About Hévíz

The Heviz Lake is a geological curiosity, Europe’s largest thermal lake – a warm water lake situated in a peat-bed. The 4.44 ha water-surface lake is surrounded by a 60.5 ha nature conservation area. Springs of different temperatures diffuse in a narrow cave, and became a constant (38,5 °C) temperature stream when entering the lake. Beautiful water lilies, brought to Hungary at the end of the 19th century, dot the lake, supporting the eco-life, with leaves slowing down evaporation, and creepers protecting the medicinal mud on the bottom of the lake. The water’s and the lake bed’s specific composition leads to unique micro organisms, which contribute to the thermal water’s healing power – especially good for preventing and treating various types of locomotor’s disease. The thermal water is rich in dissolved gas components, such as of carbonate, sulphur, calcium, magnesium and hydrogen carbonate.

Complex balneotherapy or drinking cure may favourably affect and heal rheuma, osteoporosis, degenerative spinal/joint diseases, Bechterew syndrome, inflammation diseases of the joint in their chronic phase, tender tissue rheum, secondary diseases of the joints, as well as chronic, peripheral, nervous, and mechanical-related complaints. It may be used for post treatment of injuries and locomotor operations.The healing water of the geothermal lake is ideal for the treatment and prevention of diseases, as well as for rest and relaxation.
There are always a lot of interesting events in the vicinity of Heviz, life is literally boiling! We will recommend you the most colorful local restaurants, and upon request we will conduct a tasting of fine wine at your request either at the hotel or in the family winery on the shore of Balaton.