cím: + 10 Hévíz is competing for the title of 'European Best Destination 2020'

lead: + 3 Heviz has been selected among the top 20 trendiest destinations to visit in 2020 and will compete for the title of "European Best Destination 2020".

tartalom: + 1 Since 2009, European Best Destinations, created to promote tourism and culture in Europe, in partnership with more than 300 Tourist Offices partners and the EDEN network created by the European Commission, organizes the election of the European Best Destinations. From January 15 to February 5, 2020, hundreds of thousands of travellers from all over the world will vote for their favorite destinations with a simple click : https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/european-best-destinations2020 Heviz will compete among 20 competing destinations including: Rome, Amsterdam, Sibiu, Athens, Colmar, Milan, London, Tbilisi, Prague, Heviz, Vienna, Valencia, Paris, Kotor, Menorca, Lugano, Faial, Rijeka, Cascais, Brussels, Krakow. (some Destinations are to confirmed). These 20 destinations will be promoted during this competition as well as throughout the year to millions of travellers on the most visited website dedicated to tourism in Europe. The awarded destinations of our past editions enjoyed an important growth of tourists (Porto +16%, Bordeaux +13%, Zadar +25%, Wroclaw +28%) and millions of media coverage (up to 10 millions of media coverage for Porto in 2017 as well as for Bordeaux in 2015). See press release as an attachment as well as some press articles about awarded destinations : https://www.europeanbestdestinations.com/about-1/press/   The reasons of this choice Maximilien Lejeune, CEO of European Best Destinations: 'We are particularly proud and honored to have Heviz aboard this event, which has been promoting the best destinations in Europe for 11 years such as Milan, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Budapest, London, Paris, Vienna ... Heviz is a unique destination in Europe, an authentic destination that offers what travellers are looking for, to live real experiences in a beautiful place. Europe’s largest thermal lake is located in the city centre, where you can swim in a waterlily-carpeted thermal water all year long. Hévíz has a 220-year old spa tradition based on its medicinal thermal water. The beauty of the city center of Heviz combined with a great offer of wellness care around the thermal water, therapeutic massage, sauna, sports, without forgetting our taste buds with the delicous wines and the hungarian gastronomy, the specialties of Zala County, Egregy wines,… Heviz offers a complete experience to travellers. After a day at the spa they can relax in Heviz's restaurants, listen to live music, taste local products. Heviz is incomparable, no other city offers the same experience to travellers. Heviz is selected with major European destinations because we know that the traveller who visits Heviz can live an experience equal and even superior to a city break in a major European capital. Heviz leaves memories for a lifetime for those who visit it, its offer exactly matches what travellers are looking for: authenticity and the possibility to live real and unique experience but also hotels, restaurants, cafes of very good quality at affordable prices. Heviz offers to travellers the possibility to enjoy a wellness getaway to escape the stress and enjoy a detox moment necessary to recharge their batteries. Its proximity to the major cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Zagreb make it a must-see destination for millions of travellers seeking a vacation synonymous with well-being. Heviz has many assets including having the largest biologically active natural hot water lake in the world. Heviz is one of the European destinations experiencing the strongest growth in tourism thanks to the many improvements made by local authorities including the total renovation of Szechenyi Street, the burial of power lines, the creation of new green spaces and the incentive to a softer mobility such as the creation of bike paths. As a result, Heviz actively participates in the tourist attractiveness of Hungary but also in the attractiveness of Europe as the first destination visited by travellers from all over the world. We invite those who love Heviz, to support its candidacy by voting online, from January 15th to February 5th 2020.'   Further information: Hévíz TDM Association www.heviz.huTel: +36 83 540 070 E-mail: heviz@tourinform.hu Follow us!  www.facebook.com/heviz.info | www.instagram.com/iloveheviz  

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cím: + 10 Hévíz: your summer destination

lead: Do you consider where to go for vacation this year? Are you looking for a place for relax and swimming but also cycling and walking? We have for you 10 reasons why to visit Hévíz.

tartalom: Easy to reach Hévíz is located on the southwest part of Balaton Lake, 210 km from Budapest, 200 km from Wienna. Only a few hours to travel to have a unique experience any time of the year. Exceptional thermal lake Hévíz is exceptional mainly thanks to its medicinal thermal lake with an area of 47 500 m2 with a funnel-like sloping bottom. Hévíz thermal lake is the largest biologically active natural thermal lake in the world and swimming in it is thanks to its temperature (in summetimer almost 38 °C) very pleasant diversification of your stay at any time, regardless of the weather. Natural treasures In Hévíz, especially around the lake we can be walking the esplanade to see a variety of exotic, evergreen trees. Anyone with admiration stops in front of the colourful scenery of blooming lake roses covering the surface of the lake. The flowering period of the strictly protected plants starts in early summer and lasts until the end of November. All year service Hévíz population of about 5000 lives of tourism all year round and offers a perfect service. Many restaurants, coffees, patisseries and pubs in the city offers local food. 10 000 beds, from private houses till 5star hotels for very attractive prices. Summer festival lovers can also enjoy themselves. Great place for allergic people A lot of water evaporating from the thermal lake all the time cleans the air and Hévíz and spa is almost free of dust and allergens. Great for biking and walking Hévíz area offers many cycling options with a wide network of bike routes and trails with markings for walkers. You do not have to worry if you left your bike at home, you can rent bicycles in Hévíz and in the area also. There are a lot of tourist attractions in the neighbourhood like caste ruins in Sümeg, Rezi, Tátice and Szigliget, a beautiful Festetics chateau in Keszthely. A rich treatment programme for everyone Besides the baths in the thermal lake the spa treatments in Hévíz consist also of bathing in thermal pools in the spa and wellness hotels, and are complemented by other medical therapies such as massages, body wraps, drinking cure, etc. The lovers of wellness and healthy living may also choose from a wide range of facilities. Balaton, the biggest central Europe lake Only 6 km from Hévíz is Balatonfelvidék national park with the biggest central European Lake Balaton, ideal place for sailing, boat trip and windsurf. Next to Budapest Balaton is the most popular touristic attraction in the summertime. Interesting attractions to spice up your stay If you are fearless and adventuresome tourist, while your stay in Hévíz you can try certain special programs - irrespectively of age group – like hot air balloon, fly with the gyrocopter, ride a Segway or e-bike, play golf or visit local caves. Delicious wines with local specialities and a live music A leisure stroll or a road train can get you to the Egregy wine district. You can regain strength during a pleasant diner or wine tasting often accompanied by a live music.  

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cím: Sustainable tourism development in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region

lead: + 3 Sustainable tourism development of 40 enterprises, 20 attractions and 4 destinations will be implemented within the framework of the Interreg VI-A Slovenia-Hungary 2021-2027 programme, in the project "Cross-border destination development for inclusive and sustainable tourism in the Slovenian-Hungarian border area" (CROSSDEST) in the next two years.

tartalom: + 1 The first international professional meeting of the project took place on 15 January 2025 in Hévíz, in NaturMed Hotel Carbona. The aim of the event was to strengthen the partnership and define a common framework for sustainable tourism development.   Sustainable tourism development based on the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was launched in Slovenia exactly a decade ago this year, and today 95% of all guest nights generated in the country are realized in destinations with international sustainability certification. In international recognition of the work accomplished, Jana Apih, Head of the Green Destinations Representation in Slovenia, was elected Executive Director of Green Destinations in November 2024. This is why it is outstanding that the preparatory programs implemented in the project are implemented jointly by the Slovenian and Hungarian Green Destinations representations. However, this is only one of the project elements of the complex destination development project, since the seven participating partners, Hévíz Tourism Non-profit Ltd., Pannon European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation, Murska Sobota Development Centre, Lendava Institute of Tourism and Development, Goodplace – Institute of Sustainable Tourism, Sárvár Tourist & TDM Non-profit Ltd. and Innotime Hungary Consulting and Service Ltd. have the primary objective of unified tourism in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region. Sustainability development, including the development of a local product program, the assessment of legal and professional obstacles to cross-border tourism product development and the mapping of their solutions, as well as the implementation of destination-level sustainability pilot projects will be carried out in the next nearly two years.   The project partners described in detail their role in the project and the tasks ahead. In the first panel, representatives of the destinations participating in the project, the staff of Hévíz Tourism Non-profit Ltd., Sárvár Tourist & TDM Nonprofit Kft., Murska Sobota Development Center and the Lendava Institute of Tourism and Development outlined their plans. The second panel gave the two Green Destinations representations and the Pannon European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation the opportunity to detail their objectives and plans, while the afternoon program presented how the project helps local entrepreneurs to obtain sustainability certifications and expand the tourism offer. The partners held the first partner meeting, during which they reviewed the reporting and communication requirements of the project, established the Steering Committee and set out the steps for the implementation of the project. Follow us on Facebook!  

title: Sustainable tourism development in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region

description: + 4 Sustainable tourism development of 40 enterprises, 20 attractions and 4 destinations will be implemented within the framework of the Interreg VI-A Slovenia-Hungary 2021-2027 programme, in the project "Cross-border destination development for inclusive and sustainable tourism in the Slovenian-Hungarian border area" (CROSSDEST) in the next two years.

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cím: An exciting end to summer in West Balaton

lead: + 3 The last month of summer in Hévíz has something special in store for every day. Cozy jazz evenings, wine festivals, health programs and costumed tours await guests – all spiced up with the tranquility of the Lake Spa and the city’s patina. Don’t miss the Fun&Fizz Fest’s experience dumpling, the flavors of Rizling Placc, or the August 20th celebration crowned with fireworks! Hévíz will recharge your body, soul and experiences in August as well.

tartalom: Hévíz Regular programs in HÉVÍZ: Farmers’ Market every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Segway tours with prior registration, min. 6-8 people Hot air balloon flights with prior booking Organ concerts every Wednesday with Miklós Teleki August 6th - Prevention weeks at the Lake Spa - exercise and nutritionAugust 7th - Sound bath in the Salt RoomAugust 7th - Jazz at the Lake - concert seriesAugust 8th - 10th - Fun&Fizz FestAugust 9th - Prevention weeks at the Lake Spa - exercise and nutritionAugust 9th - Sahlo Folina acoustic concertAugust 9th - Guitar artist Máté Palásti concertAugust 13 - Prevention weeks at the Lake Bath - screening and preventionAugust 16 - Folk dance at the MarketAugust 16 - Prevention weeks at the Lake Bath - screening and preventionAugust 16 - Bernadett Mrakovics concertAugust 16 - 20 - Rizling Placc FestivalAugust 20 - Prevention weeks at the Lake Bath - Movement and Joint ProtectionAugust 20 - Sallai Brothers violin concertAugust 20 - FireworksAugust 23 - Prevention weeks at the Lake Bath - Movement and Joint ProtectionAugust 23 - Lia Szabó Siklódi concertAugust 27 - Prevention Weeks at the Lake Spa - Beauty Care and RegenerationAugust 28th - Jazz at the Lake - concert seriesAugust 30th - Prevention Weeks at the Lake Spa - Beauty Care and RegenerationAugust 30th - Alexandra Farkas and Bálint Magyar concert   Keszthely Birds and Their Eggs 43rd Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition   August 7th – 10th - Ham Parade and Sausage Festival - Handicraft Fair August 8th - Piano Evening by Botond Kovács and Dávid Mór Sándor August 8th – 10th - Festetics Castle Day and Night August 9th - LavaLava / Rokoko August 15th - Lords of the Organ - Classic Love - Castel Edition August 15th – 19th - FESTetics Park Festival August 20th - St. Stephen's Day in Keszthely August 20th - Festive Programs at the Historical Playhouse August 20th – 23rd - National Holiday in the Fenékpuszta Manor August 23rd - Summer Closing Gala Concert and the Future of Hungarian trumpeters August 23rd – 24th - Intersport Keszthely Kilometers August 24th - Sing to the Lord! - summer evening concert August 30th – 31st - III. Balaton Mölkky Festival   GYENESDIÁS August 7th - SUP yoga at the Diási Play Beach August 7th - 9th - Wood Carving Days (Kárpáti korzó) August 7th - 10th - Alter Feszt August 9th - 10th - MAMS Hungarian Trial Championship and Pup Attila and Co. Ltd. Open Trial Cup Series 5-6. race (Offroad tracks) August 15th (rainy day August 16th) - Experiences on the beach (Gyenesi Lidóstrand) August 17th - Festetics Vágta - Festetics horse race August 20th - St. Stephen's Day – August 20th celebration at Diási Malom August 20th - Dream Beach Party on August 20th August 21st – 24th Volkswagen Beetle Summer’s End Meeting August 22nd - Dream Sundown Night – Summer closing party at Dream Beach August 22nd (rainy day August 23rd) - Experiences on the beach – Summer Farewell (Gyenesi Lidóstrand) August 31st - Last rays of summer kayak tour with the Kayaksziget team   VONYARCVASHEGY Permanent programs West Balaton Chapel concerts Craft animation on the Lido beach Water aerobics Diego Castro exhibition In search of funny memories   August 7th – Summer evening cabaret August 14th – Kalap Jakab concert - childrenconcert August 15th – 17th - Wine and Table Grapes Festival August 20th – St. Stephen's Day celebration   BALATONGYÖRÖK August 8th – 10th - August BorKorzó 2025 August 14th - Györök Jazzfiesta – The Bluesberry Band August 30th – Harvest Festival and fish soup making competition   More information Hévízi Tourinform OfficeHévíz, Rákóczi u. 2.Telefonszám: 06 83 540 131E-mail: heviz@tourinform.huFacebook | Instagram | Blog

title: An exciting end to summer in West Balaton

description: + 4 The last month of summer in Hévíz has something special in store for every day. Cozy jazz evenings, wine festivals, health programs and costumed tours await guests – all spiced up with the tranquility of the Lake Spa and the city’s patina. Don’t miss the Fun&Fizz Fest’s experience dumpling, the flavors of Rizling Placc, or the August 20th celebration crowned with fireworks! Hévíz will recharge your body, soul and experiences in August as well.

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cím: Holidays at the West Balaton and in Hévíz

lead: + 3 Summer fosters active holidays, and the West Balaton is one of the destinations worth considering. A Hungarian “sea” dazzles with its emerald color, there are very differentiated accommodation options, and what is the most important, there is no awkward crowd. There are many attractions, thermal spas – like Lake Hévíz - for the tourists, that you can reach by the numerous biking routes.

tartalom: Thanks to the proximity of Hungary Polish people are willing to plan there not only their summer holidays, but also weekend trips. The Balaton lake has been well known among countrymen since a long time. It is a good idea to plan your route more to the South and discover the West Balaton region. It is a perfect place for the family holidays, for the history lovers, the fans of water sports or the connoisseurs of the Hungarian cuisine.   Hungarian see The Balaton lake which is ca. 500 km far from the southern borders of Poland, is the biggest lake in Hungary and Central Europe. It is 77 km long and 4 to 15 km wide. The average depth is 2,5 m and the deepest point is 12 m deep a Tihany Well. In summer the temperature of the water oscillates between 22°C a 25°C. The Hungarians call the Balaton lake their sea and it is one of their favorite places for leisure.   Holidays at the West Balaton The West Balaton region is very reach in touristic attractions. There are many beaches and the depth of the lake is not more than 1,5 m for over a few hundred meters. The holidaymakers can rent the water bikes or go on a boat trip, where there are special animation programs for children. Yachting is very popular in the region, there are also many windsurfers take advantage of the winds. Balaton is a paradise for anglers, too. They can fish in silence and serenity, meanwhile the canoeists can admire the beautiful landscapes.  In the vicinity there are many well prepared biking paths and interesting touristic routes. In the offer for those travelling on two wheels are routes of different length and difficulty. Kesthely, a university town with a beautiful palace of the Festetics family built in the middle of the 18th century, can be a good starting point. It is just 6 km far from a charming town of Hévíz, known for the biggest thermal lake in the world where you can swim all year long. Try to discover the secrets of the castles Szigligiet and Sümeg, and then take rest in the Buddhist stupa of peace. Do not forget to include in your itinerary the longest case in Hungary, Csodabogyós in Balatonederics. The city of Hévíz The spa resort Hévíz, with its emblematic thermal lake with unique healing properties, is a perfect place for leisure. The beautiful nature and idyllic atmosphere favor clearing your mind, and one of the biggest attractions is a bath in the turquoise water. Not only is the lake located in beautiful surroundings, but also the waters are rich in minerals, e.g. calcium, magnesium and Sulphur, which help to heal different diseases. There are peat and peloid on the bottom, which have a positive influence on the skin. It is worth mentioning that in May the bath of Hévíz was given a EuropeSpa Med certificate, which confirms the highest quality of service.   Those who visit Hévíz may take a walk in a charming town. Do not forget to visit the church from the 13th century, built during the Arpad dynasty and get acquainted with the ancient artefacts from the region collected in the Museum of Egregy, that was opened to public in 2015. There are also the remnants of the Roman villa, that is nearby. If you would like to get to know history of the town and the lake, you may be interested in the exhibition in the Museum of Hévíz. In the collection there are medical and medicinal relics and also a book dated 1818, which was written by earl Richard Brighton and given to György Festetics, who was a contemporary owner of the lake.   Through the stomach to traveler’s heart A visit to Hungary is an exceptional culinary travel. It is hard to resist the local specialties, as well as hospitality, especially in the vineyards of Egregy. There are many taverns in the area between two street and in the summer you can hear vigorous Gypsy music. In the restaurants there are wine tastings and the landlords offer to the guests a glass of wine and csemege, a fresh house bread with lard, red paprika and onion. One of the most important regional dishes is dödölle, a kind of noodles made of potatoes and flour, fried in lard with onion. As far as the wines are concerned the most recognized vines in the area are Olaszrizling (Italian Riesling), Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris) and Rizlingszilváni (Müller Thurgau). 

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cím: Hévízi in the top 15!

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

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

title: Hévíz in the top 15

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

címkék: + 2 Hévíz;Hévíz Lake;Thermal lake;European Best Destination

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cím: Lake Hévíz vs. Lake Balaton: 15 facts you should know!

lead: + 3 Lake Hévíz and Lake Balaton are quite popular destinations in Hungary. Daily, more than ten thousand people spend their holidays in this beautiful region. However, we might raise the question: what do we know and what should we know about the two most iconic lakes of Hungary?

tartalom: While Lake Balaton is the biggest freshwater lake in Central Europe, Lake Hévíz is the world’s biggest thermal lake that is also suitable for bathing. The source of Lake Balaton is a river called Zala, while Lake Hévíz has its source from a cave underneath the lake. The water of Lake Balaton flows through the Sió channel into the river Danube, however, the water of Lake Hévíz flows into the Gyöngyös stream, then to Small Balaton and ends up in Lake Balaton. The deepest point of Lake Balaton is about 11 metres in contrast to Lake Hévíz, where the source point is 38.5 metres deep. The surface of the water of Lake Balaton is 600 km2 whereas Lake Hévíz has only a 0.0475 km2 water surface. Due to the great water output of Lake Hévíz, the complete water of the lake is replaced in every 72 hours. Regarding Lake Balaton, this phenomenon takes almost two years. The temperature of Lake Balaton can be as high as 28°C on hot summer days; however, during cold winters the upper layers of the water can freeze. The ice can even grow 25 cm thick. On the other hand, the temperature of Lake Hévíz never goes below 23°C, not even in the winter. In the summer, the water of Lake Hévíz is about 35-36°C hot. We would be able to swim around Lake Hévíz in about half an hour if the buildings did not prevent us from doing so. Nonetheless, a week wouldn’t be enough to swim around Lake Balaton. Lake Balaton is full of both summertime and wintertime activities: you can rent a boat or a paddleboat, you can surf, sail and try out many extreme sports, while in the winter you can ice skate or slide if the ice is thick enough. In Lake Hévíz, you may only bath; however, you can do so every day of the year. The water of Lake Balaton is qualified as drinking water, whereas the water of Lake Hévíz is medicinal water also suitable for cures and many people drink it. In Lake Balaton, you can bath all day long, while, in Lake Hévíz, it is advisable to stay only thirty minutes at a time. We can even walk into Lake Balaton from the shores, while into Lake Hévíz we can descend into the water through stairs since the water is 2 metres deep around the shores as well. The typical flora of Lake Balaton is the reed which is mostly located around the shores. Lake Hévíz is famous for the beautiful water lilies that float around the whole Lake. Both lakes are rich in different species of fish. The mud of Lake Balaton is quite popular with kids who love playing with it on the beaches. On the other hand, the mud of Lake Hévíz is favoured by adults, who like to use the mud on their bodies due to its medical benefits. Lake Balaton as a touristic region is the second most popular region in Hungary after Budapest. At the same time, Hévíz, following Budapest, has the greatest number of guest nights in Hungary. Lake Balaton offers spectacular views whether you are watching it in the embrace of monadnocks, admiring it in a storm, or you are taking photos of the birds gathering along the crevasses or of the bellying sails. The crystal clear turquoise colour of Lake Hévíz, the blooming water lilies floating on it, the whirling mist above it, the reflection of the buildings at night, and to be aware that you are floating above 38.5 meters are a mystical feeling. Both Lake Balaton and Lake Hévíz are national treasures, which have evolved over millions of years as they are today. They are not for us, but we enjoy all the good that they can give us. We have to save and protect them so that the future generations would be able to enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty they provide.

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cím: Feel the Holiday Spirit with our programs in Hévíz!

lead: In December, in Hévíz not just Europe’s biggest thermal lake is steaming but the mulled wine as well. The smell of cookies and baked chestnut fills the air around Festetics Square, where we await you with interesting programs!

tartalom: + 1 Events:Advent in Hévíz 30 November 2018 – 23 December 2018.Every Friday and Saturday:1 pm – 5 pm Handcraft workshops in the Museum int he Town Centre (Rákóczi str. 9.)Every Saturday and Sunday (with the exception of 2 December)15:30 Tale’s corner (Festetics Square)Every Sunday4 pm Lighting of the candles on the wreath of Advent (Festetics Square) ( 2, 9, 15, 22 December) Charity Christmas Cookie Fair at Erzsébet királyné street (2, 9, 16, 22, 23 December).If you are looking for tasty Christmas cookies and pastries made by local hands, you cannot even have a full stomach but youcan also support our local service which supports families and children.Programs by day by day30 November, Friday5 pm A Swing and Dance Group concert, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!1 December, Saturday5 pm Milán Szakonyi and Klára Hajdú concert, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!2 December, Sunday5 pm Festetics Square: concert by Dániel Berkes and his diciples, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge! 6 December, Thursday1 pm – 4 pm Santa Claus on motorcycle! It is a tradition in Hévíz that each year the members ofone of our local motorcycle club dress up as Santa Clauses and go around the city, giving every by-stander sweets! 7 December, Friday5 pm Lala Zsigmond’s concert , Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!8 December, Saturday5 pm concert by Krisztina Goztola and Péter Halmi6 pm: BBQ dinner at BirxBistro (Rákóczi srt. 18.) Cost of dinner: 11,900 HUF/person9 December , Sunday5 pm Norbert Németh’s accordion concert 14 December , Friday5 pm concert by Győző Leblanc and Éva Tóth, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!15 December, Saturday5 pm concert by Lilla Vincze, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!16 December, Sunday5 pm concert by Absolute Advent , Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge! 21 December, Friday5 pm concert by Soulfool Band, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!22 December, Saturday5 pm concert by Betti Balássy and Feri Varga, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!23 December, Sunday5 pm concert by Hortus M. Singers – a’capella, Festetics Square, attendance is free of charge!24 December, Monday3 pm Nativity play in the Holy Spirit church (Széchenyi st. 30.)4 pm Service in the Evangelic church (Helikon st. 6.)12 pm Midnights mass in the Holy Spirit church (Széchenyi st. 30.) Farmer’s Market, HévízIn the Christmas season, our Farmer’s Market has an extended opening hour. With the exception of Sunday, you can visit themarket every day to find locally produced goods with of course Christmas crafts.Opening hours from 30 November to 22 DecemberMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 am – 5 pmTuesday, Saturday: 7 am – 1 pmThursday: noon – 6 pmSunday: closedSport programs:Sport programs in accordance with the number of applicants- Canoe tours on the stream of Hévíz 22 December, Saturday – Christmas surprise tour 30 December, Sunday – pre-New Year’s Eve party Segway tours-Nordicwalking tours For further information:www.heviz.hu | heviz@tourinform.huTourinform Office HévízTel: +36 83 540 131H-8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi srt. 2.Follow us!www.instagram.com/iloveheviz

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cím: Direct Riga – Hévíz/Balaton flight

lead: AirBaltic and the Hévíz-Balaton Airport Ltd. signed a three-year agreement.

tartalom: + 1 AirBaltic and the Hévíz-Balaton Airport Ltd. signed a three-year agreement, under which direct air link is created between Riga International Airport and Hévíz-Balaton Airport.  With its professional work, primarily through its network of foreign representation the Hungarian Tourism Plc. helps make the new flight successful. This new flight opens up new markets for the whole Balaton region. According to the plans the first plane lands on 4th May 2013 initally with 76 seats on board. The weekly flights from May to October establish a fast connection between the Northern European countries and the Western Hungarian spa towns and Lake Balaton.     The Riga International Airport is an important transport station (so called hub) for Northern European passengers. AirBaltic carries 3,300,000 passengers a year to more than 50 destinations. It can offer a new holiday and spa destination primarily for its Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish passengers with the connection to Hévíz-Balaton Airport.  According to the previous market research from the rigorous Scandinavian areas there is great interest in the thermal baths during spring and autumn and in Lake Balaton during the summer season. The flight offers a convenient connection also from Russia.   Papp Gábor – the mayor of Hévíz– said, that the Hévíz-Balaton Airport Ltd., which is 100 % local government owned, is prepared for the flights of AirBaltic. To ensure the stable operation of the airport it is essential to increase the number of flights. To do so, the first successfully concluded agreement resulted in the Riga – Hévíz/Balaton flight. Reaching new clientele gives an opportunity to extend the composition of international visitors in the region. A comprehensive marketing campaign is prepared for it. Hévíz and in a wider sense the Western Hungarian spa towns will be introduced as health tourism destinations in the Northern European market in close cooperation with the Hungarian Tourism Plc. In connection with the flight the airport wants to intensify further the cooperation in the region initiating several towns and businesses in order to strengthen the common marketing tasks.   More information: Hévíz-Balaton Airport Ltd. Airport 8391 - Sármellék, Phone: +36-30-705-1047 www.hevizairport.com  

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cím: airBaltic to Launch Riga- Heviz-Balaton, Hungary

lead: On 4 May 2013, Latvian airline airBaltic will launch a new route from Riga to Heviz-Balaton, Hungary.

tartalom: + 1 On 4 May  2013, Latvian airline airBaltic will launch a new route from Riga to Heviz-Balaton, Hungary. The new route of airBaltic will offer convenient travel between the two capitals, and beyond to destinations in the Baltics, Scandinavia, Russia, and the CIS.     Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic: “As part of airBaltic ReShape business plan we have been concentrating on high-demand routes and added frequencies to 12 destinations in Europe and the CIS already for this winter. At the same time we have decreased flying on low-demand routes, which makes aircraft available for other new routes. In total, we are planning to open six new routes for the next summer, and  we are delighted to announce Heviz-Balaton as our new summer destination.”   Destination served (from North Hub Riga) Flight frequency Service improves Price *, Basic Price*, Business Flex Heviz-Balaton(Hungary) 1 flight weekly May 4, 2013 29LVL/41EUR 399LVL/567EUR * Lowest fare, including taxes, fees and service charges, on www.airBaltic.com, subject to availability    airBaltic will fly from Riga to Balaton once a week – on Saturdays. Passengers will board a Bombardier Q400 Next Gen aircraft for a flight that will last for 2 hours and 25 minutes. One-way ticket prices will start at LVL 29 (EUR 41), including airport fees and transaction costs.  A full schedule of airBaltic flights can be found on the company's homepage at www.airbaltic.com   airBaltic serves 60 destinations from its home base in Riga, Latvia. airBaltic offers convenient connections via North Hub Riga to its network spanning Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, CIS and the Middle East.   airBaltic photos: http://www.airbaltic.com/public/downloads.html airBaltic in brief:     AIR BALTIC CORPORATION (airBaltic) is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. The primary shareholder is Latvian state with 99.8% of stock. The airBaltic fleet consists of 29 aircraft – six Boeing 737-500, eight Boeing 737-300, seven Fokker 50 airplanes and eight Bombardier Q400Next Gen. airBaltic offers nonstop flights from three Baltic capital cities – Riga, Vilnius, and Tallinn. airBaltic received the title of Airline of the Year 2009/2010 (Gold Award) from the European Regions Airline Association. airBaltic is the winner of Air Transport World Phoenix Award 2010 – a global recognition of excellence in restructuring business. In summer 2010, airBaltic was chosen for anna.aero ANNIES Award as Europe's largest flag carrier by new routes. airBaltic won a special Pacesetter Award 2010 from the Jury of the Budgies World Low Cost Airline Awards, recognising achievements of airBaltic as a hybrid airline.

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cím: Hévíz, the spa town in Western Hungary, has received the European Innovation Award

lead: The results of the ESPA Innovation Awards 2016 has been announced. The small town possessing the world’s largest thermal lake and a 220-year-old bathing culture earned the prestigious award for continuous improvements and renewal.

tartalom: + 1 The trademark of Traditional Hévíz Therapy as well as the unique tendering system, developed for the accommodation providers of Hévíz to improve quality, received an international recognition. Recently, the European Spas Association has awarded Hévíz the Innovative Spa & Health Resort Destination award. The ceremony took place in Vichy, France at the end of May. The aim of the European Innovation Award is to recognise and introduce new ideas, instruments and processes of spa towns worldwide. Every year, a winning town per category can be awarded. During the decision, the jury takes into account the originality and effect of the innovation, the practicality of the innovation’s introduction, the measurability of benefits, as well as their applicability. Both of the innovations of Hévíz explained in the application met these criteria. Did you know about Hévíz that: with 1 million overnight stays it is the most popular country town in Hungary?   it is only 200 km away both from Budapest and Vienna and it is situated in the western corner of Lake Balaton?   you can bath in the open air among water lilies in the thermal lake both in the winter and summer? you can choose from 10,000 beds from private accommodation to 5-star spa hotels? in addition to the Traditional Hévíz Therapy, the most modern wellness and beauty treatments are available? In the summer of 2015, town Hévíz created its own trademark based on the healing effects of Lake Hévíz in favour of the accreditation of the 220-year-old treatments. The base of the Traditional Hévíz Therapy is the medicinal water, which, due to its rich mineral content, is particularly effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.  During the Traditional Hévíz Therapy, the original, complex cure of Hévíz is carried out in order that the patients, according to their individual condition, can receive the most effective cure. So far, 9 service providers of Hévíz, who have the technical background for providing the traditional healing methods, have earned the qualification certification for offering the traditional therapy. The other innovation, which is unique nationally and also worth for international attention, is the unique tender developed for private accommodation providers to improve the quality of private accommodation. The development projects of the competition winning accommodations have already been implemented almost entirely, so the guests will already be able to use the garden furniture, flat screen TVs, WI-FI networks and many other improvements in the apartments in this year’s summer.   The minimum amount to be tendered and spent on development was EUR 160, the maximum amount was 50 % of the tourist tax paid in the previous year by the accommodation provider, which may even exceed the amount of EUR 1,000.     More information please contact us: Tourism Non-profit Ltd. of Hévíz H-8380 Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2. Tel.: +36 83 540 070 E-mail: horvath.orsolya@hevizmarketing.hu www.heviz.hu

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cím: Hévíz: Why Western Hungary is always worth your while. Even, or especially, before Christmas.

lead: Travelouge by Creativelena (Elena Paschinger)

tartalom: + 1 While I’m still catching my breath, my soul has already arrived. Janett and I run across the wooden bridge from the parking lot, trying to catch the last bit of an immensely beautiful sunset. The flaring red, and rather huge disk of the sun, is just dipping beyond the horizon to the West. A feeling of stillness floods through us, much like the little waves gently lapping against the lake shore in front of us. I take a look at Janett. My dear friend is just the same: After both of us have taken the last photographs, there is nothing left but to enjoy the peace of the moment. … Talking about Hévíz is like talking about the mighty stage of nature that surrounds it. A place where the water buffalo roams. Where the famous, nearby Balaton lake has closed for winter, pulling another lake centre stage: The steaming hot lake of Hévíz. Yes, steam rises as we approach the spa town of Hévíz. “So where exactly are you headed to in Hungary?”, my friend Gaby asks me ahead of my trip. “Oh, Hévíz”, she sighs, visibly pleased: “What a beautiful spot. Ursula and I have been there many times … You will like it for sure!” Travelling to Hévíz from Vienna, about a three hour trip southeast of the Austrian capital all the way into Western Hungary, already exudes a feeling of relaxation. There are no fast lanes or highways in this part of the country, so all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the landscape around you. “You are lucky”, our German driver Volker smiles: “I go to Hévíz at least once a year. So glad we all decided to go on the same dates!” Janett and I have found Volker through a rideshare platform called “BlaBlaCars”, popular in Germany as a perfect alternative to trains, buses or taking your own car. Nice. Hévíz, then. As we arrive by the lake, the setting sun paints the rising pearls of steam with the last bits of colours for the day. “But what the … is this!?”, I gasp, suddenly torn from my slumber in the backseat of Volker’s car. In front of me, dozens of people are swimming in a natural lake obviously pleasant to bath in, despite the outside temperature being close to zero degrees. Mother Nature herself provides the energy for heating the healing sulphur waters. Quite the story: Lake Hévíz, a pleasant 26°C warm, is filled with healing source waters that lie buried about 900 metres below the Earth’s surface  … … framed by flaring fall colours such as these trees, an image that has me travel right back to the beautiful “Indian Summer” in Canada ..! Hévíz is a spa town rich in tradition … … their healing mineral and sulphur waters used throughout various spa & health institutions, and wellness hotels such as the prestigious NaturMed Hotel Carbona here … … a hotel that also offers exciting treatments such as the “Cryo-Sauna”: Janett volunteers to being exposed to -170°C for a very short time, said to stimulate your circulation and give you a boost of energy! Janett … We are waiting for your verdict on your travel blog! That day, I decide to keep my clothes on and only pose for a funny photograph in front of Lake Hévíz! Hévíz, what a discovery. In my memory, I can still feel the healing waters giving my entire skin a healthy, nutritious hug … … every evening, Janett and I are off for an hour or two of spa-stillness at the Kolping family hotel in Hévíz, perfect for both the kids and families as well as the odd “tired-crashing travel blogger” looking to unwind. The entire accommodation area is made up of single bungalows with reed roofs, adding to a familiar feeling of comfort from across the border, in the Austrian Burgenland province. And everyone out here speaks German! For a multi linguist like myself, it is almost a shame I speak no Hungarian whatsoever in return, but hey: Hospitality, appreciation of nature, and the good food & drinks we find here with our new Hungarian friends also speak a language of their own. Check this out. Talking about similarities between Western Hungary and Eastern Austria, one cannot fail to notice the food: Paprika goulash time it is – an all-time favourite on both sides of the border … … where the surrounding park beckons for a stroll (or a sit) … … modern holiday bungalows await … … as well as a chance to dive into the area’s hot mineral water pools each night. Around Hévíz, you will find prairie buffalos next to imperial castles and bustling farmers’ markets. Quite the Hungarian heritage & charm! I love visiting (farmers’) markets. All around the world, they always teach you about an important aspect of the local cultural history. What do people eat? What do they sell? Which “language do they speak”? How is the atmosphere? What is being offered? Who strikes up a bargain? And how? Janett and I decide to take on a feast of rather delicious “Kürtöskálacs”; a kind of sugar-bread-roll that goes perfectly with two glasses of hot, mulled wine. Beautiful second breakfast at Hévíz market. Just a little later, our local insider Krisztina drives us over into neighbouring Keszthely, famous for its imperial palace as well as being right by the shore line of Lake Balaton. Both places are worth returning to in the spring or summer, as we imagine all the green spaces full of flowers, happy vacationists in T-Shirts and us in summer dresses ..! At the same time, it is rather nice walking around without the crowds now .. The following is a list of travel tips on where to go once you are here: Hévíz market: Definitely worth your while … … where we recommend you to try delicious Hungarian sweet bread, and hot wine if you wish. Just about a twenty minutes drive and you will find yourself in front of Lake Balaton, Western Hungary’s famous steppe lake … … the advantage being only few visitors during low season … … same here at Keszthely Palace … … which we are able to visit almost exclusively on our own. Do visit the palace library: A magical spot filled with old books some of which are many centuries old ..! And if you, like us that day, wish to freshen up a little … … consider heading to Télikert Restaurant: Great food, friendly staff & a generous, urban flair here at Lake Balaton. If pure nature is what you prefer … … nature, horses, and romance … … then go visit the local buffalo farm, where you can learn a thing or two about the noble prairie dwellers and appreciate the local landscape around you! Thank you so much, my dear Janett, for helping to organise our #BloggerWellness days in Hévíz ! Hévíz & around : We’ll be back one day for sure! Source: http://www.creativelena.com/en/travel-blog/heviz-why-western-hungary-is-always-worth-your-while-even-or-especially-before-christmas/

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cím: Hévíz - the only such a place in the world

lead: The thermal lake in Hévíz is a unique one in the world. Its waters rich in mineral elements have medicinal properties, and the hot water source makes it possible to take bath all year long. A visit to Hévíz is not only a wonderful nature, but also priceless moments of relaxation.

tartalom: + 1 Not everybody knows this wonder of the nature. A lake in Hévíz is located just 200 km from Budapest. Is it worth driving by car or buying a cheap flight ticket to visit this place where time goes slowly, and the beauty of nature surprises at every step.   A miraculous lake The lake in Hévíz is the biggest biologically active thermal lake in the world in which you can swim. Its surface reaches 4,4 ha and the water temperature oscillates between 24°C in winter and 36°C in summer. These conditions are very favorable for all year long baths as well as for the cultivation of tropical water lilies. They make the reservoir look like the one from a fairy tale. The cleanness of the lake’s water is an asset. 410 liters of hot water stream from the underground source every second, so it is completely replenished every three days. However, the medicinal properties of the lake are its biggest advantage. They were recognized already by the Romans in the 2 century A.D. One of the legends says that Mother Mary wrung / created a spring in Hévíz by the appealing prayer of a Christian nurse for the health of the Roman emperor, Flavius Theodosius. There is a natural peat at the lake’s bed and the water is rich in mineral elements like calcium, magnesium, sulphur.   Idyllic scenery Hévíz is a charming health resort, inhabited by 5 000 citizens, located only 6 km from the Balaton lake. It is also one of the most beautifully flowered town in Hungary and in May 2016 it was given an Innovation Award in the category of the Innovative Spa and Health Resort Destination by the European Spas Association. Hévíz has been a well-known health resort for 220 years thanks to the biggest thermal lake in Europe. The number of Polish tourists visiting the city still grows and the standard of the lodging conditions are being constantly improved.   A unique leisure A visit in Hévíz does not need to be only for healing or preventive reasons. In spring and summer when the flowers blossom, the weather encourages for long walks. The lake is surrounded by the forest of exotic trees, where you can find evergreen bald cypresses. On the other hand the city is full of nice cafes and restaurants offering local specialties and exquisite wines. Except for the baths in the thermal lake and the traditional therapy, there is a wide offer of spa and wellness services based on the use of the lake’s water available at the high standard hotels. There are saunas, relaxation massages, beauty treatments, as well as healthy and delicious cuisine is served. For many visitors a stay in Hévíz is a motivation for starting a balanced and healthy way of living. An optimal treatment time is 15 days, however if it not possible it is worth relaxing for a shorter time, too.   Other attractions Hévíz and its surroundings are a perfect place for the fans of cycling tours. Local tourist trails lead to ruins of the beautiful castles, as well as to the shore of the Balaton Lake. There are also many offers of the active stay in the region, and the calendar is full of different cultural events in the city throughout all year.

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

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

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

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

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

címkék: Christmas;church;Relaxation;Thermal lake;program;Program guide;Culture

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

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

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

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

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

címkék: Hévíz;program;Bike;sport;Event;Bicycle race

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cím: Hévíz Awaits the New Season with a New Image!

lead: With the new layouts and style the marketing strategy of the city will have new elements as well.

tartalom: + 1 Hévíz used this hard time to renew its communication. For this, besides the experience they had they also asked for help from a creative agency. The main message of the new strategy is to highlight fitness with the help of nature. The guarantee for experience and active leisure time will be also important.   A Fresh Image Harmonised with Nature ‘We wanted to keep the well-known water lily which has been the symbol of Hévíz for years. Of course, we wanted to embody the contemporary trends as well. The water drops which are also the petals of the water lily were coloured to be green and blue which are symbolising the blue water of the lake and the greenery that surrounds it. We hope the new logo will also strengthen the new message: Hévíz can offer many programs besides the lake all year around’ said the art director of Armadillo marketing agency, Ildikó Szőke.     Continuing Building Hévíz as a Love Brand The new communication of the city includes the already familiar health tourism direction but it also highlights ‘slowing down’ and personalised program possibilities. These new elements can be really appealing to an audience who would like to escape from the tiring weekdays to experience various adventures. ’We wanted to show that Hévíz is more than a lake; Hévíz is the fountain of life and adventures!’ said the managing director of Hévíz Tourism Nonprofit Ltd., Tamás Pálffy. ‘It doesn’t mean we would like to get rid of the old traditions. We would rather continue building the love brand. We would really like if the younger generations and the active middle aged would regard Hévíz and its region as one of the most appealing destinations in Hungary. Of course, we won’t forget about our regulars either: we are going to satisfy the needs of the old and the new senior generations as well’.     The Value of Hévíz is for Forever, but its Face Changes with the World The power of the curing water in Hévíz and the unmatched atmosphere made the city quite popular for centuries. As the trends change continuously, those who have been to Hévíz already know that Hévíz is more than a lake! The slow tourism means that there is time for everything what is important. To live healthy, to laugh together, to walk, to eat good, to visit beautiful places, to do sports or just to regenerate in the water. This variety is worth showing to the world in a new way as well. The new image and the new communication strategy walk hand in hand, we hope to show that Hévíz is an amazing destination all year around. The new style is already represented on the website of the city but it will be also found in the marketing campaigns and the city programs.  

title: Hévíz Awaits the New Season with a New Image!

description: With the new layouts and style the marketing strategy of the city of Hévíz will have new elements as well.

címkék: Hévíz;Hévíz Lake;Marketing

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cím: Programs for the Holiday Season in Hévíz

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

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

title: Programs for the Holiday Season in Hévíz

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

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cím: 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: September - the new beginning

lead: The summer may be over in terms of the calendar, but that doesn't mean that the programs are running out. More than that, we believe that September is a new beginning.

tartalom: + 1 School, kindergarten starts and the regular weekdays start again, which we will start with great enthusiasm after the summer break. But between all the commitments, it's good to make time for relaxation, recreation, family activities together, and trips out. Because autumn is wonderful, bright, colorful, full of life and is waiting for you to discover its beauty. In Hévíz, the water of the lake still has almost summer temperatures, which are pleasant and invite you to swim. After swimming, there are numerous permanent and temporary programs for visitors to the city, be it exhibitions, organ concerts, tastings of local products, a good cinema, city walks, bike tours, balloon rides or even folk art programs. Regular programs in Hévíz 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   Themed hikes in Hévíz! Pre-registration: Krisztina Csorja +36 20 470 7058 23 September E-BIKE TOUR TO TOP SIGHTS IN HÉVÍZ 12, 19, 2 September Bathing culture and life in a thermal town 10 September Costumed guided tour 13, 20 September Forest walk: from water lilies to exotic fish September 14, 28 September Church walk 18 September E-bike tour in Hévíz and Keszthely   Current programs: Hévíz 8-10 September Tradition and Innovation - Folk Art Festival 9 September Moonlight bath in Hévíz Lake 17 September Forest sounds - micro concerts in Véderdő 23 and 24 September Water Lilies Folk Festival 24 September SpinDay marathon at the seaside resort   Keszthely Also in the municipality of Lake Balaton, which is famous for its beautiful castle, activities will not slow down in September. This month the theater plays the leading role, but there will also be dance events. 8 to 11 September Dance Panorama 11 September Performance of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble 16 September Felysa - Floral Sonic Live at Festetics Castle 17 and 18 September Keszthely Heritage Days  22 September "We came with peace" - Musimbe Dennis and László Lakatos evening together 23-25 September ​​24-hour cultural centers 24 and 25 September Meeting of electric drivers in Keszthely September 24 Happy Dixieland Band 10th Anniversary Concert   In the small town of Gyenesdiás, famous for its playful beaches, the first month of autumn kicks off with the harvest festivities. And the organizers do not hesitate to offer a program for each weekend. On the way to the villages, Vonyarcvashegy is preparing a sports day and a village festival, while Balatongyörök will host an adventure tour and a cake market in September. GYENESDIÁS 3 September Gyenesdias Harvest Festival (Market) 10 September Fish Day at Lake Balaton 10 September Family Day of the Miracle Deer 17 September Gyenesdiás Potato Day 25 September Collective exhibition on the theme of Autumn - Illustrations for Petőfi's poems (Községháza) 25 September Indian Summer Tour - Rowing on Lake Balaton with SUP, Kayak or Canoe (Kayak Island, Diási Játékstrand) 30 September Shopping day for seasonal baskets at the Gyenesdiási market   VONYARCVASHEGY 10 September You are valuable! Benefit Sports and Game Day 17 September "Vonyarci Búcsú" and Village Day BALATON ROUNDS 17 September.Orientation Adventure Tour 24 September Biscuit Fair on Saint Michael's Day

title: September - the new beginning

description: The summer may be over in terms of the calendar, but that doesn't mean that the programs are running out. More than that, we believe that September is a new beginning.

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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.

title: Can we share Hungarians desire for thermal baths?

description: Travel blog and photos by Motti Verses

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