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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 a town located in Zala County, Hungary. With a population of 47,349, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Nagykanizsa sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nagykanizsa to your route.

About Nagykanizsa

Nagykanizsa (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈnɒckɒniʒɒ]; Croatian: Velika Kaniža/Velika Kanjiža, or just Kaniža/Kanjiža; Slovak: Veľká Kaniža, German: Großkirchen, Groß-Kanizsa; Italian: Canissa; Slovene: Velika Kaniža; Turkish: Kanije), known colloquially as Kanizsa, is a medium-sized city in Zala County in southwestern

Read more 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 from 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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Nagykanizsa is located in Zala County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.4535 latitude, 16.9910 longitude.

What is the population of Nagykanizsa?

Nagykanizsa has a population of approximately 47,349 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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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

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Tags

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Worth the detour from Nagykanizsa

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

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

  • 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

Nearby Destinations

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17 km awayPop. 3,103

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