Our Goals
To live in health and happiness by building towards a more sustainable community, promoting an active lifestyle, encompassing past values and traditions, appreciating nature, fostering a sense of community, and encouraging visitors and small businesses. We are looking to attract like-minded families who want to slow down their lives, people interested in small-scale farming, traditional craftmaking and trades, entrepreneurs or anyone motivated to create their own future.
Where Are We
One of the smallest villages in Zala county, the village is located in western Hungary, due west of Lake Balaton.
We are conveniently situated 24km from Keszthely, 34 km from Zalaegerszeg, and 38 km from Nagykanizsa. We are along route 75 and near the M76 and M7 motorways. By car, it is 2 hours to Budapest or Zagreb, 3 hours to Vienna or Ljubljana, and about 4 hours to the Dalmatian Coast.
Why Zalaszentmárton?
With the current European population drain, all rural communities are trying to attract new residents. We are eagerly seeking families and individuals to share in our future!
Charm | Peace | Convenience |
•Charming, traditional peasant homes and gardens. •Rolling farmland embracing a serene valley. •Scenic trails with views of Lake Balaton and surrounding hills. •Area fauna and flora to encounter in all seasons. •Friendly locals with community events and activities. •Distributions of produce from the town gardens. •Plans on developing community herb/sitting gardens. •Events- dances, game/movie nights, running races. | •Quiet, secluded village with no through traffic. •The only sounds are that of songbirds, insects, and wind blowing through the leaves. •Starry nights and shooting stars. •Limited houses and low population density. •Fresh air. •Tranquil streams. •Safe. Zero crime. Town security cameras. Daily police presence. Community Watch program. | •Good village infrastructure with all utilities. Good paved roads. Doctor’s office. •Near to shopping, nightlife, leisure and ammenities. •Mobile post office- pay bills, send packages from your doorstep. •Regular food and household goods mobile-shops come to town. Daily and weekly. •Choice of schools via school bus or by city bus. •Many nearby spas and pools. •Village social worker, municipal office, town van. •Playground and exercise equipment. |
