Kotsy-vízimalom

Zalaszántó village is surrounded by a wonderful landscape environment. It is here in the Szántói Basin that the dolomite and limestone Keszthely Mountains meet the basalt-volcanic areas of the South Bakony and the Balaton Uplands. The mill is situated in a small street that opens opposite the Tátika pub. Built by János Major the water mill became the property of Nándor Kotsy during the 20th century, hence its name. The mill wheel was turned by water from the "Kovácsi" or "Zerna" stream, which originated nearby. The mill was rebuilt in the early 1950-s, however the planned modern milling technology was never realised. Only a single grinder was fitted, so from then on the mill was only engaged in grinding. For a short while the grinder was first driven by a single overshot water wheel, then it was converted to engine drive, and later it was electrically driven.