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Zalaegerszeg is the administrative centre of Zala County. The city was founded in 12th century, and has about 57,000 inhabitants (2019).

Understand

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The area was already inhabited in the Upper Paleolithic, according to archaeological findings (the oldest ones in Zala county). Later, the area was inhabited by Celts. The first written mentions of the town are as Egerscug (1247) and Egerszeg (1293); the name means "alder-tree corner" and is probably a reference to the town's situation in the angle where two rivers meet.

Get in

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By train

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Trains are available in every two hours from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar via Székesfehérvár, Veszprém and Zalaszentiván (junction point to Szombathely and Nagykanizsa). The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 3950 Ft. Other direct connections are:

1 Zalaegerszeg Train Station, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky tér 1, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, . Ticket office: 03:25–23:35. The train station is 1 km (0.62 mi) away from the center. Zalaegerszeg railway station (Q21872151) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)

By bus

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Buses are available in every two hours from Budapest-Népliget. The journey takes about 3 hours and costs 4305 Ft.

2 Zalaegerszeg Bus Station, Balatoni út 1, ☏ +36 92 503-612, . Ticket office: M–F 06:00–17:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Get around

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By bus

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Volánbusz operates local buses in Zalaegerszeg. Tickets (in 2019): 250 Ft in advance, 340 Ft from driver. Passes (in 2019): 6400 Ft per month, 3200 Ft semimonthly. Tickets can be purchased at the train station, at the bus station (only on weekdays) and at many newsstands. Public transport map of Zalaegerszeg.

By taxi

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Kossuth Lajos utca

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Göcsej Tulip Fountain on Dísz tér
  • 1 Archives (Levéltár), Széchenyi tér 3. Built in 1891. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 2 Belfegor House (Belfegor-ház), Kossuth Lajos utca 2. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 3 Göcsej Tulip Fountain (Göcseji tulipán-szökőkút), Dísz tér. It was set up in 1985. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 4 Quarter House (Kvártélyház), Széchenyi tér 5, ☏ +36-20 441-0659, . Built by Maria Theresa in 1765. The second floor and the Neo-Baroque facade were built in 1928. It was built as military quarters. It's a venue of open air performances in the summer. Quarter House (Q1122606) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 5 Roman Catholic Parish House (Római katolikus plébániaház), Balatoni út 1. Built in 1936. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 6 Spital (Hagymasisakos Ispita), Ispotály köz 2. Built in 1806. (updated Dec 2018)

Others in the downtown

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  • 7 Lutheran Church (Evangélikus templom), Csány László tér. Built in neo-Gothic style. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 8 Göcsej Museum (Headquarters of the Savings Bank, Göcseji Múzeum, Takarékpénztár székháza), Batthyány utca 2, ☏ +36 92 314-537, . Closed due to reconstruction until 2020. Exhibition about history of the Zala County. The building was built in 1890 in Eclectic style. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. (Q9283940) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 9 Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Parish Church (Mária Magdolna római katolikus plébániatemplom), Mindszenty József tér 1, ☏ +36 92 599-230, . Built between 1750–1760 in Baroque style. There is a Trinity Sculpture in front of the church, which was set up in 1810. Mary Magdalene church in Zalaegerszeg (Q1212244) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 10 Memorial Place for Victims of Communism (Kommunizmus Áldozatainak Emlékhelye), Mártírok útja 5, ☏ +36 92 314-537, . Tu 14:00–16:00. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 11 Old County Hall (Zala County Court, Régi vármegyeháza, Zala Megyei Bíróság), Várkör utca 2. Built in 1732. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 12 Reformed Church (Református templom), Rózsák tere. Built between 1941–1942 of wood and red sandstone. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 13 Salt Office (Sóház), Deák Ferenc tér 2. Built around 1790. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 14 Synagogue (Concert and Exhibition Hall, Zsinagóga, Hangverseny és Kiállítóterem), Ady Endre utca 14, ☏ +36 92 599-337, . Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00. Built in 1903 in Eclectic style. It's used as a concert and exhibition hall. There is an exhibition about the history of Jewish people in Zalaegerszeg. Synagogue Zalaegerszeg (Q21680729) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 15 Tower(less)-clock (Földönjáró toronyóra), Ruszt József tér. Almost 200-year-old working tower clock in a glass pavilion. It used to sit in the tower of Mary Magdalene Parish Church. (updated Oct 2018)

Outside the downtown

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Quarter House
  • 16 Aranyoslapi Spring (Aranyoslapi-forrás) (Aranyoslapi forrás bus 30A). Resting area in the wood. Free to visit. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 17 Azalea Valley (Azáleás-völgy) (Alsóerdő bus 30A), ☏ +36 92 510-250, . Many azaleas can be found here. Best to visit in May. Free to visit. (Q786872) on Wikidata (updated Dec 2018)
  • 18 Csácsbozsok Arboretum (Csácsbozsoki Arborétum) (Csácsi arborétum bus), ☏ +36 92 510-250, . Apr 1–Sep 30: Sa Su 09:00–19:00; Oct 1–Nov 15: Sa Su 09:00–16:00. All domestic species of tree can be found here. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 19 Göcsej Village Museum (Göcseji Falumúzeum), Falumúzeum utca (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 703-295, . Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air ethnographic museum with a reconstructed typical village in Göcsej ethnic region. There is also an original water mill built in 1902. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. Göcsej Village Museum (Q1031457) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 20 Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry (Magyar Olaj- és Gázipari Múzeum), Falumúzeum utca (common entrance with the Göcsej Village Museum) (Olai bisztró / Ola, temető / Ola utca - Platán sor bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 313-632. Apr 1–Oct 31: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00. Open air exhibition about history of the Hungarian oil industry. Adult: 700 Ft; senior, student: 350 Ft. Tickets are also valid for the Göcsej Village Museum. Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry (Q1162168) on Wikidata (updated Oct 2018)
  • 21 Petting Zoo (Állatsimogató), Csácsi-hegy (Csácsbozsok, Damjanich utca bus 2), ☏ +36 30 722-4442, . May–Sep: 09:00–20:00, Oct–Apr: 10:00–17:00. Animal shelter on Csácsi Hill with around 140 animals. 1000 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 22 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish Church (Jézus Szíve római katolikus plébániatemplom), Gasparich Márk utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 315-143, . Built by József Mindszenty in 1925–1926 in neo-Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 23 Simon Papp and Vilmos Zsigmondy Memorial Rooms (Papp Simon és Zsigmondy Vilmos emlékszobák), Wlassics Gyula utca 13 (Báthory utca - Wlassics utca bus 9), ☏ +36 92 313-632. M–F 08:00–16:00. This is a department of the Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry. There are exhibitions about Simon Papp geologist (who was the founder of hydrocarbon mining industry in Hungary) and Vilmos Zsigmondy mining engineer. Free entrance. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 24 TV Tower (TV-torony), Bazita utca 1 (Bazita, TV-torony bus 30), ☏ +36 20 237-4555, . Mar 30–Sep 29: 11:00–20:00. Observation tower with great panorama view and cafe on the top of Bazita. 390 Ft. Bazita Peak TV Tower (Q1407345) on Wikidata Bazita Peak TV Tower on Wikipedia (updated Oct 2018)

Culture

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Mary Magdalene Roman Catholic Parish Church

Sport

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Events

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Old County Hall

Inside the downtown:

  • 1 Coop, Kossuth Lajos utca 24, ☏ +92 348-599. M 06:15–18:00, Th F 06:15–19:00, Sa 06:15–12:30. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 2 Coop, Kovács Károly tér 6, ☏ +36 92 510-885. M–F 05:30–19:00, Sa 05:30–13:00. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 3 Market Hall of Zalaegerszeg (Vásárcsarnok), Mérleg tér 1, ☏ +36 92 510-923. Tu–Sa 06:00–13:00, Su 06:00–12:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Outside the downtown:

  • 4 Coop, Zrínyi Miklós utca 17, ☏ +36 92 511-657. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 07:00–14:00. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 5 Interspar, Ola utca 1 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 20 823 8056. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 08:00–19:00. Hypermarket. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 6 Park Center, Átkötő utca 2 (Zalavíz Zrt. bus 2), . M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 09:00–18:00; Parco Cafe: M–Sa 08:00–20:00, Su 10:00–18:00. Shopping center. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 7 Spar, Batthyány Lajos utca 14, ☏ +36 20 823-7885, . M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–18:00, Su 07:00–18:00. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 8 Tesco, Sport utca 1 (Tesco bus 2, 9), . M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–20:00. Hypermarket. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 9 Zala Plaza, Stadion utca 5, ☏ +36 20 457-9995. 06:30–20:00; Auchan: M–Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 08:00–20:00; Street Pizza: M–Sa 10:00–22:00, Su 10:00–21:00; Joy Cafe: M–F 07:00–22:00, Sa Su 09:00–22:00. Shopping center with book store, clothes store, cinema, fast food, hypermarket. Average meal: 1850 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 10 Zone Bevásárlópark, Balatoni út 5-7 (Praktiker áruház (Zala Park) bus 2), ☏ +36 30 183-5898, . M–F 09:00–20:00, Sa Su 09:00–18:00. Shopping center. (updated Oct 2018)
This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink:
BudgetUnder 1900 Ft
Mid-range1900 Ft–2300 Ft
SplurgeOver 2300 Ft

Budget

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Tower(less)-clock

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Mid-range

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Traditional house in Göcsej Village Museum

Inside the downtown:

  • 14 Gold Bar and Pizza, Dísz tér 4, ☏ +36 30 153-6622. M–Th 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–01:00, Su 08:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1450 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft. (updated May 2019)
  • 15 HappyHot Pizza, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 4–8, ☏ +36 92 695-695, . M–Th 10:30–22:00, F Sa 10:30–23:00, Su 10:30-22:00. Pizzeria. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1590 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 16 Kebab King, Berzsenyi Dániel utca 10, ☏ +36 30 747-7288. M–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1500 Ft, pizza: 1500 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 17 Ping-Win Szeráj, Dísz tér 7, ☏ +36 30 885-2471. M–Th Su 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–05:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 900 Ft. (updated May 2020)

Outside the downtown:

  • 18 Ernesto Pizzeria, Ola utca 6 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 324-774, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1490 Ft, pizza: 1290 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 19 Kis Dani Pizzeria, Madách Imre utca (Fiú-diákotthon bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 92 336-565. Tu–Th 11:00–21:30, F Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 16:00–21:00. Pizzeria with a few traditional food. 1650 Ft, pizza: 1300 Ft. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 20 Napfény Restaurant, Landorhegyi út (Fiú-diákotthon bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 20 360-8850, . M–Sa 11:00–22:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1850 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft, hamburger: 1200 Ft, lunch menu: 1050 Ft. (updated May 2020)
  • 21 Oázis Pizza and Hamburger, Landorhegyi út 2 (Landorhegyi ABC bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 863-1454. M–Th 10:00–00:00, F 10:00–02:00, Sa 14:00–02:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1590 Ft, hamburger: 890 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 22 Pizzeria Italiana, Jókai Mór utca 26, ☏ +36 92 322-931, . Tu–Sa 11:30–22:00, Su 11:30–21:00. Pizzeria with Mediterranean cuisine. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1690 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 23 Royal Restaurant and Pub, Csertán Sándor utca 1 (Csertán Sándor utca bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 752-2541. M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–18:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1750 Ft, pizza: 1650 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated May 2020)

Splurge

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Water mill in Göcsej Village Museum

Inside the downtown:

  • 24 Belgian Restaurant, Kossuth Lajos utca 5, ☏ +36 92 511-140, . M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–01:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Belgian pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with local specialties like venison ragout with dödölle. 2350 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 25 Díszpinty Gastro Bar, Dísz tér, ☏ +36 30 860-0100. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–02:00. Pub and fast food bar. 2540 Ft, hamburger: 1690 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 26 Galeri Restaurant and Pub, Mártírok útja 52, ☏ +36 92 346-826. M–Th 10:00–23:00, F Sa 10:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2180 Ft, pizza: 1190 Ft, lunch menu: 1100 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 27 Mangó Restaurant, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1-3, ☏ +36 92 630-747, . M–Th 09:00–15:00, F Sa 09:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. 2390 Ft, hamburger: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 28 Otthonka Bistro, Eötvös József utca 12, ☏ +36 30 337-4455, . M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2580 Ft, lunch menu: 1190 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 29 Pedro Restaurant, Ady Endre utca 8, ☏ +36 92 350-997, . M–Th 11:00–00:00, F 11:00–02:00, Sa 12:00–02:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. 2440 Ft, lunch menu: 1200 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 30 Robinson Music Pub and Restaurant, Petőfi utca 24, ☏ +36 92 311-424, . M–Th 11:00–24:00, F 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 12:00-23:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine. 3140 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 31 Terra Incognita, Kosztolányi Dezső utca 5/d, ☏ +36 92 550-605, . M–Th 11:00–23:00, F Sa 11:00–00:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza. 2400 Ft, lunch menu: 1250 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

Outside the downtown:

  • 32 Hegyalja Csárda, Hóvirág utca 2 (Bazita elágazó I. bus 30), ☏ +36 92 328-726, . M–Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 11:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 2000 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 33 O'Connors Pub and Steakhouse, Ola út 16 (Olai templom(Interspar) bus 1, 10, 11, 24), ☏ +36 92 332-121, . M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–24:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Irish pub and steakhouse with international cuisine and with local specialties like dödölle and prósza. 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1030 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 34 Pipacs Pub and Restaurant, Szegfű utca 18 (Páterdomb, Szegfű utca bus 9), ☏ +36 92 357-156, . M–F 11:00–23:00, Sa 11:00–23:00, Su 12:00–22:00. Pub and traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game gulash with dödölle. 1890 Ft, hamburger: 790 Ft, lunch menu 1190 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 35 Pitvar Restaurant and Guesthouse, Honvéd utca 70 (Páterdomb, Kinizsi utca 78. bus 9), ☏ +36 92 330-256, . M–Th 11:00–22:00, F Sa 11:00–02:00, Su 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with dödölle. 2040 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 1500 Ft, single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 6000 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 36 Reininghaus Pub and Pizzeria, Platán sor 6 (Köztemető (Göcseji út) bus 10, 11, 30), ☏ +36 92 950-113. 11:00–22:00. Pub, traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza. 1990 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, lunch menu: 990 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

Drink

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Cafes

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Pubs

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Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry

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Outside the downtown:

  • 20 Fenyő Presszó, Ságodi út 59 (Ságod, tűzoltószertár bus 5), ☏ +36 30 514-2714. M–Th 07:00–22:00, F Sa 07:00–00:00, Su 08:00–22:00. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 21 Kópé Pub, Landorhegyi út 25 (Göcsej áruház bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 332-4233, . M–Sa 08:00–22, Su 08:00–21:00. (updated May 2020)
  • 22 Laguna Presszó, Nemzetőr utca 15 (Hegyalja utca 42. bus 8). M–Th Su 10:00–22:00, F 10:00–23:00, Sa 09:00–23:00. (updated May 2020)
  • 23 Lucullus Pub and Billiard Club, Bíró Márton utca 28, ☏ +36 30 631-4034. M–Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 12:00–23:00. (updated Oct 2018)
  • 24 Park Club, Erkel Ferenc utca 23 (Hegyalja utca - Sas utca bus 8). M–Th 15:00–23:00, F Sa 15:00–00:00. (updated Dec 2018)
  • 25 Pilóta Presszó, Köztársaság útja 87/b/2 (Eötvös József Általános Iskola bus 8). M–Th Su 08:00–22:00, F Sa 08:00–00:00. (updated Nov 2018)
  • 26 Players Cafe, Csertán Sándor utca (Csertán Sándor utca bus 10, 11), ☏ +36 30 839-2889, . M–F Su 14:00–00:00, Sa 14:00–02:00. (updated Oct 2018)

Bars and nightclubs

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Sleep

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This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
BudgetUnder 9000 Ft
Mid-range9000 Ft–13,000 Ft
SplurgeOver 13,000 Ft

Budget

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TV Tower

Close to the downtown:

  • 1 Piccolo Guesthouse and Restaurant, Petőfi Sándor utca 16, ☏ +36 92 510-055, . Restaurant: M–Th 10:00–22:00, F Sa 10:00–23:00, Su 10:00–16:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game stew with red wine and dödölle. Double room: 8000 Ft, average meal: 1990 Ft, lunch menu: 1090 Ft. (updated Oct 2018)

In outer area:

Mid-range

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Close to the downtown:

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Splurge

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AquaCity Zalaegerszeg

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Connect

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Zalaegerszeg's postal code is H-8900, and its telephone area code is 92.

Go next

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  • Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 36 km (22 mi) east
  • Körmend – town 31 km (19 mi) northwest
  • Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 40 km (25 mi) southwest
  • Pacsa – small town 27 km (17 mi) southeast
  • Vasvár – town 25 km (16 mi) north
  • Zalalövő – small town 23 km (14 mi) west
  • Zalaszentgrót – town with thermal bath 31 km (19 mi) northeast
Routes through Zalaegerszeg
Ljubljana ← Zalalövő ←  W Railway Line 25 E  → Veszprém → Budapest
Vasvár ←  N Main Road 74 S  → Junction Main Road 75 → Nagykanizsa
Körmend ←  W Main Road 76 E  → Junction Main Road 75 → Ends at Motorway M7


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