In Europe we can more widely meet with the view that people choose liveable cities for residences, but they do not have to miss the achievements of the modern age, nor the opportunities offered by cities. Zalaegerszeg is a city like this. With its cosy, tidy streets and squares, cafe’s intimate atmosphere it suggests a small town’s, yet each is available, what the residents need. In the city we can reach a forest, a hilltop or a stream coast by foot, within 15 minutes from anywhere and by bicycle we can reach a lake where there are lots of opportunities for free time activities like swimming, fishing or boating.

Zalaegerszeg’s surrounding regions are rich in forests, there is no industrial pollution, therefore the air of the city is extremely good. Numerous parks, shady groves, flowered islands waiting for everybody who wants to relax. In 2015 Zalaegerszeg won the first prize of Hungary’s Floral City.

Zalaegerszeg has an environmentally friendly view, it is shown by the “Ecocity Program” (selective waste collection), the correction of parks’ vegetation, utilization of geothermal energy and environmentally friendly biogas buses. In addition to proximity of the nature to good public safety, affordable health conditions and educational system is an ideal spot for people to start a family, have children.

Zalaegerszeg is a friendly place where you can find home, work and friends, people who live here have time for each other. It is a friendly town with friendly people. Zalaegerszeg was capable to renew and thanks to the improving infrastructure and settlement development today the city is the seat of several successful businesses, commercial and industrial companies.

Today Zalaegerszeg is one of the most dynamically developing city of Western Hungary. On account of the unique thermal treasures and proximity of lake Balaton, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia the picturesque town is a touristic center. Now Zalaegerszeg gives home for 60.000. people.

Zalaegerszeg is a University town. There are four higher educational institutions where students gain a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge.

First dual higher education in Mechatronics Engineer training was in Zalaegerszeg in Hungary. Zalaegerszeg’s northern industrial park won firstly the name of Scientific and Technological Park in the country, where the city is working on preparation of project elements.

A vehicle test park also will be built in Zalaegerszeg from 40 billion HUF, and it will be single in Europe, because not only traditional, but autonomous, self-propelled vehicles can be tested there.

The National Investment Agency – as in 2013 – donated the “INVESTOR FRIENDLY SETTLEMENT” title to Zalaegerszeg in 2016. The title proves that the city is prepared for professionally receive investors, thus contributes to enhance competitiveness of the overall domestic investment environment.

The Municipality of Zalaegerszeg City of County Rank in order to reduce energy dependence in 2015 drew up “Zalaegerszeg Smart City 2050” energy study and action plan. The document lists Zalaegerszeg’s energy potential and available technologies to secure 100% renewable energy supply formulate interventions.

Firstly, in Hungary Zalaegerszeg created a Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP). The aim of the plan is to develop an economical and environmentally friendly transport system. Inhabitants, so the people are in focus of SUMP.

Zalaegerszeg is ready for renewal and wants to open for forward-looking, intelligent, creative and innovative solutions and interventions. The city offers particularly rich opportunities in culture and entertainment.

Actually, all of the year, cultural and artistic life is lively, the city has its own theater and gives lots of possibilities for pop and classical music concerts, folklore and traditional programs, permanent and temporary exhibitions and as well as sport events.

In Zalaegerszeg we can enjoy the festival atmosphere from spring to autumn. The most important festivals are the followings: Festival of Egerszeg, Palinka and Mangalica Majalis (Picnic), Roasted Wild and Wine Festival, Color Arts, Advent of Zalaegerszeg.

Zalaegerszeg’s sporting life is versatile and effective, the number of sport clubs is over 70. In addition, the city regularly hosts national and international sporting events. Zalaegerszeg several times won the “National Sports Town” title.

Zalaegerszeg – Find Your Future

Zalaegerszeg offers an image of a city that is both modern and future-oriented, but at the same time close to nature, a place where anyone can realize itself and its goals.

Zalaegerszeg is an ideal location to study, work, live and start a family.