Lenti

The earliest traces of the town are from the Roman age. It was probably a 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.

• Tourinform Lenti

  phone: +36 92 551-188
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a
  Tourist information about Lenti and its surroundings.

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 5 hours and costs 5015 Ft.

Lenti Train Station

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.

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.

Lenti Bus Station

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. Further information: public transport timetable, 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: 300–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250–900 Ft (depending on the distance).

Lenti narrow-gauge railway station

In Lenti:

• Lenti Castle

  address: Dózsa György utca 26

• Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church

  address: Templom tér
  Built in 1750.

• Treasures of Göcsej, the forest and the tree (exhibition)

  phone: +36 92 579-033
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca

In Csesztreg:

• House of Traditions

  address: 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.

• Saint Maurus Roman Catholic Church

  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 28, Csesztreg
  Built in 1803.

• Shepherd's House

  phone: +36 92 573 020
  address: Ady Endre utca 31, Csesztreg
  Built in 1850s.

In Nova:

• Assumption Roman Catholic Church

  phone: +36 92 386-151
  address: Göcseji utca 1, Nova
  Built in 1778.

• Batthyány Hunting Mansion

  address: Olgamajor, Nova
  Built in 1937–1938.

• Ferenc Plánder Local History Museum

  phone: +36 30 278-5197
  address: Fő utca 1, Nova
  There is a local exhibition. The house was built around 1778 by Batthyány family.

In Páka:

• Dömefölde Heritage Museum

  phone: +36 92 378-014
  address: Dömeföldi út 18, Dömefölde, Páka

• József Öveges Memorial House

  phone: +36 92 378-014
  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 41, Páka
  An exhibition in the home of József Öveges, who was a physicist and Piarist teacher. During the guided tour, experiments are also presented.

• Saint Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church

  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 47, Páka
  Built in 1766.

In Szécsisziget:

• Buffalo Reserve

  address: Szécsisziget

• Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church

  address: Rákóczi Ferenc utca, Szécsisziget
  Built in 1760 in Baroque style.

• Kerka Watermill

  phone: +36 20 485-9008
  address: Rákóczi Ferenc utca 1, Szécsisziget
  Built in 1800s. It's used as guesthouse. An exhibition can be found here about the watermill.

• Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion

  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 27, Szécsisziget
  Built in 1850s in Baroque style.

In Szentgyörgyvölgy:

• Reformed Church

  address: Petőfi Sándor utca, Szentgyörgyvölgy
  Built in 1787. It has painted ceiling.

• Saint George Roman Catholic Church

  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 93, Szentgyörgyvölgy
  Built in 1807.

In Tormafölde:

• Ancient Beech-woods in Vétyem

  phone: +36 93 544-900
  address: Tormafölde
  Strictly protected area with around 200 years old tree stock.

In Tornyiszentmiklós:

• Saint Nicholas Roman Catholic Church

  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 46, Tornyiszentmiklós
  Built in 1770 in Baroque style.

In Lenti:

• Cultural Center of Town Lenti

  phone: +36 92 551-017
  address: Templom tér 5, Lenti

• Lenti Gokart Ring

• Lenti Park and Wildflower Nature TrailThere is a 1.5-km-long nature trail.

• Lenti Thermal Spa and Medicinal Baths

  phone: +36 92 351-320
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 2/a
  5 outdoor and 4 indoor pools. The spa consists of 3 units: indoor spa, open-air baths and sauna.

• Sárberki Fishing Lake

  phone: +36 30 640-7621
  Artificial lake with fishing possibilities.

In the surroundings:

• Lovászi Bath

  address: Lakótelep 70, Lovászi

• Márokföld Adventure Park

  phone: +36 30 720-7422
  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Márokföld
  Adult and child obstacle course, more than 30 items, 2 giant slides, skill games.

Events

Official events:

• Town's May DayIn April.

• Lenti Summer EveningsEvery Fridays in June–July.

• Autumn FestivalIn September.

• Martin's day programsIn November.

• Coop ABC

  phone: +36 92 351-449
  address: Kossuth út 2

• Fezo ABC

  phone: +36 20 961-2024
  address: Zrínyi Miklós utca 2

• Market Lenti

  phone: +36 92 553-928
  address: Piac tér

• Spar Lenti

  phone: +36 20 823-7713
  address: Kisfaludy utca 4

In Lenti:

• Big Ben Burger

  phone: +36 30 654-6378
  address: Takarék köz 1
  Fast food bar.

• Don Quijote Medieval Restaurant and Guesthouse

  phone: +36 92 551-436
  address: Takarék köz 9
  Traditional restaurant with authentic medieval atmosphere and with local cuisine.

• Generális Pizzeria

  phone: +36 92 351-827
  address: Kossuth út 1
  Pizzeria.

• Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe

  phone: +36 92 352-936
  address: Kossuth út 42/a
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Salamon Restaurant

  phone: +36 92 352-685
  address: Táncsics út 5
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Tropical Pizzeria

  phone: +36 92 354-906
  address: Akácfa út 1/a
  Pizzeria with some traditional and fast food.

• Vén Diák Italian Restaurant

  phone: +36 92 334-858
  address: Petőfi út 15
  Italian restaurant with traditional lunch menu.

In the surroundings:

• Belvárosi Club and Pizzeria

  phone: +36 30 422-0901
  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 1, Nova
  Traditional restaurant and pizzeria.

• Betyártanya Restaurant

  phone: +36 30 376-2756
  address: Rákóczi út 32, Zalabaksa
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Hetési Csárda

  phone: +36 92 351-705
  address: Rédics, Lenti út 1
  Traditional restaurant.

• Kantin

  phone: +36 92 376-009
  address: Lakótelep 68, Lovászi
  Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and specialties like dödölle and prósza.

• Léda Presszó and Pizzeria

  phone: +36 30 739-9040
  address: Kossuth Lajos utca 2, Tornyiszentmiklós
  Pizzeria and fast food bar.

Cafes

• Andi Confectionery

  phone: +36 20 216-0110
  address: Templom tér 9

• Dolce Vita Ice Cream Shop

  phone: +36 30 620-1887
  address: Bánffy utca 1

• Egy Cafe

  phone: +36 92 354-170
  address: Deák Ferenc utca 14

• Mini Confectionery

  phone: +36 92 357-612
  address: Sugár út 6

Pubs

In Lenti:

• Dallas Club and Pub

  phone: +36 92 351-738
  address: Zrinyi Miklós utca 3

• Margaréta Presszó

  phone: +36 30 334-7970
  address: Bem út 1, Mumor

In the surroundings:

• Hüvösvölgy Presszó

  phone: +36 70 315-0424
  address: Béke út 26, Páka

• Petra Kocsmája

  phone: +36 30 877-4487
  address: Petőfi Sándor utca 87, Tormafölde

• Yellow House

  phone: +36 70 550-5612
  address: Sugár út 61, Rédics

Budget

In Lenti:

• Favorit Inn

  phone: +36 92 352-587
  address: Kossuth út 5/b
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Főnix Inn

  phone: +36 92 351-825
  address: Akácfa út 17
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle and prósza.

• Siesta Apartment

  phone: +36 30 833-1420
  address: Kossuth út 1/a/3

In the surroundings:

• Artemisz Gastro

  phone: +36 70 241-3730
  address: Petőfi Sándor utca 44, Tormafölde
  Food bar with traditional lunch menus.

• Gó-Na Leisure Center Őrség

  phone: +36 30 200-6467
  address: Farkasi utca 2, Szentgyörgyvölgy
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like dödölle with sour cream.

Mid-range

In Lenti:

• Denis Hotel and Restaurant

  phone: +36 30 560-1878
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Pension Heidi

  phone: +36 92 355-899
  address: Bánffy utca 108

• Sárberki Fishing Lake

  phone: +36 30 640-7621
  address: Sárberkitó 1

• Vadvirág Guesthouse

  phone: +36 30 552-9784
  address: Hegyalja út 10/b

In the surroundings:

• Csicsergő Leisure Center

  phone: +36 92 577-021
  address: Zuggó köz 1, Nova

Splurge

In Lenti:

• Castrum Thermal Camping

  phone: +36 92 351-368
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 18–20

• Hotel Zéta

  phone: +36 92 351-440
  address: Kossuth út 83
  Traditional restaurant with local and Mediterranean cuisine.

• Hubertus Inn

  phone: +36 92 551-102
  address: Harangláb út 30
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like game goulash with red wine and dödölle.

• Silvanus Hotel

  phone: +36 92 352-119
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 14

• Thermal Hotel Balance

  phone: +36 92 630-590
  address: Táncsics Mihály utca 8
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

In the surroundings:

• Abbázia Country Club

  phone: +36 92 573-450
  address: Határ utca 3-7, Márokföld
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and with specialties like wild boar stew with dödölle.

• Gosztola Gyöngye Wellness Hotel

  phone: +36 92 701-353
  address: Fő út 16, Gosztola
  Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.

• Korona Guesthouse and Restaurant

  phone: +36 92 692-833
  address: Petőfi Sándor utca 4, Tornyiszentmiklós
  Traditional restaurant.

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

• Lenti Post Office

  phone: +36 92 351-178
  address: Zrínyi Miklós utca 1

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