Kehidakustány offers two distinct reasons to stay: the large Kehida Termál Erlebnis- und Heilbad and a history connected with Deák Ferenc. When choosing accommodation, you can consider whether bathing or local history should be the main focus of your stay.
Bathing in Kehidakustány
The Kehida Termál Erlebnis- und Heilbad has 2,400 m² of water surface and 12 pools. It also features a 94-metre-long water slide. This makes the baths a clear focal point for anyone who primarily associates Kehidakustány with time spent swimming. Those who also want to explore the town’s history will find their own points of interest. As operational details may change, check the baths’ current information before your visit.
Deák Ferenc and historic houses
Built in the 1740s, the manor house was Deák Ferenc’s home from 1808 to 1854. He was Minister of Justice in Hungary’s first responsible government and a symbolic figure of the 1867 Compromise. His years living there and the later date of the Compromise place his connection with Kehidakustány in a specific historical period.
The Deák Ferenc Manor House is used as a museum and event venue. The traditional oven with a chimney hood in the Tájház is functional. Thus, alongside its thermal baths, Kehidakustány is also defined by an important historical connection, a cultural venue and a preserved feature of its traditional furnishings. These different themes can help you choose the character of your stay without reducing the town to a single experience.
Zala as a broader setting
The wider destination of Zala offers a regional perspective on viticulture and landscape through the Zalai Borvidék. It developed on the slopes and plateaus of the Zalai-dombság and on the northwestern slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység, and comprises two wine-growing districts and 38 settlements. The wine theme therefore extends beyond a single place and offers a different perspective for travellers also interested in the landscape and viticulture of Zala.
Another landscape and cultural attraction in Zala is Kis-Balaton. It 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. In spring, the Azáleás-völgy in the Alsóerdő of Zalaegerszeg is another special attraction for day-trippers.
The Water Buffalo Festival at the Kápolnapuszta Bivalyrezervátum takes place every year in May or June; dates may vary from year to year. The reserve has a 1.5-kilometre walking trail with rest areas and viewpoints. During opening hours, visitors can pet tame animals every day. If you are planning to attend the festival or visit the reserve, check the specific dates and opening hours in advance.
Discover more destinations: Kallósd, Zalacsány, Nagygörbő, Sénye, Zalabér, Vindornyaszolos, Zalaszentgrót, Zalaszentlászló.
For the broader travel overview: Zalaszentgróti.
