Letenye
Letenye is a town in Zala County, on the border with Croatia.
Understand
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Map of Letenye
Letenye was first mentioned in 1341. It was elevated to town status in 1989.
This article includes travel-related information not only for Letenye, but also for the surrounding rural areas.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]The closest train station is in Nagykanizsa. From Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you can travel by train to Nagykanizsa train station, then transfer to the local bus 18 towards the bus station, then transfer again to regional buses towards Letenye. The whole journey from Budapest to Letenye takes 4.5 hours and costs 5020 Ft.
By bus
[edit]Frequent buses are available from Nagykanizsa. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 465 Ft. From Budapest-Népliget, you have to transfer in Nagykanizsa. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs 4405 Ft.
1 Letenye Bus Station, Szabadság tér 3, ☏ +36 93 343-053, info@volanbusz.hu.
Get around
[edit]There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
By narrow-gauge train
[edit]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).
2 Kistolmács narrow-gauge railway station, ☏ +36 92 579-033, erdeivasut@zalaerdo.hu.
See
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In Letenye:
- 1 Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion, Town History Museum (Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély, Várostörténeti Kiállítás), Szabadság tér 15, ☏ +36 93 343-034, fmhkletenye@gmail.com. M–F 08:00–21:00. Built by Péter Szapáry in 1760s. It's used as community center. There is an exhibition about the history of town. A more than 250 years old plane tree can be found in the mansion's park.
- 2 Fáma Háza, Pozsonyi utca 21, ☏ +36 30 846-7757, famahaza@gmail.com. Only on appointment. Exhibition of local folk and folk art collections. Free entrance.
- 3 Trinity Roman Catholic Parish Church (Szentháromság római katolikus plébániatemplom), Szabadság tér. Built in 1765 in Baroque style.
In Becsehely:
- 4 All Saints Roman Catholic Church (Mindenszentek római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 212, Pola, Becsehely. Built in 1774 in Baroque style.
- 5 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Becsehely. Built in 1758 in Baroque style.
In Kiscsehi:
- 6 Zichy Hunting Mansion and Arboretum Budafa (Zichy-vadászkastély és Budafai Arborétum), Budafapuszta, Kiscsehi, ☏ +36 30 320-3803, kozjolet@zalaerdo.hu. Apr 7–Apr 30 Oct 3–Oct 31: W Sa Su 10:00-16:00; May 1–Jun 17: Tu–Su 10:00–18:00; Jun 20–Aug 29: We 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Built in the second half of the 19th century. Folk monument. Adult: 500 Ft, children: 200 Ft.
In Muraszemenye:
- 7 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Bertalan apostol római katolikus templom), Fő tér, Muraszemenye. Built in 1741 in Baroque style.
- 8 Granary (Magtár), II. Rákóczi Ferenc út 50, Muraszemenye.
In Tótszentmárton:
Do
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- 1 Letenye Thermal Bath (Letenyei strand- és termálfürdő), Platánfa utca 1, ☏ +36 30 520-4052, info@ekkov.hu. Jun 15–Aug 31: 10:00–20:00. Located in the Park of Szapáry castle. 50 °C (122 °F) thermal water. 33 m (108 ft)×20 m (66 ft) large swimming pool, a circular children's pool, volleyball and football fields. Adult: 1300 Ft; youth, senior: 900 Ft; children: 700 Ft. Discounts after 17:00.
- 2 Bázakerettye Thermal Bath (Bázakerettyei strand és termálfürdő), Sport út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 573-7403. Jun 1–Aug 31 M–Th 09:00–19:00, F–Su 09:00–20:00. Adult: 1600 Ft; senior: 1100 Ft; student: 1050 Ft. Discounts after 17:00.
- 3 Lake Kistolmács (Kistolmácsi-tó), Kistolmács. Artificial lake with beach and fishing possibilities.
Buy
[edit]- 1 CBA, Séta tér 2. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–13:00.
- 2 Spar, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, ☏ +36 20 823-7883, info@spar.hu. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 08:00–13:00.
- 3 Coop Mini, Fő út 3, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-002.
Eat
[edit]| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under 1700 Ft |
| Mid-range | 1700 Ft–2100 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2100 Ft |
Budget
[edit]- 1 Csikidam Ice Cream Shop and Food Bar, Szabadság tér 10. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa–Su 09:00–20:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 500 Ft.
- 2 Lila Bistro, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 30 482-7446, kovacsesadorjankft@citromail.hu. M–Sa 07:00–22:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 500 Ft.
- 3 Kerettye Restaurant, Olaj út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 487-1995, etterem@inergon.hu. M–F 11:00–14:00. Food bar. Lunch menu: 980 Ft.
Mid-range
[edit]- 4 Burger Kartel, Séta tér 1, ☏ +36 20 617-0310. Tu–Sa 11:00–22:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. Pizza: 1790 Ft, hamburger: 1050 Ft.
- 5 Colorado Pub and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 22, ☏ +36 30 385-1205. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1400 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft.
- 6 M7 Restaurant, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, info@letenyemenu.hu. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and specialties like dödölle (pan fried potato dumplings) with sour cream and fried onions. 1700 Ft, lunch menu: 1150 Ft.
Splurge
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- 7 Zsiráf Pizzeria and Restaurant, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 70 295-4982. M–Sa 09:30–22:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria with some traditional food.
- 8 Colonia Club Caffe, Petőfi Sándor utca 95, Molnári, ☏ +36 30 237-4562. M–Sa 11:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 2000 Ft, pizza: 1600 Ft.
- 9 Fortuna Restaurant and Guesthouse, Petôfi Sándor utca 43, Kistolmács, ☏ +36 93 343-750, vendeglofortuna@gmail.com. May–Aug: M–Th 12:00–19:00, F–Su 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 4 rooms. 1800 Ft, pizza: 1800 Ft, hamburger: 800 Ft, single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Gerő Confectionery Letenye, Szabadság tér 7, ☏ +36 93 343-979, info@gerocukraszda.hu. M–Th 08:00–19:00, F–Sa 08:00–20:00. Su 09:00–19:00.
- 2 B-24 Pub, Fő út 1, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-016. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 09:00–22:00.
- 3 Bázis, Zrínyi út 5, Borsfa. M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00.
- 4 Hajnalka Presszó, Béke utca 9, Tótszentmárton. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F–Sa 07:00–23:00.
- 5 Kis Joy's Pub, Petőfi Sándor utca 1, Molnári, ☏ +36 30 950-1046. 08:00–22:00.
- 6 Tó Büfé, Petőfi Sándor utca 41, Kistolmács. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa–Su 07:00–22:00.
Sleep
[edit]| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 8000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 8000 Ft–12,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 12,000 Ft |
Budget
[edit]In the surroundings:
- 1 Erdei Hostel, Fő út 8, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. 2600 Ft per person.
- 2 Esthajnal Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 40 Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 333-6048, esthajnalvendeghaz@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 10:00. 3 rooms. Single room: 3750 Ft, double room: 7500 Ft.
- 3 Kemping Kantin, Petőfi utca 7, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 347-4324, kempingkantin@gmail.com. May 1–Aug 31. Single room: 2500 Ft, double room: 5000 Ft.
- 4 Kerettye Hostel, Olajmunkás köz 15, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 334-5104, kerettyekft@gmail.com. 2600 Ft per person.
- 5 Mura Völgye Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Murarátka, ☏ +36 30 681-0616, tundisz@letenye.com. Check-in: 10:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft.
Mid-range
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In Letenye:
- 6 Arany Bárány Guesthouse, Szabadság tér 1, ☏ +36 30 482-7446, kovacsesadorjankft@citromail.hu. The building was built around 1800 in Baroque style. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 7 M7 Galéria Guesthouse, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, ☏ +36 30 245-9895. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 6745 Ft, double room: 8670 Ft.
In the surroundings:
- 8 Azálea Guesthouse, Fő út 40, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 70 978-5919, azalea@mohosconsult.hu. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft.
- 9 Mandala Guesthouse, Dózsa György út 1, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 390-3057, mandala.vendeghaz.zala@gmail.com. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 09:30. 5 rooms. Double room: 7800 Ft.
- 10 Nefelejcs Apartment House, Petőfi Sándor utca 45, Kistolmács, ☏ +36 30 398-1256, info@kistolmacs-szallas.hu. Single room: 5880 Ft, double room: 9800 Ft.
- 11 Zalagyöngye Guesthouse, Iskola utca 14, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 30 950-7223, zalagyongye@gmail.com. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10,000 Ft.
Splurge
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In Letenye:
- 12 Radics Guesthouse and Restaurant, Rákóczi utca 98, ☏ +36 93 343-770, info@letenyepanzio.hu. Restaurant: 08:00–22:00. Includes 22 rooms and a traditional restaurant. Single room: 15,000 Ft, double room: 18,500 Ft.
- 13 Szélkakas Guesthouse and Restaurant, Építők útja 2, ☏ +36 93 900-317. Restaurant: 11:30–23:00. 12 rooms. Traditional restaurant. Double room: 12,000 Ft, average meal: 2380 Ft.
In the surroundings:
- 14 8888 Guesthouse, Kossuth Lajos út 23, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 628-5391, irany8888@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. 6 rooms. Single room: 7775 Ft, double room: 12,650 Ft.
- 15 Bonne Chance Hotel, Fő út 72, Bázakerettye, ☏ +36 93 348-051, fax: +36 93 348-189, foglalas@bonnechance.hu. Single room: 17,660 Ft, double room: 26,325 Ft.
- 16 Rejtek, Kossuth Lajos út 44, Lispeszentadorján, ☏ +36 30 779 3123, lazaleszel@gmail.com. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 11:00. Single room: 9040 Ft, double room: 13,210 Ft.
Connect
[edit]Letenye's postal code is H-8868, and its telephone area code is 93.
- 1 Letenye Post Office, Szabadság tér 20, ☏ +36 93 343-122, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M 08:00–16:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00.
Go next
[edit]- Csurgó – town 57 km (35 mi) southeast
- Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 32 km (20 mi) north
- Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 27 km (17 mi) east
- Pacsa – small town 55 km (34 mi) northeast
- Zalaegerszeg – city 55 km (34 mi) northeast
- Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 46 km (29 mi) east
- Zalalövő – small town 58 km (36 mi) north
| Routes through Letenye |
Becomes  ←  ← |
W  E |
→ Nagykanizsa → Budapest |
Maribor ← Becomes  ← |
W  E |
→ END |