-Busline Kft. The journey takes 2½ hours and costs . More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs .
Get around
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
In Pacsa:
- John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 3, 46.72309°, 17.00923°. 2018-12-07
- Saint Mark Roman Catholic Chapel (Szent Márk római katolikus kápolna), Szőlőhegy, 46.7001°, 17.0181°. Built in 1763 in Baroque style. 2018-12-02
In Búcsúszentlászló:
- Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Búcsúszentlászló, 46.78909°, 16.93555°. Built in the second half of the 18th century in Baroque style. Surrounded by the stations of the Holy Cross road. 2018-12-05
- Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Arany János utca, Búcsúszentlászló, 46.78980°, 16.93415°. Built in 1734 in Baroque style. It's a place of pilgrimage. 2018-12-02
In Egervár:
- Castle of Egervár (Egervári várkastély), Vár út 15, Egervár, 46.93863°, 16.86172°, +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28: Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Built around 1560 in Renaissance style. It is now used as hotel. Adult ; senior, student 2018-12-02
- Saint Catherine Franciscan Church (Szent Katalin ferences templom), József Attila utca 1, Egervár, 46.93608°, 16.85377°. Built in 1511 in Gothic style. 2018-12-02
In Ligetfalva:
In Nagykapornak:
- Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 1, 46.82051°, 16.99215°. Built in the first part of the 18th century, originally as a quarter house. 2020-02-14
- Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Church (Szentséges Üdvözítő római katolikus templom), Zrínyi utca, Nagykapornak, 46.82056°, 16.99505°. Built in 1779 in Baroque style. 2018-12-02
In Söjtör:
- Birthplace of Ferenc Deák (Museum) (Deák Ferenc szülőháza (múzeum)), Deák Ferenc utca 154, Söjtör, 46.6689°, 16.8547°, +36 92 369-039. M–F 09:00–17:00. Built around 1860 in Baroque style. Ferenc Deák was born in this house. There is an exhibition about traditional gentry lifestyle. 2018-12-02
- Festetics Mansion (Festetics-kastély), Deák Ferenc utca 140, Söjtör, 46.67106°, 16.85545°. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. It is used as an elementary school. 2018-12-02
- Saint James Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Jakab apostol római katolikus templom), Petőfi utca, Söjtör, 46.67062°, 16.85758°. Built in 1779 in Baroque style. 2018-12-02
- Chapel on Gene Hill (Gene-hegyi kápolna), Söjtör, 46.66321°, 16.85567°. Built in 1938. 2020-02-14
- Deák Well (Deák-kút), Söjtör, 46.65240°, 16.85828°. 2020-02-14
In Zalaszentmihály:
- Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Rákóczi út, Zalaszentmihály, 46.7297°, 16.9483°. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style. 2018-12-02
Do
- Fishing Lake of Zalaszentmihály (Zalaszentmihályi Horgásztó), Zalaszentmihály, 46.7238°, 16.9401°, +36 30 939-8612, info@zszhe.hu. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities. 2018-12-02
- Horse Farm of Gyűrűs (Gyűrűsi ménes), Petőfi Sándor utca 2, Gyűrűs, 46.8884°, 16.9918°, +36 70 591-8762, kovacsemese1993@gmail.com. Lunge, riding training, trail riding. Riding training: 2018-12-06
- Szépmező Horse Yard (Szépmező Lovasudvar), József Attila utca 73, Egervár, 46.9409°, 16.8545°, +36 30 313-8134, info@szepmezo.com. 08:00–20:00. Lunge, riding training, trail riding, carriage tour. Riding training: , carriage tour: 2018-12-06
Buy
- Coop ABC, Csány László utca 2, 46.72233°, 17.01041°, +36 92 568-068. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–14:00. 2018-12-06
- Coop ABC, Szent István tér 14, 46.72134°, 17.00937°, +36 92 568-050, info@mecsekfuszert.hu. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–12:00, Su 07:00–11:00. 2018-12-06
- Coop ABC, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, 46.72886°, 16.94840°, +36 93 368-085. 2018-12-06
Eat
Budget: under {{huf|2100}}, mid-range: {{huf|2100}}–{{huf|2500}}, splurge: over {{huf|2500}} (meal for one + soft drink).
Budget
- Kertészház Restaurant, Avashegy 6, Alsónemesapáti, 46.84738°, 16.92239°, +36 30 390-2652, kerteszhaz@freemail.hu. M–Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: 2018-11-16
- Korzó Restaurant, Arany János utca 4, Pókaszepetk, 46.9243°, 16.9687°, +36 92 953-194. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. , pizza: , hamburger: 2018-11-16
- Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Széchenyi Ferenc út 3, Egervár, 46.9354°, 16.8534°, +36 30 514-2714. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with porcini and dödölle. , pizza: 2018-11-16
Mid-range
- Vöröskő 2.0 Pizzeria, Szent István tér 1, 46.72189°, 17.01032°, +36 20 521-0263. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. , pizza: , hamburger: 2018-11-16
- Karaván Restaurant, Hármes tanya 50/3, Alsónemesapáti, 46.8266°, 16.9362°, +36 92 562-012, karavanvandeglo@gmail.com. M–Sa 10:00–20:30, Su 10:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza with sour cream. , lunch menu: 2018-11-16
- Vöröskő Restaurant and Pizzeria, Deák Ferenc utca 183, Söjtör, 46.67028°, 16.85412°, +36 20 433-0464. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F–Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with specialties like lepény and prósza. , pizza: , hamburger: 2018-11-16
Splurge
- Csali Csárda, Széchenyi Ferenc út 112, Egervár, 46.9275°, 16.8570°, +36 92 364-300. M–Sa 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2018-11-16
- Rózsakő Csárda, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 7, Zalaszentmihály, 46.72891°, 16.94639°, +36 30 820-4829, francsics.tomi@freemail.hu. Tu–Sa 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. Reservation required. 2018-11-16
Drink
- Kedvenc Presszó, Szent István tér 3, 46.72210°, 17.00997°, +36 30 621-3631. 2018-11-16
- Alkonyat Pub, József Attila utca 4, Kispáli, 46.91162°, 16.82911°, +36 92 357-026, alkonyat0@gmail.com. 07:00–20:00. 2020-03-29
- H-buli, Deák Ferenc utca 108, Söjtör, 46.6750°, 16.8542°. Sa 21:00–03:30. Entrance fee: 2018-11-16
- Jóker Presszó, Széchenyi Ferenc út 7, Egervár, 46.93524°, 16.85379°, +36 92 364-203, bazso70@gmail.com. 09:00–21:00. 2018-12-06
- Nagykutasi Presszó, Diós utca 2/a, Nagykutas, 46.92507°, 16.80262°. M–Th Su 13:00–21:00, F–Sa 13:00–23:00. 2020-03-29
- Potyka Tanya, Dr. Fülöp Valter utca 4/a, Zalaszentmihály, 46.7205°, 16.9456°, +36 30 403-1337. 08:00–22:00. 2018-11-16
- Retro Dance Cafe, Petőfi Sándor utca 191, Pókaszepetk, 46.91865°, 16.95998°, +36 30 397-7661, retrodancecafe@gmail.com. M–F 14:00–22:00, Sa 14:00–04:00. 2020-03-29
- Sport Büfé, József Attila utca 42, Egervár, 46.93892°, 16.85069°, +36 30 652-0982. 06:00–09:00 15:00–22:00. 2020-03-29
- Sport Presszó, Fő utca 62/b, Nemesapáti, 46.86819°, 16.95072°, +36 30 214-8307. 07:30–22:30. 2020-03-29
- Tölgyfa Presszó, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, 46.7288°, 16.9481°, +36 30 612-1832. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00. 2018-11-16
- Zöld Elefánt Pub, Zrínyi Miklós utca 8, Zalaszentiván, 46.88912°, 16.90161°. 08:00–22:00. 2020-03-29
Sleep
There are no accommodations in Pacsa. In the surroundings:
Budget: under {{huf|9000}}, mid-range: {{huf|9000}}–{{huf|15,000}}, splurge: over {{huf|15,000}} (standard double room).
Budget
- Aba Guesthouse, Zala utca 21, Zalaszentiván, 46.8886°, 16.8967°, +36 92 593-050, abahotelzalaszentivan@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:30. Single room: , double room: . Discounts on longer stay 2018-12-05
- Benkő Guesthouse, Fő út 61, Kiskutas, 46.91499°, 16.79578°, +36 92 364-525, benkovendeghaz@geszta.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: , double room: 2018-12-05
- Zanati Guesthouse, Fő utca 13, Nagykapornak, 46.81902°, 16.99364°, +36 92 367-004, zanatiboldizsar@digikabel.hu. Double room: 2018-12-05
Mid-range
- Főnix Apartment House, Arany János utca 26, Nagypáli, 46.9087°, 16.8423°, +36 92 694 680, nagypalitourinform@gmail.com. , double room: 2018-12-05
- Lelkem Zöldje, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Bezeréd, 46.86892°, 17.00798°, +36 30 913-4176, steppanszabolcs@gmail.com. Apartment for one person: , for two persons: 2020-03-29
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Splurge
- Egervár Castle Hotel (Egervár Kastélyszálló), Vár utca 15, Egervár, 46.93853°, 16.86209°, +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28. Double room: 2018-11-16
- Fábiánics Mansion Guesthouse (Fábiánics Kastélypanzió), Béke utca 2, Misefa, 46.80571°, 16.98842°, +36 30 701-4384, misefakastely@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: (includes half board) 2018-11-16
- Gidrán, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 24, Gyűrűs, 46.88539°, 16.99108°, +36 20 481-8668, hq@gidran-szallas.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 2020-03-29
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Connect
Pacsa's postal code is H-8761, and its telephone area code is 92.
Go next
- Gyenesdiás – resort village at Lake Balaton 27 km east
- Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 22 km east
- Keszthely – town with historical downtown 23 km east
- Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 32 km south
- Vonyarcvashegy – resort village at Lake Balaton 29 km east
- Zalaegerszeg – city 29 km northwest
- Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 26 km southeast