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Things to see in Zalaegerszeg (Hungary): 25 places and when to go
Zalaegerszeg is a town in Hungary with around 62,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (10), History (3), With kids (3). The best known are Bazita Peak TV Tower, Castle of Egervár and Kandikó. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Hungary · 46.844, 16.84
- Population
- About 62,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (10) · History (3) · With kids (3) · Temples (2) · Food and drink (2) · Stargazing (2)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- BUD Budapest, 195 km as the crow flies
What to see in Zalaegerszeg
The places in and around Zalaegerszeg, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bazita Peak TV TowerTelevision broadcasting tower in Hungary4.0 km
- Castle of EgervárHungarian castle11 km
- KandikóSummit8.3 km
- Mary Magdalene church in ZalaegerszegChurch539 m
- Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas IndustryMuseum1.2 km
- Church of Saint John the Apostle in SalomvárRoman Catholic church in Salomvár, Hungary14 km
- AlpakafarmWith kids · Wildlife24 km
- Borostyán-tó StrandBeaches21 km
- Farkas Pálinka Kft.Distillery8.9 km
- Hegyhát ObservatoryObservatory19 km
- László Pince – Kézműves BorházWinery4.9 km
- Mária-út, M03-10Hiking13 km
- P (Szajki-tavak – Jeli Arborétum – Vasvár – Gersekaráti-tó – Zalaegerszeg)Hiking13 km
- PM, Mária-út, M60 (Hosszúpereszteg – Vasvár)Hiking23 km
- RPDDK 3/5 (Csöde - Zalalövő)Hiking21 km
- RPDDK 4/1 (Zalalövő – Kustánszeg)Hiking16 km
- RPDDK 4/2 (Kustánszeg – Kislengyel)Hiking14 km
- S (Zalaegerszeg – Bak)Hiking7.0 km
- Saint James's Way / Via Pannonia - alternative section Pusztaszentlászló–Gutorfölde–NemesnépHiking25 km
- Scutum ObservatoryObservatory19 km
- Városi strandfürdő és fedett uszodaWith kids735 m
- VaskapuHistory20 km
- Z Pózva - ZalaegerszegHiking3.5 km
- Z (Vasvári Szentkút – Vasvár – Pácsony – Pácsony, vá. – Győrvár)Hiking19 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
When to go to Zalaegerszeg
The best time to visit Zalaegerszeg is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:44
- FebPossible10:03
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:21
- MayBest time14:50
- JunBest time15:39
- JulBest time15:19
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:37
- NovPossible9:06
- DecBest time8:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21. In June, 23 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Zalaegerszeg
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD, Budapest), 195 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Zalaszentgrót12 places20 km
- Pusztaszentlászló9 places22 km
- Körmend12 places28 km
- Keszthely28 places32 km
- Velemér13 places38 km
- Csörnyeföld10 places41 km
And all of Hungary, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Zalaegerszeg?
The best known: Bazita Peak TV Tower, Castle of Egervár, Kandikó, Mary Magdalene church in Zalaegerszeg, Museum of Hungarian Petroleum and Gas Industry. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Zalaegerszeg?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 39 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 21.
How do you get to Zalaegerszeg?
The nearest main airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), 195 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Zalaegerszeg as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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