cím: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Christmas market and advent concerts for December!

lead: In December, the biggest thermal lake of the world keeps steaming as the mulled wine in the Christmas market! Pastries, hot chestnut and interesting programs await everyone at Festetics Square!

tartalom: + 1 Christmas market with concerts and fair from 29 November to 22 December! Fridays and Saturdays: 2 pm – 5 pm Handcraft workshops in the Inner City Museum (Rákóczi street 9.) Saturdays, Sundays: 3:30 pm Talehouse (Festetics Square) Sundays2 pm Charity Fair of Pastries (Erzsébet királyné str.) (1,8,15,22)By purchasing a tasty christmas cookie you support the Family and Child Well fair Organisation of Hévíz!4 pm Lighting Candleson the Christmas Wreath (Festetics Square) Concerts: 29. November (Friday)5 pm God Blessusall! – the folkconcert of Enikő Kerekes and friends (Festetics Square) 30. November (Saturday)5 pm The Night of Wonders – the concert of Klára Hajdu and Milán Szakonyi (Festetics Square) 1. December (Sunday)3 pm Santa Claus is coming! (The Sports Hall of István Bibó SecondarySchool)5 pm An Evening by the Fireplace – the accordionconcert of Gábor Sajcz (Festetics Square) 6. December (Friday)1:30 pm -3:30 pm Santa Clausesonmotorrideson the streets of Hévíz! 5 pm SwingingChristmas – the concertbySwing and Dance(Festetics Square) 7. December (Saturday)5 pm Let there be Christmas! – the concert of Barbara Xantus (Festetics Square) 8. December (Sunday)5 pm Winter’s Magic – concertby the Ildikó Geier Trio (Festetics Square) 13. December (Friday)5 pm Frozen – concer tby Veronika Zsemlye (Festetics Square) 14. December (Saturday)5 pm The Gift – concert by Martina Király and Zsolt Barta (guitar) (Festetics Square) 15. December (Sunday)5 pm ‘Oh a Happy Day’ – concert by Sage Acoustic Duogospel (Festetics Square) 20. December (Friday)5 pm ‘HeWhoMakes a HundredWonders’ – concertby Bernadett Szemerédi and Vajk Drexler (piano) (Festetics Square) 21. December (Saturday)5 pm Christmas for All – concert by the Savaria Brass Band (Festetics Square) 22. December (Sunday)5 pm The Voices of Advent – concert by Lia Szabó Siklódi and Csaba Veiger (guitar) (Festetics Square) 24. December  3 pm Navity play at the Holy Spirit Church (Széchenyi str. 38.) 4 pm Holy Mass in the Reformed Church (Helikon str. 6.) 24:00 Midnight Mass in the Holy Spirit Church (Széchenyi u. 38.) 31. December9:30 am Holy Massin the Reformed Church (Helikon str. 6.)5:30 pm Holy Massin the Holy Spirit Church (Széchenyi str. 38.)NEW YEAR’S EVE with Csaba Abaházi9 pm- 3:30 am DJ DorianFeaturing: Lilla Vincze, Gábor BIGA HeinczAt midnight fireworks. The attendance is free of charge! 3. January 2020.7 pm New Year’s Concert with the Happy Dixieland Band at the City HallTickets are available for 1500,- HUF in the Fontana Cinema or on the day of the concert at the ventue from 6 pm! Exhibition „Storytelling glasses” (Inner City Museum) Farmer’s Market of Hévíz From 30 Novemberto 22 December Tuesday, Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm Thursdays: 12-6 pm On 24th December and 26th December the market will be closed.On 31st December the market will be opne from 8 am to 1 pm. Sports: Sport programscan be bookedin the Tourinform Office of Hévíz everydaydependingon the number of applicants: - Segwaytours - Nordicwalkingtours - Gyrokopter For more information please visit: www.heviz.hu | heviz@tourinform.hu Tourinform Iroda Hévíz Tel: +36 83 540 131 8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2. Wouldliketosee more about Hévíz? Followus! Facebook | Blog | Instagram | Youtube  

title: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Christmas market and advent concerts for December!

description: In December, the biggest thermal lake of the world keeps steaming as the mulled wine in the Christmas market! Pastries, hot chestnut and interesting programs await everyone at Festetics Square!

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cím: The Giro d'Italia sprints through Hévíz in May

lead: The famous Italian bicycle race comes to Hungary including Hévíz this year!

tartalom: + 1 Source of image: @Veranstalter   The Giro d’Italia is one of the largest bicycle races in the world, with millions of television viewers. If you are a guest in Hungary's most popular spa destination in May, you will be able to cheer on your favorites personally just from the side of the road! The last sprint section leads right through Hévíz on 11 May, 2020. Keep your fingers crossed and cheer on the “heroes” on bikes along side with many more fans since Hévíz is one of the few cities where the 3,500 or so Giro participants will pass through. The 103rd Giro d'Italia starts in Hungary with the 9.5 km long individual time trial through Budapest on 9 May, 2020. The flat, around 200 km long sections of the 2nd and 3rd stage, which lead to Györ and Nagykanizsa, are taking place between 10 and 11 May. The last sprint section of stage 3 runs through the middle of Hévíz (11.05.20) including the main street of the popular spa and wellness resort. We are sure that the city will be filled with a certain feeling of jubilation, not to mention the atmosphere provided by the frenetic supporting programs organised in the city. Source of image: @Veranstalter   Cycling fans should not miss this event and book an accommodation in Hungary's most popular spa resort right now! Combine seeing the famous tour of Italy with a relaxing bath in the largest natural thermal lake in the world. Hévíz has an excellent reputation for classic spa treatments, medical wellness, anti-aging, spa and beauty treatments. The modern three- to five-star hotels usually have their own thermal pools, wellness and beauty centers. A tip for hobby cyclists: Europe's largest steppe lake is only six kilometers away from Hévíz!       More information on current programs and accommodations: Tourinform Office HévízH-8380, Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2.heviz@tourinform.hu00 36 83 540 131 Follow us! Facebook | Instagram  

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description: The famous Italian bicycle race comes to Hungary including Hévíz this year!

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cím: Traditional feasts and joyful events in February in Hévíz

lead: The period from the Twelfth Night to the beginning of the forty-day fast preceding Easter is celebrated with a big carnival to banish the winter in Hévíz too.

tartalom: + 1 14 February: Jazz Friday7 pm City Hall (Kossuth L. str. 1.) Featuring: Budapest Gipsy Swing Band Tickets are available for pre-purchase for 1,000 HUF at the cash desk of Fontana Cinema and at the venue on the day of the concert from 6:00 pm.   15 February: Carnival of Hévíz at Deák Square 10 am – 12 pm Handcraft workshops: crafting and painting masks in the Inner City Museum 1 pm – 2 pm Charity Fair of Doughnuts - offered by the hotels and restaurants of Hévíz 2.30 pm Playful contest for teams 3.15 pm A Fool’s Wedding 3.45 pm Parade featuring the Vaga Banda stilt team, the Nagykanizsa stilt team, the Musica Antiqua Band of Hévíz and the Boom Batucada Band 4.15 pm The performance of Vaga Banda stilt team 4.45 pm Burning of the Straw Man 5 pm Street party with DJ Belo [galeria]   22 February: Traditional Pig Slaughter and Charity Between 8 am and 1 pm: concert by Német Duo   For the slaughter, the pigs are provided by SemecFarm, the community of the Farmers’ Market of Hévíz and the local government of Hévíz. The supporters are providing traditional Hungarian sausages, cabbage roll, mulled wine and pálinka. For 500 Forints, every guest will have the chance to taste the previously mentioned traditional food and drinks. The sum of money collected during the event, is offered to local animal shelters and animal rights organisations.   28 February: Viva la Musica - an evening of classical music 7 pm at the Reformed Church of Hévíz The attendance is free of charge!   Farmers' Market of Hévíz In February, the market is open twice a week: Thursdays: 1 pm - 6 pm Saturdays: 7 am - 1 pm   Sport programs: Sport programs can be booked in the Tourinform Office of Hévíz every day depending on thenumber of applicants:. Segway tours Nordicwalking tours Gyrokopter   More information on accommodations and current programs: www.heviz.hu | heviz@tourinform.hu Tourinform Iroda Hévíz Tel: +36 83 540 131 8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2. Want to see more of Hévíz? Follow us on social media! Facebook | Blog | Instagram | YouTube

title: Traditional feasts and joyful events in February in Hévíz

description: The period from the Twelfth Night to the beginning of the forty-day fast preceding Easter is celebrated with a big carnival to banish the winter in Hévíz too.

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cím: Concerts, festivals, sports events for 2020

lead: We collected the biggest programs and festivals of the year, come and see what we have to offer in Hévíz for 2020!

tartalom: + 1 15 February | Carnival of HévízThe traditional masquerade parade returns in February! With the funny masks and the burning of a straw figure we make an attempt to drive the cold away! Don't miss out the famous carnival doughnut either!           22 February | Traditional Pig Slaughter The Traditional Pig Slaughter and Charity is organized the community of the Farmers’ Market of Hévíz.The guests will have the chance to taste the traditional food and drinks which are served under this unique event.       28-29 March | Fair of Handmade Goods This weekend, Hévíz is hosting a fair full with handmade crafts made by local craftsmen and women.           12-13 April | Easter Fair of Handmade Goods The season starts with diverse programs in which you can get to how a typical Hungarian Easter is celebrated. Each day of the Easter Festival the visitors awaitwith fairs, playhouses and traditional food, of course.         30 April -1 May | Hévíz at the Turn of the Century The event, which was started in 2011, evokes the ‘golden years’ of Hévíz, a period that lasted from the 1860s to the 1930s. The town tries to recall the atmosphere of the palmy days of peace in every possible way during the event: organ-grinders wearing tails and top hat play music in the streets, ladies dressed in hoop skirt and hat walk in the flowering park leading to the thermal lake. The event will be opened by a costume parade accompanied with live music and dance, in the course of which the professions and trades of the period will be presented.   9-10 May | 5th Running Festival of Hévíz The runners who manage to run 4-14-21 km will not only get to experience a well-organised event but they also will be gifted T-Shirts, medals and an unforgettable experience! The half marathon can be done individually or in a relay.         11 May | Giro d'Italia in Hévíz One of the world's most famous bicycle races comes to Hungary! As part of the three-day-event, the race goes through Hévíz on 11 May. The race will be also accompanied by many programs organised in the city of Hévíz!           16 May | Flavius Day In Egregy (a district of Hévíz) next to the remains of the Roman villa, in a beautiful landscaped area, we recall the traditions of Roman times: gladiator fights, toga parades, ancient oracles, the fashion and hairstyle, as well as ancient board games. You can have a taste from the dishes and drinks of the period.       30 May - 1 June | Pentecostal Merriment and Fair During the four-day Pentecostal celebrations, we await the visitors of Hévíz with joyful programmes and activities. The tradition of electing the king and queen of Pentecost will also be evoked. During the festivities, don’t miss the Pentecostal fair and playhouse either.       14 June | XV. Lotus Retro Concours D'Elegance At the Lotus Retro Mobil Concours d'Elegance, precious and exotic collectibles from Hungary, Austria and Germany find their way to Hévíz. On Sunday in the large park of the Lotus Therme "high-gloss atmosphere", when the beautiful models of Mercedes, Lotus, Jaguar, Corvette, Cadillac or Porsche can be viewed and evaluated. You can further expect a grill tent, kid’s programs.     26-28 June | Angels and Vagabonds All-arts Festival including International Colony of Artists, Cinematic Art Symposium, Street Music and Street Art Festival and the Long Night of Museums Visitors will be offered lively and colourful programmes in the centre of Hévíz during the three-day event. The multiplicity of music (country, pop, dixie, guitar, accordion and brass band music, relaxing music, folk music, as well as jazz and pop), along with showmen, living statues, acrobats, street artists walking on stilts, painters, draughtsmen make the weekend fascinating and unforgettable.   11-12 July | Beer Festival For the first time this year, the lovers of beers are also get to experience what is it to have their own festival. During the weekend, guests will have the chance to taste the best beers from Hungary and abroad too!       25 July | St. Mary Magdalene Fair in Egregy The patron saint of the Árpád-age church in Egregy is St. Mary Magdalene. The parish feast is held in her honour on Mary Magdalene’s Day every year. Real festive atmosphere with arts and crafts fair, carousel, shooting gallery and excellent culinary offers are provided for the visitors.     1-2 August | Nostalgia Weekend At the nostalgia weekend, the centre of Hévíz will be filled with chamber ensembles, pianists recalling the atmosphere of old cafés, while couples are dancing the waltz all around. The visitors of the programmes can enjoy nostalgic melodies by candlelight at the terraces of coffee shops and restaurants.       19-23 August | 9th Wine Festival of Hévíz At the 9th wine festival of Hévíz, we await our guests with a cultural and culinary offer unique in the region. In addition to the wineries of Zala County, the representatives of the prominent Hungarian wine regions will also introduce themselves in the ‘wine street’ of Festetics Square. The lovers of wines can enjoy wonderful drinks under centuries-old sycamore trees in a pleasant atmosphere.   5-6 September | Flavours, Dances, Good Neighbours including Folklore and World music Festival In the course of this two-day festival, in addition to the wonderful treasure of the Hungarian folk dance, folk music and cuisine, the folk art and gastronomy of the neighbouring countries will also be introduced, as it is referred to in the title.       12 September | III. Oldtimer Car Festival This year, the festival is organised for the third time, so we make an attempt to break the record of the biggest number of OT license plated participants! Besides this, you can expect music and many retro cards parading in the city!     12 September | Harvest of Egregy On the first weekend of September, the traditional harvest festivities is organised in the district of Egregy. The event starts off with the traditional harvest parade and continues with the harvest. Taste delicious wines with traditional music playing in the background.         26-27 September | Fair of Handmade Goods We await you with a weekend filled with local handmade crafts in September too!           7-8 November | St. Martin’s Day and Family Festival The popular goose race kicks off the St. Martin’s Day Family Festival every year. In addition to children’s programmes, handcraft workshops and folk playground await visitors. The new wine will be blessed in the Holy Spirit Church. It will be followed by a lamp-lit march from the church to the location of the festival. The organisers wait the participants with a tea and mulled wine.     3 December – 20 December | Advent Programs in Hévíz             31 December | New Year’s Eve in Hévíz         We reserve the rights to change the programs!   Further Informaion: Tourinform Hévíz Hungary-8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi St. 2. +36/83 540 070| heviz@tourinform.hu www.heviz.hu|www.instagram.com/iloveheviz/  

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description: We collected the biggest programs and festivals of the year, come and see what we have to offer in Hévíz for 2020!

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cím: Hévízi in the top 15!

lead: By reaching the 12th place, Hévíz has overtaken some deservedly popular cities such as Milan, Berlin or Prague at the public vote.

tartalom: + 1 Background: Every year since 2009, the "European Best Destination" competition has been held. In the course of the competition, the public can decide which city of the top 20 tourist paradises in Europe is worthy of the title of "best destination". The prize was established to promote European tourism and culture, in cooperation with more than 300 tourism partners and the EDEN network set up by the European Commission. This year's ‘European Best Destination 2020’ vote ended at noon on 5 th February 2020, with over 600,000 votes on Europe's top destinations. As Hévíz was competing with favoured cities such as Paris, Madrid or Vienna, even takingpart in this great competition was a great pleasure for Hévíz. The result: In this exclusive competition, Hévíz finished in the top fifteen, ahead of, among others Prague and Madrid. The 12th place that Hévíz achieved shows that Hévíz received the most votes among the spa towns in the nine-year history of the competition, so Hévíz is one of the greatest spa brands in Europe. During the competition, - in addition to domestic votes - many votes were received from German, English, Norwegian, Austrian, Russian and Asian travellers. This clearly proves that Hévíz is a prestigious tourist destination of these nations.     Its significance: Hévíz is not only famous for the world's largest natural thermal lake; but for years, more and more guests have been attracted by the high quality of hotel services, excellent gastronomy and leisure facilities, which are becoming increasingly popular with families and groups of friends. Hévíz boasts the title of European Capital of Well-Being in 2020, based on the results of the competition. Hévíz is listed all year round on Europe's most visited tourist website as a highly recommended destination: it has six million website visitors and ninety thousand Facebook followers. Tourist activity increased by an average of 15% in the settlements participating in the competition in previous years. We would like to say thank you to everyone who voted for Hévíz and by doing so strengthened Hévíz's position in this outstanding league. True to our promise, among those who participated in our game related to the voting, on 14th February, on Valentine's Day, we will draw a wellness holiday for a couple in Hévíz. The lucky winner will be notified via email.  

title: Hévíz in the top 15

description: By reaching the12 th place, Hévíz has overtaken some deservedly popular cities such as Milan, Berlin or Prague at the public vote.

címkék: Hévíz;Hévíz Lake;Thermal lake;European Best Destination

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cím: Giro d'Italia's events postponed

lead: The competition will be held later

tartalom: + 1 There have been many meetings between Hungarian and Italian organizers over the past few weeks. Eventually, the Hungarian organizing committee has requested that the event be held at a different time, bearing in mind the health and safety of the Hungarian people. Accordingly, the Grande Partenza, the opening event of Giro d'Italia in Hungary, scheduled for 9th-11th May 2020, has been postponed. At one of the biggest cycling races in Europe, a stage finale has been planned in Hévíz, which is of special interest. The town prepared for this with numerous events and fan programs, which are also going to be postponed. The new date of the competition has not been known yet but Hévíz is still ready to host the event and will join the bicycle race with the originally planned accompanying events later.

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cím: Hévíz will wait for you

lead: Safety and prevention are of number one priority, everything else is of secondary importance

tartalom: + 1 “In the current situation, we will not encourage guests to go on a journey,” emphasized Mr Gábor Papp, the mayor of Hévíz. We understand that everyone's priority is to protect their loved ones because we feel the same way. Hévíz will wait for you! We will still be here when the epidemic is over.” In Hévíz, generations have grown up and lived their lives in the world of hospitality. They have experienced difficult situations, from wars to natural disasters, for which reason they have been prepared for almost everything. Based on many years of experience, every effort is being made to mitigate the risk of the epidemic, while keeping the safety of our guests and those living and working in Hévíz fully in mind. “At the same time, we cannot forget the guests who are still in Hévíz, as, Hévíz being a health resort, many guests stay here for a longer time to take treatments for their locomotive disorders and complaints. Under normal circumstances, accommodation, hospitality and catering facilities give priority to meeting high hygiene standards, for which they are now even more prepared. Additional hand sanitizers have been deployed in community spaces, the cleaning and disinfecting activities have been multiplied, cutlery disinfection rules have been tightened, and, if required, the chlorine content of swimming pool waters has been increased according to NFCSO (National Food Chain Safety Office) guidelines. Safety depends on all of us, let’s take care of each other!” In compliance with nationwide emergency regulations, the following precautions and restrictions have been implemented in the town to this day (Monday, March 16, 2020, at 2 p.m.): With the introduction of a limitation on the number of people in the lake, a maximum of 450 people can stay in the bath, which can safely receive this amount of traffic as an outdoor bath. Also, the adventure bath, wellness and sauna services are suspended. Up-to-date information is available on the institution's website: spaheviz.hu General prohibition of outdoor and indoor events, gatherings Temporary closure of the cinema, museums, and the library Temporary closure of the Hévíz Farmers’ Market Temporary closure of the drinking fountain in the Rózsakert Restricting the opening hours of cafés and restaurants to 15.00 every day The Tourist Information Office temporarily suspends reception in person, but assists by telephone (36 83 540 131), email (heviz@tourinform.hu) and online Passenger transport at Hévíz-Balaton Airport is temporarily suspended The residents of Hévíz are being informed about the issues they are interested in (school, kindergarten, nursery, social care, catering, nursing home) at facebook.com/Heviz-Varos-Onkormanyzata The hotels and accommodation providers are working hard to reschedule holidays booked for the spring season. The staff of hotels strive to provide flexible rescheduling and find the best solution for their guests. Advances have paid so far will not be forfeited in the event of rescheduling. Accommodation providers and hotels can give accurate information on details to those interested.   The Operative Committee of Hévíz continuously monitor government measures and takes further measures if necessary.

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cím: Hévíz opens slowly but with the right safety measurements

lead: After being closed for more than 7 weeks, Lake Hévíz reopens its gates on 9 May, at 9 o’clock.

tartalom: + 1 With taking the right safety measurements, the Lake opens only its beach side for the time being. The Spa asks its visitors to follow the rules regarding hygiene and use only the showers which are located outside on the beach.  The indoor areas are being sanitized continuously, but they are not open yet for guests. Lake Hévíz is in the unique situation that the 4.4 hectare of natural, clean thermal water constantly changes and cleans itself naturally due to its discharge rate of 410 litres per second. The temperature of the lake revolves around 30 °C as of right now, thanks to the thermal springs inside the lake. This way outdoor swimming and bathing is really pleasant right now. Lake Hévíz is also surrounded by a 6.6-hectare forest, where guests coming to Hévíz can easily avoid crowds and be in the fresh air while enjoying themselves in the shadows of the wonderful swamp cypresses.     The Hotels Are Preparing to Open too Hotels in Hévíz are accepting reservations from Whitsun, however, most of the hotels will stay closed during the weeks before that.  Currently the staffs of the hotels are working behind closed doors; they are making everything in preparation for the arriving guests so they can enjoy their stay in the cleanest and safest environment. For the time being, the most important thing is safety. All the hotels do everything in their power to follow the safety rules made by the Hungarian Government and the statements released by the Hungarian Touristic Agency in their COVID guidebook. In Hévíz, there were no problems regarding tidiness in the hotels before the outbreak of the virus either, most restaurants and community centrums had already had hand sanitizers placed out. Currently they are working together to make buffet cafeterias 100% safe for the hotel guests: safety is important for all of us especially regarding the touch-free service and keeping the suggested social distance.   The Farmers’ Market of Hévíz and Other Attractions Since 4 May, Hévíz has started to revive: the terraces of the restaurants and cafés are starting to open up, the windows of stores are being reorganised. Parks and playgrounds are also open, the new plants and flowers for the summer were also set up in the flowerbeds. Soon you will be able to find your favourite ice cream at the best ice cream parlour in the city, at the Rózsakert Restaurant. Soon the best wines will be also available at the cellars and restaurants at the Egregy vineyards. The Farmers’ Market of Hévíz is also open with the regular working hours three times a week; however, between 9 and 11 am only people over 65 years old can purchase the fresh fruits and vegetables. At the market, the use of face masks is compulsory! For the re-opening of the museums and the cinema we still have to wait. Events still cannot be organised, however, the local government is trying to find a solution so the streets of Hévíz can be filled up with music again with avoiding the big gatherings as well. The Tourinform Office of Hévíz is still only open via telephone or e-mail. The office is set to be open again in the second half of May, until then feel free to contact our collegaues who help guests gladly! All in all, the management of the city is very optimistic: if the locals and the arriving guests can maintain the safety measures, life can get back to normal soon and we can enjoy Hévíz as it was before!   Follow us!  Instagram | YouTube  

title: Hévíz opens slowly but with the right safety measurements

description: Hévíz opens slowly but with the right safety measurements

címkék: Hévíz;Thermal lake;Hévíz Lake;Hévíz Spa;leisure;bath;Farmers Market of Hévíz;Hotel

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cím: Real experiences instead of online ones because you deserve not to be home this summer

lead: Hévíz is open now and welcomes all new and regular guests. In this article, you can read the best ideas of the locals, thematically listed, on what to do to have fun if you relax in Hévíz.

tartalom: + 1 What else could be the main message to everyone this year: LIVE ACTIVELY! STAY FIT! STAY HEALTHY! And the perfect location is Hévíz, where health, health preservation, recreation, and the healing and energies provided by nature have been a part of everyday life for hundreds of years. Most of the shops, restaurants and service providers have already been back to business, the majority of the accommodation establishments have already been open, and some accommodation facilities will welcome guests from the second half of June. Most of the hotels and guesthouses have cosy gardens, parks, outdoor and indoor pools, wellness, and beauty services to make your stay unforgettable. Today, there is nothing to prevent you from taking a perfect summer vacation in the usual quality in Hévíz. SWIMMING AMONG WATER-LILIES IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOT WATER LAKE If you are in Hévíz, you must see Lake Hévíz. And, if it is Lake Hévíz, you can experience the following: bathing, crystal clear hot medicinal water, black mud, waterlilies, small fish, water birds. The rustle of bald cypresses, fresh air and the experience of bathing and relaxing in the park on any day of the year. Surrounded by prestigious, historic buildings, Lake Hévíz is a unique and enticing experience again and again for anyone who has, even once, found pleasure in swimming in 32°C water on a beautiful early-autumn day. In summer, all ages can be found on the beach from 0 to 110 years old. Although the lake is not a water park with giant slides that is why it is different. It is a small wonder of nature that cannot be imitated and compared to other baths. PARKS, WOODS, PROMENADES, GREEN! GREEN! GREEN! EVERYWHERE! Cycle, walk, hike, move freely! In the protective forests surrounding the lake, on the banks of the Hévíz stream or even on the gently sloping hiking trails of the Keszthely Hills, there are many opportunities to explore the area in the fresh air, listening to the songs of birds. Whether you are planning a light stroll or a more serious hike, you will be able to choose from different routes. The Tourinform Office in Hévíz helps the lovers of nature with free hiking and cycling maps, as well as renting bicycles and Nordic walking poles. Besides, thanks to Bakonyerdő (the company looking after the woods), well-maintained routes, rest areas, educational trails, and lookout towers await families in the Keszthely Hills. The latter ones, by the way, offer a fantastic view of Lake Balaton. MEDIEVAL CASTLE RUINS FROM SMALL ONES TO LARGER ONES OFFERING A FULL-DAY EXPERIENCE If you have already been told about hills, mountains, forests, and great views… starting from Hévíz, many ruins of castles can be discovered during a day trip. The nearest is the ruins of Rezi Castle, located only 10 km away, which is an easy walk from Hévíz. A little further away, on Tátika Hill, there are also the remains of a castle in the middle of the forest. If you set off in the direction of Lake Balaton, you will reach Szigliget in 30 minutes, where not only the ruins of a castle but a complex, interactive medieval knight's castle offer a great program for families. What is more, the castle has been renovated in recent months, so it will reopen on 20th June. You can also take a day trip to Sümeg or Nagyvázsony or you can even climb the ruins of Csobánc Castle. If you are looking for the nearest small castle ruin, you will find it on the Main Square (Fő tér) in Keszthely, in the Castle Garden next to the Church of Our Lady of Hungary. ACTIVE ADVENTURES FOR ADRENALINE ADDICTS If you look for active experiences outdoors, and besides that, come to Hévíz with children, you do not have to go far for a little adventure. Children and adults can test their courage on the ropes course in the Tavirózsa Adventure Park located on the confines of Hévíz. Right next to it, the enthusiasts of racing can compete on a go-kart track. The Dino and Adventure Park in Rezi offers moments of forgetfulness for families with small children and dinosaur fans, while older kids can spend a fun day in the Zobori Adventure Park in Zalaszabar. Those who are over 16 can get black-and-blue marks and memories for life in a paintball fight in Gyenesdiás, or learn to water-ski on the beach of Vonyarcvashegy. Those who aim high can do so by a hot-air balloon, a gyrocopter, a microlighter or can enjoy a pleasure flight, while the lovers of the depth can creep and crawl with a tour guide in the caves of the Keszthely Hills. BEFORE OR AFTER THE ADVENTURES YOU HAVE TO EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS AND FILLING Whether you like international cuisine or traditional Hungarian dishes, high-level gastronomy or the basic flavours of street food, you can choose from more than 50 restaurants in Hévíz, all of which are open throughout the year. The offer is variegated by the Hévíz and Gyenesdiás Farmers' Markets, where three values - local, artisan, and healthy - are added into each delicious product with all heart and soul. And if you want to experience a breezy wine tasting, the row of taverns in Egregy is an unmissable place where the fine wines of County Zala are combined with the view of the Zala landscape. WHAT WE DO NOT WRITE ABOUT IN THIS ARTICLE Roman ruins, medieval churches, the stupa, water mill. Beaches, guided programs, guided sightseeing tours, boat trips, bird banding, Csillagvár (Star castle), museums in Keszthely, the mansion, model railway exhibition. Sports competitions, night tours, camps for children. Places to visit in the Balaton Uplands National Park, Uncle Matula's hut, the unique flora and fauna of Kis-Balaton (Little Balaton), basalt columns. There are so many experiences that await you in all seasons whether you come alone, with your partner or family. Programs not only in nice weather during the summer holiday!  “I like to come to Hévíz because I’ve felt, even the first time, that life in Hévíz is slower but not boring. The streets are not crowded but they are by no means extinct. People are happier, more relaxed, there is time for everything and there are a lot of opportunities, while everything is near at hand that I need in today’s business atmosphere. Quality services, lots of green, fresh air, silence. Here, I only pick up the phone when I want to.” B. Kristóf (Budapest, 2019) [galeria]

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cím: THE SUMMER SEASON HAS STARTED IN HÉVÍZ with 100%

lead: 100% preparedness, 100% health, 100% quality and now 100% service in Hévíz.

tartalom: + 1 After the strictly observed security measures, there has been news every day since May that a service provider has reopened their facilities or services in Hévíz. HAPPY PEOPLE ON THE TERRACES OF RESTAURANTS Now you can see people drinking coffee or wine in a fine mood on the terraces and in the indoor rooms of restaurants and cafés. The wine cellars of Egregy and the ice cream parlours have also been opened. You can have a set menu or choose from the a la carte menu, drink some wine in the evening or sit down for a slice of cake, ‘lángos’ (fried dough) or lemonade after bathing in the lake. As usual, the Hévíz Farmers’ Market is open three times a week, where visitors and, of course, buyers can choose from the full range of products again. HOLIDAYMAKERS AT THE ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES On the shores of the pools of the hotels, guests are occupying more and more sunbeds, couples looking for relaxing wellness, fans of fit life, health tourists and families aiming to explore the area have arrived. The playgrounds and children’s pools are already full of laughter. At the buffets, the usual wide selection awaits the visitors, and in the wellness areas, freshly filled adventure pools and pools of medicinal water can be found. And the interest in private accommodation is even greater this summer. PEOPLE WALKING TO THE LAKE WITH FOAM RUBBER RINGS CAN BE SEEN EVERYWHERE Since the reopening of the Hévíz Lake Bath on 9th May, thousands of visitors have already enjoyed the refreshing and healing power of the hot water. In addition to being a unique natural medicinal lake in the world, it is now a clear attraction of Lake Hévíz that on the 4.4 hectares of water surface and in the park and beach surrounding the lake you can enjoy bathing and relaxing in 32-34°C hot water completely without crowdedness. At Whitsun, the changing rooms of the Main Entrance on Dr Schulhof Vilmos Promenade opened. They had been completely renovated during the winter, so they are now more spacious, colourful, and practical. Since 21st May, the indoor pools and relaxation areas can also be used again, so the windy, overcast weather cannot be an obstacle to a pleasant splash in Hévíz. The drinking fountain in the hospital building will be open to the public again. IT IS WORTH BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR A GOOD MASSAGE IN ADVANCE It is worth making an appointment for a massage with wellness service providers again, and the ladies and gentlemen also arrive one after the other at the hairdressers. There is a lot of interest in healthcare service providers again; dentists, opticians and beauty salons are open again. Local stores constantly receive new summer stocks. THE WITCH OF HÉVÍZ’S SKELETON CAN BE SEEN AGAIN IN EGREGY On 22nd May, the museums of Hévíz reopened, the exhibitions can be visited again, and the churches of the town can be viewed from the inside. IDEAL LOCATION FOR ACTIVE RECREATION The open-air leisure facilities have been operating since the beginning of May, so you can also visit the playgrounds, sports fields, and fitness parks. The Tavirózsa Adventure Park awaits its guests and the largest hot air balloon and gyrocopter in the country fly again. There are guided Segway tours again and players are welcomed to the golf course. Renovated and improved city and touring bikes await those who would rent a bike, and this year, the offer of the Tourinform Office has even been expanded with brand new electric bikes. DIVERSE EXPERIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Within a 30 km radius of Hévíz, there are many programme opportunities for those who long for adventures. The museums in Keszthely are open, all the exhibitions of the Festetics Mansion can be visited. As a new experience in the bay of Keszthely, the panorama of Lake Balaton can be admired even from a Ferris wheel. After almost a year of renovation work, the Szigliget Castle awaits its visitors again with several experiences, but the places of interest of the Balaton Uplands National Park and the adventure parks of the area are also open. To the greatest delight of the children, qualified child-friendly beaches await those who wish to paddle in Lake Balaton. DON’T GIVE UP ON A REAL VACATION THIS SUMMER. DON’T GIVE UP ON THE USUAL QUALITY AND EXPERIENCES. Travel to Hévíz and discover the diverse programmes and sights of the town and the surrounding area. Book your accommodation now, you can choose from hundreds of options on our website.   Follow us for the latest news: Instagram | YouTube

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cím: Services which are still available in Hévíz

lead: People living in the area or arriving from farther away with business purposes can still do a lot in Hévíz, despite a lot of services being closed for the moment due to the pandemic. Bathing also must wait a little, but we will show how can you recharge in Hévíz when the world is locked down.

tartalom: + 1 From 10 February 2021 Hotel Európa fit opens its gates! Based on the government decrees, hotels can only accept guests with business purposes. Due to the pandemic, the wellness section including the saunas and the gym remained closed, however, convenience is guaranteed in the delightful hotel atmosphere. The remarkable restaurant of the hotel and the bar as well waits for the business guests, what is more they can also enjoy the services provided by the Vitalium Health & Beauty & Laser health centrum. The hotel offers 2 business packages, one being the Business Basic package which can be booked from one night with breakfast. The other package is called the Exclusive Working Days which is an all-inclusive offer with drinks provided with your dinner. The people living around Hévíz will be able to order 5-star hotel menus for Valentine’s Day, birthdays or for just any occasion at a discounted price. The medical services of the hotel are also available for everyone.     Five-star romance and a hotel just for the two of you? Without booking accommodation people can also apply for the super romantic programs called Sweet Relaxation or Couples’ Delight just for Valentine’s Day. The Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa still remains closed but those who book the programs mentioned before can enter the hotel’s beauty parlor! So basically they get to have the whole hotel for a romantic night. The Couples’ Delight program contains a couples’ massage, an hour-long relaxation in the salt cave and a one-person service (pedicure, manicure, facial massage, painting eyelashes and eyebrows and hairdressing for the ladies and hairwashing, hair cutting for the men) with a bottle of Lotus champagne. The Sweet Relaxation program has the massage and the salt cave as well but a plus treatment is also included: pedicure or manicure for two, 1-1 facial treatment, 1 bottle of Lotus champagne and a little chocolate just to make it perfect for the night. Those who cannot visit the hotel by the end of March, they will find some exclusive gifts in the hotel’s webshop.     Gift Cards and Discounts for Booking NaturMed Hotel Carbona will stay closed until 1 March as of right now. The medical centre is still available for guests. The hotel has prepared some gift cards and vouchers which would be advisable to check out if you are in search of the perfect gift. The vouchers can be purchased online. After purchasing you will receive a pdf file which you can give immediately to the person you want to gift. The vouchers can be bought on the basis of nights or you can also update it with a certain amount of money which can be applied upon booking. The Wellness Brunch voucher for two is quite popular for Valentine’s Day. Families can find some appealing vouchers at the first family friendly hotel of Hungary, Kolping Hotel Family & Spa. We’re open! You can still shop or have a meal in Hévíz! There are still many services which are available despite the pandemic. Restaurants are open for only takeaway or house delivery.     Still closed but preparing with a surprise for the summer Life did not stop in the closed accommodations. The Kolping Hotel Family and Spa initiated a great investment which is expected to be ready by the summer. The Bobo Fun Park will be open for the guests of the hotel and for families who are not staying in the hotel as well. The adventure park will be located in an indoor, 5000 m2 building with a 8-10 m high climbing walls, slides, laser labyrinth, trampolines and many more exciting games! The local accommodations already think of the coming guests and they are preparing a lot of discounted holiday options. The summer offers can be found here!    

title: Services which are still available in Hévíz

description: People living in the area or arriving from farther away with business purposes can still do a lot in Hévíz, despite a lot of services being closed for the moment due to the pandemic. Bathing also must wait a little, but we will show how can you recharge in Hévíz when the world is locked down.

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cím: The Park of Lake Hévíz and the Historical Schulhof Promenade Gets Renewed

lead: Landscaping, new plants, a music pavilion, promenades, selfie points and new attractions will await visitors.

tartalom: + 1 New investments are taking place at many locations of the Lake Balaton Touristic Region. The investments and developments are aiming locations which are in connection with the Festetics Family of Keszthely. Thanks to the project, a cultural route is being created which will not only introduce the region but will also focus on the heritage of the Festetics. Regarding Hévíz, the main focus of the project is to completely renew the promenade around the lake. Since the investments are taking place in a nature reserve, careful planning preceded the beginning of the work. The plan had reached its final form with the inclusion of conservationist experts and with competent authority approval. The plan was also examined in accordance with the environmental action program defined by the European Union. As a result, the protection of the flora and fauna will be extremely important during the execution of the plan. For instance, the first step of the building process will take place outside of the growing season so the works wouldn’t disturb the hatching and nursing season of the birds. To preserve the character and the natural value of the park, a certain part of the tree and scrog stock will be renewed as well. The majority of the plants to be cut (63 scrogs and trees) are not native. To their stead, 12,500 new plants will be planted, focusing on the following: The first points to consider during the choosing of the new plants were the natural value, décor and variety. It was highly important to choose new plants which would bloom over more seasons and that the different structures and foliage would be appealing to the scene. Since the park is visited all year long, a lot of evergreens were also chosen. During the 12-month development, new attractions and services will provide convenience for the guests. The new attractions, promenades, photo points, the music pavilion and the pergola will revive a historical atmosphere. The fountains, the lights, the irrigation system and the rainwater channels will be also renovated. Partial roadblocks are to be expected during the works, however, the renovation won’t disturb the services of the Lake or the Saint Andrews Rheumatological Hospital.   [galeria]

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cím: In August, there are a lot of programs in and around Hévíz

lead: Day by day entertainment in Hévíz in August

tartalom: + 1 10th August, 17.00 Walk in the protective forest, natural wonders from water lilies to exotic fish, 2-hour guided themed walk, Participation fee: HUF 1,800/person 11th August, 20.00 Szabó Siklódi Lia - Zsödi duó concert on Moll Károly Square, free of charge 11th August, 20.00 Organ concerts with Miklós Teleki in the Church of the Holy Spirit, admission fee: HUF 2,000 Guest performer: Edina Bernáth-Kersák (soprano) 12th August, 17.00 Culinary walk: Themed sightseeing walk in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 3,000 14th August, 19.30 Concert of the Youth Orchestra of Csíkszentsimon on Festetics Square, free of charge 14th August, 9.00 Outdoor yoga at the Lake Baths. Participation requires the purchase of the bath entrance ticket 14th August, 9.00 e-bike tour in Hévíz: Themed sightseeing tour in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 2,000 + discounted electric bike rental at the Tourinform Office HUF 2,000 15th August, 19.00 Balance Wheel Group concert on Moll Károly Square, free of charge 17th August, 17.00 Walk in the baths, history of the baths from cupping to the Traditional Hévíz Therapy: Themed sightseeing walk in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 1,000 18th August, 20.00 Organ concerts with Miklós Teleki in the Church of the Holy Spirit, admission fee: HUF 2,000 19th August, 17.00 Walk in the protective forest, natural wonders from water lilies to exotic fish, 2-hour guided themed walk, Participation fee: HUF 1,800/person 19th-22nd August Wine and culinary promenade in Rákóci street, children's activities, children's play house, dog school, falconer show, concerts, street music, local and visiting wineries, gastronomic experiences and a live Led show to celebrate the holiday. All programmes of the event are free of charge. 20th August, 9.00 Double experience e-bike tour: Sightseeing in Hévíz and Keszthely with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 2,500/person + discounted electric bike rental: HUF 2,500/e-bike 21st August, 9.00 Outdoor yoga at the Lake Baths. Participation requires the purchase of the bath entrance ticket 21st August, 17.00 Walk in the protective forest, natural wonders from water lilies to exotic fish, 2-hour guided themed walk, Participation fee: HUF 1,800/person 22nd August, 9.00 e-bike tour in Hévíz:Themed sightseeing tour in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 2,000 + discounted electric bike rental at the Tourinform Office HUF 2,000 24th August, 17.00 Walk in the protective forest, natural wonders from water lilies to exotic fish, 2-hour guided themed walk, Participation fee: HUF 1,800/person 25th August, 20.00 Ivett & Jazz Boys on Moll Károly Square, free of charge 25th August, 20.00 Organ concerts with Miklós Teleki in the Church of the Holy Spirit, admission fee: HUF 2,000 Guest performer: László Simai (trumpet) 26th August, 07.00 Culinary walk:Themed sightseeing walk in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 3,000 27th August, 17.00 e-bike tour in Hévíz:Themed sightseeing tour in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 2,000 + discounted electric bike rental at the Tourinform Office HUF 2,000 28th August, 9.00 Outdoor yoga at the Lake Baths. Participation requires the purchase of the bath entrance ticket 28th August, 17.00 Walk in the baths, history of the baths from cupping to the Hévíz Traditional Therapy: Themed sightseeing walk in Hévíz with a local guide. Participation fee: HUF 1,000 31st August, 17.00 Walk in the protective forest, natural wonders from water lilies to exotic fish, 2-hour guided themed walk, Participation fee: HUF 1,800/person   PROGRAMMES IN THE AREA 07th-13th August 2021 Classical music on the shore free summer evening concerts at 20.00 at the Music Pavilion, in the Parish Church of Our Lady of Hungary and the Festetics Palace in Keszthely 09th August 2021, 20.30 Edith and Marlene: Performance by Edith Botos and Eszter Nagy-Kálóczy in the park of Festetics Palace, Keszthely 11th August 2021,  20.00 Art courtyard - music, words & wine - concert by Milán Szakonyi and Klára Hajdu in the courtyard of the Gyenesdiás Community Hall 11th-14th August 2021           STIHL International Woodcarving Competition and Promenade evenings with free concerts on all three evenings on the Kárpáti Promenade in Gyenesdiás. 12nd-14th August 2021 Margófeszt Literary Festival and Book Fair: musical and literary programmes in the Széchenyi Cellar, the Culture House and the churchyard 13th-15th August 2021 Food Truck Show: the best of the best in gastronomy on wheels will visit the Balaton shore in Keszthely again this August 13th-15th August 2021 Wine Promenade in Györök in August: playhouse and promenade concerts on the promenade next to the pier in Balatongyörök 14th August 2021 Active beach, programmes for children on the Municipal Beach in Keszthely 14th-15th August 2021 Open-air cinema in the park of Festetics Palace: stars under the starry sky in the park of Festetics Palace in Keszthely 15th August 2021,  19.00 The Paul Street Boys, musical based on the novel by Ferenc Molnár at the Balaton Theatre, Keszthely 16th August 2021,  20.30 Orlai Production - Couples Therapy in the park of Festetics Palace, Keszthely 16th August 2021 Válótársas (Divorce game), Open-air Cinema, Vonyarcvashegy 20th-22nd August 2021 St. Stephen's Days at the Music Pavilion on the shore of Lake Balaton in Keszthely: free concerts for children and adults, fireworks on 20th August at 21.00 19th-20th August 2021           Diás history days - Feast of St. Stephen in Gyenesdiás 19th August 2021 JazzFiesta – Katica Illényi  – István Bundzik  / Footprints concerts in the cosy little square below the church in Balatongyörök 19th-22nd August 2021 25th Wine and table grapes festival: fire dance show, concerts and arts and crafts fair, Vonyarcvashegy 20th August 2021 Lords of the Organ with Gergely Rákász in the park of Festetics Palace, Keszthely 20th-22nd August 2021 Historic Horse Festival: Equestrian adventure programmes in the park of Festetics Palace in Keszthely 21st August 2021 Active beach, programmes for children on the Municipal Beach in Keszthely 21st August 2021 Farm machine show and the feast of the new bread in the Majormúzeum (Farm Museum)in Keszthely with free programmes for children 22nd August 2021, 10.00-20.00 Festetics Gallop: For the 12th time, the Faludi Plain will host the Festetics Gallop in Gyenesdiás, the regional preliminary race of the National Gallop 25th August 2021,  20.00 Summer evening organ concert in the Parish Church of Our Lady of Hungary, Keszthely 25th - 28th August 2021 VonyArts Folkartfolk and world music camp and festival, Vonyarcvashegy 28th August 2021 Active beach, programmes for children on the Municipal Beach in Keszthely   PERMANENT PROGRAMMES IN THE SUMMER AROUND HÉVÍZ 10th June - 4th September 2021 We’ll conquer the castle! - Schenk toy soldiers and castle exhibition in the Fejér György Library in Keszthely 26th July - 29th August 2021 Themed days - Great fun every day of the week at Festetics Palace in Keszthely Animal day on Mondays: from 11.00 a guided tour and bird feeding in the Bird Park On Tuesdays: at 11.00 and 13.00: Happy Hours, walks in the park, guided tours of the park with a twist On Wednesdays: Helikon nights: 20.00-23.00 - reminiscent visit in the palace with live music, classical music concert and light show On Thursdays: Family day - 10.00 Storytime for families, then 10.00-16.00 search game for families On Fridays: Equestrian Days - 15.00-18.00 Horse shows in the park On Saturdays: 17.00 - Cultural history walks in the town On Sundays: under the spell of light and movement, guided tours and presentations at the Historic Model Railway, the Aristocratic Journeys and the Carriage Exhibition. Knights’ tournament - medieval feasts: at 16.30 on Wednesdays and Saturdays below the Sümeg Castle. The programme can be booked with or without dinner. Star Castle Museum falconer show at 17.00 on every Sunday The programmes of Open farms Between Zalaszentlászló and Zalaszentgrót, wine tastings, visits to mangalica farms, beekeeping farms and visiting other open farms  

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cím: Variations for ABORRA: interesting menus including the Wine of Hévíz and the best St. Martin's Day dishes

lead: ABORRA means "for the wine". In 2020, with cooperating restaurants and hotels from all over the city, the event "Variations for ABORRA" was launched in Hévíz. During this special weekend, you can choose from soups, main dishes and dessert specialties prepared with the Wine of the of Hévíz.

tartalom: + 1 This year's event will take place immediately after St. Martin's Day, on the weekend from November 12th to 14th. This means that besides the young wine goose will also enrich the menu offerings this year.   Main ingredient: Aszófőer Welschriesling from the Fodorvin winery The title “Wine of the City of Hévíz 2021” went to the 2020 Aszófőer Welschriesling from the Fodorvin winery. The competition took place on July 7 in the restaurant of the Hotel Spa Hévíz with the participation of an expert jury. Our jury was not mistaking, since they truly got the best: the Aszófőer Welschriesling by Fodorvin was again selected as the winner of the Italian Riesling category at the Parliament's Wine Chest in October  2021 from among 218 wines. The family cellar of the Fodorvin winery was built in 1858 in Aszófő, in the Vörösmáli vineyard, where they currently manage 9 hectares as a family business. The reductively produced wine has a pronounced greenish-yellow color, and its aroma is dominated by citric and vegetable notes. The full taste is complemented by a pleasant acidity. It can currently also be purchased in the Hévíz Tourinform office with the label “Wine of the City of Hévíz 2021”.   Exceptional menus and courses In mid-November, the restaurants in Hévíz will prepare more than just special dishes with the winning wine. These delicacies in the Platán restaurant will include, for example, the foie gras ragout with forest mushrooms and Aszófőer Welschriesling on a crispy yeast plait, as well as the crispy leg of goose with sage and rosemary potatoes and apple slices braised in Hévíz city wine. In the NaturMed Hotel Carbona's buffet menu - which is not only open to hotel guests - you can try, for example, a sauerkraut soup with smoked meat, dill and Aszófőer Welschriesling. There will also be a goose stomach ragout with a creamy mushroom sauce, which has been perfumed with Aszófőer Welschriesling. And on November 14th there will be roast lamb with rosemary-Aszófőer Welschriesling and anise as well as roasted pork knuckle with Aszófőer Welschriesling and white cabbage casserole with vegetables.   The ABORRA locations: Hotel Spa Hévíz**** Platán Restaurant Hotel Európa Fit**** Citrus Restaurant NaturMed Hotel Carbona**** Attila Restaurant Magyar Csárda Roman Cellar AzÉn Anyósom Restaurant Korona Restaurant Hofbräu Vendéglő Hévíz Sissy and Mozart Coffeehouse 9 +1.  Restaurant of Hotel Palace****, Restaurant Monarchia, where the 13 chefs will be cooking again!   The 13 chefs are back! After a two-year break, the 13 chefs are back with an exclusive menu with the motto “This is why everything is round”. The idea for the title came from the shape of each dish since they are going to be round.   More programs for the weekend The shops of the Hello Hévíz Association will have extended opening hours on 13 November. They are all going to be open until 6.00 p.m. and they are also preparing various decorations for St. Martin's Day in the centre of Hévíz. The Hévíz Farmers' Market will be open on 13 November from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will offer goose and wine delicacies. In addition to the gastronomy programs, NaturMed Hotel Carbona is also preparing an extra wellness program for this weekend: white and red wine baths, honey body care program, mulled wine spices in the sauna and even a tasteful wine tasting will await the guests.   More information about the current programs and accommodations: Tourist Information Hévíz | heviz@tourinform.hu | Tel: +36 83 540 131  

title: Variations for ABORRA: interesting menus including the Wine of Hévíz and the best St. Martin's Day dishes

description: In 2020, with cooperating restaurants and hotels from all over the city, the event "Variations for ABORRA " was launched in Hévíz. During this special weekend, you can choose from soups, main dishes and dessert specialties prepared with the Wine of the of Hévíz.

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cím: Programs for the Holiday Season in Hévíz

lead: The last days of the year will be filled with celebration and cheer. Before or during the holidays, the best gift is the time spent together: a day for wellness, hot baths, concerts or programs with our family can make the holiday golden.

tartalom: + 1 We gathered the programs that await you at the end of the year in Hévíz.   The Lights of Advent in the City and Celebration at the Farmer's Market of Hévíz The inner city of Hévíz is filled with lights of Advent in December. A Christmas tree, a Betlehem and an Advent Wreath is placed at the Festetics Square. A candle is lit on each Sunday on the Advent Wreath. The promenade will be filled with wooden houses, atmospheric music and enticing smells. A fair of handmade products and children programs will wait everyone at Moll Square. On the Farmers' Market there will be special gastronomy programs on each Saturday morning. On 30 December, a Pig Slaughter will be held at the Farmer's Market of Hévíz. On the 31 December a New Year's Eve party will be taken place in the tent with concerts and street festival.     Holiday concerts and the best performers at the hotels of Hévíz If you decide to stay one of the hotels in Hévíz during the holiday season, many program wil guarantee your entertainment. During the day, you may enjoy the relaxing wellness sections of the hotels, while in the evening the finest dishes and the best performers will make sure you enjoy your stay. In NaturMed Hotel Carbona, guests can enjoy the piano play on each weekend of  the Advent. From 24 December each new day will bring about a new program as well: goulash party, Dynamic Band in the ball room, ham and champagne tasting, sauna seances and gingerbread decorating will await the guests. Éva Csepregi, Viki Singh, Bálint Gájer, the Bon-Bon band and a samba show will entertain guests in the holiday season.     The team of Hotel Európa fit also made sure that hotel guests would have the best time during there stay during the holidays. Between 24 December and 31 December music programs will be held each day. Bettina Bódis, Endre Varga, the Happy Dixieland Band, the Silver Duo, Miki Varga and his band will also perform. The guest performers of the New Year's Eve party will be Veca Janicsák and the Ritmo Conga Show. If you decide to come with your whole family, children animations and programs will be held each day for the smallest ones. The Korona Restaurant makes a thematic New Year's Eve party each year. This year a Moulin Rogue inspired party will await guests, so it is better to make a table reservation now if you want to make sure to enjoy one of the best parties in the city. French music, period dresses, French dishes and drinks will make sure to make you feel like you are in Paris. Make sure to arrive in an appropriate dress or suit.     One of the best destination for the holidays, especially if you are arriving with your kids is the Kolping Hotel & Spa Family Resort in Alsópáhok. As in previous years, a rich program will be presented for children and for parents as well. There will be program almost each day: tales, music, and of course fun will wait everyone. Of course Bobo and Mimi will be also there to meet you. For the parents "Dad-relaxing" and "Mom-charging" wellness programs will be offered. During the holidays, Sándor Badár, the Wolf Band, Ede Figura, Irigyhónajmirigy and Péter Aranyosi will also perform. Fireworks, lucky draw, pool and champagne party are not cancelled this year either! You still have some energy left? You can jump, climb and move in the Adrenalin Park at a half price!     In Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa you will find everything that you need for some quality regeneration. Roland Dörnyei's piano evening and Alexandra Wolf's Christmas program will await everyone who would like to enjoy some atmospheric music. Gergő Oláh's concert will make sure you won't get bored during Christmas. A pre-New Year's Eve party will be held by the Fricska Band. Between the two holidays, sauna seances and other hot wellness programs will make sure that you would be fresh for the New Year. Of course some hotels like Bonvital and Ensana Thermal and Aqua like surprises the most, so they have yet to announce their holiday programs. Fine dining and quality concerts are guaranteed in all of the hotels though. If you want to see some fireworks, we suggests you the holiday package of Hotel Palace where the light mood will be brought by the Seres Brothers and the Boka Boogie Band.   We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, make sure to celebrate with us in Hévíz!   FURTHER INFORMATION: Tourinform Office Hévíz Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2. Phone: +36 83 540 131 Email: heviz@tourinform.hu      

title: Programs for the Holiday Season in Hévíz

description: The last days of the year will be filled with celebration and cheer. Before or during the holidays, the best gift is the time spent together: a day for wellness, hot baths, concerts or programs with our family can make the holiday golden.

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cím: Christmas and New Year's Eve in Hévíz

lead: With the thematic program series "Lucious Advent in Hévíz" we await you in the center of Hévíz with mulled wine, gingerbread, salon sugar, cookies and healthy food ideas for Christmas. We'll see the year off with a New Year's Eve party at the Hévíz farmers' market.

tartalom: + 1 27 November 2021 - 2 January 2021. each weekend the Advent wood cabins are open. Local producers like the Decsics Wine House, the street food house of Hofbräu Restaurant, the HéVIPart resin jewellery await you in Rákóczi steet.   2 December 2021 - 20 January 2022. Retro Toy exhibition in the Inner City Museum of Hévíz.   4 December (Saturday) 10 am - 1 pm Advent in Hévíz. Local products at the Farmers' Market of Hévíz 1 pm - 3 pm  Advent in Hévíz: Fair of handmade goods and children programs in Hévíz. 2 pm  Waiting for Santa Claus   5 December (Sunday) 2 pm - 4 pm  Advent in Hévíz. Children programs at Moll Square 3 pm  Lighting the 2nd Candle on the Advent Wreath (Festetics Square)     11 December (Saturday) 10 am - 1 pm Advent in Hévíz. Health Saturday: Healthy Eating. A charity event with chef Sendula Péter takes place at the Farmers' market. With his help, we can familiarize ourselves with fish and game dishes, as well as get to know the products of local manufacturers. 1 pm - 3 pm Artisan market, gastro programs, children's entertainment, concerts in Rákóczi Street. 2 pm: Christmas concert by Szabó-Siklódi Lia   12 December (Sunday) 2 pm - 4 pm Advent in Hévíz. Fair of Handmade goods, gastro programs, children's entertainment, concerts in Rákóczi Street. Children's programs: playground and fairy tale land in the heated event tent on Moll-Károly-Platz. Children's fairy tales by Bea Tüttő. 3 pm Lighting the 3rd candle on the Advent Wreath (Festetics Square)   18 December (Saturday) 10 am - 1 pm Advent in Hévíz. Festive tips for the Christmas menu at the Hévíz farmers' market. 1 pm - 3 pm Handicraft market, concerts on Rákóczi Street. Donations for kindergarten, school and children's home Koncz Dezső 2 pm Christmas music 6.15 p.m Charity concert to support families at risk from COVID in the Holy Spirit Church of Hévíz, performing: Dorottya Udvaros, Róbert Hrutka, Zsolt Máriás (pianist), Enikő Katavics (vocals), Nikoletta Zumbók-Jakobovics (cello). Admission to the concert is free, donations are accepted on site for families in danger due to the coronavirus.   19 December (Sunday) 2 pm -4 pm Advent in Hévíz. Fair of handmade goods on Rákóczi Street. Children's programs in the heated event tent on Mol Square 3 pm Lighting the 4th candle on the Advent Wreath (Festetics Square)   30 December (Thursday) 10 am -4 pm Authentic pig slaughter at the Hévíz Farmers' Market, where you can learn about traditional  procession of the pork such as sausage stuffing and roasting pork rind ... Innovative product presentation and tasting: tasting of sausages made from different types of meat. Guests: Master Chef Bálint Várady and Gábor Ozsvárt, the manufacturer of the products.   31 December (Friday) From 9 pm New Year's Eve party at the Hévíz farmers' market in a covered tent, music by DJ Krezi (Ádám Krezinger) 10 pm - 10.30 pm Attila Hertelendy - Zsusza Debrei - Sándor Hevesi Theater Musical 11 pm - 11.30 pm Concert by "Unique" 00:00 Countdown 0:30 am - 1 am Concert by "Desperado"   Participation in the events is free.   More information on events and sights of Hévíz and the region: Tourinform Hévíz H-8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2. heviz@tourinform.hu +36 83 540 131    

title: Christmas and New Year's Eve in Hévíz

description: With the thematic program series "Lucious Advent in Hévíz" we await you in the center of Hévíz with mulled wine, gingerbread, salon sugar, cookies and healthy food ideas for Christmas. We'll see the year off with a New Year's Eve party at the Hévíz farmers' market.

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cím: New Year's Eve Parties in Hévíz

lead: After last year’s lockdown, you can finally party a little bit on New Year’s Eve. Here's our collection if you still don't know where to go!

tartalom: + 1 On 30 December, you will be able to take part in an authentic pork slaughter from 10 am to 4 pm at the Hévíz Farmers' Market. Of course no animals will be harmed, but you can see the live demonstration of sausage stuffing, roasting beef, cabbage cooking, and you can taste them all as well. On 31 December, the program will begin in the tent set up in the Market Square from 1 pm. First, the little ones can party at the Magic Sounds playhouse, which is followed by a presentation of local products: tips and ideas directly from the producers. In the tent DJ Krezi's play from 9 pm in the to 2 pm but in the meanwhile surprise performances will be by Attila Hertelendy and Zsuzsanna Debrei at 10 pm, the Desperado band will arrive at 11 pm, and the Unique band will start at 12:30 am.   Korona Restaurant (Hévíz, Széchenyi str. 43.) The Korona Restaurant will be making a super New Year's theme this year as usual. The atmosphere of the Moulin Rouge will come alive for one night only for those who book a table here. French dishes such as cognac quail soup or Nice salad, Garden-Provence chicken breast fillet, Ratatouille, Crepe Suzette and other French delicacies will be on the menu. The party kicks off at 7 pm, with authentic French music provided by DJ Collie. Information and table reservation: +36 83 540 180 · email: korona@hevizpanzio.hu     Kocsi Csárda (Hévíz, Parking lot – Nagyparkoló tér) Live music and a seven-course menu await you all night if you book a table at the Kocsi Csárda on New Year's Eve. The inn has a rich Hungarian menu, such as beef tenderloin stroganoff, word leg slices, and pork tenderloin coins. At midnight, a soup with pork stew, lentils and hot dogs and champagne is prepared for the guests. Table reservation: +36205953431 or hevizkocsicsarda@gmail.com   Hofbräu Vendéglő (Hévíz, Parking lot – Nagyparkoló tér) There will also be live music in the Hofbräu Restaurant. If you book a table here for 31 December, you will find a wide selection on the menu. Of course, there will also be typical New Year’s Eve dishes like sausages and lentil soup. If you are partying at the New Year's Eve party at the Farmers’ Market next door, a sausage and mulled wine awaits you in the cozy wooden house in front of the restaurant. If you get up early on 1 January or haven't even gone to bed, you will find breakfast here from 8 am. Information and table reservation: +36 83 312 317 hbvendeglo@etteremheviz.hu   Magyar Csárda (Hévíz, Tavirózsa str. 2.) The Magyar Csárda is holding a quiet New Year's Eve this year, which means that there will be no big party, but they are open and you can have a delicious dinner here with your family. The otherwise usual gypsy music will not be available on 31 December and 1 January. Information: +36 83 343 271   The Római Pince (Roman Cellar) closes at 5 pm, but you can still eat from the menu on 31 December. Reblaus Cellar and Vilmos Pince (William’s Cellar) will be closed on 31 December.   Little Luis Rendezvous Pub (Nagyparkoló, Flavius Shopping Centre) If you would rather dance than eat on New Year’s Eve and you love retro music too, then the Little Luis is your place to be. The usual live music, the usual musician Tibi Horváth Cast, party atmosphere and delicious drinks are guaranteed. Table reservation required: + 36305933935    New Year's Bath It’s not much of a challenge in Hévíz as in Lake Balaton, but it is even more pleasant to start the new year with an outdoor splash in the largest thermal lake in the world. The New Year's Eve opening hours of the Hévíz Lake Bath will be the following: on December 31 from 9 am to 4 pm, on January 1 from 11 am to 5 pm (closing at 5:30 pm). According to the current regulations, an immunity card is not required for bathing, wearing a mask is mandatory at the checkout and in the changing rooms.     More information on programs, sights etc.: Tourinform Hévíz Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2. +36 83 540 131 heviz@tourinform.hu   We wish you a happy new year, see you in 2022!

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description: After last year’s lockdown, you can finally party a little bit on New Year’s Eve. Here's our collection if you still don't know where to go!

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cím: Testing the Devil’s Waters

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tartalom: + 1 The Hungarian spa town of Hévíz is famous for its sulphurous thermal lake and its unconventional therapies. The devil himself once worked the fields around here, but it was such hard going that in a fit of rage, old Harry flung down his plow so hard that it shot deep into the earth – or so the ancient Hungarian legend goes. Warm water henceforth flowed from a spring on that spot and has fed the thermal lake ever since. Resort entrance The reality on this early fall morning in Hévíz is less dramatic:14 degrees Celsius and a light drizzle. After a cool night,a white mist hangs over the deep-blue lake and the bathhouse on stilts at its center with its pretty wooden spires. It looks straight out of a Disney film, but smells like a sulfur mine.   Author Mathias Becker in the thermal lake I wait on the shore, shivering in my shorts. I’m supposed to take a dip in the lake, but not before an attendant has arrived– for safety’s sake. The fumes apparently make some people feel woozy in the water. I stick my big toe in to test it – lukewarm. When my potential life saver comes into sight soon after, I slide into the lake like a fish eager to return to its element. Sedately, I swim by water lilies and on into the fairy-tale landscape. Somewhere beneath me lies the lake’s geological source: Every second, 410 liters of mineral-rich water, heated naturally to a very pleasant temperature by the earth, flow from a crack inthe rock 38 meters down. That’s why the water temperature can be as high as 38° C in summer and only go down to 25° C in  winter. Regular bathing in the lake is said to ease rheumatic complaints and back pain; drinking the water in healing doses reputedly aids digestive disorders. The mists have now evaporated and the first bathers of the day are stepping into the lake. Nearly all have a brightly colored foam pool noodle around their hips. It looks silly but helps keep them afloat – a safety precaution. You’re not supposed to stay in the water for more than half an hour anyway, and it’s completely off limits for anyone with cardiovascular problems. I swim slowly back, then make myself comfortable on one of the sunbeds around the inner pool. The lake has made me drowsy. Tropical waterlilies With a surface area of over four hectares, this thermal lake is the largest in the world suitable for bathing. There is one in New Zealand of a similar size, but at a constant temperature of 55 to 60° C, it is better suited to steaming vegetables than bathing. The Hévíz lake resort, on the other hand, is like a warm bathtub even in frosty weather, making the small town on the western shore of Lake Balaton Hungary’s most popular place of pilgrimage for those with back and joint complaints, even despite its competition within Hungary. From the famous Turkish baths in Budapest to the cave baths of Miskolc (where you have to swim through tenebrous tunnels) and the thermal baths in Hajdúszoboszló (one of Europe’s largest), more than 1300 thermal springs make the country on the Pannonian Plaina veritable healing hotspot. Many a source was only discovered while drilling for oil, but the warm waters of Hévíz were already popular with the ancient Romans. Bathing culture ended soon after the fall of Rome and was only revived in the late 18th century. First came the nobles and the bourgeoisie; then, in the Communist era, it was the turn of the workers. Allegedly, it was the party big wigs who involuntarily stopped the fun: Duringone of their sauna parties, the wooden bathhouse caughtfire and burned down. Rebuilt in 1989, the bathhouse reopened when Communism ended. The old political system disappeared, but Hévíz remained and blossomed. The town recorded over a million overnight stays in 2017, around 40 percent from Hungary, the rest from across Europe. A wellness industry with massage and beauty salons has long become established in and around the resort. Hotels have installed spas, and some flood their pools with the thermal water. To get a sense of the unbroken enthusiasm for Hévíz, I booked in for some of the traditional Hévíz treatments. First, the mud bath. I climb down steps into a steel basin the size of a garden pool that’s anchored in the lake. Just a few steps, and already the heavy mud, making a gloopy, bubblysound at every step, is up to my thighs – and up to my bellybutton when I sit down. A woman beside me reaches for the grainy, strong-smelling mass and gleefully smears it onto her face and shoulders. I bravely follow her lead. That evening, I notice that my skin feels unusually soft and I sleep better that night than I have for a very long time. Awakening the next morning, I can’t wait to get moving and am ravenously hungry. After breakfast, I have a massage appointment in the wellness and therapy area. Stefania Bajer, atherapeutic and sports masseur sporting a severe undercut, greets me with a firm handshake. In just 20 minutes, she has kneaded my muscles so expertly that I still feel the beneficial effects of it days later. I ask her whether my back is in good shape. I’m 40, I jog now and again, but spend most of my time in front of the computer. I haven’t had any pain – so far. “You need to exercise more,” says Bayer, “much more!” Mud wrestler: author Mathias Becker is clearly enjoying his bath Later on, I get to see where a lack of exercise can lead at the bath house: to the underwater “stretching pool,” where patients with back problems are suspended in the water, their arms or neck fastened into a kind of harness so that they cannot move. At the same time, weights attached to their hips pull their vertebraeminimally apart, relieving the discs between them. Developed in 1953 by Károly Moll, a local physician, this therapyis still used successfully on patients with disc problems. As I have no trouble with my spinal discs, I am allowed into thewater with very little ballast for a kind of trial therapy, so to speak. My arms rest on a kind of underwater gymnastics bar and I am drawn down by two three-kilo steel weights attached toa belt. My feet make no contact. “Harascho?” In Russian, Bajerasks the young man next to me whether he’s all right – but he doesn’t look it. My neighbor is wearing the kind of neck brace people wear after a rear-impact collision, and there are two metal bars on top of it, keeping his head above water. “Harascho …,”he breathes softly. As we leave the pool 20 minutes later, Anton Marukhin tells me that he’s a 28-year-old advertising and music video producer living near Moscow, and that he suffers with back pain. “I sit a lot, maybe that’s why,” he says. The doctors in Russia couldn’t help him so his parents sent him to Hévíz. The town’s healing reputation clearly extends far beyond the borders of Hungary. The underwater stretching bath is said to ease back problems. One of the men aiming to help pain patients like Marukhinis Dr. Gábor Domokos, the rheumatology and physiotherapy consultant in charge of wellness and therapy at the resort. He wears white sneakers with his white coat and is 68 but looks much younger. That’s not from bathing in the lake, he says (he cycles a lot and hikes in the hills around Lake Balaton), adding that too much significance should not be read into the lake water alone because no precise physiological explanation has been found for how the minerals work. “But we do know that many people who come to us with chronic pain feel better after the treatment.” The secret probably lies in the package: exercise in the warm water, possibly also the water’s composition,and then the peace, the long woodland walks – recently coined as “forest bathing” – physiotherapy, and a good, healthy diet. And also the sleep, I think to myself. Besides intensive curative swimming physicians recommend longwoodland walks Dr. Gábor Domokosis head of wellness and therapy Finally, I test the mud pack: I lie down on my back and am covered from neck to toe in the warm mass and then wrapped in foil and towels like a napkin dumpling. The mud weighs heavyon my body. Not a minute later and I have dozed off once again. Several days later, once I’ve returned home, I open my case and a sulfurous cloud rises to meet me. A most stimulating odor. I pullon my running shoes and head out the door. I’ve had enough sulfur to last me awhile. Well kept: the lake amid lush greenery GETTING THERE In February, Lufthansa fliesup to six times daily from Frankfurt (FRA) and up to five times daily from Munich(MUC) to Budapest (BUD). Source: Quelle: Lufthansa Magazin (LHM 2/19) Author: Mathias Becker | Photos: Ramon Haindl https://magazin.lufthansa.com/de/en/travel-en/testing-the-devils-waters/  

title: Testing the Devil’s Waters

description: Read Mathias Becker's article over Hévíz and its traditional therapy including mud

címkék: heviz;wellness;Health;Therapy;thermal lake;Mud

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cím: Closed Guest Information Database in all Hungarian accommodation

lead: From 1 st September 2021, the VIZA system (Closed Guest Information Database) will be introduced in all Hungarian accommodation establishments.

tartalom: + 1 Guests will be required to provide the same personal data as for previous registrations / Name, address, place of birth, date of birth, nationality, identity document number /.After the implementation of the system (1 st September 2021), the accommodation will be obliged to ask the guests for their identification document in order to verify the data and digitally record it in the VIZA system. It applies to all guests, regardless of age.The VIZA system will store the data in encrypted form for up to 2 years, and only the police will have access to it for crime prevention and criminal investigation.Before travelling, please make sure that all members of your family have a valid form of identification, i.e. a photo ID, to present when checking into your reserved accommodation.

title: Closed Guest Information Database in all Hungarian accommodation

description: From 1 st September 2021, the VIZA system (Closed Guest Information Database) will be introduced in all Hungarian accommodation establishments.

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cím: Interesting people who chose Hévíz to be their home

lead: Have you ever realised that Hévíz and its surroundings are full of interesting people? In the first part of our new series, we are introducing Ed Fouten from South Africa.

tartalom: + 1 Ed. Fouten first visited Hungary 17 years ago and while travelling around the country decided to come live in Hévíz and Cserszegtomaj. He loves and knows the area very much. It is interesting that a South African world-travelled citizen who speaks 7 languages   ​​chose Hévíz as his place of residence and to retire here.   Where did you first hear about Hévíz? My first interest was by meeting a Catholic Hungarian priest at the church I was schooled at and being a good priest his positive interest stayed with me to visit Hungary one day which I did. I was very interested in Hungarian history and culture, so I bought a book with photos and a video. What did you like about buying real estate in Hévíz and its surroundings? The lake Balaton, héviz thetmal lake, beauty, country life, houses, restaurants,market, food, the world-class dentists and the people!   He would tell you a little bit about himself. What did you do in South Africa? I worked as a Finance Manager and Accountant and responsible for Audits. But everyone is interesting! For example, I also read a lot about Hungarian history, culture, architecture music, wines, different foods (paprika and lángos) the language and the lake!   How did you manage to learn Hungarian, which is considered to be one of the hardest languages in the world? I speak seven languages: English, Flemish, African, German, French and Spanish. I learned to speak German here, which was quite easy after learning English, not to mention the many German speaking people living here. I am learning Hungarian constantly. I understand and use a lot of words, however, I haven't managed to speak fluently and consistently yet. Maybe during the quarantine, I will have more time to focus on language learning.   What are you doing now in Hévíz, now that everything you can do here is closed?  I never get bored, I have a lot of friends in the area (Many Hungarian). I learned to cook Hungarian food and I like to host my friends. I go hiking in the area, December is a very nice month. In the summer, during the first wave of the epidemic, I had to travel home to visit my mother who was ill and needed care. My 90-year-old mother is now fine, but unfortunately due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic and worldwide lockdown and borders closed, I had to wait until September to return to Hévíz. I missed it a lot. It was a very sad time not to experience the summer here, but I remained hopeful! I have many friends, in Cserszegtomaj. I have many grape vine trees, from which I make wine with the help of a local friend. Also apricot trees. In the meantime, I'm writing a motivational book on how to live a happy positive life. Another book will be about my travels and architecture, churches, and buildings. Do you have children, do they also visit Hévíz? I am the baptpismal godfather to two children in Keszthely, one is 5 and the other is 7 years old. They are sporty, active and happy children when they see me. They love their bicycles and want my attention to play with them!   Have relatives of your South African friends ever visited you? Yes of course. I used to organize a program for them, to introduce the area, I was accompanied by a group of 10 people. Even now, my acquaintances are waiting at home to end the virus situation and travel to visit me.They want to experience what the place has to offer and the country as a tourist. The friends also come from many other parts of the world, amongst others Canada, the UK, France, Switzerland, Mauritius and many who show interest to come. They want to experience the good dental work done here.   Which season do you like best in Hévíz? All seasons are beautiful. Spring with the freshness, beautiful flowers, summer with so much happening, autumn with the beautiful colors of the trees changing and winter with festivities lights, decorations and markets. Also waiting for some snow and the lake freezing up!   Do you swim in Lake Hévíz? Yes, as much as possible. In summer, seeing the sunset while swimming in lake Balaton and the “Hot air balloon" flying over! The thermal lake is refreshing and peaceful.   What is your favorite place in the area? The whole area has much to offer. The whole country I want to visit which has so much to offer a tourist which I promote.

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