Discover Letenye: Castle Park and Folk Art

• A tree in the park of Szapáry-Andrássy Castle is estimated in some accounts to be up to 500 years old.
• The 80-square-metre, thatched Öreghegyi Borona Pince was built in 2002; it offers views of Letenye and the Mura Valley.
• Fáma háza has a demonstration kitchen for traditional folk dishes and a memorial room dedicated to the legacy of Keszei Sándorné.
• Happy Bike Centrum can offer groups and groups of friends accommodation with shared showers; a kitchen is available on request.
• Canoes and rafting equipment can be rented for tours.

The tree in the park of Szapáry-Andrássy Castle adds a natural feature to the description of the town: in some accounts, it is estimated to be up to 500 years old. This long time span is explicitly an estimate. At Öreghegyi Borona Pince, other details take centre stage. The thatched building covers 80 square metres and was built in 2002. From the cellar, there are views of Letenye and the Mura Valley.

The two examples are easy to distinguish: the estimated age shapes the image of the tree, while the Pince can be understood through its construction, floor area, year of construction and views as concrete features. Nature and architectural history thus sit alongside a landscape view, without reducing Letenye to just one of these themes.

Fáma háza brings together folk cuisine and remembrance. Traditional folk dishes are prepared in the demonstration kitchen. A memorial room presents the legacy of Keszei Sándorné, a recipient of the title “Master of Folk Art”. The two rooms have different focuses: the kitchen is devoted to preparing traditional dishes, while the memorial room is dedicated to the legacy of a specific representative of folk art.

Individuals and groups can visit Fáma háza by prior arrangement. Plan your visit accordingly and arrange it before you go.

Canoes and rafting equipment can be rented for tours in Letenye. If you are planning a tour, check availability with the provider in advance.

Happy Bike Centrum can offer groups and groups of friends accommodation with shared showers. A kitchen is available on request, so check with the provider in advance if you need one. As service information can change, it is also advisable to confirm the other accommodation details directly with them.

Within the wider travel destination of Zala, the Zalai Borvidék stretches across the slopes and plateaus of the Zalai-dombság and the north-western slopes of the Keszthelyi-hegység. The wine region comprises two wine districts and 38 settlements. Its extent offers a regional perspective on the wine landscape and settlement patterns.

Kis-Balaton is also part of the wider Zala context. 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”. Protected landscapes and literature are at the heart of this area, while the Zalai Borvidék offers a different focus on winegrowing and the wider landscape.

If you would like to compare more destinations, you can also discover Bázakerettye, Kerkaszentkirály, Lispeszentadorján, Tótszerdahely and Petrivente.

Can I visit Fáma háza without booking?

Individuals and groups can visit the house by prior arrangement. Arrange your visit in advance.

What equipment can I rent for tours?

Canoes and rafting equipment can be rented for tours. Check current availability with the provider.

What should groups know about Happy Bike Centrum?

Happy Bike Centrum can offer groups and groups of friends accommodation with shared showers. A kitchen is available on request; confirm current service details directly with the provider.

To the wider travel overview: Letenyei.