Szentgotthárd, the city located closest to the western border of Hungary, is a gate to the countries of Western Europe. The city is located between the branches of rivers Rába and Lapincs, near to the Hungarian-Austrian-Slovenian border; accordingly, it has inherited and conserved the culture and traditions of three nations. Being the westernmost city of Hungary, it is the gate of the youngest Hungarian natural park located in the Őrség region. The valley of River Rába, Lake Hársas, the Vend region and Őrség woodlands offer a multitude of natural beauties and pleasant discoveries for tourists visiting Szentgotthárd. Hunters, anglers, lovers of wildwater kayaking and canoeing, bikers and horseback riders have a rich choice of opportunities here.

In addition to its fascinating natural potentialities, Szentgotthárd has one of the most beautiful and ancient baroque churches of Hungary. The natural resources of the region include not only hills having a special subalpine climate but, as the most significant potential, thermal water, too, especially at the city of Szentgotthárd. This is a medical thermal water having a positive effect on different problems (e.g. bone disorders, locomotor diseases, gastrointestinal, gynaecological problems, catarrhal and neurological illnesses, diseases of the thyroid or the respiratory system, treatment of dental problems).