Pacsa
Pacsa is a small town in Zala County in the southwest of Hungary. Pacsa and its surrounding countryside are dotted with old churches and similar landmarks.
Understand
Pacsa was first mentioned in 1256 and was elevated to town status in 2009.
Get in
By train
The closest railway station is Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa, where you can transfer to regional buses towards Pacsa. There are no direct trains from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you have to transfer in Zalaszentiván. The whole journey from Budapest to Pacsa takes 4.5 hours and costs 4450 Ft.
🌍 Zalaszentmihály-Pacsa Train Station, Vasútállomás utca, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 1 349-4949, informacio@mav-start.hu. There is no ticket office, tickets can be purchased on the train. 
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By bus
Direct buses from Budapest-Déli pályaudvar are available once a day, which are operated by G-Busline Kft. The journey takes 2½ hours and costs 4015 Ft. More frequent buses are available from Zalaegerszeg. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 560 Ft.
Get around
There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by Volánbusz.
See
In Pacsa:
- 🌍 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Deák Ferenc utca 3.
- 🌍 Saint Mark Roman Catholic Chapel (Szent Márk római katolikus kápolna), Szőlőhegy. Built in 1763 in Baroque style.
In Búcsúszentlászló:
- 🌍 Calvary Chapel (Kálvária-kápolna), Búcsúszentlászló. Built in the second half of the 18th century in Baroque style. Surrounded by the stations of the Holy Cross road.
- 🌍 Roman Catholic Church (Római katolikus templom), Arany János utca, Búcsúszentlászló. Built in 1734 in Baroque style. It's a place of pilgrimage.
In Egervár:
- 🌍 Castle of Egervár (Egervári várkastély), Vár út 15, Egervár, ☏ +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28: Tu–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–16:00, Su 12:00–18:00. Built around 1560 in Renaissance style. It is now used as hotel. Adult 1000 Ft; senior, student 600 Ft.
- 🌍 Saint Catherine Franciscan Church (Szent Katalin ferences templom), József Attila utca 1, Egervár. Built in 1511 in Gothic style.
In Ligetfalva:
- 🌍 Kacika Petting Zoo (Kacika állatsimogató), Ligetfalva, ☏ +36 20 489-7200, eklerhegyszarvas@gmail.com. Su 14:00–17:00.
In Nagykapornak:
- 🌍 Csárda, Kossuth Lajos utca 1. Built in the first part of the 18th century, originally as a quarter house.
- 🌍 Holy Saviour Roman Catholic Church (Szentséges Üdvözítő római katolikus templom), Zrínyi utca, Nagykapornak. Built in 1779 in Baroque style.
In Söjtör:
- 🌍 Birthplace of Ferenc Deák (Museum) (Deák Ferenc szülőháza (múzeum)), Deák Ferenc utca 154, Söjtör, ☏ +36 92 369-039. M–F 09:00–17:00. Built around 1860 in Baroque style. Ferenc Deák was born in this house. There is an exhibition about traditional gentry lifestyle.
- 🌍 Festetics Mansion (Festetics-kastély), Deák Ferenc utca 140, Söjtör. Built around 1820 in Classicist style. It is used as an elementary school.
- 🌍 Saint James Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Jakab apostol római katolikus templom), Petőfi utca, Söjtör. Built in 1779 in Baroque style.
- 🌍 Chapel on Gene Hill (Gene-hegyi kápolna), Söjtör. Built in 1938.
- 🌍 Deák Well (Deák-kút), Söjtör.
In Zalaszentmihály:
- 🌍 Saint Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church (Szent Mihály arkangyal római katolikus templom), Rákóczi út, Zalaszentmihály. Built in the 15th century in Gothic style.
Do
- 🌍 Fishing Lake of Zalaszentmihály (Zalaszentmihályi Horgásztó), Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 939-8612, info@zszhe.hu. Artificial lake with fishing possibilities.
- 🌍 Horse Farm of Gyűrűs (Gyűrűsi ménes), Petőfi Sándor utca 2, Gyűrűs, ☏ +36 70 591-8762, kovacsemese1993@gmail.com. Lunge, riding training, trail riding. Riding training: 3000 Ft.
- 🌍 Szépmező Horse Yard (Szépmező Lovasudvar), József Attila utca 73, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 313-8134, info@szepmezo.com. 08:00–20:00. Lunge, riding training, trail riding, carriage tour. Riding training: 3500 Ft, carriage tour: 5000 Ft.
Buy
- 🌍 Coop ABC, Csány László utca 2, ☏ +36 92 568-068. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–14:00.
- 🌍 Coop ABC, Szent István tér 14, ☏ +36 92 568-050, info@mecsekfuszert.hu. M–F 06:00–18:00, Sa 06:00–12:00, Su 07:00–11:00.
- 🌍 Coop ABC, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 93 368-085.
Eat
| This page uses the following price ranges for a typical meal for one, including soft drink: | |
| Budget | Under 2100 Ft |
| Mid-range | 2100 Ft–2500 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 2500 Ft |
Budget
- 🌍 Kertészház Restaurant, Avashegy 6, Alsónemesapáti, ☏ +36 30 390-2652, kerteszhaz@freemail.hu. M–Sa 11:00–21:00, Su 11:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1600 Ft, pizza: 1090 Ft.
- 🌍 Korzó Restaurant, Arany János utca 4, Pókaszepetk, ☏ +36 92 953-194. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine. 1690 Ft, pizza: 1390 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
- 🌍 Rózsakert Restaurant and Cafe, Széchenyi Ferenc út 3, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 514-2714. 10:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like deer stew with porcini and dödölle. 1590 Ft, pizza: 1250 Ft.
Mid-range
- 🌍 Vöröskő 2.0 Pizzeria, Szent István tér 1, ☏ +36 20 521-0263. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
- 🌍 Karaván Restaurant, Hármes tanya 50/3, Alsónemesapáti, ☏ +36 92 562-012, karavanvandeglo@gmail.com. M–Sa 10:00–20:30, Su 10:00–15:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with local cuisine and with specialties like prósza with sour cream. 1880 Ft, lunch menu: 900 Ft.
- 🌍 Vöröskő Restaurant and Pizzeria, Deák Ferenc utca 183, Söjtör, ☏ +36 20 433-0464. M–Th Su 11:30–22:00, F–Sa 11:30–22:30. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria with specialties like lepény and prósza. 1890 Ft, pizza: 1490 Ft, hamburger: 690 Ft.
Splurge
- 🌍 Csali Csárda, Széchenyi Ferenc út 112, Egervár, ☏ +36 92 364-300. M–Sa 09:00–23:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine.
- 🌍 Rózsakő Csárda, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 7, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 820-4829, francsics.tomi@freemail.hu. Tu–Sa 12:00–22:00. Traditional restaurant. Reservation required.
Drink
- 🌍 Kedvenc Presszó, Szent István tér 3, ☏ +36 30 621-3631.
- 🌍 Alkonyat Pub, József Attila utca 4, Kispáli, ☏ +36 92 357-026, alkonyat0@gmail.com. 07:00–20:00.
- 🌍 H-buli, Deák Ferenc utca 108, Söjtör. Sa 21:00–03:30. Entrance fee: 2000 Ft.
- 🌍 Jóker Presszó, Széchenyi Ferenc út 7, Egervár, ☏ +36 92 364-203, bazso70@gmail.com. 09:00–21:00.
- 🌍 Nagykutasi Presszó, Diós utca 2/a, Nagykutas. M–Th Su 13:00–21:00, F–Sa 13:00–23:00.
- 🌍 Potyka Tanya, Dr. Fülöp Valter utca 4/a, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 403-1337. 08:00–22:00.
- 🌍 Retro Dance Cafe, Petőfi Sándor utca 191, Pókaszepetk, ☏ +36 30 397-7661, retrodancecafe@gmail.com. M–F 14:00–22:00, Sa 14:00–04:00.
- 🌍 Sport Büfé, József Attila utca 42, Egervár, ☏ +36 30 652-0982. 06:00–09:00 15:00–22:00.
- 🌍 Sport Presszó, Fő utca 62/b, Nemesapáti, ☏ +36 30 214-8307. 07:30–22:30.
- 🌍 Tölgyfa Presszó, Deák Ferenc utca 1, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 30 612-1832. M–Sa 06:00–22:00, Su 07:00–22:00.
- 🌍 Zöld Elefánt Pub, Zrínyi Miklós utca 8, Zalaszentiván. 08:00–22:00.
Sleep
There are no accommodations in Pacsa. In the surroundings:
| This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room: | |
| Budget | Under 9000 Ft |
| Mid-range | 9000 Ft–15,000 Ft |
| Splurge | Over 15,000 Ft |
Budget
- 🌍 Aba Guesthouse, Zala utca 21, Zalaszentiván, ☏ +36 92 593-050, fax: +36 92 323-688, abahotelzalaszentivan@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:30. Single room: 4025 Ft, double room: 6900 Ft. Discounts on longer stay.
- 🌍 Benkő Guesthouse, Fő út 61, Kiskutas, ☏ +36 92 364-525, benkovendeghaz@geszta.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft.
- 🌍 Zanati Guesthouse, Fő utca 13, Nagykapornak, ☏ +36 92 367-004, zanatiboldizsar@digikabel.hu. Double room: 8000 Ft.
Mid-range
- 🌍 Főnix Apartment House, Arany János utca 26, Nagypáli, ☏ +36 92 694 680, nagypalitourinform@gmail.com. 9500 Ft, double room: 14,000 Ft.
- 🌍 Lelkem Zöldje, Kossuth Lajos utca 26, Bezeréd, ☏ +36 30 913-4176, steppanszabolcs@gmail.com. Apartment for one person: 4955 Ft, for two persons: 9905 Ft.
- 🌍 Pölöskei Tó Guesthouse, Pölöske, ☏ +36 30 498-4389, info@poloskeito.hu. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 9000 Ft.
Splurge
- 🌍 Egervár Castle Hotel (Egervár Kastélyszálló), Vár utca 15, Egervár, ☏ +36 20 324-2257, reneszanszvarkastely@gmail.com. Apr 7–Oct 28. Double room: 18,000 Ft.
- 🌍 Fábiánics Mansion Guesthouse (Fábiánics Kastélypanzió), Béke utca 2, Misefa, ☏ +36 30 701-4384, misefakastely@gmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 10:00. Double room: 25,000 Ft (includes half board).
- 🌍 Gidrán, Rákóczi Ferenc utca 24, Gyűrűs, ☏ +36 20 481-8668, hq@gidran-szallas.com. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartment for two persons: 22,520 Ft.
- 🌍 Prémium Guesthouse, Dr. Fülöp Valter utca 2, Zalaszentmihály, ☏ +36 20 559-0080, info@premiumvendeghaz.hu. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: 12:00. Single room: 12,000 Ft, double room: 15,000 Ft. Discounts on longer stay.
Connect
Pacsa's postal code is H-8761, and its telephone area code is 92.
- 🌍 Pacsa Post Office, Csányi László utca 25, ☏ +36 92 368-000, ugyfelszolgalat@posta.hu. M W Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–16:00, Th 08:00–12:00 12:30–17:00, F 08:00–12:00 12:30–15:00.
Go next
- Gyenesdiás – resort village at Lake Balaton 27 km (17 mi) east
- Hévíz – town with natural thermal lake 22 km (14 mi) east
- Keszthely – town with historical downtown 23 km (14 mi) east
- Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 32 km (20 mi) south
- Vonyarcvashegy – resort village at Lake Balaton 29 km (18 mi) east
- Zalaegerszeg – city 29 km (18 mi) northwest
- Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 26 km (16 mi) southeast
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