natural wonder
Lake Heviz
Largest thermal lake in Europe open for bathing, near the western end of Lake Balaton, warm enough for year-round swimming.
40 km · about 45 min drive
Photo by Sharon Hahn Darlin
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Nagykanizsa
Zala County, Hungary · Europe
About Nagykanizsa
Nagykanizsa sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nagyrécse, 40km from Lake Heviz.
Nagykanizsa is in Zala County, Hungary, with about 47,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Nagyrécse, about 6 km away.
Nagykanizsa (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈnɒckɒniʒɒ]), known colloquially as Kanizsa, is a medium-sized city in Zala County in southwestern Hungary. It is a city with county rights.
It lies not far from Lake Balaton at the meeting point of five routes. For centuries the town has been a connecting link. Goods fromRead more
Slavonia were transported to Graz via Nagykanizsa, and the town played an important role in the trade from the Adriatic Sea to the Alpine region, Vienna, and Budapest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Nagykanizsa?
Within an hour or so of Nagykanizsa: Lake Heviz (40 km), Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) (54 km).
Are there any good drives near Nagykanizsa?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) and South Styrian Wine Road.
Where is Nagykanizsa?
Nagykanizsa is in Zala County, Hungary, about 6 km from Nagyrécse.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 47,349
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Zala County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 46.4535, 16.9910
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Nagykanizsa
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
coastal drive
Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)
Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Nagykanizsa
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 54 kmBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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