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tartalom: + 1 Medicinal mud The medicinal mud which thickly covers the lake-bed is also worth mentioning. The unique medicinal mud of Hévíz contains organic and inorganic substances, and reduced sulphides also have special healing effects.   The bed of Lake Hévíz is covered by a 1-7 metre-thick layer of natural, mainly organic medicinal mud, which is dark-grey by colour and soft by texture. The thermal water and medicinal mud were formed in the Pannonic-sea tens of thousands of years ago, and they are suitable for complex physiotherapy treatments, and for the treatment of all kinds of rheumatic and locomotive diseases. The medicinal mud is applied as mud-pack during the treatments. According to the opinion of specialist doctors, a maximum of six body parts can be wrapped in mud at a time. The main effect of medicinal mud is to keep the hands and body parts warm. The duration of the mud treatment is 20 minutes, after which at least a 30 minute period of relaxation is recommended. It is recommended for the following diseases: in case of chronic musculoskeletal diseases, it is indicated for both degenerative, atherosclerotic disease forms and inflammatory diseases in case of certain orthopaedic, neurologic, medical and gynaecological diseases Mud packs can be carried out only on medical advice in Hévíz. Use the Hévíz mud as cosmetics! In addition to the traditional “wrapped” mud packs many cosmetic mud packs are also available these days in the beauty market – even those which were made of the Hévíz mud. The mud formed due to thousands of years of geological and biological processes has high humic acid and organic material content and heat retaining capacity, that is why it has been used in medicine for a long time. However, its cosmetic use is not entirely new. Experiments prove that it also has unique aesthetic effects: empties the excreta, enhances the metabolism of cells, increases the production of collagen, and the minerals inside refill the body. It is excellent for the smoothing of the face, neck and décolleté, and even for body shaping in case of using it as a treatment course. Its regular use enhances the defence mechanism of the immune system. The products made of mud smoothen and soften the skin. They have a beneficial effect on the renewal of the skin and connective tissue cells, reduce inflammation and the signs of aging, because the thermal effects dilate the capillaries, therefore the nutrients- and oxygen supply increases and as a result, the skin becomes more resistant.    These cosmetic products are only made of natural ingredients, their essential minerals, vitamins ensure the balanced functioning of the processes among the cells. Already after the first treatment, you can feel the change on your skin – it will have a silky, youthful, fresh and velvety touch.  Among the products based on mud can be found soaps, mud baths, masks, wraps, creams, facial cleansers, massage creams, body scrubs, balms and body lotions too. You can get more information about the mud products in our webshop or in the Tourinform Office in Hévíz! Feel free to try it!

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cím: Drinking cure

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tartalom: + 1 Thermal water, not only externally Among the different therapy treatments offered in Hévíz, drinking cure received significantly less attention than its beneficial effects would deserve it. However, the official effects of the drinking therapy using the thermal water of Hévíz can be obviously experienced by those suffering from acute gastro-enteritis and digestive disorders.   Of the use of the sulphuric water of Hévíz as a drinking cure Dr Noémi Gyarmati says: “It can be successfully used for enhancing intestinal activity and the generation of gastric acid, or in the case of acute bowel inflammation, constipation or haemorrhoid. It also reduces biliary disorders, and enhances the healing of upper respiratory tract infections. Thanks to its special content, it can be also used for relieving pain. Furthermore, not as part of a drinking cure, but for rinsing it can be successfully used for treating acute stomatitis.” Naturally, just like every other thermal water, there are contraindications for using the healing water of Hévíz: the consumption of the sulphuric water must be avoided in the case of acute hepatitis and cholangitis, or increased thyroid function. Drinking fountains for free use in the city: in the Rózsakert building (Rákóczi str 17-19.), from the Erzsébet királyé street  (Open: 8  am - 6 pm)

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tartalom: + 1 In the course of general movement development, the aim is to stimulate brain functions, increase and refine attention and concentration skills. On the other hand, the goal of the movement development treatments – medical gymnastics and direct spinal exercises- , which are primarily carried out in Hévíz, are healing, recovery and prevention. These methods are especially important in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. Physical and therapeutic exercise Exercise with professional supervision or therapeutic exercise is part of a complex treatment. It is an extremely important therapy in the treatment of locomotor disorders. Unhealthy lifestyles, such as lack of physical exercise in many cases further deteriorate the health of the patients, which can be helped by regular physical exercise. Therapeutic exercise: one of the aims of the physical exercise tailored to the condition of the individual is to restore the injured joints and spine operation, to improve the condition and power of the muscle system, to eliminate its defects and to correct the posture of the individual. Spinal exercise It is a method mainly used for increasing the movement range of the spine as well as for mobilising the neck and waist. However, successful results can be achieved with it in stretching muscles that are shortened because of poor posture or pain, strengthening muscles around the back, the abdomen and the hips, or improving coordination. Spinal exercise is carried out in an eased position with the help of qualified physiotherapists in every case. The movements are easy to learn and can be performed later at home as well. Underwater exercise This therapy applies the healing impact of mixed medicinal water and the favourable physical characteristics of water (ascensional power, resistance, etc.). Underwater exercise causes less strain to the muscles and joints, therefore it is also suitable for those, who are not allowed to do normal physical exercise. The impact of all these treatments can be boosted by treatments based on thermal (heat), electric, etc. energies. In addition to the mentioned traditional methods, special techniques can also be used for treating back problems: Schroth therapy Manual therapy McKenzie method Kinezio tape Spineliner treatment

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tartalom: + 1 Adventure-park, golf and ballooning, segway tours Hévíz seems to be and “island of calm”, where everything slows down a little bit; People walk slowly here, motorists do not keep moving about at full speed and visitors may spend even hours sitting on a bench. Visitors come here to relax, in fact. However, while relaxing, everybody has a desire to participate in one or another special program so that they will have something to tell about to neighbours or friends at home. We recommend certain special programs to fearless and adventuresome tourists irrespectively of age group. People, who are attracted by height, or who would prefer to explore the secrets of depth, or who simply want to raise their adrenalin level, can find a wide range of activities to make their own choice from. The one and a half hours spent ballooning is an unforgettable experience for everybody. You can gaze at the hilly surface of the Zala area in the height as well as the water of the Balaton changing all the time and the well-kept shore decorated with houses, gardens and parks. At the end of a one-hour journey you may also take part in a dedicatory ceremony. It is the cavers who are the best at showing you the secrets of the depth and springs. You can also join cave tours guided by experts. Please find out the times of cave tours in the Tourinform Office. If you already at the Tourinform office you have to study the services of the High-Tech Sport Basis. The tour on segway, on this fantastic vehicle offers an unforgettable experience for children, adults, the young, the elderly, couples, families and friends alike. Those longing for adventure, experience and relaxation will be guaranteed to enjoy themselves if they take a tour with us. The original American Segway provides a supreme experience. You would not believe how easy it is to use! It allows you to feel freedom and the untouched sensation of melting into the nature, and it also helps to get over our physical boundaries. It is simply a wonderful experience, which may return even in our dreams. It is a must to try it. Beyond all these we call your attention to the Tavirózsa Adventure Park or the Spiderland Adventure Park or the go-cart track in Gyenesdiás located 10 km from Hévíz. These two activites are recommended mainly for young and middle-aged companies or for purpose of team building training. If you prefer quieter leisure activities, you might enjoy spending some of your time on the golf-course or sailing on Lake Balaton, where you can admire the beauty of the Lake. Choose among of the various programs by clicking on our program offers.

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tartalom: + 1   Tomb of the Roman soldier The tomb of the Roman soldier, or the late Roman brick-tomb is located in the Egregy part of Heviz. The tomb was made out of bricks with quicklime.It has been discovered in 1925 when doing earthworks and it was fully intact. The objects found in the tomb were from the era of the Roman imperator Constantinus II. Bronze belt decoration, cloth clamps, knife made of iron, coins of the imperator and of course the skeleton of a Roman soldier were found. The findings were placed in the Balaton Museum located in Keszthely, and the skeleton was left on its place. In 1931 the ruins of a Roman cottage of the early Augustan age were discovered a few hundred meters to the East of the tomb, in the neighbourhood of the Villa Rustica excavated between 2001 and 2004. The house was built at the end of the 1st century. The findigs suggest that the building must have been richly decorated and it was still in use in the 4th century. When digging in the backyard of one of the houses of Egregyi Street a brick burning kiln was found. The items discovered in the neighbouring area testify that man of means have been staying here long time ago. For example on the way to the church to the Arpadian age there was a clay pot found, and there were 276 pieces of Roman coins from the 4th century in it. Look around in our 3D tour! Roman ruin garden Even the ancient Romans discovered and used the lake of Hévíz. This is shown by the roman ruin garden located at the end of Attila Street, which was completely renovated in 2011. The remains of the roman villa from the early Imperial times were discovered in 1931 and then the building of Villa Rustica was excavated between 2001 and 2003 in its vicinity. The house was built at the end of the 1st century. According to the findings it must have been a richly decorated building and it was used even in the 4th century. At the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries a large stone building was erected in its place which was 45 meters long and almost 23 meters wide, therefore more than 1000 square meters. The building had a porticus (columned porch) on the eastern side and some pools with warm, lukewarm and cold water. But it is not certain whether the building was the residential building (villa urbana) of the villa-farm, since there was no evidence of central heating. The building is believed to have been ruined towards the end of the 2nd century, but in the 3rd century it was rebuilt with other interior design. Even a Mithras shrine was built in. The foundation stone of the altar was discovered during the excavation. The shrine and the building were destroyed in the 4th century, but soon it was rebuilt. At the beginning of the 5th century it was ruined completely. The function of the building is uncertain also in this period. Probably it was used for some kind of economic activity. Look around in our 3D tour! Flavius wish ribbons at the ruins of Villa Rustica Hundreds of wishes written on ribbons make the Roman ruin garden, located at the Museum of Egregy at the end of Attila Street, decorated. Placing colourful ribbons revive a Roman legend.    The most well-known Hévíz legend about the formation of the lake and its miraculous effect is linked to the Roman Emperor Flavius Theodosius. According to the legend, Flavius suffered from infantile paralysis. Every day, his Christian nurse prayed to Virgin Mary asking for the boy’s recovery. Virgin Mary answered her prayers and brought forth water. A whole lake was formed from the thermal spring. The nurse bathed the ill child in the water of the lake regularly. Miraculously, Flavius got over his illness by the help of the water and became a strong, healthy ruler, the emperor of the Roman Empire. Out of gratitude, he declared Christianity the official religion throughout the realm in 391. The legendary curative lake is none other than Lake Hévíz, in the water of which thousands of patients have been healed and have regained the pleasure of healthy movement since then.   Local collections In Hévíz you can find recreation facilities not only for your body but for your mental condition as well. In the course of a nice afternoon walk it is worth visiting the Hévíz Museum Collection, which can find above the Fontana Cinema in the walking street. The permanent exhibition allows visitors to get insight into the 210-year past of Hévíz in the room of the local history. Visitors can also see the memorial room named after dr. Károly Moll, which was set up in commemoration of the famous doctors from Hévíz. In the Museum there are also some temporary exhibitions to be visited apart from the permanent one. The Museum’s permanent exhibitions are “History of Hévíz”, “Memories from Hévíz Spa”, ”Medical History Memorial Room for Senior dr. Károly Moll” and “Exhibitions of artist József Simon”. The outside front of the building is decorated with the work named “Spring” by Munkácsy Prize awarded ceramic artist János Németh. The Museum is open for visitors between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. There are no admission fees. If you come to Héviz for a fairly long time and you also consider cultural programs important during a medicinal cure, the Zsigmond Móricz Town Library might be interesting for you; you can borrow books both in Hungarian and foreign languages there. Beside the Museum you can also find temporary exhibitions on several other spots of the town, for instance, in the Gallery of the Fine Arts of the Aquamarine Hotel there are exhibitions regularly, where tourists can meet artists in person at the opening of the exhibitions or in the Show Room of the Magyar Csárda Restaurant being in service for more than 15 years, and major hotels also organize exhibitions of fine arts on temporary basis. The exhibitions may be visited free of charge. And once the Fontana Motion Picture Theatre has been mentioned, we recommend the cinema as an entertaining evening program for young visitors. Having a cinema is quite unusual in the area, as there is no cinema even in Keszthely. The cinema has a seating capacity of 104 persons. Recently new digital technology equipment has been installed; as a result, both the video and the sound technique meet the most modern requirements. However, we should warn visitors not to expect the standard of multiplex cinemas but they should imagine a nice cinema typical of small towns. Have fun and enjoy mental recreation. Look around in our 3D tour!  

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tartalom: + 1 The flora and fauna of the lake is unique due to the temperature and chemical composition of the water. Some species of the Hungarian flora and fauna can only be found here. Water lilies in the lake We may say it with good reason that the most unique plants of Lake Hévíz are the water lilies. The English physician and traveller Richard Bright also commemorated these special flowers in his book from 1815. White water lilies are autochthonous in the lake – although they have almost vanished, but a lot of them can be found in the sluice. In the end of the 1800s several attempts were made to plant various types of water lilies, of which the acclimatization of the Indian red water lily was successfully accomplished. The Indian red water lily was acclimatized in 1898 by Lovassy Sándor, a lecturer of the Academy of Economics in Keszthely.Since then the flower has become a real symbol of the town. Did you know that the home of the red water lily is actually the tropical Bengal, Eastern India? a stem develops even 10 to 20 leaves during a summer? the flowers open late at night and only close the next morning? blooming lasts from June to late November? the flowers are not only aesthetically important, but also play a significant role in decreasing the cooling of the water? the stolons trailing all over the bottom protect the medicinal mud? Little animals In addition to the flora, the fauna of the lake is also very diverse. Small unicellular organisms and vertebrates live here too. They do not disturb bathers, because only those will become aware of their existence who persistently search for them. The lake and its environment make home for plankton-crabs, water-snails, fish, dragonflies, leaf- and rose beetles, and even many species of butterflies. Did you know that 66 kinds of snail live in and around the lake? common carp and tench are autochtonous species of fish? However, you can also meet the mosquitofish, the Prussian carp or the pumpkinseed sunfish. in addition to the edible frog, also the marsh frog and the European fire-bellied toad live here? the European pond turtle, the smooth newt and some grass snakes come sometimes into view in the sedge marsh? the surroundings of the sluice are swarmed by wild ducks in the autumn and spring? The mute swans, black-headed gulls and Eurasian coot can find shelter here in the winter. tourists sometimes can see water shrew, common shrew or European mole? Protection forest, park Everybody takes delight in the colourful sight of water-lilies covering the surface of the lake. The red Indian water-lily was brought to Hungary in 1898 by Sándor Lovassy, the teacher of the Academy of Economy in Keszthely. These days the indigenous white water-lily of the Lake occurs mostly in the drainage canal due to the purification. The strictly protected plants are in bloom from the beginning of summer to the end of November. Water-lilies are significant for two reasons; in one hand, their leaves slow down the evaporation of the lake and on the other hand their runners all around at the bottom of the Lake protect the medicinal mud. The Berki Study Trail still unknown by most people, however, there are several sights worth visiting in the course of a walking tour. The Trail covers the Lake of Hévíz and the surrounding moor as well as its flora and fauna which is unique not only in Hungary but in Europe as well. Under the microscope... Typical plants of the heat spring are blue-green algae, whose certain species are able to live in high temperature because of the special composition of their proteins. Thiobacteria are also typical inhabitants of the lake, they are able to store the sulphur excreted from the water in their cells. Different strains of bacteria living in the lake make the water of the lake antiseptic. Also one of the special species of micromonospora lives in the lake, which is called ‘micromonospora heviziensis’ after its residence – since it has not been known before. It is a powerful protein- and cellulose decomposer, therefore it is an important organism of the underwater soil of the lake. The actinomycetes species also discovered in Hévíz is said to be special as well: it can only be found here in Central Europe. It accumulates iodine crystals in its cells and in their environment. 

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tartalom: + 1 Wine tasting in Egregy and the tastes of Zala Returning home after a medical treatment, wellness or family holiday in Hévíz, you talk to your friends, family and acquaintances about the beauties of the town, the special healing effects of the thermal lake, the Dotto sightseeing train, and we would rightly say that visitors also recall the atmosphere of the wine cellars on Egregy hill and the abundant specialities of the restaurants. The beauties of Egregy wine hill, the hospitable wine cellars and the wines are as significant elements of Hévíz as the thermal lake itself. However, it is important to try a welcoming restaurant and taste its local specialities after a pleasant bath. The high number of restaurants and their diverse menus are able to satisfy all the needs of the visitors to the town. You can dine in a tavern, little or larger restaurant, or even participate in an open-air pig-roast. The delicious flavours of the Zala region may be enjoyed when accompanied by Gypsy music as well.  Furthermore, the lovers of the traditional combination of black pudding, sausage and mustard may also indulge in their passion as these specialities are offered in the catering units of the parking lot. After a delicious dinner, what can be more enjoyable than tasting some nice wine in pleasant company? Do not forget to ask your host for a glass of wine from the wine of the town of Hévíz and write us your opinion. You can buy the wine at the Tourinform Office (Rákóczi str. 2., Tel.: +36 83 540 131). Enjoy your meal and wine!

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tartalom: + 1 Park and pay in a simple and fast way with your mobile Download the ’Hévíz Smart-parking’ app and enjoy your stay in the city!     To help you, we've put together the most important information you need to know about the current parking system in Hévíz.   Great Parking Lot – red zone, season tickets are not valid How to use: barrier – records the license plate number (check by the screens whether the correct number shows up or not) parking payment (cash, credit card, application, SMS) you have 10 minutes to leave the parking lot if you just want to drive through the parking lot, you have 15 minutes to that. If you don’t leave the parking lot in 15 minutes, you need to pay for the time you spent in the parking lot At the barriers, you have to pass one by one to read the license plate.   Parking lot by the Water Tower – yellow zone, season tickets are valid How to use: barrier – records the license plate number (check by the screens whether the correct number shows up or not) parking payment (cash, credit card, application, SMS) you have 10 minutes to leave the parking lot At the barriers, you have to pass one by one to read the license plate.   On-street-parking – without season tickets Without season tickets, you can park in any streets by paying the parking fee. You could already read about parking in closed parking lots, however, you have many options of payment regarding on-street-parking as well. You can pay for you parking by the parking meters on the streets (by cash or credit card), or you can pay by SMS, or you can use mobile applications as well, including the city’s own parking application.   On-street-parking with season tickets With the general or local season tickets you can only use the parking spots in the yellow zone: Honvéd street, Park street, József Attila street, the parking lot by the Water Tower, parking lot by Zrínyi street 1. and the first half of Kossuth Lajos street (from the side of Széchenyi street). The only exception is one part of József Attila street which means the stretch between Honvéd street and Rózsa köz. In this stretch of the street, season tickets are not valid, but 1 hour of parking is free if you place out a paper clock and set the clock to the time you start parking.   How can you apply for a season ticket You can apply for a general: 10,000 HUF season ticket ticket in the Parking Office (Kossuth Lajos street 5., behind the pharmacy), or you can also do it in the Hévíz Parking application (under construction)   Smart parking with the application How to use: download it from the AppStore or the Google Play Store register your phone number type in the license plate number of your vehicle register your bank card choose the spot on the map where you are staying if you have registered multiple vehicles, choose the one you are using currently start your parking with the start-stop option, or set a fixed amount of time Parking with cards for disabled people For the disabled parking is free of charge in Hévíz. If you park on the street, you do not need to buy a ticket. If you park in the parking lots with barriers, you need to show your disabled card for the camera and you also need to say the serial number of your card.   Parking with electric cars With electric cars (in Hungary green license plate numbers, in the case of foreign cars the system will recognise the electric car based on the license plate number) parking is free of charge in Hévíz. If you park on the street, you do not need to buy a ticket. If you park in the parking lots with barriers, the barriers will automatically open up for you without payment.   Who can help you? Further things to look out for If you find any difficulties by the barriers or the terminals, you can call for the Parking Office who are able to help you. It is worth looking out for the screens placed out by the barriers to check whether it displays the correct license plate number. It might happen that cameras record your license plate number wrong e.g., if your license plate number is dirty or if you have an individual number (not country specific number). In this case, if you pay by terminal, type in the license plate number which appeared when you drove in the parking lot.   Parking fees must be paid every day from 8 am to 6 pm in Hévíz! More information about parking zones, fees etc.: Parking Office Hévíz        

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tartalom: + 1 Indications Rheumatic locomotive problems for all kinds of degenerative calcification problems (arthrosis, problems of the vertebra and the cord system, minor joint and disc problems - spondylosis, spondylartrosis, discopathia). Inflammatory arthritic and spinal complaints in a resting stage (arthritis, poliarthritis, eg.: PCP, spondylarthritis, eg.: Bechterew-disease). For joint gout problems it is efficient only if the acute stage is over. However, the symptoms of chronic arthritic problems can be efficiently relieved. Rheumatism in the connective tissues (diseases of the muscles and ligaments). Secondary arthritic diseases, arthritic problems related to metabolic disorders (eg.: gout) Disorders of the endocrine system. Inflammatory arthritic problems related to skin diseases (eg.: arthritic and vertebra disorders related to psoriasis). After fractions, accident injuries and operations of the locomotive organs (mainly fractions of the limbs) in a state that is suitable for rehabilitation. Chronic problems of the peripheral nervous system, which have mechanic reasons (eg.: ischialgia, polyneuropathia, paresis). Treatment before and after arthritic surgery post-treatment after surgery of herniated disc (discus hernia). Chronic gynaecological diseases. Contraindications Malignant tumours (in a state which requires surgical treatment or medication). (Decompensated) heart diseases causing circulatory disorders, vascular diseases, high blood pressure (if the appropriate level cannot be set or if it causes problems in the organs), severe atherosclerosis, coronary sclerosis, after heart attack (if prohibited by physician), severe vein problems (vein thrombosis). Any acute inflammatory diseases (vein inflammation and active state of arthritic inflammation). Any type of acute and chronic infectious diseases (eg.: TBC, hepatitis etc.). Leukaemia, any severe diseases of the blood forming organ, severe anemia (leukaemia, anemia, haemophilia). Asthma in case of frequent accessions. Active ulcer (stomach or bowel), kidney problems, kidney stones. Sudden fainting fits (epilepsy, Adams-Stokes syndrome). Chronic alcoholism, severe liver cirrhosis. Weeping eczema, extended sores. Hyperthyreosis with problems in the organs, uncompensated diabetes, sudden weight loss/growth. During the first 6 weeks after X-ray therapy treatment. Pregnancy.  

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tartalom: + 1 Tips not just for hotel guests Not just the Festetics Day Spa provides recreational opportunity for the travellers in Hévíz. Many hotels' wellness department is open for the non-hotel guests.We collected for you all information about these hotels. Danubius Health Spa Resort Hévíz****superior - Kossuth L. str. 9-11., Hévíz Garden fun bath (200 qm surface, with underwater jet massage, waterfall, geyser, underwater music and light effects) Indoor swimming pool (28 °C), jacuzzi Indoor thermal bath with two pools (33 °C and 37 °C) Outdoor thermal pool with sun terrace (between mid-April and mid-October, 33 °C) Jacuzzi, sauna, steam-bath, textile sauna, Finnish log sauna in the garden - with regular sauna infusion shows Entry ticket to the spa world: 4.900 HUF / person NaturMed Hotel Carbona****superior - Attila str. 1., Hévíz Mediterranean-style outdoor adventure bath with various neck and back massage jets, massage beds and Jacuzzis. Swimming pool (The stately-sized 25x12.5 m indoor swimming pool is connected directly to the adventure bath.) Sauna (A Finnish sauna, an aroma room, several steam baths and associated special showers, a salt cave, a tepidarium and a plunge pool can be found at the sauna section.) Thermal bath in Roman atmosphere (Besides 2 pools, 2 whirlpool tubs, a room for resting, and a Kneipp treading pool is situated here.) Daily tickets: 5.300 HUF/person/time – The guests can try the adventure bath, the swimming pool, and can use the sauna island too. 2.900 HUF/person/time – Just for the thermal bath. Pass: 16.200 HUF/Person – for 6 times. Can use for both places: adventure bath/swimming pool/sauna/thermal bath. Valid: 1 year after the purchase. The times for the guests with pass is limited by: adventure bath daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in winter time from 5 to 6 p.m. swimming pool/sauna: from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hotel Aquamarin*** - Honvéd str. 14., Hévíz Wellness pool (There is a 120 m2 outdoor pool for swimmers and right next to it, a 60 m2 area can be found with adventure elements: waist massage jets with whirlpool-effect and neck massage jets, which can be used even by 2 people at the same time.) Thermal water pools (36-37 °C) Indoor and outdoor saunas Salt chamber Gym Entrance tickets for SPA: Daily ticket  1.900 HUF Ticket from 4 p.m. 1.500 HUF Senior  and children until 10 years 1.500 HUF Weekly pass  8.900 HUF Monthly pass 28.500 HUF Monthly pass for 5 month (01.05. - 09.30. 2016) for regular customers 36.000 HUF Yearly pass for regular customers 46.000 HUF Salt room: 1.200 HUF / occasion Yearly pass for salt room 12.000 HUF Opening hour of SPA: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thermal pools: Inside bath I.: 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Inside bath II.: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Outside pool: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Locker key to the ticket purchase may be required HUF 500 deposit. Tickets entitle the guests for only one entrance per day! Fitness room:Daily ticket: 900 HUFMonthly pass: 7.000 HUF Opening hour: 7:00 a.m.– 8:00 p.m. Kolping Hotel Spa & Family Resort**** - Fő str. 120., Alsópáhok Significant number of our guests visit us especially for our wellness area once or more almost every year. You have the opportunity to spend your time in our wellness centre several times a week! Owners of daily or seasonal swimming pool and wellness tickets may use the following services from 5.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. family aqualand family relaxation and saunas total relaxation: thermal and swimming pool strictly for adults saunapark and steam room with a relaxing terrace strictly for adults fitness room equipped with cardio and body building machines It is worth spending your time in our wellness area! Daily ticket: Adult 3.600 HUF, Child 1.800 HUFMonthly ticket valid for 1 month: Adult 18.000 HUF, Child 14.500 HUF-With discount for 3 months: Adult 49.000 HUF, Child 39.500 HUFWith discount for 6 months: Adult 93.500 HUF, Child 74.500 HUFFamily ticket (includes 8 occasions): 2 adults and 1 child 33.500 HUF, 2 adults and 2 children 38.500 HUFMonthly family ticket: 2 adults and 1 child 45.500 HUF, 2 adults and 2 children 57.500 HUF The different discounts cannot be combined. Season tickets may be utilized in correspondence with the current occupancy rate of the hotel about which you may get detailed information at the reception. Season tickets include a photo of the owner, thus cannot be transferred to any other person. Valid: for one month from the date of purchase. Season tickets can be purchased at  Reception of the hotel! The season tickets and the daily tickets are only valid for the wellness services of the hotel. Opening hours:Sunday- Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.Friday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.   Hotel Zena Beauty & shopping centre****, Széchenyi str. 6., Hévíz Sauna world: infrasauna, Finnish sauna, aroma sauna, steam room, ice fountain Massage pool (34-36 °C)     Adventure pool (32-34 °C) There are infinity pools with countless massage and adventure elements. The water massages the muscles through the jets, therefore it has more intensive health-promoting effects on the body.)       Adventure shower (A significant amount of water is poured on the body through a large diameter shower head.)     Solarium All-day ticket: HUF 3,500Discounted ticket on weekdays between 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm: HUF 2,000Pampering steam bath with honey and yogurt ever day at 11.00 amSauna séance every day at 4.30 pm and 6.30 pm Solarium: HUF 500 / 5 minutesWellness dressing room key deposit: HUF 1,000 Opening hours: 9.00 am - 8.00 pm   Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa Hévíz***** - Lótuszvirág street 1., Hévíz Thermal water pool ( 36-39 °C ) Whirpool Relax Bad Shoulder shower Indoor and outdoor pools ( 30-33 °C ) Other adventure pool elements Saunaworld with indoor and outdoor saunas, laconiummal, steam bath, aroma- and light sauna, infrasauna and Kneipp-pool. Whole day entrance fee: 9.300,- Huf (with a room for the whole day) Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00

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tartalom: + 1 Anyone who has ever been to the West Balaton region knows that this is one of the most colourful regions of the country. In this beautiful corner of Lake Balaton, a week is definitely not enough to discover everything! This is the region worth returning from time to time to discover hidden treasures and have unforgettable adventures! Spending your holiday in the western corner of Lake Balaton is something you definitely don’t want to miss! Every season is showing a different face of the area and the landscape is not the only thing offering an incomparable experience; from season to season many programs are waiting for tourist to try them out and to collect memories they can obtain nowhere else! But what can the West Balaton region offer? The most beautiful view to Lake Balaton and the so called Witness Mountains (Badacsony, Csobánc, Szent György-hegy) can be seen in this region. Here lies one of the most beautiful baroque castles of Hungary, the Festetics Castle of Keszthely which offers many exhibitions all year long. The most unique lake in the world can be found here, in Hévíz. On the top of the volcanic hills, we can enjoy both the unexceptional panorama and the medieval castle ruins often accompanied by tournaments. Explore the many secrets of the Balaton Uplands National Park, from the Kis-Balaton to the Cave Lake of Tapolca! During the winter, canoe tours, ice-skating, the steaming Lake Hévíz, wellness services, great food and hot drinks wait for the guests visiting the area. Unlike during the summer, the best family-friendly beaches and restaurants on the shores of Lake Balaton are offering unforgettable moments while the cities get full with life offering festivals for almost every weekend. During the spring and the fall, the lovers of active leisure activities take hold of hiking and bicycle trails. And the keen gastronomy enthusiasts won’t get disappointed by the gastro experiences of Hévíz, the famous wines of Badacsony and the better and better ice creams and special deserts all around Lake Balaton. The most notable sights of the region: Beautiful nature: The sights and hiking trails of the Balaton Upland National Park Lookout towers and hiking trails in the Keszthely hills Kis-Balaton (Small Balaton) Kányavári Island – Kis-Balaton Csodabogyós Cave – Balatonederics Kotsy Water Mill – Zalaszántó Buffalo Reserve – Kápolnapuszta Basalt Columns at Szent György-hegy (Saint George’s Hill) The permanent exhibition of Museum of Balaton – Keszthely House of Nature Visitor Centre – Gyenesdiás Szépkilátó viewpoint – Balatongyörök Africa Museum – Balatonederics Lake Cave – Tapolca Lavender House Visitor Centre – Tihany Castles, ruins: Festetics Palace – Keszthely Castle of Szigliget Castle of Sümeg Ruins of Tátika Ruins of Rezi Ruins of Csobánc – Csobánc Hill Museums: Festetics Palace – Keszthely – permanent and temporary exhibitions Museum of Balaton – Keszthely Inner City Museums: Doll Museum, Snail Shell Parliament, Cadillac, Retro Toys, Erotic Panoptic – Keszthely House of Nature Visitor Centre – Gyenesdiás Africa Museum – Balatonederics Further sights or programs to consider: Port of Keszthely – pleasure boat trips and scheduled liners on Lake Balaton City Beach – Keszthely Diás Beach – Gyenesdiás Paintball – Gyenesdiás Imre Festetics Animal Park – Gyenesdiás Darnay Cellar - Gyenesdiás Michael’s Chapel – Vonyarcvashegy Lido Beach – Vonyarcvashegy Water Lily Adventure Park (Tavirózsa Kalandpark) – Keszthely, Kertváros Zala Springs Golf Club – Zalacsány Zobori Adventure Park – Zalaszabar Peace Stupa – Zalaszántó List broken down into cities: KESZTHELY | 6 kms from Hévíz Festetics Palace – Keszthely Museum of Balaton – Keszthely Inner City Museums: Doll Museum, Snail Shell Parliament, Cadillac, Retro Toys, Erotic Panoptic – Keszthely Port of Keszthely – pleasure boat trips and scheduled liners on Lake Balaton City Beach – Keszthely GYENESDIÁS | 8 kms from Hévíz House of Nature Visitor Centre – Gyenesdiás Diás Beach – Gyenesdiás Paintball – Gyenesdiás Imre Festetics Animal Park - Gyenesdiás Darnay Cellar – Gyenesdiás REZI | 9 kms from Hévíz Dino Park ZALACSÁNY | 10 kms from Hévíz Zala Springs Golf Resort VONYARCVASHEGY | 11 kms from Hévíz Michael’s Chapel – Vonyarcvashegy Lido Beach – Vonyarcvashegy BALATONGYÖRÖK | 14 kms from Hévíz Africa Museum – Balatonederics Szépkilátó viewpoint – Balatongyörök ZALASZABAR |22 kms from Hévíz Zobori Adventure Park SZIGLIGET |24 kms from Hévíz Castle ruin of Szigliget SÜMEG | 25 kms from Hévíz Castle of Sümeg Tournament TAPOLCA | 30 kms from Hévíz Cave Lake BADACSONY – BADACSONYTOMAJ |30 kms from Hévíz Hiking and wine-tasting Farther away: ZALAEGERSZEG | 40 kms from Hévíz AquaCity Azalea Valley Göcsej Village Museum Lake Gébárti and surroundings TIHANY | 67 kms from Hévíz Tihany Monastery Hermit’s Cave Lavender House Visitor Centre BALATONFÜRED | 70 kms from Hévíz Tagore Promenade Museums and Galleries Lóczy Cave The House of Jewish Excellence Wines of the Csopak Wine-District VESZPRÉM | 80 kms from Hévíz Castle and Old City Zoo  

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tartalom: + 1 Hévíz Information No doubt you are planning your holidays if you have clicked on this site. Would you like to find out as much information as possible as a prospective visitor of ours and ensure that your well-planned stay here is untroubled and cloudless? We are ready to help you; we have collected all the useful hints and tips you might need to be familiar with when you arrive in our town. If you come here just for a one-day visit, an important starting point could be the car park in the town centre, where we have introduced reduced parking fees this year for the safety of your car even for all day. The spa and thermal lake are just a five-minutes’ walk from here. You must not skip bathing in the lake as it offers you an unforgettable experience in winter and summer alike. Should you need any up-to-date information, just pop in the Tourinform Office, where you can get further useful hints on the leisure opportunities; events, places of interest in the area and some other services. As for a program after bathing, we recommend our restaurants to your attention where you can also taste the specialties of Zala gastronomy. After a substantial dinner you should take a walk in the inner town or join a historic sightseeing tour, or perhaps you could take a “Dotto” sightseeing train to look around. You may interrupt the “Dotto” sightseeing in Egregy where your family members (except children and the driver on your way home) can make the day in Hévíz richer in experiences by wine tasting in the winery row. No matter which season you choose to come for a holiday in Hévíz, before leaving home you should browse our booklet of the local events; the spa concerts, shows and seasonal festivals offer you to have great fun. With regard to all these, we believe that you’d rather come and stay in Hévíz for longer than one or two days so that you will have a chance to experience each opportunity both of the active and passive ways of recreation. The hotels in Hévíz await their guests with a wide range of services of high standard. You can make your choice from a rich variety of 3, 4 and 5-star hotels or private guest houses with an atmosphere of intimacy. The services of the Hévíz hotels and guest houses include curative treatment, health-giving therapy, wellness recreation, family relaxation and exercise programs equally. If you need any further information, contact us via E-mail or on telephone. >>> TAKE HÉVÍZ HOME! Visit our office, where you can buy many „Hévíz marked” products as a gift. If you don’t have any time to get there during your vacation, you can order these products from our webshop. Order prospect simple >>>  

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tartalom: + 1 Park and pay in a simple and fast way with your mobile Download the ’Hévíz Smart-parking’ app and enjoy your stay in the city!                  To help you, we've put together the most important information you need to know about the current parking system in Hévíz.   Great Parking Lot – red zone, season tickets are not valid How to use: barrier – records the license plate number (check by the screens whether the correct number shows up or not) parking payment (cash, credit card, application, SMS) you have 10 minutes to leave the parking lot if you just want to drive through the parking lot, you have 15 minutes to that. If you don’t leave the parking lot in 15 minutes, you need to pay for the time you spent in the parking lot At the barriers, you have to pass one by one to read the license plate.   Parking lot by the Water Tower – yellow zone, season tickets are valid How to use: barrier – records the license plate number (check by the screens whether the correct number shows up or not) parking payment (cash, credit card, application, SMS) you have 10 minutes to leave the parking lot At the barriers, you have to pass one by one to read the license plate.   On-street-parking – without season tickets Without season tickets, you can park in any streets by paying the parking fee. You could already read about parking in closed parking lots, however, you have many options of payment regarding on-street-parking as well. You can pay for you parking by the parking meters on the streets (by cash or credit card), or you can pay by SMS, or you can use mobile applications as well, including the city’s own parking application.   On-street-parking with season tickets With the general or local season tickets you can only use the parking spots in the yellow zone: Honvéd street, Park street, József Attila street, the parking lot by the Water Tower, parking lot by Zrínyi street 1. and the first half of Kossuth Lajos street (from the side of Széchenyi street). The only exception is one part of József Attila street which means the stretch between Honvéd street and Rózsa köz. In this stretch of the street, season tickets are not valid, but 1 hour of parking is free if you place out a paper clock and set the clock to the time you start parking.   How can you apply for a season ticket You can apply for a general: 10,000 HUF season ticket ticket in the Parking Office (Kossuth Lajos street 5., behind the pharmacy), or you can also do it in the Hévíz Parking application (under construction)   Smart parking with the application How to use: download it from the AppStore or the Google Play Store register your phone number type in the license plate number of your vehicle register your bank card choose the spot on the map where you are staying if you have registered multiple vehicles, choose the one you are using currently start your parking with the start-stop option, or set a fixed amount of time Parking with cards for disabled people For the disabled parking is free of charge in Hévíz. If you park on the street, you do not need to buy a ticket. If you park in the parking lots with barriers, you need to show your disabled card for the camera and you also need to say the serial number of your card.   Parking with electric cars With electric cars (in Hungary green license plate numbers, in the case of foreign cars the system will recognise the electric car based on the license plate number) parking is free of charge in Hévíz. If you park on the street, you do not need to buy a ticket. If you park in the parking lots with barriers, the barriers will automatically open up for you without payment. Who can help you? Further things to look out for If you find any difficulties by the barriers or the terminals, you can call for the Parking Office who are able to help you. It is worth looking out for the screens placed out by the barriers to check whether it displays the correct license plate number. It might happen that cameras record your license plate number wrong e.g., if your license plate number is dirty or if you have an individual number (not country specific number). In this case, if you pay by terminal, type in the license plate number which appeared when you drove in the parking lot.   Parking fees must be paid every day from 8 am to 6 pm in Hévíz! More information about parking zones, fees etc.: Parking Office Hévíz        

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tartalom: + 1 Questions about Lake Hévíz and the Spa   Where is the thermal lake located? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/lake-bath-opening-hours-prices   How much is an entrance ticket? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/lake-bath-opening-hours-prices Can I pay by credit card or Euros? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/lake-bath-opening-hours-prices What are the opening hours of the thermal lake? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/lake-bath-opening-hours-prices Where can I rent a swimming ring? At the Lake Bath, you can also rent a swimming ring for 600 HUF (+1,000 HUF deposit). How deep is the water of the thermal lake? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/curiosities-of-lake-heviz   How warm is the thermal water? https://www.heviz.hu/en/lake-heviz/lake-bath-heviz/curiosities-of-lake-heviz     Questions about programs, services, and transportation What programs are there in the city right now? https://www.heviz.hu/en/programs/list/regular-free   What programs are there in the region right now? https://west-balaton.hu/en/programok What sights should we see in Hévíz? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/explore-heviz When and where is the Farmers' Market at Hévíz? https://www.heviz.hu/en/programs/regular-free/farmers-market Where is the vineyard at Hévíz? https://www.heviz.hu/en/taste-it/wine-and-gastronomy/wine-culture-of-egregy-hill How does the bicycle system called 'HeBi' function? http://gis.heviz.hu/en How does the Hévíz Card function? https://west-balaton.hu/en/west-balaton-card   How often is there a bus to Keszthely and back? In every 20-30 minutes, from Hévíz buses set off from station 3. What kind of souvenirs and mud products are offered? https://www.heviz.hu/en/webshop Where is the bicycle road between Hévíz and Keszthely? https://www.heviz.hu/en/recharge-your-batteries/leisure/cycling-tours How much is renting a bike? https://www.heviz.hu/en/recharge-your-batteries/leisure/cycling-tours   From where does the Dotto leave? How often does the Dotto go? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/traffic-regulations   How can I get out to the vineyards? https://www.heviz.hu/en/taste-it/wine-and-gastronomy/places-for-wine-tasting   Where can I find a pharmacy? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/sos-heviz   Where can I find the post office? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/sos-heviz   Where can I find a GP? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/sos-heviz   Where can I find drinking fountains? https://www.heviz.hu/en/recover/traditional-heviz-therapy/drinking-cure   Where can I park my car? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/traffic-regulations   Where can I find a bank or an ATM? https://www.heviz.hu/en/explore-it/heviz-info/sos-heviz  

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tartalom: + 1 The story of bath Hévíz As historical remembrance proves it, Hévíz was already known in the Roman era. The water was used for everyday activities, namely for the processing of animal skin (softening it with a piece of rod). The healing and miraculous effects of Lake Hévíz were chanted in a legend at that time. The bathing culture of Hévíz and the evolution of the unique medicinal therapies are linked with the name of Count György Festetics, who started bathing constructions on the lake from the year 1795. He established a bathing site beside the lake, which were most popular especially with the local peasantry. The bath and the thermal water later became famous, and people from more distant places visited Hévíz wishing to be cured. More than 200 years later (at the turn of the century), the leasehold rights were seized by the brewery owner Vencel Reischl of Keszthely, who continued the developments. As a result, Hévíz has become a well-known thermal bath throughout Hungary by today. The development of Hévíz was continuous throughout the centuries and it is still going on even today. However, Hévíz was not only known for the healing power of its thermal water, but notable medical doctors of the town further enhanced its fame too. Dr Károly Moll, inventor of the weight bath became famous all around the world. Recent improvements of the bath aimed to increase the quality of the services offered to the patients. During the reconstruction of the thermal lake, the main buildings were renovated, and the function of the buildings was also modified. The changing rooms were removed from the winterized building in the middle of the lake to the entrance in the southern and western part of the complex, thus rendering the construction of a 2,500 square metre bath house in the middle of the lake possible. The most significant attraction of Hévíz is the unique medicinal lake and its healing power. Today however, modernization and the extension of the available services to attract the age group 35-50 cannot be neglected either. During the latest reconstruction of the thermal lake new buildings were constructed on the lakeside, housing pleasure pools, a sauna block, massage clinic, various examination rooms, changing rooms, catering units and even a conference room. Later, the new building was also renovated, which now provides services equivalent to those of a 4-star hotel: in the 3-floor departure building there is a wellness department (sauna, steam bath, ice bath, salt cave, pools), modern guest rooms and a therapy department (hydrotherapy, massage, beauty salons, mud treatment rooms, body culture therapy) waiting for the visitors. A sauna and modern massage rooms were built as part of the reconstruction, and the capacity of the changing rooms and that of the resting area were also extended. Besides the constructions, the park around the thermal lake developed as well where 30 special ornamental trees were planted thanks to a successful tender procedure.Owing to the recent developments, Hévíz can not only preserve but also strengthen its position as one of the most popular centres of national and international thermal water tourism.Thanks to the realized development projects, Hévíz grows more modern, and becomes able to satisfy the divers needs of its frequent visitors and those of the growing number of younger guests with children as well. Look around in our 3D tour! Did you know that people lived around the town even in the Neolithic period, 7500 years ago? "Da Bibere" the Latin inscription on a cup from the first century before Christ found among the archaeological finds means ‘Give me a drink!’? also two Roman altar-stone dedicated to Jupiter were unearthed north of the Lake? castle servants lived around the Lake of Hévíz in the Árpád-age, from the 11th to the 14th century? the name of Hévíz first appeared in a charter dated 28th March 1328?

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tartalom: + 1 Lake Hévíz is the world’s largest biologically-active natural thermal lake, which is able to refresh body and soul alike. The source of the 4.4 ha water surface lake, rich in sulphur, and minerals can be found 38 metres deep in the cave, which due to its high well capacity completely changes in every 72 hours. The water of Lake Hévíz contains an equal proportion of dissolved and gaseous substances, thus unifying the favourable characteristics of thermal waters rich in carbonic acid, sulphur, calcium, magnesium, hydrogen carbonate. Lake Echo of New Zealand is larger and its water is warmer, but it cannot be compared to the particularities of the Hungarian lake as it is not suitable for bathing and cannot be used for medical purposes. The history of Hévíz Lake The origins of Lake Hévíz go back to the ancient times when Lake Balaton and the basalt mountains around the lake were formulated. At the end of the Pannon-era volcanoes disrupted the layout of the Trans-Danube region. The healing power of the water was already known to our ancestors. The first signs of post-volcanic activity were the spring of heat sources, as was the eruption of “Ancient Hévíz”. Archaeological excavations prove that this area was inhabited even at the end of the Stone Age. The art relic church on Egregy hill was built during the reign of the Árpád-dynasty, which uniquely preserved the reminiscence of the era. Legends are connected with miracles; nevertheless, Hévíz is a miracle in itself. According to an ancient legend on the origin and healing effect of the lake, the Holy Virgin wrung a spring by the appealing prayer of a Christian nurse. The nurse wanted to heal an invalid child. The hot water of the lake breaking out from the depth and the steaming mud completely cured the weak child. The legend stems from the Roman age and the mentioned child was definitely the East Roman emperor, Flavius Theodosius, who declared Christianity the official religion in his own empire in 391. The spring has been feeding the world-wide unique Lake of Hévíz ever since. According to another legend once upon a time the commander of Csobánc castle fell in love with the daughter of Tátika castle’s castellan. The commander had often seen the girl leaning on her elbow at the towers of the castle. The two castellans were enemies. The commander of Csobánc castle went to fight for the girl. It was only revealed that the girl was lame in both feet when he won the fight. As an old woman suggested, after the wedding they built a house for themselves on the shores of Hévíz Lake so that the young lady could often dip her legs into the warm water. A few weeks later the lame feet were healed and the lovers lived happily ever after. It happened even earlier than our great-great-grandfathers’ times that a shepherd grazed his stock in the surrounding hills and herded them beside the moor to drink. Suddenly he saw that one of his footsore cow kept disappearing in the shrubbery and just stood there. As he went closer he felt that the water was much warmer there. After that he came to bath his sore feet in the steaming water several times. Not even a lunistice passed and the miracle happened: his foot pain completely disappeared. This took wind in the estate and the shrewd landowner enclosed the warm water. This is how the thermal lake came into being for the happiness of many sick people. Did you heard about the legendary cherubs? The main entrance of the lake is guarded by two cherubs, which were made on behalf of the Festetics family at the turn of the 19th and 20th century and they are very similar to the Zsolnay family’s cherubs in Pécs. The dragon made of a lion and an eagle can also be found on Hévíz’s official coat of arms. The cherubs served the gods in the mythology of the ancient Semite folks. They stood in front of the gates and kept away the demons. Their images were engraved in the stones of kings’ palace gates or church gates, most likely that is why the Festetics family had them made as well.According to the legend, if someone walks through between two cherubs without love in the heart, the cherubs start speaking. According to another storyteller not the cherubs but the copper rooster placed on one of the towers of the baths starts speaking, if someone leaves the town without love. But there has never been a precedent for this.    Did you know, that the water temperature may reach 23-25 °C in winter and 33-36 °C in summer? The water of the lake is in a constant move. On the one hand, it is moving from left to the right, and on the other hand, warm water moves upwards while cold water goes downwards. This two-way flow keeps the water of the lake in a constant move, thus leaving a special massaging effect on the human skin. in winter it provides a spectacular and unique experience when the condensed steam forms a steam cap on the top of the lake surface? This “cap” prevents water from cooling down, and at the same time a natural inhalatorium is formed. Hydrogen sulphide is released into the air, which have medical effects on the exhausted vocal cords when inhaled. according to the memoires from the Roman era, the oldest and most famous thermal bath in Hungary can take pride in a history of over 2,000 years? Lake Hévíz, together with the volcanic hills of the Tapolca basin and those of the Tihany peninsula were included in the recommendation list of the World Heritage National Hungarian Committee in January 2003?

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tartalom: + 1 Lake Hévíz, historic buildings and countless natural attraction waits to explore The most important scenic spot of the town is the world-famous Lake Hévíz and its surroundings. However, the lake Hévíz, its surroundings and the sights of the town are not just to see but you can also sense them. Come along and you’ll experience that while taking a walk in the town, you will “use” all your organs of sense. You can admire the lake, the sight of the pink water-lilies and the richly-coloured flowers in bloom spreading cheerfulness, freshness and beauty along the walkway from spring to autumn. You can sense the “healing” scent of the water, flowers and coffee spreading from the terraces of lovely cafés. You will hear the twittering of birds after waking in the mornings and the Gypsy music tempting to enter the restaurant in the evening, but you cannot hear any usual city noises, horns or train rattles. You can feel the special Mediterranean-like microclimate as walking along Vilmos Schulhof Promenade leading to the main entrance of the Lake. You will meet friendly locals and enjoy their hospitality. You can try the tastes of the local food and special wines, and all these senses will help you experience what real relaxation means. Hévíz offers you all sorts of opportunities. Come and explore it yourself, visit its natural and man-made attractions as well as listed buildings and monuments.  You’ll be welcome whenever you visit Hévíz! Look around in our 3D tour! The Hévíz audio guide is in the works! With this audio tour you can discover the town of Hévíz with the insider knowledge of a local. You’ll hear about the history of the lake and stories from the city. The audio guide is following the map of Hévíz. You can download the map here, or you can ask for it at the Tourinform Office. After opening the file, right-click on the track bar, then select „download sound”. This way you can save each audio file in mp3 format. Download the audio guide here: 1. Thermal lake 2. Promenade Dr. Schulhof Vilmos 3. Pedestrian street 4. Museum Collection 5. Cinema 6. Roman chapel in Egregy 7. Holy Spirit Church 8. Calvinist-Lutheran church 9. The church Heart of Jesus 10. I. Roman remain-garden / 10. II. The tomb of a roman soldier 11. Egregy 12. Forest, park   Have a good time in Hévíz!

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tartalom: + 1 The curative effect of the Hévíz treatments A treatment in Hévíz not only serves medical purposes, but is beneficial for prevention and relaxation as well. Adapting to the growing needs of the guests, the lovers of wellness and healthy living may also choose from a wide range of facilities. Rush. This is the world which best describes our lifestyle today. That is why people need to escape from their usual environment from time to time to relax in a peaceful atmosphere where they are pampered by professional and caring hands. Hévíz offers its guests a possibility for getting refreshed, active and passive relaxation alike all the year round. Time halts in Hévíz, the body relaxes by the smothering touch of the thermal water, and people gain new energies. Water is of major importance in Hévíz as it has medicinal power. “If you are having a bath, do it with a calm and cheerful spirit,” says Hippocrates. The warm thermal lake is a special feature of Hévíz, which forms appropriate grounds for every kind of treatment and cures. If you come either for a longer holiday or for a shorter wellness relaxation, you must not leave without having a bath in the thermal lake of Hévíz once at least, and without integrating bath treatments into your tight schedule. Visitors to the town may select from a wide range of facilities, those who prefer warm water bathing less may try pleasure or thermal pools or swimming-pools that are available at various service providers around the town. However, wellness refreshment does not only mean bathing, but also includes active sports. Most of the physical sports activities on offer may be done in the open-air in nature, for example hiking, biking, Nordic walking, horse riding, golf and tennis, or the water-related aqua jogging and aqua fitness. A holiday in Hévíz provides great opportunities for the lovers of passive refreshment to try different relaxation techniques like alternative Eastern body cultures (tai chi, yoga, 5 Tibeti). Wellness feeling also includes beauty care today. The facilities offered by the service providers are so divers and peculiar, and the applied procedures and techniques are of so high-quality that it is not rare for our guests to escape from the rushing weekdays and stay for a beauty weekend in Hévíz. Could you imagine that a “wellness holiday” might include a medical examination, survey of your state of health and a preventive treatment adapting to your state? Hévíz and its personal, natural and material features provide excellent grounds for medical wellness. Medical wellness means a treatment that is supervised by medical doctors. Read Wellness ABC to learn about all the treatments which are available even for you during a wellness holiday in Hévíz. Find the most appropriate ones for you by selecting from the offers of our service providers. Did you know, that word originates from the words „well being”, and „wholeness”? which started in the 1980’s from America?

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cím: Proven beneficial effects

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tartalom: + 1 Proof, not promises– effectiveness of the therapies of Hévíz One million visitors a year, regular customer rate of 80%, thousands of cured people in Hévíz, this is not a coincidence! It has been known for a long time that the water of Lake Hévíz is a remedy for several complaints and many people owe their recovery to the therapies carried out here. The recent researches of Hévíz Spa and St Andrew’s Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases are now also scientifically proven beneficial effects. Several research programmes were carried out in the institute and all of them ended with positive results. The following research was also presented at an international congress and even published in a well-known European specialist magazine: Examination of the medical effects of Lake Hévíz in patients with knee joint degenerations In the course of the research the patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis were divided into two groups. One group bathed in the lake and the other in a pool with heated tap water for 3 weeks, 30 minutes 5 times a week.  The patients did not get any other physiotherapeutic treatments and the doctors carrying out the examinations did not know in which group the patients were. The doctors measuring various parameters before the treatments, after the treatments and 12 weeks after the end of the treatments found that the difference between the two groups were significant. The research has clearly shown that the water of Lake Hévíz reduced the pain of the patients who were suffering from knee joint degenerations, improved their movement functions and thus positively affected the patients’ quality of life both in the short and long term. You can download the article here. After the successful international acceptance preparation of further scientific articles is going on about the following researches: 1. Proving the effectiveness of the weight bath therapy in case of low back pain The aim of the research was to prove the effectiveness of the weight bath, which was introduced by Dr. Moll Károly in 1953, in case of patients suffering from mild or moderate lumbago. In addition to the parameters showing the movements and the indices of the quality of life the authors placed special emphasis on the data measured by the Spineliner device, which has an objective method to measure the stiffness or flexibility of the joints and muscles. The medical examinations carried out directly after the weight bath therapy and then 3 months after the therapy showed improvement in almost every parameter, demonstrated significant improvement in several parameters proving the positive effects of the treatments. 2. Determining the effects of the healing mud of Hévíz in case of patients suffering from hand arthrosis The aim of the research was to examine and document the therapeutic and chemical effects of the healing mud of Hévíz in case of patients suffering from mild and moderate hand osteoarthritis. In the course of the research the patients were divided into two groups: the patients in group one were given medicinal mud directly on both of their hands, whereas the patients of the second group got the healing mud on both of their hands through a layer of nylon for 3 weeks, 5 times a week. Various parameters were tested at the beginning and at the end of the therapy and after 15 weeks. Based on the clinical tests, improvement was observed in patients who received mud treatments. 3. The effect of the complex physiotherapy of Hévíz in case of a specific autoimmune disorder The ongoing research program carried out together with the University of Pécs examines the effects of the complex physiotherapy of Hévíz in case of patients suffering from a specific autoimmune disorder (systemic sclerosis) affecting their hands. The aim of the study is to improve the functions of the hands by the help of a 3-week-long complex physiotherapy as well as to determine the short- and long-term effects. On weekdays the patients were given the following treatments: medicinal bath, whirlpool bath, mud treatments, massage, physiotherapy, ergotherapy. At the weekend they got 30 minutes’ bath, went for a walk and relaxed. In the short term most of the measured parameters have improved and the used treatments have been effective. In the long term the hand function tests have partially shown promising results. The findings of further examinations are expected by autumn 2014. 4. Cardiospa – the experience of the technical testing of the telemetric cardiologic monitoring during balneotherapy in Hévíz The general objective of the project is to provide a partially automated remote medical monitoring for patients who would stand in need of thermal water because of their underlying disease, but cannot take it because of their contraindications of cardiologic nature. The tests were carried out in 51 volunteer patients who do not suffer from heart diseases and it was found that the measuring instrument was able to give appropriate signals during staying in the thermal water and was well tolerated also by the patients.In the next phase of the research it is planned to try the instrument out on patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The above findings motivate the doctors of Hévíz for carrying out further researches, which are hoped to also have positive outcome. Visit Hévíz and try out the proven medicinal therapies of Hévíz!

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cím: Post Covid Care

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tartalom: + 1 POST-COVID CARE - GENERAL IMMUNE BOOSTING PROGRAMME IN HÉVÍZ Nowadays, the general weakness of the immune system, the appearance of post-Covid symptoms, fatigue, breathing difficulties, and reduced exercise capacity are current problems among people who have contracted Covid-19 disease. The severity of illness caused by the Covid-19 virus varies from patient to patient, with different post-Covid symptoms. If you have symptoms associated with the disease, such as persistent cough, breathing difficulties, fatigue, joint pain, it is recommended that you take part in a shorter health programme designed to manage these symptoms. The severity of illness caused by the Covid-19 virus varies from patient to patient, with different post-Covid symptoms. The programme includes a range of treatments. Also, specialist consultations and monitoring are provided throughout the process. However, due to the variety and severity of post-Covid symptoms, the treatments recommended and the number of treatments may vary from patient to patient. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF POST-COVID SYNDROME? HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU NEED THIS PROGRAMME? Post-Covid symptoms can occur up to 4-6 weeks after an acute infection. The most common symptoms are fatigue, shortness of breath or chest pain, muscle weakness, concentration problems, insomnia or nightmares. Many Covid-infected patients have been diagnosed with psychological problems, muscle pain, palpitations, headaches, loss of sense of smell and taste, memory and auditory problems. If the symptoms do not subside twelve weeks after the infection, it is called a post-Covid-19 syndrome.  

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