Csömödér eases into 2026 with low-key but cozy village events and plenty of nearby escapes across Zala County, wrapped in forests, vineyards, and steaming thermal pools. Just 6 miles from Lenti, the little railway halt in Csömödér is your cue to slow down, check in, and wander.
What’s On
January kicks off with two community events. On Monday, January 26, the culture house hosts a free clothing giveaway in Csömödér. On Saturday, January 31, the parish ball brings neighbors together for a classic winter party in the village.
Group-Friendly Stay by the Forest Railway
Right by the forest railway stop in Csömödér, a hostel-style lodging welcomes up to 46 guests in bunk-bed rooms for 4, 6, or 18 people. Each room has its own bathroom with a shower and toilet; larger rooms have a second bathroom. Self-catering is easy thanks to a fully equipped kitchen with stovetops, dishwashers, microwaves, and refrigerators, while up to three meals a day can be arranged on request. Accessibility needs are covered with a dedicated wheelchair-accessible bathroom and toilet.
Zala’s Wine, Woods, and Quiet
Two hours from Budapest, Zala County’s triple-border corner opens into hundreds of hectares of untouched forest. Expect birdsong, silence, and serious cooking: an award-winning kitchen, house-baked bread, a menu that keeps changing, and standout local wines. One family winery with 19 years behind it farms 14.8 acres on a single parabolic, south–southwest-facing slope at 984 feet in Csörnyeföld, just above the Hungary–Slovenia–Croatia meeting point. Book ahead for tastings indoors or outdoors with panoramic views. Core varieties include Welschriesling (Olaszrizling), Rhine Riesling, Pinot Gris (Szürkebarát), Traminer (Tramini), Yellow Muscat (Sárga muskotály), Pinot Noir, and the heritage Csóka grape.
Lenti: Thermal Waters and Easy Comforts
In Lenti, the year-round thermal bath sits about 492 feet from Denis Hotel and Restaurant, which pairs polished rooms with a solid kitchen and an events hall. Around the Kerka Valley, check into a guesthouse that leans into time travel—think imperial-comfort beds, rich roasts, house wines, and a swirl of medieval flair. Another inn splits rooms across two buildings, including one accessible room, and serves both Zala specialties and international, modern plates; all rooms have private bathrooms, showers, hairdryers, and air-conditioning.
Cafés, Inns, and Quiet Corners
In Letenye, a central pastry shop with a leafy, oleander-framed terrace pours coffee, brews loose-leaf teas, blends fresh fruit smoothies, and serves cakes and ice cream. On Lenti’s vineyard-crowned holiday hill, family-run guesthouses aim for panoramic calm and warm returns. Near Zalaegerszeg, a family csárda–pension with just eight rooms offers year-round stays, while close to the Slovenian border a country-style inn near a fishing lake dishes up Hungarian classics. Scattered tiny houses, meanwhile, welcome guests seeking nature and silence.
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
