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 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.

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, . 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. (updated Oct 2018)

By bus

Direct buses from Budapest-NĂ©pliget 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, IfjĂșsĂĄg Ăștja 1, ☏ +36 92 351-038, . Ticket office: M–F 08:00–16:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Get around

Diesel locomotives in Csömödér

By bus

VolĂĄnbusz 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

CsömödĂ©r State Forest Railway (CsömödĂ©ri Állami Erdei VasĂșt) operates narrow-gauge trains between Lenti and KistolmĂĄcs. 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, . (updated Dec 2018)

See

In Lenti:

  • 🌍 Lenti Castle (Lenti vĂĄr), DĂłzsa György utca 26. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Railway History Exhibition (VasĂșttörtĂ©neti kiĂĄllĂ­tĂĄs), TĂĄncsics MihĂĄly utca, ☏ +36 92 579-033, . 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: 340 Ft, children: 170 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent MihĂĄly rĂłmai katolikus templom), Templom tĂ©r. Built in 1750. (updated Nov 2018)

In Csesztreg:

  • 🌍 House of Traditions (HagyomĂĄnyok hĂĄza), 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. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent MĂłric rĂłmai katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg. Built in 1803. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Shepherd's House (PĂĄsztorhĂĄz), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 92 573 020. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s. (updated Nov 2018)
Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths

In Nova:

In PĂĄka:

In Szécsisziget:

  • 🌍 Buffalo Reserve (BivalyrezervĂĄtum), SzĂ©csisziget. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (Szent Kereszt rĂłmai katolikus templom), RĂĄkĂłczi Ferenc utca, SzĂ©csisziget. Built in 1760 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Kerka Watermill (Kerka vĂ­zimalom), RĂĄkĂłczi Ferenc utca 1, SzĂ©csisziget, ☏ +36 20 485-9008, . Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 SzapĂĄry–AndrĂĄssy Mansion (SzapĂĄry–AndrĂĄssy-kastĂ©ly), Kossuth Lajos utca 27, SzĂ©csisziget. Built in 1850s in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

  • 🌍 Reformed Church (ReformĂĄtus templom), PetƑfi SĂĄndor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 🌍 Saint George Roman Catholic Church (Szent György rĂłmai katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy. Built in 1807. (updated Dec 2018)

In Tormafölde:

In TornyiszentmiklĂłs:

  • 🌍 Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church (Szent MiklĂłs rĂłmai katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 46, TornyiszentmiklĂłs. Built in 1770 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)

Do

Lenti Castle

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

  • 🌍 LovĂĄszi Bath (LovĂĄszi strand), LakĂłtelep 70, LovĂĄszi. Jun–Aug: 10:00–19:00. Adult: 600 Ft; senior, student: 450 Ft. Discounts after 17:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Events

Official events:

  • Town's May Day (VĂĄrosi MajĂĄlis). In April. (updated Nov 2018)
  • Lenti Summer Evenings (Lenti NyĂĄri EstĂ©k). Every Fridays in June–July. (updated Nov 2018)
  • Autumn Festival (Ɛszi FesztivĂĄl). In September. (updated Nov 2018)
  • Martin's Day (MĂĄrton Nap). In November. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

Eat

This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1900 Ft
Mid-range1900 Ft–2200 Ft
SplurgeOver 2200 Ft

Budget

Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church in Csesztreg

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

Splurge

In Lenti:

In the surroundings:

  • 🌍 HetĂ©si CsĂĄrda, RĂ©dics, Lenti Ășt 1, ☏ +36 92 351-705. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Kantin, LakĂłtelep 68, LovĂĄszi, ☏ +36 92 376-009. M–Th Su 09:00–00:00, F–Sa 09:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2090 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

Cafes

Kerka Watermill in Szécsisziget

Pubs

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 13,000 Ft
Mid-range13,000 Ft–20,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 20,000 Ft

Budget

Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church in TornyiszentmiklĂłs

In Lenti:

  • 🌍 Favorit Inn (Favorit FogadĂł), Kossuth Ășt 5/b, ☏ +36 92 352-587, . 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. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 FƑnix Inn (FƑnix FogadĂł), AkĂĄcfa Ășt 17, ☏ +36 92 351-825, fax: +36 92 351-825, . Restaurant: 10:00–21:30. 6 rooms. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prĂłsza. Single room: 7000 Ft, double room: 13,000 Ft (includes breakfast), average meal: 2100 Ft, lunch menu: 1000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

Mid-range

In Lenti:

Splurge

SĂĄrberki Fishing Lake in Lenti

In Lenti:

  • 🌍 Castrum Thermal Guesthouse, TĂĄncsics MihĂĄly utca 16, ☏ +36 92 351-368, fax: +36 92 351-368, . 15 rooms. Single room: 13,900 Ft, double room: 19,900 Ft (includes tickets for the thermal bath). (updated Oct 2018)
  • 🌍 Hotel ZĂ©ta, Kossuth Ășt 83, ☏ +36 92 351-440, fax: +36 92 351-440, . 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. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 🌍 Thermal Hotel Balance, TĂĄncsics MihĂĄly utca 8, ☏ +36 92 630-590, . 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. (updated Oct 2018)

In the surroundings:

Connect

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

Go next

  • Körmend – town 50 km (31 mi) north
  • Letenye – town 32 km (20 mi) southeast
  • ƐriszentpĂ©ter – town 29 km (18 mi) northwest
  • Pacsa – small town 44 km (27 mi) east
  • SzentgotthĂĄrd – town 51 km (32 mi) nortwest
  • Zalaegerszeg – city 40 km (25 mi) northeast
  • ZalalövƑ – small town 28 km (17 mi) north
Routes through Lenti
Ends at Main Road 86 ←  W Main Road 75 E  → Junction Main Road 74 → Pacsa → Keszthely


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