Kallósd and the Szent-Anna Rotunda

Kallósd has a clear cultural focal point in the Szent-Anna Rotunda: the Árpád-era rotunda stands on a gently rising hill, with woodland behind the white building. The combination of architectural form and location gives a visit a definite setting. Visitors interested in historic architecture can also view the building in its visible landscape setting.

Rotunda, hillside setting and views

The cemetery by the Szent-Anna Rotunda offers a picturesque view of the surrounding countryside and Kallósd. This brings together two different perspectives: the building’s distinctive circular form and the view of the village in its surroundings. For an outing that is not meant to focus solely on a building, this view complements the cultural impression with a landscape perspective.

Hiking trail and occasional summer concerts

A green-marked hiking trail leads to the Szent-Anna Rotunda and combines a visit with a hike. As trail markings can change, check the current markings if you plan to follow the route. In summer, in July and August, concerts are occasionally held in the church. If a concert is important to your trip, check the dates for the relevant year.

Zala as the wider travel region

The wider travel destination of Zala broadens the range of themes beyond Kallósd. Kis-Balaton is Zala’s largest body of water, is strictly protected and covers 14,745 hectares. It is also the setting for István Fekete’s classic novels Tüskevár and Téli berek. Here, an extensive waterscape and a literary connection come together—a different perspective on Zala from the architecture of the rotunda.

The Zalai Borvidék also offers its own regional perspective. It was established in Zala on the slopes and uplands of the Zalai-dombság and on the northwestern slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység. The wine-growing region comprises two wine districts and 38 settlements. The named landforms and the size of the region give the subject a broader geographical setting; it is therefore a different focus from a visit to a single place.

Another example of a regional cultural attraction is the Kotsy-vízimalom in Zalaszántó. There, visitors can see a 390 cm overshot waterwheel mechanism in operation. This specific technical insight differs from the landscape and literary themes associated with Kis-Balaton and the Zalai Borvidék.

The Water Buffalo Festival takes place every year in May or June at the Kápolnapuszta Bivalyrezervátum; check the date for the relevant year when planning your trip. Visitors to the reserve are allowed to pet the tame animals every day during opening hours. A 1.5-kilometre walking trail with rest areas and viewpoints runs through the site and helps visitors plan their breaks.

Choosing the right kind of trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Kallósd, it helps to first decide what kind of trip you want: will your stay focus mainly on the rotunda, the village and the local hiking trail, or would you also like to include the broader range of themes across the wider region of Zala? This helps distinguish a stay focused on one place from a trip taking in a wider region. For your specific plans, check the locations of the destinations you select.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Kehidakustány, Nagygörbő, Sénye, Vindornyaszolos, Zalaszentlászló, Zalabér, Zalaszentgrót, Zalacsány.

To the overview of the wider travel region: Zalaszentgróti.