Zalaszentlászló – Village House, herbs and cycling

The Village House was built in 1985 to designs by Imre Makovecz and is protected as a monument of national significance. The farm shop at the organic farm Gyógynövények Völgye offers only its own organic and medicinal herb products. A 22-kilometre stage of the EV-14 runs from Zalaszentgrót to Hévíz via Zalaszentlászló, Zalaköveskút and Nemesbük. Cycling tours that include a farm visit and product tasting also start at the herb farm.

The Village House is associated with architect Imre Makovecz: it was built in 1985 to his designs. As a protected monument of national significance, the building has a clear connection to the village’s architecture and cultural heritage. Both its architectural and interior design value are important to its protection; Makovecz’s intellectual legacy is also to be preserved.

If you want to explore Zalaszentlászló through the lens of architecture and heritage conservation, the Village House offers a concrete point of interest. It represents more than just a building: its described significance also includes its interior design and Makovecz’s intellectual legacy. These aspects give the village a distinctive cultural theme alongside herbs and cycling.

The farm shop at Gyógynövények Völgye offers only its own organic and medicinal herb products. Its range is therefore clearly focused on products from the organic farm. If you are particularly interested in herbs and regional products, you can take this focus into account when choosing experiences in Zalaszentlászló.

The farm offers activities such as herb walks, cheese-making and felting. Each activity has a different focus: the walks centre on herbs, while cheese-making and felting are other topics covered by the farm. A cycling tour starting there includes a farm visit and product tasting. This lets you combine cycling with an insight into the farm and its products.

The 22-kilometre stage starts in Zalaszentgrót and runs to Hévíz via Zalaszentlászló, Zalaköveskút and Nemesbük. Zalaszentlászló is therefore part of a route connecting several villages, rather than a route that stays entirely within the village. The total stage length and the places listed help you understand how this route fits into your cycling trip.

There is also a cycling tour that starts at the organic farm Gyógynövények Völgye and includes a visit and product tasting. The two cycling options are described differently: the EV-14 is specified by a particular length and sequence of places, while the farm tour includes a visit and tasting. Choose according to whether the route stage or a visit to the herb farm is more important to your plans.

The municipality and the Zalaszentlászlóért association held the IX. Tavaszköszöntő Népdalkör Találkozó, a meeting of folk singing groups. The event coincided with the 40th anniversary of the Village House. This brought together a local cultural event and the building’s anniversary.

For comparison when planning your trip, you can also open the village pages for Kehidakustány, Zalacsány, Sénye, Zalaszentgrót, Vindornyaszolos, Kallósd, Zalabér and Nagygörbő.

How long is the EV-14 cycling stage through Zalaszentlászló?

The stage is 22 kilometres long and runs from Zalaszentgrót to Hévíz via Zalaszentlászló, Zalaköveskút and Nemesbük.

What activities does Gyógynövények Völgye offer?

Activities include herb walks, cheese-making and felting. A cycling tour starting at the farm also includes a farm visit and product tasting.

What is on offer in the farm shop?

The farm shop offers only its own organic and medicinal herb products.

For the broader travel overview: Zalaszentgrót.