Lenti

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.

1 Tourinform Lenti (Lenti és Térsége Turisztikai Egyesület), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☏ +36 92 551-188, [email protected]. M–F 09:00–17:00. Tourist information about Lenti and its surroundings. (updated Oct 2018)

Getting there

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. 1 Lenti Train Station, Táncsics Mihály utca 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, [email protected]. 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-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. 2 Lenti Bus Station, Ifjúság útja 1, ☏ +36 92 351-038, [email protected]. Ticket office: M–F 08:00–16:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Getting around

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). 3 Lenti narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 92 579-033, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2018)

See

In Lenti:

1 Lenti Castle (Lenti vár), Dózsa György utca 26. (updated Nov 2018) 2 Railway History Exhibition (Vasúttörténeti kiállítás), Táncsics Mihály utca, ☏ +36 92 579-033, [email protected]. 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) 3 Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály római katolikus templom), Templom tér. Built in 1750. (updated Nov 2018) In Csesztreg:

4 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. (updated Nov 2018) 5 Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church (Szent Móric római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg. Built in 1803. (updated Nov 2018) 6 Shepherd's House (Pásztorház), Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg, ☏ +36 92 573 020. Apr 1–Sep 30 08:00–18:00. Built in 1850s. (updated Nov 2018)

In Nova:

7 Assumption Roman Catholic Church (Nagyboldogasszony római katolikus templom), Göcseji utca 1, Nova, ☏ +36 92 386-151, [email protected]. Built in 1778. (updated Nov 2018) 8 Batthyány Hunting Mansion (Batthyány vadászház), Olgamajor, Nova. Built in 1937–1938. (updated Nov 2018) 9 Ferenc Plánder Local History Museum (Plánder Ferenc Helytörténeti Kiállítás, Tiszttartó ház), Fő utca 1, Nova, ☏ +36 30 278-5197, [email protected]. By appointment only. There is a local exhibition. The house was built around 1778 by Batthyány family. Adult: 400 Ft; senior, children: 200 Ft. (updated Nov 2018) In Páka:

10 Dömefölde Heritage House (Dömeföldi tájház), Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, [email protected]. Closed in 2018 due to reconstruction. (updated Nov 2018) 11 József Öveges Memorial House (Öveges József Emlékház), Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka, ☏ +36 92 378-014, [email protected]. By appointment only. An exhibition

Do

In Lenti:

1 Cultural Center of Town Lenti (Városi Művelődési Központ Lenti), Templom tér 5, Lenti, ☏ +36 92 551-017, [email protected]. (updated Nov 2018) 2 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. (updated Nov 2018) 3 Lenti Park and Wildflower Nature Trail (Lenti parkerdő és Vadvirág tanösvény). There is a 1.5 km (0.93 mi) long nature trail. (updated Nov 2018) 4 Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths (Lenti Termál- és Gyógyfürdő), Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a, ☏ +36 92 351-320, [email protected]. 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. (updated Oct 2018) 5 Sárberki Fishing Lake (Sárberki Horgásztó), Sárberkitó 1, ☏ +36 30 640-7621, fax: +36 92 510-658, [email protected]. 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. (updated Nov 2018) In the surroundings:

6 Lovászi Bath (Lovászi strand), Lakótelep 70, Lovászi. 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 (Városi Majális). In April. (updated Nov 2018) Lenti Summer Evenings (Lenti Nyári Esték). Every Friday in June–July. (updated Nov 2018) Autumn Festival (Őszi Fesztivál). In September. (updated Nov 2018) Martin's Day (Márton Nap). In November. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

1 Coop, Kossuth út 2, ☏ +36 92 351-449. (updated Oct 2018) 2 Fezo ABC, Zrínyi Miklós utca 2, ☏ +36 20 961-2024, [email protected]. M–F 06:00–20:00, Sa 06:00–17.00, Su 07:00–12:00. (updated Oct 2018) 3 Market of Lenti (Lenti piac), Piac tér, ☏ +36 92 553-928. Tu Sa 07:00–14:00. (updated Oct 2018) 4 Spar, Kisfaludy utca 4, ☏ +36 20 823-7713, [email protected]. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 07:00–13:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Eat

Budget

In Lenti:

1 Salamon Pub (Salamon Söröző), Táncsics út 5, ☏ +36 92 352-685. 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 1000 Ft. (updated Oct 2018) 2 Vén Diák Italian Restaurant, Petőfi út 15, ☏ +36 92 334-858, [email protected]. 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: 890 Ft. (updated Nov 2018) In the surroundings:

3 Artemisz Gastro, Petőfi Sándor utca 44, Tormafölde, ☏ +36 70 241-3730, [email protected]. M–F 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),. (updated Nov 2018) 4 Torony Restaurant,