Discover the magic of Lake Hévíz

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Imagine a calm, peaceful place, embraced by fresh green forests, where everything is about relaxation and rejuvenation; where you can bathe in caressing turquoise thermal water among colorful water lilies in the world's largest peat-bed medicinal lake; where only you matter and all your wishes come true! This dream world is a reality in Hévíz!

The lake is fed by a spring rich in sulfur, radium, and minerals. The lake's water is wholly replaced within 72 hours thanks to its abundant water supply. The waters of Lake Hévíz are equally rich in dissolved and gaseous substances, combining the beneficial properties of carbonic, sulfurous, calcium bicarbonate, and magnesium bicarbonate waters. The lake's surface could accommodate up to six and a half football pitches. The water flow is about 410 litres per second. The upwelling hot water is around 40°C, but depending on the time of year and the weather, the temperature on the surface is around 24°C on the coldest days and can reach 38°C in the summer months.

The bottom of the thermal lake is covered with a layer of peat several meters deep. Thanks to the unique organisms living in the mud, the thermal mud of Hévíz is uniquely soft.

It also plays a significant role in general health maintenance. The healing water here is particularly effective in cases of chronic arthritis, osteoporosis, and rheumatic complaints. The water of Lake Hévíz also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which promote the healing process. The positive effects of traditional thermal treatment in Hévíz are scientifically proven facts. Treatments with the specially composed thermal water and the thermal mud obtained from the lake are based on more than two thousand years of medical traditions.

The first-class thermal hotels of Hévíz and other regional wellness and health resorts await their guests with classical therapies and modern wellness services, as well as countless health-preserving, fitness, selfless, and lifestyle programs.

The region offers many active, cultural, and culinary experiences. You can take relaxing walks in the parks, promenades, and hiking trails or even indulge in Nordic walking.

Lake Hévíz is located in Hévíz, Hungary, near the western end of Lake Balaton, 8 km from Keszthely.