Zala County, Administrative county in Western Transdanubia, Hungary
Located in southwestern Hungary, Zala County borders Croatia and Slovenia, containing six districts with Zalaegerszeg serving as its administrative capital.
The territory underwent changes after the Treaty of Trianon in 1920, when southwestern portions became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes.
The county maintains a diverse population with ethnic Hungarians forming the majority, alongside Roma, Croatian, and German communities across its municipalities.
The region features three main geographical elements: Transdanubian uplands near the Alps, Keszthely Mountains in the northeast, and wooded Zala hills.
The county contains a section of Lake Balaton, multiple thermal spas including Hévíz, and substantial beech forests supporting local wildlife populations.
Location: Hungary
Inception: March 16, 1950
Capital city: Zalaegerszeg
Part of: Western Transdanubia
Shares border with: Vas County, Veszprém County, Somogy County, Pomurska
Website: https://zala.hu
GPS coordinates: 46.66667,16.83333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:26
Őrség National Park
36.8 km
Peace Stupa Zalaszántó
38.9 km
Festetics Palace
33.2 km
Sümeg Castle
49 km
Holy Trinity and Saint Stephen of Hungary church in Velemér
35.9 km
Rezi Castle
38.2 km
Lake Dubrava
41.4 km
Čakovec Castle
43.6 km
Municipality of Lendava
31.2 km
Csillagvár
36.8 km
Castle of Egervár
30.4 km
Novi Zrin
38.3 km
Körmend Castle
41.9 km
Lendava Castle
31.1 km
Vasszentmihályi völgyhíd
46.8 km
Ulrichskapelle
51 km
Hévíz Springcave
30.4 km
Göcsej Village Museum
20.5 km
Church of the Annunciation in Türje
41.1 km
Sándor Hevesi Theatre
19.6 km
Lake Varaždin
51.2 km
Saint Peter Church, Őriszentpéter
38.6 km
Feštetić Castle
40.8 km
Mary Magdalene church in Egregy
31.5 km
Međimurje County Museum
43.6 km
Our Lady of Hungary church in Keszthely
33.2 km
Nagyrákos Viaduct
33.5 km
Baláta-tó
48.8 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes