Day 4 - Nagykanizsa – Hévíz

Day 4 - Nagykanizsa – Hévíz
Zala county
In the south-western corner of Hungary, between the Lake Balaton and the River Mura lies Zala County
which still preserves its ancient natural beauty. All the visitors are fascinated by this varied-surfaced region,
this land is the world of the hills covered with forests and the brooks splashing in the valleys. The history of
this region dates back to thousands of years, the River Zala – giving its name to the region – was known as
Salla by the Romans. In the place of Mosaburg conquested by the ancient Hungarian conquerors, our king
Saint Stephen built the centre of the first Hungarian county. The ancient abbeys, whitewashed small
churches, castle-ruins evocate the Middle Ages, the yellow-white coloured Baroque buildings evocate the
revival after the Turkish devastation. Zala County proudly preserving its own traditions is a dynamically
developing region with a promising future, developing economy, constructions fitting the landscape and
with friendly people. This is a myriad-minded scenery, providing an abundant gold-mine for a
photographer.
Tourism
The county attracts more and more visitors with its untouched natural beauties, the romantic forests of
Göcsej and Bakony, where the one-time highwayman called Jóska Sobri was hidden, as well as with the
untouched wildlife of Small Balaton, the beaches of the "Hungarian sea" and the thermal baths.
Health tourism
The health tourism in the county is remarkable (healthcare and wellness). Famous spas in the county:
• Spa and Energypark of Saint Georg - Lenti
• Kehida Thermal Spa and Wellness Center - Kehidakustány
• Spa and Saint Andreas Rheumahospital - Hévíz
• Hunguest Hotel Helios Hotel and Spa - Hévíz
• Granit Spa and Thermal - Zalakaros
• Aquacity Zalaegerszeg Aquapark and Thermalspa - Zalaegerszeg
• Szent Gróth thermalbath – Zalaszentgrót
• Thermalbath and Spa – Bázakerettye
• Thermalbath - Pusztaszentlászló
Popular events and festivals in the county
• Spring Art Festival (Nagykanizsa)
• International Folkdance Festival (Nagykanizsa)
• Wein and Dödölle (dish of potato) Festival (Nagykanizsa)
• Jazz Land (Nagykanizsa-Cserfő)
• Prósza (rustic dish of pastry) Festival (Zalaegerszeg)
• National meeting of potters (Zalaegerszeg)
• Egerszeg Festival (Zalaegerszeg)
• Zala Days (Zalalövő)
Zalai tájak
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Overview of the etap Nagykanizsa – Hévíz
Zalasárszeg
The settlement was first mentioned in 1323 as Sarzegh, from 1908 it is called Zalasárszeg. The name
origins from two words (“sár” – slob and “szeg” - pole), Zala refers to the county. The surroundings of
the village were asset of the Talabér family until 1950.
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Tóth Lucia Krisztina
8756 Zalasárszeg, Kisrécse Ságvári u. 10.; Tel.: +36 93 371 338; k3565@koznet.hu
Zalasárszeg
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalasárszeg
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Galambok
History
The first mention of the settlement origins from 1231 as Golombuk. According to an official document
from 1420 the settlement was located next to an important military route.
In 1550s as the nearby settlements Galambok was hit by the Turks. This time the village was hit not
only by the Turks but also the defense army. The population living on animal-husbandry decayed.
At the end of the 17th century new buildings were built by the new owners of the village. Created fruit
gardens and pough-lands. In a few years there were no empty field in the surroundings.
At the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century the settlement developed quickly. After
the compromise of 1867 started the population growth. Most of the inhabitants run on animalhusbandry and the poor people were employed by the nearby manors.
The electricity was set up in 1948. The village has a cinema since 1953, broadcast since 1991. Today
developes the Galambok thanks to the short distance (3 km) from Zalakaros.
Sights
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Catholic church
Holy cross made of stone next to the church (late classical style, 1847)
Building of Catholic parish in the court of the church (beginning of the 19th century) – The
renovated building of the sometime Jáger-house.
Calvinist church (1864)
Rustic building (from 1840, renovated in 1997)
Castrum campsite and thermalbath
o Address: 8360 Keszthely, Martinovics u. 1/b; Tel: +36 83 314 422 http://www.castrum.eu/
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Kiss-Tóth László
8754 Galambok, Ady út 2.; Tel.: +36 93 358 130; onkormanyzat@galambok.hu
Galambok
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galambok
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Zalakaros
Zalakaros is located in the south-west part of Zala county. Zalakaros and surroundings is the touristic
center of the region. From point of view of nights spent in commercial accommodation Zalakaros is
the 8th most popular in Hungary.
History
The first mention of the settlement origins from 1254 as Korus. During the Turk the settlement was hit
by army of Turk and defense army as well. By this the population totally desolated.
The settlement started to develop only at the end of the 19th century after drainage of marsh. By 1920s
the town was connected to busnet. The post office was built also this time. After the second world war
started migraion direction to developing industrial Nagykanizsa.
In 1962 thermal water was explored in the territory of the settlement, in 1965 opened the thermalbath,
since the opening was visited by more than 20 million tourists. Thanks to the bath the tourism started
to develop in the town.
Tourism
From point of view of nights spent in commercial accommodation Zalakaros is the 8th most popular in
Hungary by number of 431 000 nights (2012); the most of tourists come from Germany (66 000),
Austria (27 000) and Czech republic (15 000).
The town is famous for its thermal bath. Zalakaros, the tiniest city of Hungary, gained its fame in 1967,
when an oil prospect drilling resulted in a nearly 96°C (205 °F) hot thermal spring coming up from 1000
meter. The certified medical water proved very effective in the treatment of chronic arthritis, chronic
gynaecological, dental and rheumatic diseases, and prior to and after orthopaedic surgeries,
neurosurgeries and operations. The wellness-, leisure- and conference hotel Karos Spa lies only 400
metres from the centre of Zalakaros in romantic atmosphere, surrounded by vineyards, forests and
gently sloping hills. This 4-star hotel in Zalakaros based its services on the effective thermal water. The
Harmony Beauty Centre and the Spa Health Care of the hotels offers wide range of services for the
guests.
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Novák Ferenc
Zalakaros, Gyógyfürdő tér 1.; Tel.: +36 93 340 100; polgarmester@zalakaros.hu
Granit Spa and Thermalbath
MTB race
Belvedere
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalakaros
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Garabonc
In the cemetery of the village lies Ferenc Németh, jockey of the Hungarian marvelous horse, Imerpial.
Contact
• Mayor:
Koma László Mayor; 8747 Garabonc, Fő u. 16.; Tel./Fax: +36 93 340 701
Garabonc-Kisrada
Church of Kisrada
Hospitality in Garabonc
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garabonc
Nagyrada
History
A cemetery from the 9-10th centruies was explored. The name of Rada was first mentioned in 1019 in a
document of Zalavár bishopry of Saint Stephen. The name Rada originally is a Slavonic name of
person.
By the 1500s Rada developed to an important settlement. During the Turks the settlement was ruined.
In 1655 the settlement belonged to assets of Treasury. The next years the surrounding was mentioned
as barren. After 1690 the settlements starts to develop again. New living houses were built and the
agriculture started to develop. The main job of the inhabitants were fishing, viniculture and
winemaking.
Sights
• Church
• Small Lake of Balaton
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Kiss János
8746 Nagyrada Petőfi u. 6.; Tel.: +36 93 389 301; nagyradaonkormanyzat@axelero.hu
Nagyrada - Kis-Balaton
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagyrada
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Zalaszabar
History
Zalaszabar lies between the western shore of Small Lake, the lake and Keszthely southwest 22 km
from Hévíz, environmentally beautiful countryside, forests, bounded by rolling hills.
Zalaszabar the ancient writings referred to as Zabar.
The outskirts of the large number of recent excavation has taken place. In the area of valuable
artifacts have been identified, suggesting the ancient settlement. The conquest had been
inhabited settlement. Received before the Árpád Magyars have to szavardok, free area, probably
comes from the name of the town.
Western shore of Small Lake situated in the vineyard of the hump, with wonderful panoramic
views towards the lake, all the way to Badacsony. Considering they flow towards the west and the
forested hills of Zala lines.
Excellent wines since ancient times get in locker. The 1890 World's Fair in London's wine was
awarded a gold medal Szabari wine.
Residents are always dealt with agricultural cultivation, crop production, livestock production, due
to the proximity of the Zala river fisheries, forests due to large-scale forest management and the
rank of grape and wine production, where the living population.
In 2007, the village's main square named after Ferenc Puskas and inaugurated the first great
footballer statues as well.
Sights
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Church - Rising slightly small hill, in the shadow of ancient trees is the eighteenth century.
index Catholic Church century architecture characteristics.
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Chapel - The mountain is inhabited street - the Chapel Street - the mountain road from
the junction of the first Baroque chapel built in the style.
Belltower - The village bell tower inside the nineteenth century. century, built in
neoclassic style. Two bell tower of control.
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Puskas Ferenc Memorial Statue - Zala customize Mostar has been the first in Hungary to
commemorate the statue of Ferenc Puskás.
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Small Lake House-and Cyril Methodius Monument - The Little Lake House is located
next to the road connecting Zalavár-Zalaszabar. Introduction to the closed nature reserve
in Kis-Balaton is housed here. The center building is not only the presentation of KBVR
natural values and water quality protection role was the target, but also the historical and
ethnographic aspects illustrate, as well as the establishment of a cultural center as well.
The historicity of the building has been positioning itself suggests, since the chapel near
the house, the Cyril-Methodius monument and archaeological excavations near the stress
and past memories. Opening hours: Monday 31 October to 1 March exception to every
day: 9-12 and 13-18 hours. Closed on Mondays!
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Kányavári Island - Is excellent way between Sármellék and Balatonmagyaród. Entrance
providing a unique sight, a wooden bridge was renovated in 2005. The primary objective
of the 3 km long, a circular nature trail guide to the Kis-Balaton variety of birdlife.
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Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Dr. Kalmár István
8743 Zalaszabar, Újtelep u. 1.; Tel.: +36 93 389 001; postmaster@zalaszabar1.t-online.hu
Zalaszabar
Small Lake-house
Kányavári-island
Saint Mary church
Chapel
Puskás-statue
The official website of the town: http://www.zalaszabar.hu/
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalaszabar
Zalavár
Zalavár is a village in Hungary, located in the Zala county. It is located around 9 km southwest of the
Lake Balaton.
According to written sources the settlement was called 'Mosapurc' in the 9th century, "Mosapurc regia
civitate". It was also known as Moosburg, Urbs Paludarum and Blatengrad in medieval records. Ján
Kollár described the state of the ruins in 1841.
History
In the 9th century, Mosapurc or Moosburg was a fortified settlement built at the Zala river and was a
capital of the Frankish vassal Balaton Principality ruled by a Slavic prince Pribina ("Privinae civitas,
munimen, castrum in nemore et palude Salae" in a Salzburg chronicle). During the reign of Pribina's
son, prince Kocel (861-876), in the summer of 867, it provided short-term hospitality to brothers Cyril
and Methodius on their way from Great Moravia to the pope in Rome to justify the use of the Slavonic
language as a liturgical language. They and their disciples turned Blatnograd into one of the centers
that spread the knowledge of the new Slavonic script (Glagolitic alphabet) and literature, educating
numerous future missionaries in their native language.
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Sights
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Ruins of Zalavár
Memorial and chapel of Saint Stephen
Memorial of Cyril and Methodius
Ruins of Saint Adrian-catherdral romjai
Small Lake-house – presenting the natural heritage of Small Lake of Balaton
o Opening hours and more information: http://www.kisbalaton.hu/kis_balaton_haz.html
Memorial room of author István Fekete and hovel of “Matula bácsi”
Ruins of castle form Karoling-era
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Berkenyés István
8392 Zalavár, Dózsa György utca 1.; Tel.: +36 83 354 001; pmhzvar@gylcomp.hu
Small Lake-house
Memorial of Cyril and Methodius
Ruins of Zalavár
Small Lake of Balaton
The official website of the town: http://www.zalavarpark.hu/
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zalavár
Sármellék
On the south part of the settlement is the most busy airport of West-Transdanubium, which
receives cargo aircrafts and charter flights as well.
History
The first written document from Sármellék origins from 1356.
As the settlement is located on the military route between Vázsony and Zagreb from 1531
frequently attacks hit the settlement. The population of the settlement frequently decreased by
1618 was totally desolated. Resusciation of Sármellék began in 1731.
By the end of the 18th century Sármellék became asset of the Festetics family in Keszthely. Thanks
to this measurement the population started to rise and the agriculture developed as in the other
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settlements in the surroundings. In 1839 a church was built by the inhabitants. In 1894 the
settlement was connected to the railroadnet between Zalaszentgrót and Balatonszentgyörgy.
By 1952 a Soviet military airport was built between Zalavár and Sármellék, the forebear of the
today commercial airport. Thanks to the traffic of the airport and interest in Small Lake by 1990s
decreasing of population stopped.
Cultural Fund and Association of Youth of Sármellék play important rules in cultural and sport life
of the settlement. The town has on his own TV broadcast.
Sights
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Small Lake of Balaton
FlyBalaton airport – www.flybalaton.com
Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Horváth Tibor
8391 Sármellék, Dózsa Gy. u. 324.; Tel.: +36 30 849 2493; sarmellek@t-online.hu
Sármellék
Small Lake of Balaton
Airport of Sármellék
The official website of the town: http://www.sarmellek.hu/
The official website of the sport club of the town: www.sarmellekse.hu
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sármellék
Alsópáhok
History
The name of Alsópáhok origins from 1622, before that time the settlement was mentioned as
„Hosszúpáh”.
Some archeological artefacts and fossils refer to the population of the surroundings in the
prehistory. By structural erection of road number 76 in 2009 some human fossils from several ages
were explored.
The place of Saint Margaret chapel in the middle of the village is known from archeological
exploration as well, which was built in the 11th century but was ruined in 1778.
The popular Kolping Hotel was opened in 1996 in the settlement. Thanks to the investigation the
baroque church became renovated too.
o Address: 8394 Alsópáhok, Fő u. 120.; Tel.: +36 83 344 143
o More information: http://www.kolping.hotel.hu/
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Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Czigány Sándor
8394 Alsópáhok, Fő út 65.; Tel.: +36 83 344 001; pmalsopahok@t-online.hu
Kolping Hotel
Alsópáhok, Regnum Marianum chapel
The official website of the town: http://www.alsopahok.hu/
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alsópáhok
Hévíz
Hévíz is located in Zala county in South-west Hungary. Thanks to the Hévíz-lake, which is only in
the world natural thermal lake, the settlement is highly popular point of health tourism. By this
Hévíz became the second popular in nights spent in commercial accommodation city in Hungary
next to Budapest.
History
The history of the city goes back to pre-historical ages. The healing effets of the water was well
known by the Romans, this fact is referred by the coins founded in the lake around 1980 and the
remains of an ancient altar around the lake. Some remains form the migration period refers to the
presence of Germans and Slavonic people as well. The name of Hévíz in written was first
mentioned in a document from 1328.
The first study of the lake was published in 1769 by Ferenc Szláby. Creating the bath went by the
the Festetics family, they were the owner of the lake and surroundings in the 18th century. Thanks
to Earl Georg Festetics (I.) the bath and recreational center became popular.
The today city is an union of Hévízszentandrás and Egregy in 1946.
Tourism
Development of the city is based on tourism. The city is the second popular according to nights
spent in commercial accommodation in Hungary by 1,0 million nights (2012) next to Budapest.
The main sendings are Germany (258 000), Russia (181 000) and Austria (97 000). The popularity is
based on mainly the healing effect of the thermal lake. The spa and bath has already 200 years of
tradition visited by houndred tousands of tourists per year. The near airport at Sármellék
developes the number of visitors frequently.
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Marsh and forest reserved, park
Schulhof allee and Sétáló street
Catholic church of Holygost built in 1998 with seven spires
Church from the 13th century in Egregyen – sometime it was an independent settlement
Calvinist-Evangelistic church
Sacred Heart Church in Egregy
City hall and the square in front of the city hall
Pantheon of Hévíz
Statue park
Tomb of the roman soldier
Historical mansions
Thermal Spa and Rheumatic Hospital of Saint Andreas in Hévíz
Address: 8380 Hévíz, Dr. Schulhof Vilmos sétány 1.; Tel.: +36 83 501 700
More information: http://www.spaheviz.hu
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Contact
• Mayor:
Address:
Papp Gábor
8380 Hévíz, Kossuth Lajos u. 1.; Tel.: +36 83 500 800; heviz kukac t-online pont hu
Hévíz Spa and Saint Andreas Rheumaticshospital
Lake of Hévíz
Hévíz Airport
Bicycle road alon the Small Lake
The official website of the town: http://www.heviz.hu/
Source: http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hévíz
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