cím: The organ season starts with a charity concert this year

lead: The seasonal organ concerts are returning to Hévíz in April, but before that you are cordially invited to our charity concert on 19 March.

tartalom: + 1 Miklós Teleki, the founder of the Majestic Sounds concert series has already been the guest musician of Hévíz for eight years. He happily agreed to join our charity concert event which is naturally for a good cause: the offerings made at the concert will be entirely donated to the children living in the Subcarpathean area of Ukraine. László Kiss the dean and vicar of Hévíz was also happy to present the Holy Spirit Church as location, and he will also help to deliver the donations to Ukraine through the Catholic Charity Service.   The programme of the special event will be: Bach: Prelude and fugue in B minor Pachelbel: Chaconne in F minor Mozart: Fantasia in F minor Franck: Prelude, Fugue & Variation in B minor Liszt: Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H   The concert will start at 7 pm on 19 March in the Holy Spirit Church in Hévíz. The attendance is free of charge, but don't forget to support the good cause!   The seasonal organ concerts will start in the city from 20 April and they will last until mid-October. As per usual, the concerts of Miklós will be held every Wednesday from 8 pm. As in the previous years, may guests will also perform with Miklós like the fan favourite bass opera singer, Kolos Kováts. This year some new guests will be also introduced to the crowd of Hévíz like Ingrid Kertesi (sopran opera singer), Szilárd Hajas (flutist), or Tamás Lozsányi (organist). This year the local Musica Antiqua Band will also join Miklós for the first time!   Be sure to follow along this year's organ concerts as well! We hope to see you at the Charity Event on 19 March as well!     More information: Tourinform Hévíz H-8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2. heviz@tourinform.hu +36 83 540 131

title: The organ season starts with a charity concert this year

description: The seasonal organ concerts are returning to Hévíz in April, but before that you are cordially invited to our charity concert on 19 March.

címkék: Hévíz;program;Charity

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cím: Wine of Hévíz 2022

lead: On April 22, it was revealed which wine is awarded the title of Wine of the city for a year. For the third time, the wines have been tested in a renewed theme.

tartalom: + 1 What kind of wine can be submited into the competition? dry white wine light, fresh, stylish, well recommended for food has a good value for money he has already competed in a noble wine competition with a gold or silver rating in the previous 2 years wine certified by experts   Which wineries entered the competition? Not only local wineries were invited to the competition, but many other wineries from different parts of the country. 25 producers from 12 wine regions of Zala and Balaton submitted a total of 50 items for the gastronomic battle. 22 grape varieties - Welsh Riesling, Savignon Blanc, "Ezerjó", Zenit, Patria, "Cserszegi fűszeres" - represented the selection.   The process The wines were judged on 22 April at the NaturMed Hotel Carbona. The items were first judged by a professional jury. The main patron of the event was Ágnes Diána Sárdy PhD, Director of the MATE Buda Campus, Associate Professor. The members of the jury were Barna Szőke PhD, chaired by MATE, Deputy Research Director of the Institute of Viticulture and Enology of Badacsony, Barnabás Kovács PhD, assistant professor of wine, Sándor Viniczai, editor-in-chief of wine booklets, Zsolt Vaszily CEO of Carbona, Tamás Borbély - President of the Badacsony Wine Region, Wine Producer of the Year, owner of the Borbély Family Winery, Winemaker, and last but not least Mrs. Beatrix Sütőné Tüttő was representing the city of Hévíz. The wine was selected with the usual blind tasting. This means that only the type and year were given to the jury members. Well-known Hungarian experts evaluated the wines using an electronic 100-point grading system. During the scoring, in a close competition, 7 lots were finally presented to the social jury, who judged the wines using the same system.     Who became the winner? Cezar Winery Kis Balaton - Savignon Blanc 2021 vintage white wine.   What does the winner get? In addition to wearing the honorary title for a full year, they will have the opportunity to present themselves at the 4-day Wine and Gastro Festival in August. The honorary diplomas accompanying the title will be presented at the jHappy Peace Times on April 30, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.   Where can I taste / buy it? The winning wine is already on the market and has already received its special decorative label. It will be available for purchase at the Tourinform Office in Hévíz, and you will meet with the wine in local restaurants too.             More information: Tourinform Hévíz 8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2. heviz@tourinform.hu +36 83 540 131    

title: Wine of Hévíz 2022

description: On April 22, it was revealed which wine is awarded the title of Wine of the city for a year. For the third time, the wines have been tested in a renewed theme.

címkék: Hévíz;News;Wine;Wine of Hévíz;Wine Festival

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cím: Again flights between Hévíz and Dortmund + transfer information

lead: Wizz Air is launching a low-cost flight between Hévíz – Balaton Airport and Dortmund.

tartalom: + 1 The first flight will take off from the German city on June 16th. After that, passengers will be transported on Thursdays and Sundays until the end of October. German tourists can thus reach their favorite holiday destination, Hévíz and the Balaton region, even faster. Flight information can be found here! Hévíz-Balaton Airport is only 10 km away from Hévíz. Guests can easily travel from there to the city by taxi or transfer. Transferinformation Bus route / route Start: 11.30 am, 12.40 pm Airport SOB Alsópáhok, Kolping Hotel Hévíz, Helikon street (Ensana Hotel Aqua, Hotel Napfény) Hévíz, Ensana Hotel Thermal Hévíz, Kossuth Str. Post Office/Town Hall Hévíz, Széchenyi street, Hotel Palace Keszthely train station Keszthely, Apát St. Tokaj Pension Gyenesdiás, Balatoni Str. (Mcdonalds) Keszthely, Csapás Str., Tesco Supermarket Costs: SOB Airport – Hévíz/Keszthely/Gyenesdiás: €13.9 (one way), €23.9 (return) Booking: E-Mail: info@keszthelytourist.huTel.: +36 30 217 9709, +36 30 957 8322  

title: Again flights between Hévíz and Dortmund + transfer information

description: Wizz Air is launching a low-cost flight between Hévíz – Balaton Airport and Dortmund.

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cím: A New Calvary Has Been Opened in Egregy

lead: The new calvary has been consecrated on 8 July 2022.

tartalom: + 1 The Calvary was blessed and consecrated by Reverend Dr. György Udvardy, Archbishop of Veszprém, with the help of László Kiss, Bishop of Hévíz, who asked God's blessing on the built Calvary. They also asked blessings for the creators of the Calvary and for everyone who visits it to walk Christ's Way of the Cross. János József Kepli, Deputy Mayor of Hévíz and Secretary of State Bálint Nagy gave a festive speech to the large crowd gathered at the foot of the Árpád-era church. In his speech, József Kepli called the construction of the Calvary an important milestone in the life of Hévíz and Egregy, as it enabled one of the most important elements of Egregy's urban rehabilitation efforts to be realized. After the excavation and presentation of the ruins of the Villa Rustica, the preservation of the grave of the Roman soldier, the construction of the Egregyi Museum, the renovation of the Romanesque-style cemetery chapel and the renovation of the wine cellar, it is a great pleasure that such a beautiful, new, natural place that provides an opportunity for reflection was created. The calvary is not only a confession of our faith for Hévíz and the region, but also a significant step forward from the point of view of religious tourism, emphasized State Secretary Bálint Nagy in his speech. The length of the promenade consisting of 14 stations is about 300 meters, and the difference in level from the starting point to the cross is 23.5 meters. The calvary ascends in the direction of the Árpád-era church. Its design is characterized by simplicity and moderation. Trees offer shade in the surroundings of the walkway made of natural materials, and in some sections it is possible to rest and meditate. The materials used fits well into the landscape. The artistic works of his stations were created by Tibor Túri Török. At the end of the Calvary, a wooden cross was added. Next to the cross there is also a stone sculpture representing an empty tomb, which symbolizes the resurrection of Christ. At the end of our walk, we come to the north side of the monument cemetery chapel, so we can also admire the small Romanesque church built in the first half of the 13th century. The calvary can be reached on foot, by bicycle, by car, and can also be visited as part of a guided walk.   [galeria] More information:Tourinform Hévz8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2.+36 83 540 131heviz@tourinform.hu

title: A new Calvary has been opened in Egregy

description: The new calvary has been consecrated on 8 July 2022.

címkék: Hévíz;church;Sights

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cím: Programs for July in Hévíz and in the Region

lead: In addition to the active leisure time, beer plays a leading role in Hévíz in mid-July. Beer specialties, concerts and children's programs await visitors to the city.

tartalom: + 1 Hévíz - permanent programs: to August 30th The Centuries of the Roman Army at the Museum of Egregy (Monday to Friday) to September 1st - a selection from the collection of the museum collection (Inner City Museum) (Wednesday to Saturday) Farmers Market every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Wednesdays organ concerts with Miklós Teleki Depending on the weather, hot-air balloon trips   Programs in Hévíz 7 July. Opening of the exhibition "Maps of the Carpathian Basin" - the exhibition can be visited from 8 July  to August 10th 14-17 July BEER PROMENADE in Rákóczi street 15 July. Walk - pantomime performance. Several brief appearances in the Northern Protective Forest 23 July Find the music! Micro concerts in the hidden corners of the protected forest   Keszthely 9 July 8:30 p.m. Concert by Myrtill and Swinguistique at Festetics Castle 9 July "Tankcsapda" on Viviera beach 15-17 July XIV Keszthely Folkfest 15-17 July Electric Garden in Festetics Palace 20-24 July. Keszthely Beer Days 23 July "Kowalsky és a Vega" on Viviera beach 24 July, 8:30 pm Omega Sunset - memorial concert at Festetics Castle 29-30 July. Flora Days at Festetics Palace 28 July Four Bones Quartet 29 July. Women in the storm of the centuries, women in the opera 30 July. Concert by Klára Csordás and the Grazioso chamber ensemble 30 July. Bagossy Brothers Company on Viviera Beach   Gyenesdiás 6 July: Art Udvar series of events: Kuna Vali and his band (Pastorház Udvar) 9 July, Saturday: Gill Day - the Balaton Fish (Festetics Imre Experience Center) Saturday, 9 July: Beach Experiences Series: Art Beach (Gyenesi Lidóstrand) Wednesday, 13 July: Night Balaton Rowing Tour by SUP, Kayak or Canoe (Kayaksziget, Diási Játékstrand) 14-17 July, Thursday-Sunday: Gyenesdiás Wine Days   Balatongyörök 6-10 July National week 14 July, 7:30 p.m. JazzFiesta: Boombtucada, Percussion Ensemble, Real Blue and Contempo - Eszter Pozsár Trio 21-24 July Györök Wine Festival 28 July  JazzFiesta: Lili Majercsik Quintet, Ágnes Lakatos Special Zone 30 July Györök Fire Brigade Day     More information:Tourinform Hévíz8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi srt. 2.heviz@tourinform.hu+36 83 540 131  

title: Programs for July in Hévíz and in the region

description: In addition to the active leisure time, beer plays a leading role in Hévíz in mid-July. Beer specialties, concerts and children's programs await visitors to the city.

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cím: Lake Hévíz is open again without any restrictions

lead: On the basis on the latest governmental decision, the Lake is open without any restrictions!

tartalom: + 1 From 3 July 2021, no immunity cards or vaccination papers are required upon entering the Lake. You can book accommodations at any hotels or private accommodations without any limits. Wellness services are opening again, museums, adventure parks, restaurants can be visited by anyone. Masks aren't compulsory anymore either, but please be patient with anyone who still requires you to wear a mask for safety measures. At most places, you will still need to sanitize your hands and keep your distance while queueing. The cancellation of the restrictions applies for not only Hungarian residents but to everyone coming from the Schengen borders meaning Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Serbia. Regarding air travel, some safety measures are expected to remain. In the case of Ukraine, the previously accepted measures will stay. From 1 July, the EU green card will be accepted as well which enables EU residents to travel within the EU without any restrictions. Hévíz is full with joy to see travellers coming to the city once more after such a long time. Enjoy the lake and the town, we are happy to see you again!  

title: Lake Hévíz is open again without any restrictions!

description: On the basis on the latest governmental decision, the Lake is open without any restrictions!

címkék: Hévíz;Hévíz Spa;Hévíz Lake;Thermal;Covid-19

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cím: August is the Crown of Summer

lead: The month with the biggest bangs of the summer has arrived. It is almost a tradition that the biggest, most musically and gastronomically rich programs take place in this month. After all, there is still plenty of the summer left, everyone is coming and going, looking for hustle and bustle, which of course will not be lacking in the area.

tartalom: + 1 Hévíz In addition to the regular programs, one of the most significant events of the year, the Wine and Gastronomy Festival, will arrive at the end of the month, where we will be hosting this year's Hévíz City Wine titleholder, the Cézár Winery. In addition to many delicious wines, we await you with food, children's programs and exciting concerts. until August 30th Roman Army Millennium Exhibition at the Egregyi Museum (Monday to Friday) until September 1 Collection - a selection from the collection of the Museum Collection (Downtown Museum) every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Farmers' Market organ concerts with Miklós Teleki every Wednesday every weekday aquatics and spinal mobilization exercises depending on the weather, hot air balloon, gyrocopter segway tours by prior registration, registration: 06 30 946 5533     august 5. Dance Hévíz Opening evening: Pál Kriszti concert august 6. Dance Hévíz!- dance competition august 13. Concerto Budapest august 18-21. Hévíz Wine and Gastro Promenade august 27. Sound of the woods - microconcerts                                             Keszthely In August, the capital of Lake Balaton hosts the KLASSZ a parton music event series, themed boats depart from the harbor several times a week, the Festetics castle is not without programs, and of course lovers of fine drinks and food will also find a suitable program for themselves. every Saturday Active beach on the City Beach in Keszthely: Interactive motivational discussions with athletes connected to Keszthely, thematic programs, skill games, championships, rewards and experience coupons await the participants in the series of programs. every Saturday and Thursday from 20:30 BAHART party boat: If you want truly unforgettable entertainment in the middle of Lake Balaton, come and party with us on the Party Boats! We are waiting for everyone on the 3-hour party boat with a great atmosphere! every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. and every Friday from 11:00 a.m. Magic boats depart from Keszthely with fun children's programs and gifts. Our magic ship sails into waters where you can meet pirates, magicians and clowns. Here, your child does not fall into the water, only from one wonder to another!                 august 3. -  7. 30th Winefestival of Keszthely august 5. Clothing sculpture exhibition / clothing sculptures of our tradition august 5. 18:00 és 19:00 DDRF MINI Conccert and SYMPHONIC BAND august 6. Viviera Beach: III. RETRO FESTIVAL august 10. 19:00 Darida Dance theatre: Latin Retro Party august 10. 20:00 Helikoni Nights: castle vicit, concert and light show august 11-14. FESTETICS - PARKFESTIVAL august 12-14. Food Truck Show august 12-14. GOA BALATON– Bloom Bar august 13. Family day at the Manor: machine demonstration, steam engine start-up, family programs, folk games, petting zoo... august 13. 20:00  Viviera Beach: HOLI BEACH FESTIVAL august 17. 20:00  Castle visit, concert and light show august 19-21.  Szent István's Feast august 19. 21:00  Viviera Beach: NECC party august 20. 10:00 Equestrian festival of ancient times: with tooth show, hussar parade and folk games august 21. 20:30  Rákász Gergely: Pararade & Magnificence (cocertorgonist) august 27-28. International Verkli Festival   GYENESDIÁS We won't be in the small settlement that hosts Festetics Vágta for lack of programs in August either. Art Beach, Dream Beach, Korzó Evenings, woodcarving days, honey day, muddy day and, as a finale, summer closing rowing starting from the Diási Toy Beach. august 6, Saturday: Experiences on the beach program series: Art Beach (Gyenesi Lidóstrand) august 10-13, Wednesday-Saturday: Wood Carving Days (Carpathian Korzó) august 11-13, Thursday-Saturday: Korzó Evenings - dance music evenings (Carpathian Korzó) Blahalouisiana, Queen Tribute august 13, Saturday: Starry night - guided tour (Festetics Imre Experience Center) august 14, Sunday: Experiences on the beach program series: Art Beach (Gyenesi Lidóstrand) august 19-20, Friday-Saturday: Diási Historical Days (Diási Memorial Park, Diási Church) august 20 with concerts at Dream Beach (Dream Beach Cocktail Bar, Diási Játékstrand) august 21, Sunday: Festetics Vágta - regional preliminaries of the National Vágta (Faludi plain)   august 21, Sunday: Bee and honey day (Festetics Imre Experience Center) august 25-28, Thursday-Sunday: Get muddy! off road event (Faludi plain) august 25-28, Thursday-Sunday: VW Bogaras Balaton Summer Holiday (Caravan Camping) august 26, Friday: Seasonal Basket Shopping Day at Gyenesdiási Market august 27. Summer closing at the Dream Beach Cocktail Bar (Diási Játékstrand) august 28, Sunday: End of summer paddling on Lake Balaton with SUP, kayak or keun (Kayaksziget, Diási Játékstrand)   Vonyarcvashegy The settlement is the location of the national final of this year's Beach Handball Championship. The 40 Fishermen's Day is a permanent program in August, and of course the wine and dessert grape festival cannot be missed either. august 7. 2022 Beach Handball National Championship National Final august 5-14 XXVII. 40 Fishermen's Memorial Day - Balaton Fishermen's Day august 19-21 Wine and Gourmet Grape Festival august 26-28 VonyArts FolkPart: folk music and folk dance camp, world music festival and the Balaton Art Creative Community august 27. Move Balaton Sports Meeting   Balatongyörök Among the Western Balaton settlements, Balatongyörök, which hosts the August wine festival, jazz and artists' programs and exhibitions, is an integral part of the summer program cavalcade. until August 5. Somersaults - Fine arts summer camp Exhibition of painter Judit Dencs until August 11 august 4. 20:00 - 23:00 JazzFiesta: Micheller Myrtillt and Tibor Pintér followed by Szalóky Classic Jazz august 6 - 17. Györöki Summer Exhibition: Landscape signs exhibition by painter István Sinkó august 12 – 14. August Wine Festival august 13 – September 1. István Eiter: Amateur photography exhibition showing the birds and wildlife of Kis-Balaton august 18 20:00 – 23:00 JazzFiesta: Richard Révész with a Latin jazz show and Urban Edina & Urban Legends concert august 20 – 31. Györöki Summer Exhibition: exhibition from the fine art collection of painter Ákos Matzon august 20. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. August 20th commemoration august 27. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Harvest Party and Fish Juice Making Competition   More information:Tourinform Hévíz8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi srt. 2.heviz@tourinform.hu+36 83 540 131

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description: The month with the biggest bangs of the summer has arrived. It is almost a tradition that the biggest, most musically and gastronomically rich programs take place in this month. After all, there is still plenty of the summer left, everyone is coming and going, looking for hustle and bustle, which of course will not be lacking in the area.

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cím: Relaxing programs, gastronomic experiences and active recreation in Hévíz also in November

lead: Despite the colder, foggier weather, life does not stop in Hévíz. In addition to the colorful Protected Forest and the steaming lake, many programs and hiking opportunities await those who want to relax in Hévíz and in the surrounding area.

tartalom: + 1 Permanent programs in Hévíz: until December 31, Roman Army Millennium Exhibition at the Egregyi Museum (Monday to Friday) until March 25 Pictures of a world exhibition from the photos of local historian Dr. Endre Szántó until March 30, from Wednesday to Saturday „Why do people paint?”- exhibition in the Downtown Museum every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Farmers' Market every weekday Aquatics and spinal mobilization exercises at the Lake Bath Canoetours on the Hévíz stream until the end of March, registration required   Current programs in Hévíz: November 12. Musica Antiqua Ensemble's 45th anniversary concert November 26. Advent Farmer's Day at the Hévíz Farmer's Market   Keszthely November 4. Masters of illusion November 7-20 Nature photography exhibition November 10. Zoran concert November 11. St. Martin's Day November 12. Dance house November 14. Trianon roll-up exhibition November 16. Philharmonic pass 2022-2023 November 23. Simon & Garfunkel   Gyenesdiás November 12. Martin's day November 25. Seasonal Basket Shopping Day at the Gyenesdiási Market November 26. Advent in the Mill   Vonyarcvashegy November 19. Vonyarcvashegy Sausage Shop - Pork Belly and Sausage Filling Competition   Further information: Tourinform Hévíz 8380 Rákóczi Street 2. +36 83 540 131 heviz@tourinform.hu

title: Relaxing programs, gastronomic experiences and active recreation in Hévíz also in November

description: Despite the colder, foggier weather, life does not stop in Hévíz. In addition to the colorful Protected Forest and the steaming lake, many programs and hiking opportunities await those who want to relax in Hévíz and in the surrounding area.

címkék: program;Program guide;Event;Hévíz;Farmers Market of Hévíz

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cím: Can we share Hungarians desire for thermal baths?

lead: Travel blog and photos by Motti Verses

tartalom: + 1 The IMTM 2023 – International Mediterranean Tourism Market was held two months ago in Expo Tel Aviv for the first time after COVID. The exhibition was a success. Endless booths and representations of both countries and private tourism providers alike. Walking between the cubicles and meeting hundreds of professionals, I suddenly noticed a small modest counter in a remote corner with the Hungarian flag. There I met Petr Ostrovkin, an impressive businessman with his intrepetor. I was curious about the product he was trying to market – a hotel in Hungary he owns on a small lake I never heard of. Petr invited me to visit and within a few weeks I found myself spending an incredible time by Europe’s largest thermal basin – lake Hévíz, chick to chick with Lake Balton.      There I investigated, discovered and experienced – why do Hungarians desire top thermal baths so much. Or, is it true that Hungary is indeed a “bathing world-power”.  The explanation is rather straightforward – history, tradition and geography are all mixed, like a traditional Jewish Cholent. The Romans that ruled in ancient Hungary left first their famous mark here. They had bathing and cleaning habits. Bathing was an important part of their lifestyle, which meant refreshing the body and soul. They built baths in this region, mainly for their military forces. Several private baths were also framed by wealthy Romans in their mansions. It is believed that the Roman healers built separate bathing complexes for those who were in poor health condition.   Hungarian bath culture started flourishing with medieval Turkish rule – an art wall creation in Rudas bath, Budapest (photo by Motti Verses) Going back in time – Rudas turkish style sink, Budapest (photo by Motti Verses) However it is believed that the Hungarian bath culture started flourishing with medieval Turkish rule. The Ottoman Empire, historically  the Turkish Empire, controlled much of southeast Europe, including Hungary. They are the ones that lay down the foundations of thermal baths. The Ottomans also introduced people to the habits of their wellness treatments. Massages, body creams and oils. The Turks valued bathing as both a cleansing ritual and social gathering. The Hungarians were doubtful. Only the Turks were allowed to use the baths during the day. Curious Hungarians only went to the thermal baths at night-time, especially in Budapest that was and still is a city of bathing power. The rest is history. Over the years these baths became part of a balanced life culture in Hungary. Bearing in mind that the country has no access to an ocean or a sea, relying on Lake Balaton for recreational needs, local baths flourished. The neighbors in Austria, once part of the joint dual Monarchy under the name Austro-Hungarian Empire, similarly love thermal baths . Lake Hévíz, Europe’s largest thermal basin (photo by Motti Verses) Endless steam – Lake Hévíz (photo by Motti Verses) A small creek with water coming from the lake- similar as the hotel thermal baths (photo by Motti Verses) No wonder the small Lake Hévíz, Europe’s largest thermal basin is an extremely popular destination – a two hours drive, either from Budapest or Vienna. It is 38.5 meters deep, with 410 liters per second water flow rate and biologically volcanically active – a natural thermal lake with magical health capabilities. Some call it the fountain of life. Since 1795 these healing waters helped people to recover and regain their strength. Most visitors return home refreshed and rejuvenated. Experts indicate that the chemical ingredients of cold and hot water springs, with 40 degrees of sulphuric medicinal water here, are richer than those in thermal baths in Budapest. Hévíz is where Petr Ostrovkin’s hotel is. He hopes Israelis will in time flock to his shimmering estate. His Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa offers 232 rooms and suites and is an ultimate destination for a relaxing and therapeutic vacation. The hotel is located in a gigantic natural park within walking distance to Lake Hévíz. This walk is rather surreal along a small creek with steam water coming from the lake. Our visit was just recently but the temperatures were low and a constant drizzle dominated our stay. Endless steam evaporates as the water temperature is very high. Guests may enjoy Lake Hévíz mineral water reaching the spa via pipes. Definitely the most rewarding experiences one can enjoy here. Lotus Therme is a pampering traditional hotel. A variety of different indoor pools in contrasting water temperatures are offered. The great jacuzzi was the strongest I have ever experienced. The main round pool is heated, but does not contain healing water. Pouring rain while your body is soaked deep in hot water is just paradise. We loved our morning swim in this well maintained pool. A unique experience in any weather conditions. The wellness spa offers a variety of treatments with Lake Hévíz products, however we did not experience them. The pampering pools were just fantastic. The daily scenery from the room balcony – total relaxation (photo by Motti Verses) A great experience while swimming – constant drizzle with steam evaporation, as the water temperature is very high (photo by Motti Verses) The relaxing lobby of Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa (photo by Motti Verses) Lotus is the key element here as this water flower really blossoms on this never surprising natural wonder. Apparently they like the volcanic water and always thrive in warm water with a need room to grow. The lake provides the perfect environment and the hotel wisely promotes this unique phenomenon as a marketing tool in its logo and with endless art creations all over the facilities. Advertisement   Hungarians and Austrians might carry a mosaic of a historical ambivalent relationship, but both people surly adore Lake Hévíz. The majority of guests in the hotel originate from those countries that share love for thermal baths. Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa is offering both food and entertainment with this fact in mind. Pleasant veteran General Manager Attila Fulop is heading skilled team members that work here for many years. Dressed with formal clothes they all recognize the guests who keep returning here. Loyal customers are the best proof for success. The menu at dinner is different each evening and the variety is one of the most generous I have seen. The bar is crowded each night and live dancing with different musicians each day are offered here. Guests of all ages are actually dancing. General Manager Fulop knows his work. A dream of a good hotelier is to keep his guests in its premises and not looking for alternatives elsewhere. A variety of different indoor pools in contrasting water temperatures are offered (photo by Motti Verses) Lotus is the key element here as this water flower really blossoms on the lake (photo by Motti Verses) The bar – live dancing with different musicians each evening (photo by Motti Verses) Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa by night (photo by Motti Verses) With General Manager Attila Fulop(left) – a true Hungarian professional hotelier(photo by Motti Verses) One question remains. Will Israelis flock to Hévíz? Hamat Gader hot springs site in the Yarmouk River valley, used since the classical antiquity, is one of the most popular attractions for Israelis. With that in mind and the endless daily flights from Ben Gurion airport to Budapest, the potential is certainly there. Especially in winter when the flight costs are rock bottom. Hévíz here we come.

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description: Travel blog and photos by Motti Verses

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cím: MI6 Energy-conscious Hospital Certificate for Hévízfürdő

lead: For the 13th time this year, on May 4, MI6 awarded certificates to the service providers and institutions that achieved the best results in terms of energy savings in the past year.

tartalom: + 1 Hungarian Innovation and Efficiency (MI6) Nonprofit Kft was established in 2011. The goal of the organization, which is also supported by the UN, is to promote all the energy efficiency processes through which Hungarian service providers can save energy and thereby save additional resources. The essence of the Virtual Power Plant Program (VEP) they operate is that: Unused energy is the greenest energy! The less energy we use, the more we can reduce CO2 emissions, thereby making the operation of our facilities more sustainable, energetically efficient and cheaper. The economic value of unused energy is the same as that of produced energy. With unused energy, we not only manage resources more efficiently, but also save money. The aim of the organization is to have service providers connected to the program either from the entrepreneurial, residential, civil or public sector; over time, do NOT use as much energy on an annual basis, so save as much as PAKS can produce. All of these results can be achieved with investments aimed at energy efficiency, technical developments, conscious decisions, the use of smart systems, lifestyle changes, recycling... For the 13th time this year, on May 4, MI6 awarded certificates to the service providers and institutions that achieved the best results in terms of energy savings in the past year.   How did the Hévízgyógyfürdő Szent András Rheumatic Hospital earn the certificate? The certificate is awarded for 1 year, and environmental engineer György Németh, the technical manager of the Szent András Rheumatic Hospital, told us about how to earn it. MI6 announced the program for the 13th year, but the Hévíz hospital applied for certification for the first time this year. Service providers can apply in different institutional categories, we have measured ourselves among hospitals. In order to be certified as an energy-conscious hospital, it was necessary to present the already implemented and planned measures aimed at energy efficiency, as well as to show how much we were able to reduce the institution's CO2 emissions in 2022 as a result of the technical changes, investments, and developments that have already been implemented, as well as how much we could count on financial savings. We can be proud that we met expectations in every respect. In recent years, several technical solutions have been completed in the hospital, with which we can achieve more energy-efficient operation of the facility. These include, for example, heat pump development, the solar park, rethinking the operation of facilities with building energy control smart systems. Of course, further developments are also planned. These will allow us to manage energy in different ways in different parts of the institution. It is also important for us to strive for a change of attitude among hospital workers, to make them interested in sustainable energy management in the long term.   How new is energy-conscious thinking in Hévíz? In Hévíz, the issue of sustainability and environmental awareness has long been an important and prominent aspect. Of course, this is also due to the fact that Lake Hévíz and its surroundings are a nature conservation area, so many regulations must be complied with. From the point of view of tourism, protecting this natural treasure is of particular importance in the settlement. Among the institutions in Hévíz, at the Szent András Rheumatic Hospital in Hévíz, we have been dealing with sustainability issues, energy efficiency, and cost-effective facility operation for a long time. This is also proven by the fact that this is not the first recognition of our work in the last 10 years. The institution has previously received the Greenovation award and the Ozone Green award. Of course, processes and developments in this direction have intensified since the first Covid year in 2019. The economic and social changes of recent years have initiated several processes in more and more institutions and state support systems, all of which favor decisions aimed at more cost-effective operation. Why is this award important? The Certificate of the MI6 Energy-conscious Hospital confirms that we are on the right track, that what we do is important. These recognitions are also very important to us because we consider this work to be a form of social responsibility. It is important that others know about it, the people who live here, our colleagues, the guests who come here. Let them see that sustainability is a priority in Hévíz and in our hospital, Tófürdő too! It must be seen that even a small intervention, operational decision or investment can achieve huge results in such a large institution. In fact! I'm going further! In an institution of this size, it is possible to save at least as much energy as with a new technical solution in the form of an investment, just by conscious employee behavior and conscious energy use. I believe that small steps can go a long way. Personally, my task is to operate a long-term sustainable Hévízfürdő together with my colleagues and everyone who works here. On May 4, the Energy-Aware Hospital Certification was presented to the hospitals by Katalin Szili, the hereditary patron of the VEP, and Zoltán Jenei (OKFŐ).

title: MI6 Energy-conscious Hospital Certificate for Hévízfürdő

description: For the 13th time this year, on May 4, MI6 awarded certificates to the service providers and institutions that achieved the best results in terms of energy savings in the past year.

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cím: We tested the adventure parks at the western end of Lake Balaton

lead: Now that the summer and the good weather are really close, it's time to look around a little with what to spend a free weekend or where to go with the family when the holidays arrive. So we went to test some adventure parks at the western end of Lake Balaton to see where it's worth going now, so before the beach season.

tartalom: + 1 Let's see the offer, fairly, in ABC order: Bobo Fun Park - Adrenaline Arena The Bobo Fun Park opened in Alsópáhok in 2021, but we think the name Adrenalin Arena is more descriptive. How to describe it simply: a huge, really huge, two-level hall, which is very demanding and spectacular inside and out, full of crawling-climbing-jumping experiences. The arena has a morning and an afternoon game time, and you can choose from two types of tickets, depending on how committed you are. There are also separate coin-operated, paid VR experiences, but the main attractions are rather the moving tracks. Climbing walls, trampolines, ninja track, indoor rope course, etc. It's a great experience for adults, even without children. Who do we recommend? For anyone who likes to move, crawl and climb, whether as a family, with small children or with friends. This place can be perfect for teenagers and even adults, if they want a little (big) exercise and a challenge. Bobo Fun Park - Adrenalin Arena's own website Advantages very demanding location, with demanding games provides recreation for several age groups it moves mom and dad too the VR room is a real treat for those who like futuristic experiences cleanliness, order regardless of the weather, it is always open You can easily get here from Hévíz on foot, by bicycle or by bus Consider this! you have to pay attention to the playing time, as the day is divided into two periods it is forbidden to bring in food and drink, in exchange there is of course a high-quality buffet with hot and cold food and drinks it's a shame that you have to pay extra for VR experiences Our tip: For future guests: rules apply to wearing shoes and socks indoors! Therefore, make sure to find out before we go! For the operators: Some outdoor games would also be great, maybe a laser fighting track or a mini go-kart. DinoparkRezi The pairing may seem strange at first, but the park located on the border of Rezi has both life-sized moving dinos and adventure games. With the daily ticket, you can use many experience elements, such as rope courses, pool football, children's climbing wall, mini golf courses, bocce and bull rodeo, walking dino, treasure hunt, boating, trampolines, playgrounds, light railway, while some games can be used with tokens (token price: HUF 250): grip machines, air hockey, foosball table, simulators, basketball machine. Who do we recommend? Where at least one child is a dino fanatic. The park is a great experience with smaller children. DinoparkRezi's own website Advantages: the rope courses are good for several age groups, there is a section that even preschoolers can use It is even within reach by bicycle from Hévíz during the summer season there are quite a few different game options to choose from there is also a restaurant/buffet, but you can also bring your own food it is in an open space, in a large area, so there is no crowding it is open every day Consider this! outdoor, therefore only recommended in good weather some of the games are age-restricted   Our tip: There may not be enough trees, so in the hot sun, be prepared with sunscreen, water, a cap, and a hat to prevent sunburn. Some of the toys may be a little old, and it shows here and there, but dinos don't age. Water Lily Adventure Park The Tavirózsa Gardening Center is located between Hévíz and Keszthely. Don't let the name mislead anyone, the Tavirózsa Adventure Park is actually located in a garden, and it should be added here that it is in a correspondingly wonderful environment. While mother/father/grandmother is enjoying the plants, perhaps selecting or shopping, the children can test their courage on the rope course. There is also minigolf, archery, foot billiards, pedal go-karts, and treasure hunting. The main thing is a safe environment and a safe gaming experience! Of course, there is also a buffet, where you can enjoy refreshing drinks or freshly baked filled pies under a pleasant gazebo. Who do we recommend? For grandmothers who would like to bring their grandchildren to a place for a few hours where they will be safe, and if they are not participating in archery together, they can relax in an arbor and enjoy the flowers. Tavirózsa Adventure Park's own website Advantages: the environment is wonderful and the operating couple is very nice the games are recommended for children under the age of 16 easily accessible by car or bicycle, but there is also a bus stop a few meters away for the more adventurous, there is also a go-kart track in the immediate vicinity it is open from Monday to Saturday Consider this! outdoor, so only recommended in good weather the ropeway is not very high, so it is not great for adrenaline junkies it's not a very big park, so it's not a full-day program, but that can even be an advantage Our tip: Go with your eyes open, because it is difficult to find the park at first, but not because it is not easily accessible, but because we only notice the horticulture. ZOBORI EXPERIENCE PARK The largest adventure park in the region, on a huge area, with a wonderful panorama of Little Balaton. In Zobor, there are both outdoor and indoor games, 4XD Cinema, escape room, adventure castle, giant trampoline, rope course, slide, free fall tower, laser combat, airsoft, water dodgem, VR experiences, water playground and the biggest attraction is the roller coaster. But there are even live animals, and even if you're in the area, you shouldn't miss the wine estate. The park is a real treat, with many attractions, which are best viewed as a full-day program. Who is it recommended for? Especially for families with children, if the goal is to find a full-day program with lots of comings and goings and adventures, which can be an option even in bad weather. Zobori Amusement Park's own website Advantages in a very large area many different attractions demanding design, buildings, walkways, rest areas there are also outdoor and indoor programs a good experience for many age groups Companions over the age of 65 have a walking ticket there are also several buffets and self-service restaurants Consider this! outside of the summer season, it is only open on weekends unless you are staying here in the village, it is only accessible by car here, too, there are token experiences that are not included in the ticket price Our tip: It's a good idea to set a budget in advance as to how much you want to spend on the program, because the horse can run away with us when it comes to chip games. Are you interested in more experiences and attractions in the same area? We have more tips, you can find more ideas here! >>>   Opening image: Zobori Adventure Park

title: We tested the adventure parks at the western end of Lake Balaton

description: Now that the summer and the good weather are really close, it's time to look around a little with what to spend a free weekend or where to go with the family when the holidays arrive. So we went to test some adventure parks at the western end of Lake Balaton to see where it's worth going now, so before the beach season.

címkék: Adventure;Adventure park;Explore it!;Experience;with children

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cím: It's raining? No problem! You can do many things around Hévíz!

lead: Nobody likes rainy weather during the holidays, but that doesn't mean you should lock yourself in your hotel room. Even though you cannot sunbathe or enjoy the sun during a rainy day, we have collected what you can do when it rains.

tartalom: + 1 Beach with an umbrella?! Yes! Swimming in Hévíz is an experience even when it rains or the weather is cooler! The temperature of Lake Hévíz is about 35-36 °C in summer even with rain and wind. If the rain bothers you, you can also relax in the warm water in the building above the lake. Water lilies open up when it rains, and when the air temperature is cooler than the water temperature, one may even be surprised, since the warm water lake is usually steaming!     Summer is not just about the beaches! At the western end of Lake Balaton, there is a lot to do in rainy or cloudy weather as well. 5 program tips around Hévíz in rainy weather: The Farmers' Market of Hévíz can be visited three times a week, on Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, where you can buy delicacies and handmade trinkets. The Bobo Fun Park is open when it rains as well! The largest adrenaline arena on Lake Balaton and in Hungary was opened just a year ago, and the indoor facility is open for everyone! For adults, the park is full of relaxation and excitement, as it offers a lot of sporting, active recreation in a huge square while for children the park offers curious adventures.     The exhibitions of Helikon Castle have so many exhibitions that one day is not enough to see everything. Why not visit the Festetics Castle on a rainy day? You even have the possibility to visit the several exhibitions with a two-day combined ticket, such as the Noble forms of life, the carriage museum, the railway model and hunting exhibition, or the palm house. In the Castle Museum, many exhibitions have been renewed in recent years, so it's worth taking a look. What's more, each day a themed program awaits the guests as well like guided tours in the castle park, guided tours in the castle from the cellars to the attic and so on.     The Imre Festetics Experience Center awaits everyone! The House of Nature and Animal Park is located at the border of Gyenesdiás, only 10 minutes from Hévíz. With interactive exhibition and many local animals the park is fun for the whole family!     Just around the corner Don't miss the following programs if you are looking for nice activities to do when it's cloudy! The Sümeg Castle Games offer an exciting program for everyone. Throughout the summer you can enjoy the thrill of the knight's tournament every Wednesday and Saturday and you can even take part in a medieval dinner afterwards. The program is perfect in any weather, because when it rains there is a huge knight's hall at the foot of the castle hill, just below the restaurant.      If you would like to do something that brings you closer to nature, taking on a boat trip in the Cave Lake of Tapolca is the perfect program for you! During the summer months, there are always many people at the Visitor Center of the Balaton Upland National Park in Tapolca, where you can get acquainted with the earth's caves in a 3D exhibition and then experience rowing in the crystal clear waters of the cave. In the permanent exhibition of the Balaton Museum you can get acquainted with the past and the present of Lake Balaton. Even though it's a little unplesant to bathe in Lake Balaton when it rains, if there is no wind you can still go on a hip cruise. In the summer months, 1-hour cruises set off from the port of Keszthely.   Hike and enjoy the thousand wonders of nature! Trips on foot and by bike in the area might be a good program to consider. In the Keszthely Mountains you can choose from easy  to extreme hiking trails. We offer special hiking routes on our premises and you can rent children's and adult bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters at the Tourinform Office of Hévíz. The Kányavári Island and Buffalo Reserve at Kis-Balaton are also charming despite of the rain. On the 2.5 km-long nature trail you can admire the water spiders or the great egret up close. You can take part in a Hungarian "safari" program in the buffalo reserve.     You can also get to know native Hungarian animal species in the Africa Museum in Balatonederics, or at the Salföld Ranch in the Balaton Upland National Park. You can also test your stamina in the adventure parks of the area, such as Tavirózsa Adventure Park in Hévíz or the much larger Zobori Adventure Park in Zalaszabar. But you can also walk through dinosaurs in the Dinosaur Park in Rezi.   And last but not least, roam the volcanic sites of the Keszthely Mountains and Lake Balaton! Enjoy the beauty of the hiking trails, the unique panorama of Lake Balaton, visit the castle ruins (Szigliget, Rezi, Tátika, Csobánc) or the basalt organs, because the hilly landscape around awaits hikers every day. Of course, these programs are also wonderful in sunny weather! Discover Hévíz and its surroundings every day of the year, because the visitor places are constantly renewed, beautified and expanded with new experiences! Have you been to any of the places we have listed here? We can say something new! Find our colleagues and the Tourinform office in Hévíz and get advice on where to go!   More information: Tourinform Office Hévíz8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi str. 2.+36 83 540 131heviz@tourinform.hu

title: It's raining? No problem! You can do many things around Hévíz!

description: Nobody likes rainy weather during the holidays, but that doesn't mean you should lock yourself in your hotel room. Even though you cannot sunbathe or enjoy the sun during a rainy day, we have collected what you can do when it rains.

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cím: Beaches, spas, lake shores and their prices in 2023 at the western end of Lake Balaton!

lead: The real summer arrived on June 1. There were places where the thermometers already showed 30°C on the first day of summer and many people were already bathing in Lake Balaton, despite the fact that spring was not very kind to us, so the heat arrived quite late. So it's time to give you an overview of where and how much you can swim in the Hévíz area this summer after the adventure parks.

tartalom: + 1 The great advantage of this article is that it shows on a map which beach is where, and what is worth knowing about it, and you can even find pictures! If you are also interested in the prices, scroll down a little towards the end of the article! A black poi indicates the Hévíz Tófürdő and beach Red dots show the classic beaches on the Balaton shore In the place of burgundy pois, there are adventure parks and adventure baths The blue pois are lakes where you can't swim, but you can fish instead :) Let's see which are the classic beaches next to Lake Balaton. There are roughly 7+2 beaches near Hévíz that are very popular among guests. Keszthely City Beach | Keszthely Libás Beach | Alsógyenes Lidó Beach | Gyenesdiás Play Beach | Vonyarcvashegyi Lido Beach | Balatongyörök Beach | Balatonberény Beach + Dog Beach in Keszthely and Naturist Beach in Balatonberény   It is typical of the above beaches that you can go for a walk or even take a bath outside of the high season. You can use the playgrounds and sports fields, but the buffets and restrooms are only open during the beach season. In the late spring period, you should expect that renovations, weeding, flower planting, and toys are being renovated, but by the beginning of June, almost all beaches can be visited. There are entrance tickets, where they start collecting from June 1, and where they start collecting from the beginning of the school holidays. The opening hours - as long as you have to buy a full price ticket - are usually between 8:00 and 18:00, but in many places you can buy an evening swimming ticket before closing, which is cheaper and usually after 6 or 7, entry is free. Most beaches have student and pensioner discounts, family tickets or weekly passes can also be purchased. In terms of accessibility, a common feature of the beaches in the area is that they are easy to find. By bicycle, the cash desks are almost within reach of the Balaton bicycle path, and by car, of course, you can park for free next to every beach. Moreover, with the exception of the dog beach and the Libás beach, all other beaches are close to the local train station, so if you can, you can even go by train.   Lake Hévíz, as a uniqueness, is a spa, lake spa and beach spa all in one Unique in the world, Lake Hévíz combines thermal spas and beach spas in such a way that none of them really exist. Due to its uniqueness, you can bathe in the natural thermal spring all year round, and thanks to the covered parts, you can enjoy the experience of warm water even in pouring rain or snow. Depending on the weather, in the spring, usually in May, the beach area opens even earlier, where you can enjoy the pleasures of water around 30°C or even warmer before the Balaton beach season. The children's pools are only filled in mid-June, as they have heated normal water. From the point of view that you can swim in a real, natural, warm water lake and relax and sunbathe on its shore, it is more like a beach, but based on the services, opening hours and prices based on medicinal water, it can be classified more like a thermal spa. You definitely have to try it once, because it is really unique and special, completely different from all the usual beaches and adventure pools! Adventure baths and slide park Near Hévíz, we have to write about 3 major thermal and adventure baths and a slide park. Closer to Hévíz is the Kehida Thermal Bath in Kehidakustány, many people also visit the Karos Spa complex in Zalakaros, and Zalaszentgrót also has a thermal and adventure bath. Perhaps a little further, in Zalaegerszeg there is an Aquacity and slide park. The common feature of the first three thermal spas is that their indoor pools are open all year round, but in the summer season they also open their outdoor beach with adventure park, slides and a large green surface to the public. These baths, although they cannot be called classic beaches, can be visited regardless of the weather, since even if we cannot use the outdoor experiences, the indoor pools are still open. Another important feature they have in common is that they have pools with medicinal water and heated normal water pools. Aquacity, located next to the last-mentioned Zalaegerszeg, only operates in the summer, during the school holidays. It does not have an indoor bath, only outdoor pools and numerous slides, among which all ages can find their favorite. At the same time, just like the Balaton beaches, this adventure bath is only visited in nice, summer weather. Let's look at the prices for 2023! Adult day ticket prices for classic beaches in 2023! We warn you in advance that the ticket price does not reflect the quality of the services! On the slightly more expensive beaches, the extra program options and extra experience elements provide the basis for a higher price category, while the slightly cheaper beaches are typically smaller, more family-friendly, and offer fewer of the same high-quality services. In addition, all the classic beaches listed here (except for dogs and naturists) have Blue Wave certification and are multiple category winners (child-friendly beach, sporty beach, green beach). The different types of ticket prices mean that entrance tickets to most beaches in the pre-summer season, in June, are cheaper than in July and August. Keszthely City Beach - 1300 - 1500 HUF Keszthelyi Libás Beach - 1000 - 1100 HUF Gyenesdiás Lidó Beach - 1100 - 1300 HUF Gyenesdiási Game Beach - 1200 - 1500 HUF Vonyarcvashegyi Lidó Beach - 1200 - 1500 HUF Balatongyöröki Beach - 1200 - 1500 HUF Balatonberényi Beach - HUF 1,200 Keszthely Dog Beach - HUF 700 / person and HUF 500 / group Balatonberényi Naturist Beach - HUF 1,300 Experience spa prices in June 2023! You can usually buy several types of tickets to the adventure spas, in this case we start from the experience of going to the beach, so we compare the daily ticket price. The ticket in which you can use the outdoor pools and beach area without restriction, but does not include the surcharge for the therapeutic pools or the wellness department. Of course, these spas also have discounts for children and pensioners, as well as family tickets and discounted admission before closing. Hévíz Tófürdő day ticket for adults - HUF 7,500 Zalakaros Bath day ticket adult - HUF 6,500 Kehida Thermal Bath day ticket adult - HUF 5900 Zalaszentgróti Bath day ticket adult - HUF 3,700 Aquacity Zalaegerszeg day ticket adult - HUF 3200 Comparative prices compared to spa prices in other regions: Bükfürdő adult day ticket - HUF 6900 Sárvár Thermal Spa adult day ticket - HUF 7,200 Hajdúszoboszló Aqaupark day ticket - beach ticket HUF 4,500, aquaworld additional ticket HUF 5,300 Budapest Aquaworld daily ticket - 9700 HUF Gyulai Castle Spa day ticket - HUF 3,600 Hagymatikum day ticket - HUF 4900 Daily ticket prices for Siófok beaches - between HUF 1,400 and HUF 3,000 Daily ticket prices for Balatonfüredi Beach - between HUF 1900 and HUF 2500 Tihany Beach daily ticket - HUF 800 Foreign outlook: Loipersdorf Therme (Austria) - weekday ticket 41.5 Euro, weekend 46.5 Euro SonnenTherme Lutzmannsdorf (Austria) - daily ticket 35.9 Euro Moravske Toplice (Slovenia) - day ticket 19.9 Euro Thermal Park Dunaszerdahely (Slovakia) - daily ticket on weekdays 13 Euro, on weekends and public holidays 15 Euro

title: Beaches, spas, lake shores and their prices in 2023 at the western end of Lake Balaton!

description: The real summer arrived on June 1. There were places where the thermometers already showed 30°C on the first day of summer and many people were already bathing in Lake Balaton, despite the fact that spring was not very kind to us, so the heat arrived quite late. So it's time to give you an overview of where and how much you can swim in the Hévíz area this summer after the adventure parks.

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cím: pART forest exhibition opened in Hévíz!

lead: The pART forest exhibition, which opened on August 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., will be open to the public until September 30.

tartalom: + 1 Hévíz Turisztikai Np. Kft. participates in this year's Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture events with its program series Forest Mystery. The Forest Mystery, or Game in Green! the main concept of events in Hévíz is to use natural spaces for cultural events where people, nature and art can connect! It was obvious that the main location of the programs to be realized is the Northern Nature Reserve next to Lake Hévíz, where micro-concerts, children's performances and geobotanical walks are organized several times between April and October. One of the special elements of this series of events the pART forest exhibition opened on August 4, 2023 at 16:00. Anyone who knows the area and has seen the exhibition - which is not only the location but also the theme of the forest itself - can easily understand the choice of title. The pART forest exhibition is located on a forest path next to the northern stream of Lake Hévíz. By walking in the forest, we can get to know the hidden beauties that are usually difficult to see with the naked eye, or remain hidden during an average walk, through an exhibition showing the wildlife of the nature reserve, selected from more than 60 pictures. Pictures of wonderful birds, special plants, small animals and bugs can be seen on the pictures stretched on and between trees. A significant part of the works are paintings, the work of nature illustrator Márton Zsoldos. The exhibition also includes some photos taken by nature conservationists Előd Búzás and Gábor Sinka, here, in the immediate vicinity of Lake Hévíz. The opening of the forest exhibition is a wooden gate with the motto of the exhibition: "Open to nature!" On behalf of the organizer Hévíz Turisztikai Np Kft., Tamás Pálffy emphasized that the aspects of nature conservation, sustainability and green events were taken into account when organizing the entire Forest Mystery program series. Every event tries to leave the smallest possible ecological footprint, and in all its elements it strives to bring people, nature and the cultural experiences that can be experienced in nature closer to each other in such a way that they interfere with nature only to a small extent, but in no case in a harmful way. Recycled wooden picture frames donated by local residents were also used for this exhibition, and sugar asparagus was used for mounting. The forest exhibition is expected to be on display until September 30, but this may even change due to the use of natural materials and the development of weather conditions. In this case, durability was not even a goal. However, the gate remains! Because whether there is a pART Forest Exhibition in the Hévíz Véderdø or not, the message is always valid: Open to nature! A small taste of the exhibition can be viewed in this photo gallery!    

title: pART forest exhibition opened in Hévíz!

description: The pART forest exhibition, which opened on August 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., will be open to the public until September 30.

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cím: September around Hévíz

lead: Lyric night of the lingering Indian Summer, Shadowy fields that are scentless but full of singing, Never a bird, but the passionless chant of insects, Ceaseless, insistent. The grasshopper’s horn, and far-off, high in the maples, The wheel of a locust leisurely grinding the silence Under a moon waning and worn, broken, Tired with summer …

tartalom: + 1 We have gathered for you the programs in the area of the first month of autumn. Forest concerts, tasty dog days, sports programs, verkli music, cars, exhibitions, cult programs on boats, dance and music events, vintage and market programs await all those who visit the area of Hévíz in September. Hévíz Guided thematic walks in Hévíz! September 8. The sounds of the forest are micro-concerts September 15. The sounds of the forest are micro-concerts pART Forest Exhibition until September 30 September 15-17 Flavors and experiences at Brix Bistro - Mexican weekend offer September 15. Moonlight bath on Lake Hévíz September 16. III. Hévíz Dog Day September 29-30 Fairy Rose Folkfest September 30 SPINDAY Marathon 2023 Keszthely September 2 Festetics Concours d`Elegance September 2-3 Keszthely International Workshop Meeting September 4. Enchanted by colors September 6. Júlia Szendrey memorial evening September 7 - 10. Dance Panorama September 9. Kulthajó Keszthely September 15 - 16. Hungary-Turkey 2023 Davis Cup World Group I. September 15 - 17. EKF KultUdvar III. September 16. Kulthajó Keszthely September 16. XVII. Ars Sacra Festival September 21. Crazy prima donnas, or up to your neck in the mud September 22. XVII. Ars Sacra Festival September 23. Kulthajó Keszthely September 30. Kulthajó Keszthely Gyenesdias September 3 10.: Miracle Deer Festival September 9. Gyenesdiás Harvest Festivities September 15. Come on, miner, don't give up hope! – István Klarik's photo exhibition September 23 Gyenesdiási Potato Day – potato fair, cooking competition, concert, family playhouse September 29. Seasonal Basket Shopping Day at the Gyenesdiási Market September 29. Saint Michael's Day Vonyarcvashegy September 2. BE GOOD IF YOU KNOW! September 9 YOU ARE WORTHY! - Charity sports and games day September 16 - 17. XXXI. Vonyarci Village Day and Farewell Balatongyörök September 1 Art Picnic: conversation with actor Zoltán Mucsi, a lifelong member of the Society of the Immortals September 2 Harvest Fun and Fish Juice Making Competition September 7. Do you know what you're looking at? – mysteries and symbols in visual arts: wine in art September 8. Instrumental performances for children: the Garabonciás band participates September 8. Landscape maintenance Vzőlőhegyi Farming Communities c. educational program September 9. Me and my instrument - conversation with Zsuzsa Koncz and János Bródy September 15. Rhythm is the world: the fiery rhythm of the batucada September 29. Toast on the Bece roof

title: September around Hévíz

description: Lyric night of the lingering Indian Summer, Shadowy fields that are scentless but full of singing, Never a bird, but the passionless chant of insects, Ceaseless, insistent. The grasshopper’s horn, and far-off, high in the maples, The wheel of a locust leisurely grinding the silence Under a moon waning and worn, broken, Tired with summer …

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cím: Hévíz by bike

lead: Choose an outdoor spot for sports activities whenever it is possible. While you are on holiday, a lake-shore area, the edge of a forest or a park could be the most ideal spot for active recreation.

tartalom: + 1 Hévíz and its surroundings provide you with good cycling facilities; there are a number of built cycle tracks and marked cycle routes. While cycling, you can get to know the towns and superb landscapes of the Balaton Highlands, the volcanic hills and the valleys hiding between the shore hills as well as the wildlife of the Kis-Balaton. You can hire a bike in various places, including tourist offices, hotels and even guest houses. Our short tours could be enjoyable for anybody. Speed is not essential on our short tours. Most of the tours are led on cycle paths, minor roads with low traffic or on well passable dirt roads. Explore the attractions and the beauties of nature on two wheels, and what is even more important is that you’ll make efforts for your health. Bicycle and E-bike rent at the Tourinform Office: qualitative Merida and CTM bikes. At the office you can also register for the plastic card for HeBi bikes. Prices:   2 hours 24 hours Citybike/Mountainbike 1.200,- Huf 2.500,- Huf E-bike 3.000,- Huf 5.000,- Huf Nordic walking sticks - 1.000,- Huf  Our cycle routes around Hévíz

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cím: The secret of long-lasting health: Fit Autumn

lead: 5 simple tips to help you stay fit. Because autumn is about preparing your body and soul for the sometimes grey, sometimes glamorous but usually long winter.

tartalom: + 1 BEACH SEASON IN AUTUMN AT THE LARGEST THERMAL LAKE IN THE WORLD Bathe in 30°C hot water in the world's largest natural thermal lake in Hévíz. You do not have to give up the beach experience as the off-season in Hévíz is like a holiday received as a present. Whether it is overcast or it is drizzling, the stroking of hot water will dispel the sad autumn mood and, if there is any, the feeling of aching muscle/joints. And if it is raining and blowing, you can still immerse yourself in a pampering spa experience in the indoor spa or wellness area.   ACTIVE EXPERIENCES LOCALLY AND AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Discover the wonderful surroundings of Hévíz, where many wonders of the western corner of Lake Balaton await you. Discover the ruins of the castles of Szigliget, Rezi, Tátika, Csobánc, Sümeg, Nagyvázsony, explore the cycling paths and hiking trails, visit the lookout towers, from where you can see an unparalleled panorama of Lake Balaton. To do so, the Tourinform office in Hévíz also provides you with maps, bicycles and e-bikes. Take a boat trip in the bay or visit Keszthely, where you can see the third-largest baroque mansion in Hungary with six unique exhibitions. There is no more ideal time for active relaxation than early autumn, with its gorgeous colours, when the temperature is pleasant, around 20°C.   IT'S TIME TO RELAX A LITTLE AND CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES BEFORE THE LONG WINTER In autumn, it is recommended to have a little immune boost, which is based on the regeneration of body and soul. And it's easier to relax, unwind, and relieve stress when you rely on professionals. Does your back or do your shoulders hurt? Would you regain your fitness? Would you draw strength before the long winter? Give yourself a chance for a quality holiday. Pamper yourself with a refreshing massage, do sports every day for half an hour in the fresh air, choose from the offer of autumn vegetables and fruit, and finally relax your muscles in the hot medicinal water. A 5-day holiday in Hévíz can do wonders if you want to recharge your batteries in a calm environment, without crowdedness. Time and space (reception) do not matter on the cosy streets and squares of Hévíz and its surroundings, on the walking paths of parks and forests, and the promenades along the waterfront. Only the quality time you dedicate to yourself counts.   AUTUMN IS THE SEASON OF GOOD WINES AND CULINARY ADVENTURES Whether it's wines, a dinner with friends, an autumn barbecue party or a culinary evening, there are many opportunities in Hévíz in the autumn. Visit Hévíz and choose from a wide range of restaurants, since whether you would like to try traditional Hungarian flavours, street food or fine dining dinners, the flavours of autumn: mushrooms, chestnut, pumpkin, grapes, pears, plums, peaches make every meal a real experience. And if you still cannot find the flavours you like, visit the Hévíz Farmers' Market, where you can choose from local cheeses, smoked meats, juices, jams and pickles.   THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THAN BUMPING INTO A COZY CONCERT DURING A ROMANTIC EVENING STROLL Although this year has not been loud from events and festivals, in the autumn we prefer a cosy little concert, a harvest-time cooking, or a romantic movie. The long autumn evenings and the pleasantly warm afternoons would provide an ideal opportunity to visit the exhibition at the Museum in the Town Centre, walk in the Roman ruin garden, enjoy an open-air concert or buy tickets for a theatre performance in Keszthely. Choose at least one cultural program from the area you haven’t seen before that you’ve never seen or visited before and top your vacation off with a pinch of art.   CLICK AND CHOOSE FROM THE HÉVÍZ ACCOMMODATION OFFERS TO BE ABLE TO BOOK YOUR AUTUMN HOLIDAY IN HÉVÍZ IN TIME. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT PROGRAMMES AND ACCOMMODATION OFFERS: www.heviz.hu | heviz@tourinform.hu Tourinform Office Hévíz Tel: +36 83 540 131 8380 HÉVÍZ, Rákóczi u. 2. WOULD YOU READ MORE INTERESTING NEWS ABOUT HÉVÍZ? FOLLOW US ON EACH OF OUR CHANNELS! Facebook | Blog | Instagram | YouTube  

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cím: Scheduled for autumn

lead: Autumn is a really special season. The red and yellow leaves fall and crunch under our feet, we feel the cool breeze of the air, we breathe in the scent of the morning mists, the sun's rays dance pleasantly on our skin. However, autumn dazzles us not only with its colorful appearance, but also with its many possibilities, since it is not too late to program, go on a trip, go to the market, or go to a concert.

tartalom: + 1 We have once again gathered the programs around Hévíz into a single bouquet. This time until the end of October. Hévíz Hévíz Farmers' Market Spine mobilizing exercise and Balance exercise SEGWAY tours Walking hot air balloon flight - until the end of October Organ concerts with Miklós Teleki October 7. World Smile Day! October 7. Health Day at Hotel Európa Fit October 10. Lecture in the cultural hall of the Szent András Rheumatism Hospital October 13. Tastes and experiences at Brix Bistro October 14-15. VIII. Chestnut Festival October 15. Offenburg String Trio October 17. Bread making workshop Keszthely October 3-8. National Library Days 2023 October 3-8. National Library Days 2023 October 5. Keszthely Renaissance October 5. The truth of King Matthias and the fate of the world October 5. Mór Bán: Hunyadiak October 7. Fragile in nature, fragile humanity October 8. Details of reality October 12. Zoran concert October 13. Autumn Festival of Museums in Major October 14. Hunting Culture Festival October 14. Autumn Festival of Museums in Festetics Castle October 18, 19. Nuns October 20. Autumn Festival of Museums in Major October 21. Autumn Festival of Museums in Festetics Castle October 21. Autumn Festival of Museums at the Balaton Museum October 21. The world of operetta tells the story October 27. Autumn Festival of Museums in Major October 28. Autumn Festival of Museums at the Festetics Castle October 28. Autumn Festival of Museums at the Balaton Museum Gyenesdias October 4. Traccsparti with Miklós Vámos - Informal, relaxed (interactive) discussions (Községháza) October 7. Vadlán Ultra Terrain run (Keszthely Mountains) October 7. Cooking class with chef József Bernáth (Rozsdaplacc Kft. showroom) October 7. Autumn in the Mill - Autumn herb sampling, garden tour in the Festetics Herbarium and Spice Garden October 8. World Animal Day (Festetics Imre Experience Center) October 11. Shakespeare evening with Balázs Szálinger and Sándor Fazekas (Közsékas) October 14. Autumn in the Mill - Autumn "Forest-Eating" day, with herb tour, workshop in the Festetics Herbarium and Herb Garden October 19. Ligetplex Hungarian Film Days – Cicaverzum film screening and audience meeting (Ligetplex Cinema) October 27. Halloween in the Zoo (Festetics Imre Experience Center) October 27. Seasonal Basket Shopping Day at Gyenesdiási Market October 28. Autumn in the Mill - Pumpkin day for children in the Mill (Festetics Herbarium and Spice Garden) Vonyarcvashegy October 28. Sparkling wine to Balaton Bormustra Balatongyörök October 5. Do you know what you're looking at? – mysteries and symbols in visual arts: the art of letter writing October 10.Rhythm the world: joy drumming - team-building rhythm miracles October 20. Two viewing tours October 21. Magic Sounds Family Playhouse October 28. Becehegyi Wine Tour October 28. Wrestling playhouse October 28. 100 concerts/100 venues - Free concert by the artists of the National Philharmonic Orchestra Zala Valley - Programs of Open Doors October 6. Let's plant a pine tree - Fenyőkertész's garden (Zalaszentgrót) October 7 Grape harvest - Fruit workshop (Döbröce) Mushroom Tour - Owl's Gate (Döbröce) Winter-hardy plants in the garden - Parragi Horticulture (Vindornyaszlős) E-bike tour from Zalacsány to Csáford - Pálos Resort (Zalacsány) October 13 Discount apple fair - ALdeMA apple cellar (Zalaszentgrót) Apple and pear harvest - Görbői Orchard (Kisgörbő) October 14 Pony riding with a 50% discount - Szentmihálypusztai Stables (Zalaszentlászló) Apple and pear harvest - Görbői Orchard (Kisgörbő) October 20 Agarás vintage - Öreghegyi Porta (Türje) October 21 Pork cutting and processing demonstration - LídRind Porta (Zalaszentgrót) String chrysanthemum presentation - Parragi Gardening (Vindornyaslős) Cellar tour in Pakod - Lookout Cellar (Pakod) Walking tour for children - Fruit workshop (Döbröce) Making homemade tarhonya - Dióliget (Óhíd) October silent tasting - Medvebor Cellar (Zalaszentgrót) October 22 How is quality juice made? - Medicinal Plants Valley ecological farm (Zalaszentlászló) Autumn hiking tour to Kovácsi Hill - Görbő Lavender Farm (Nagygörbő) October 24 Making thyme syrup - Spices Porta (Mihályfa) Saturday, October 28 16.00-18.00 Cross-country riding on the day of the full moon - Szentmihálypusztai Stables (Zalaszentlászló)   Recurring programs: Every Friday from 14.00until 4:00 p.m. apple fair in the ALdeMA apple cellar in Zalaszentgrót. Every Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. there is a wine fair and cellar tour at the Dóka Éva Winery in Zalaszentgrót. Every Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. honey market at the Skapér apiary in Zalaszentgrót. In October, on weekdays and Saturdays, there is an autumn flower fair at Parragi Kerteszet in Vindornyaszőlős. More information: Hévízi Tourinform IrodaHévíz, Rákóczi u. 2.Telefonszám: 06 83 540 131E-mail: heviz@tourinform.huFacebook | Instagram | Blog Jó szórakozást, kellemes időtöltést kívánunk!

title: Scheduled for autumn

description: Autumn is a really special season. The red and yellow leaves fall and crunch under our feet, we feel the cool breeze of the air, we breathe in the scent of the morning mists, the sun's rays dance pleasantly on our skin. However, autumn dazzles us not only with its colorful appearance, but also with its many possibilities, since it is not too late to program, go on a trip, go to the market, or go to a concert.

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cím: HOW, WHERE, WHY DO YOU FLY IN A HOT AIR BALLOON?

lead: A little historical perspective!

tartalom: + 1 The first test flight of a hot air balloon carrying people was carried out on October 19, 1783 near Paris. And on November 21, the first public flight took place, which then lasted 25 minutes and approx. We managed to cover 7.5 km. The balloon rose with the help of heated air, which was produced by burning straw and dry wood on a grate under the balloon dome. It only took a few days, however, and on December 1 of the same year, the first hot-air balloon filled with hydrogen took off in the vicinity of Paris, rising to a height of 550 meters. Unfortunately for them, upon landing, the local residents were so horrified that they immediately destroyed the "evil structure". The practical spread of balloons was given a big boost by the American Civil War of 1861-63, when the first balloon air force was created. Hot air balloon flights were also of great importance in terms of scientific experimentation. As early as 1784, scientific tests and experiments were carried out in flight. What was investigated: changes in temperature and air pressure, air composition, gravity, examination of living beings, meteorological processes. In July 1803, the first strictly scientific flight took place in Hamburg. Physicists flew for 5 and a half hours, up to an altitude of 7,000 meters, without oxygen bottles, in excruciating pain. Studies are carried out regarding cloud and air electricity, sound propagation, the boiling point of water and the evaporation process. The hobby and sports balloons used today, as well as the hot air balloons operated for tourist purposes, rise or fall according to the long-proven hot air principle, with the big difference that the hot air is now not achieved by burning dry branches, but by propane bottles.The Balaton Ballooning team told us interesting facts about ballooning We asked the pilots of Hungary's largest hot air balloon what they know about the huge balloon they fly around Hévíz and Kis-Balaton. Pilots Péter Kollár and Attila Aklan control Balaton Ballooning's hot air balloon from spring to the end of October, almost every day when the weather permits. We received answers to a number of questions, and here are the following, briefly and succinctly:TECHNICAL DATA What parts does a hot air balloon usually have?The main parts of hot air balloons are: basket, burner, dome, tension ropes, fuel (gas) tanks. In addition, the following are required for operation: fans for inflation, trailer for ground transport. Are there types of hot air balloons? If so, what are yours like?There are several types of balloons, Balaton Ballooning's Cameron A-375. The type is composed as follows: Cameron Ltd. is the manufacturer, A-type indicates the cut shape, the volume of the dome is 375,000 cubic feet (10,620 m3). The basket What is the size and weight of the basket and how many people can it fit?350x170 cm, 356 kg, 18 passengers + 1 pilot can travel in it. This is the largest used basket size at home. There are only 2 larger basket sizes, the largest can carry 27 people. The smallest is only 80x70 cm, weighs 55 kg and can accommodate only 1 person. What material is the basket made of?Sea reed woven on a metal and plastic frame. Can a basket have characteristics?Our basket is also unique, based on the plans of the chief pilot and the executive, it was made in the Ultramagic factory in Catalonia. It was developed for passenger flights, 5 and 4 people can travel in the right and left asymmetric passenger compartments. Each passenger has a space of 0.25 square meters as required by the EU. At the same time, it is unique in that it is also equipped with seat belts, which is rare because it is not mandatory. That's why only our basket is like this at home, but this is not typical in the world either. The dome How big is the dome?It has a volume of 10,620 m3 and a maximum load capacity of 3,401 kg - it can lift this much weight. When tensioned, it is as tall as a 10-story prefab house. It is 35 meters high, and its diameter at its widest point is 15 meters. This is the biggest balloon in Hungary. What material is the dome made of? Is it similar to what a spinnaker is for sailing ships, or a parachute for skydivers?Yes, it is a Hyperlast material. It has high tensile strength and can withstand 125 degrees Celsius without heat damage. Furthermore, the lower part at the burner head is made of Nomex flame retardant material. Why are there gaps in the dome circle?These are turning wheels, with the help of which the balloon can be turned 360 degrees along its longitudinal axis. Before landing, the pilot rotates the balloon to the landing side, and the balloon can also be rotated during flight, so that all passengers can see everything in a 360-degree panoramic view. How damage resistant is the dome?The Hyperlast material is a densely woven material with high tensile strength, so it is not fragile. What is the air temperature in the dome?Between 80 and 120 degrees, depending on whether we fly in cold (spring-autumn) or hot (summer) weather. What will happen to the dome when it is no longer in use? - Can this be used for something else?It will be scrapped. We can't use it for anything else. Fuel What kind of fuel does the balloon need?Propane gas, which is filled in special bottles for balloon flights. How much fuel do you need to fly?On average, 110-150 kg of propane gas is burned during a 1-hour flight. How heavy is the fuel at the beginning of the flight?The starting weight is 300 kg. How long is the fuel taken for?Sufficient for roughly 2.5 hours of flight time How much fuel is consumed depends on what?From the total weight of the passengers and how many degrees the outside air temperature is. Heavy passengers and 35 degree heat consumes a lot of gas. THE PILOTS AND THE STAFF How many people do your balloons have?In a hot air balloon, we distinguish between the air crew, who are the pilots, and the ground service crew. There is room for 1 pilot in the basket, take-off, landing, unpacking and transport are carried out by 4 people. What does a pilot need to know?European and Hungarian aviation laws, regulations and regulations. Historical knowledge (balloon flight). Theoretical foundations of balloon flight. Flight execution methodology. Meteorology, navigation, first aid, fire protection. Radio management and distribution rules. Knowledge of aircraft, instrumentation, use of other tools. Inspection, repair. Knowledge of regulations. Emergencies and what to do in case of an emergency. Ground preparation. Aviation knowledge. I have an instructor's and A, B, C, D professional service license. Which means I can drive all categories of balloons. I have flown 3,606 hours, 3,492 flights, I have been flying only with balloons for 38 years. Do the ground staff also need training?Appropriate driving license for the vehicles used to transport the balloon and passengers. Knowledge related to balloon flight: Ground preparation. Aviation knowledge. Radio management and distribution rules. Flight execution methodology. First aid, fire protection. OSH education. RISING, DESCENT, CHANGE OF DIRECTION How do you control a hot air balloon to how high it goes? which direction to fly?It all depends on the direction and speed of the wind. Wind blows in different directions and speeds at different heights. The direction and distance of flight depends on these stratospheric winds. By increasing or decreasing the temperature of the air in the balloon, the balloon can be raised to different heights in order to obtain a favorable wind. What makes take-off or landing difficult or complicated?Due to the strength of the wind, e.g. We cannot take off in case of a ground wind speed of 15 km/h. When landing, if the wind increases or changes. Is there a hot air balloon where you can control it better and fly on a fixed route?No, that's not really possible. There are characteristic wind directions resulting from geographical features that can be counted on, based on meteorological forecasts, but this cannot be called a planned, fixed route. In the past, there were bags filled with sand on the sides of the balloons, which were used to control the height. Is there still such a ballast in the hot air balloon?Only gas balloons fly with ballast. Gas balloons are filled with a gas that is lighter than air (e.g. hydrogen, helium or ammonia), the buoyancy of which lifts them up. The gas providing passive lift heats up in the sun and starts to rise uncontrollably, it cools down at night, its buoyancy decreases and the balloon will sink. There is no possibility of refilling in the air, so they carry sandbags as ballast. They can rise by scattering themselves from the sand, and sink by releasing gas. What is the highest altitude and the longest distance you have flown up and down?We were already flying at an altitude of 3,000 meters. Our furthest flight was from Hévíz to Noszlop. This is roughly a distance of 55 km as the crow flies. This distance with such a balloon is actually the unofficial Hungarian record. REGULATION Is there a law that regulates hot air ballooning? Who and how supervises who can fly, where and with what?The rules are laid down in the XCVII of 1995. Act on Aviation, is determined by the Department of Aviation Inspection Authority of the Ministry of Construction and Transport and the European Aviation Safety Agency. The pilot must have a valid professional service license and flight medical certificate for the given aircraft, and the balloon must have a valid airworthiness and registration certificate and insurance. Are there traffic rules that apply to hot air balloons?Yes. During daily flights, you can fly according to the airspace utilization plan issued by HungaroControl Magyar Légiforgalgi Szolgálat, taking into account prohibited and restricted airspaces. What determines how far a hot air balloon can fly safely? - are there statistics on how many times you have flown with this balloon?There is a technical exam after every 100 hours flown. During this, the tensile strength of the dome material is also reviewed. If it can withstand a breaking load of 14 kg, it can be flown. We are currently on flight 841. (September 18, 2023) OTHER INTERESTS How often do hot air balloon accidents happen?Since the balloon is a simple structure that works on a simple principle, accidents are not common. What happens if someone gets altitude sickness? How fast can you land?Passengers don't usually get sick. If so, I have cold mineral water, aspirin, and candy. Quick landing is not possible. Therefore, we do not carry passengers with circulatory, locomotor, or psychiatric problems, or those who are under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering substance. Is there competition for hot air balloons?Yes, but only for smaller balloons. Ours is not a competition balloon. What clothes should passengers fly in?When getting in and out of the balloon basket, it is more practical to use closed sports shoes and long pants, they can also be useful due to the uncertain landing site. Due to the possible wind, it is not recommended to wear hats that are easily blown away by the wind, and since we usually fly in the evening, at sunset, it is worth bringing a jacket or sweater with you even in the summer. As you go up, how does the temperature change?Moving away from the surface, the average temperature decreases. The decrease is 1 °C per 100 meters in dry air and 0.65 °C in moist air. You can sometimes hear that there are hot air balloon expeditions on extreme routes - what are the main differences compared to hot air ballooning?Hot air balloon expeditions (crossing the ocean, circumnavigation, arctic) use special balloons, and there are also mixed-use ones (helium and hot air balloons at the same time). Balloons flying this high raise closed, pressurized cabins. It's just a vehicle, and with vehicles there's always an interesting question: how much does it cost?In the case of this type, the basket is approx. HUF 12 million, dome approx. 25 million, burner approx. 5 million, gas tanks HUF 800,000. It's not something you just take home for fun. You can fly with Balaton Ballooning until the end of October, and the next time it will take off is in the spring of 2024. If you miss out this year, you can buy a gift certificate for the next season, even for a birthday, anniversary, or Christmas! Follow us on Facebook or TikTok and learn more interesting things about experiences in the area!

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cím: Wine overview

lead: August is the month when EVERYTHING happens. Most people go on a vacation or to the beaches in August, since it is also the warmest month of the year. Program wise the month of August is full with wine-themed programs around Lake Balaton. This will also be the case in Hévíz, where you can taste countless wines from more than 10 wineries at the Wine and Gastro Promenade!

tartalom: + 1 We will consider excellent any quality of wine that can age without any addition, without mixing any substances which can altered its natural flavor. In fact, the best things are those that can be appreciated for their intrinsic characteristics Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella, Roman writer   A Drop of Wine and a Drop of History Wine is a drink created by alcoholic fermentation from the squeezed sweet juice of wine-growing grape clusters. People have been making wine for at least 600 years. According to the Bible, Noah planted grapes on the side of Mount Ararat and made intoxicating wine from them. According to archaeological research, the habit of growing grapes and making wine first appeared in Transcaucasia (the territory of present-day Turkey, Iran and Armenia). In the area of ​​the Carpathian basin, the Romans cultivated grapes even before the conquest. According to Anonymus, the chronicler, the ancestors of the Hungarians knew wine. From the end of the 3rd century, the spread of Christianity promoted the cultivation of grape varieties that produce red wine. The Hungarians cultivated grapes mainly around the castles. At the time of King Matthias, our country was one of the most famous grape-producing countries in Europe. In 1815, the first wine book in Hungarian was published, and in the 18th century, the mandatory wine production standards of communities, the rights and obligations of the owners were recorded in laws. Pure varietal plantations appeared in the Hungarian wine regions from the end of the 19th century.   You can taste the wines of several excellent wineries from 18 to 21 August at the Hévíz Wine and Gastro Promenade! We have collected some wineries to get you started:   This Year’s Winner The guest of honor of Hévíz Wine and Gastro Promenade will be the Cézár Winery. A Savignon Blanc from 2021 was titled Wine of the City this year, which you can taste at the stand of the winery as well. The winery has 100 hectares of vineyards and was built in 2006 in Nagyrada, not too far from Kis-Balaton. Previously, several lands were purchased in the area and several red wine grapes were planted alongside the white varieties. Until the winery was built, there were many varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sírah, Pinot Noir, Malbec Cabernet Franc. The winery belongs to the Zala wine region, and it is the largest plant in the Zala region with its 2,500 m2 land. Their philosophy is to make the quality wines of the region known as widely as possible, so that outstanding wines can be produced in the region with high-quality technology and theoretical knowledge. In addition to wines, other grape-related products, e.g. they also produce balsamic vinegar, cognac brandy, grape seed oils, and ground coffee. Quality - Dedication - Future - Experience - 100% CEZAR www.cezarpinceszet.hu   Thousand Goods from Mór The Paulus Winery was founded in 2012, and currently has 130 hectares of growing land. Generosa, Ezerjó (Thousan Good), Welsh Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Királyleányka (Little Princess) were predominantly planted in the area. With its territory extending at the feet of the Vértes Mountains, Paulus is the largest winery in the Mór wine region. In addition to 15 varieties of white grapes, there is also the Pinot Noir grape variety that forms the basis of their Rosé wines. In addition to mechanized harvesting, which is unique in the country, they also keep in mind the need for the work of careful hands. Their goal is to adapt to consumer needs, which is why they offer their wines in dry, semi-dry and sweet flavors. In addition to still wines, sparkling wines and champagnes are also available in their selection. www.paulusborhaz.hu   To Villány and Beyond The Mokos Family Winery has been present in the life of the wine region for 3 generations. Their carefully harvested grapes can be found on the slopes of the Villány Mountains. In 2003, they started planting 15 hectares of grapes on the plantations inherited from their predecessors, which were further expanded in 2018 with 2 hectares of white grapes, further expanding the selection of varieties. Portugieser, Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch – Blue Frankish), Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon are typical for the region, and you can also try them at their stand. In addition to red wines, they also produce fruit wine specialties, which are made from ingredients from their own 45-hectare orchard. From strawberry to blueberries you will find a wide range of varieties. The winery produces around 100,000 bottles of wine each year. www.mokos.hu   More information Tourinform Office Hévíz Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2. Telefonszám: 06 83 540 131 E-mail: heviz@tourinform.hu Facebook | Instagram | Blog    

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description: August is the month when EVERYTHING happens. Most people go on a vacation or to the beaches in August, since it is also the warmest month of the year. Program wise the month of August is full with wine-themed programs around Lake Balaton. This will also be the case in Hévíz, where you can taste countless wines from more than 10 wineries at the Wine and Gastro Promenade!

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