About El Gouera
Zalaegerszeg, which is the 17th most populous city of Hungary, is called "Zeg" in short. Zalaegerszeg, which is located in the western part of the country, is very close to the borders of Austria, Croatia and Slovenia and 220 kilometers southwest of Budapest.
The city, which is the capital of the Zala region, is situated on an area of 3.784 square kilometers. The most important sources of living of the city are processed meat, tile, petroleum and textile products. Since the quality of the grapes produced in Zala is world-famous, it is frequently mentioned with its wine production continuing since the 14th century. In Zalaegerszeg, which is accepted as the greenest and most flowery city of Hungary, the valley formations offer fascinating views while its territories are mostly composed of forested lands. The size of the common green areas in the city reaches 5 million square meters, and this rate is much higher than the average area in Hungary.
Zalaegerszeg, which is one of the most popular places for trekking tourism in Hungary thanks to its mild climate, very clean air with abundant oxygen and green nature, is among the places frequented visited by travelers who want to witness history. The history of the city located on the banks of the Zala River dates back to the Middle Ages to the 16th and 17th centuries. The Göcsej Museum, where you will see an ethnographic collection opened in 1968, is the most touristic point of the city and home to more than 30 structures consisting of wooden houses, mills and barns by the river. The Baroque Parish Church and the Parliament Chapel, which remains from the 1750s, are among the important historical heritages that we will recommend you to visit in the city.
In addition to the restaurants and cafes offering gourmet tastes special to the region, Adventure Park and Aquacity Water Slide are among the places where you will have much fun thanks to their water slides and pools. The closest airport to Zalaegerszeg is Graz Airport and the distance between the city center and the airport, where domestic and international flights are organized, is approximately 130 kilometers. You can travel to the airport by using a bus, taxi or train.
