Zalaszentgrót: Kőhíd, exhibition and thermal bath
Accommodation in Zalaszentgrót
Zalaszentgrót combines a distinctive historic structure, an exhibition spanning a broad period and a thermal bath with several pools. Kőhíd and the exhibition “Központ a Zala völgyében” offer different perspectives: a 19th-century stone bridge on the one hand, and archaeological and historical evidence extending to the mid-20th century on the other. There is also a bathing facility with indoor and outdoor pools. When planning your stay, you can first decide whether architectural history, the exhibition or the pools should be your main focus.
Little Batthyány mansion in Zalaszentgrót, Hungary
Photo: Pasztilla aka Attila Terbócs via Source, CC BY-SA 4.0
Stone bridge and exhibition
Kőhíd was built in 1854 as a four-arched, brick-vaulted stone bridge. Its construction adds an architectural perspective to the town’s history. The exhibition “Központ a Zala völgyében” offers a different way to explore the past: it presents archaeological and historical overviews, finds, photographs and documents. Its timeline extends from prehistory to the mid-20th century.
The exhibition was established in 2002 in three rooms of the former steward’s house with an arcade, next to the Baroque Batthyány-kastély. This brings two perspectives together: the exhibits cover long periods of time, while the former steward’s house grounds the exhibition in a specific historic building. If you are planning a visit, please check the opening hours in advance.
Pools and leisure
Szent Gróth Termálfürdő has four outdoor pools, four indoor pools and a leisure pool with a slide. The distinction between indoor and outdoor pools, along with the additional slide, gives the bathing facilities a distinctive profile. The grounds also include three fishing lakes for active recreation. Check with the operator for the current seasonal operation of the pools.
More topics in the wider destination of Zala
The wider destination of Zala offers other distinct themes. Zalai Borvidék developed on the slopes and plateaus of the Zalai-dombság and on the northwestern slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység. It comprises two wine-growing districts and 38 settlements. Kis-Balaton offers a different connection to nature and literature: it is Zala’s largest body of water, strictly protected and covers 14,745 hectares. It is also the setting for István Fekete’s novels “Tüskevár” and “Téli berek”.
Kotsy-vízimalom in Zalaszántó offers another distinct perspective: visitors can see a 390 cm overshot waterwheel mechanism in operation. The wine-growing landscape, protected area and watermill offer different topics from the bridge, exhibition and bath in Zalaszentgrót.
Choose the right place to search
When searching for a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on: would you like to make architectural history, the exhibition and thermal bath in Zalaszentgrót the centre of your stay, or are you especially interested in the landscapes and wine-related themes of the wider destination of Zala? This will help you decide which place or destination level to focus your search on.
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