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Try the zander or trout at the fish stalls near the main entrance.
Visit the wine cellars on the hill for a glass of local Kéknyelű.
Find this classic Hungarian snack at the local farmers' market.
Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with authentic local goods.
Look for soaps and creams made from the Hévíz therapeutic mud in local shops.
A beautiful, shaded park that surrounds the thermal lake.
A tiny 13th-century church on the hilltop in a very peaceful setting.
Water temperature…
A fire broke out in the basement of a hotel in Hévíz, leading to the temporary evacuation of nearly 300 people. No injuries were reported, and firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze quickly.
A German retiree who passed away in Hévíz left his multi-million euro fortune to the German AfD party. The case has sparked legal disputes and political repercussions in both Germany and Hungary.
Lake Hévíz is the world's largest biologically active natural thermal lake, covering a surface area of 4.4 hectares in southwestern Hungary. The lake is fed by a spring cave located 38 meters underground, which provides such a massive water output that the entire volume of the lake is completely replaced every 72 hours. During the summer, water temperatures range between 33-35 degrees Celsius, and even in the depth of winter, it remains above 24 degrees, allowing for year-round outdoor swimming. The lake bed is uniquely composed of a thick layer of medicinal peat, and the water surface is famous for the red Indian water lilies introduced in the late 19th century. Significant development of the spa facilities began in the late 18th century under the ownership of the Festetics family, who established the first wooden bathhouses. Today, Hévíz is a premier international health destination specializing in rheumatology and rehabilitation, combining historical traditions with modern medical treatments. Hévíz retained its lead in Hungarian medical tourism in 2024-2025, with hotels around the thermal lake reporting strong German, Austrian and Czech visitor numbers boosted by the weak forint.
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -1 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 34 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 71 | 77 | 71 | 72 | 74 | 56 | 49 | 42 |
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