Green Hévíz – For a more livable future
Hévíz in the rhythm of nature: our common steps for sustainability.
What does Green Destinations mean?
Green Destinations is an international certification that evaluates the environmental, social and economic performance of destinations. Hévíz aims for real, measurable development.
- Nature Conservation
- Energy & Climate
- Community Involvement
- Responsible Tourism
What are we doing in Hévíz?
Ongoing projects
Interreg Danube Programme – BeREADY project
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality Objective: adaptation to climate change and reduction of the urban heat island effect (UHI) by creating “urban climate resilience” model areas.
Relevance of Hévíz:
• Hévíz as a climate-resilient health resort: examination of the ecosystem services of urban green spaces, temperature conditions and water surfaces.
• Pilot: “urban acupuncture” type interventions (shading, water retention, green infrastructure).
• Community awareness-raising and knowledge sharing between local government decision-makers and the population.
Green Destinations connection: “Environmental state and challenges”, “Monitoring”, “Sustainable tourism development goals”.
Interreg Europe – DIGITALIZE project
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Government Objective: applying digitalization in the tourism and cultural development of small and medium-sized towns, in a sustainable way.
Relevance of Hévíz:
• Development of digital tourism services and experience chains (e.g. AR-based synagogue presentation, smart info points).
• Digitalization of sustainable tourism management tools (data collection, visitor flow analysis).
• Connection to the Green Destinations digital indicator system.
Green Destinations connection: “Human infrastructure and local economy”, “Sustainable tourism and innovation”, “Monitoring and communication”.
TOP_PLUSZ-1.1.3-21 – Complex tourism development of Hévíz
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality
• Sustainable attraction development: Egregy wine cellar, thematic walking path, gastroculture.
• Digital and experience-based tourism content.
Green Destinations connection: local identity, cultural heritage, visitor experience, attraction development
Competitive Neighborhoods Program (2/2025. KTM Decree)
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality
• Joint projects of Hévíz and surrounding settlements: sidewalk development.
Green Destinations connection: environmental footprint reduction.
Cultural and Community Sustainability Sisterhood Program with Gyergyóremete
• Bilateral Community and Cultural Exchange Program.
Green Destinations Connection: Partnership, Cultural Diversity, Community Participation.
Development and implementation of an energy management system in the City of Hévíz - DIMOP PLUSZ
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Government The aim of the project is to develop and implement a modern energy management system in the buildings included in the development, which will support the municipality, as well as the partners and institutions involved in the project, in managing their energy use more efficiently and promoting their sustainable operation Green Destinations connection: Energy
Infrastructural development of primary healthcare in Hévíz - TOP PLUSZ
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Government External and internal renovation, energy renovation and project-proportionate accessibility of the Hévíz Health Center building
Green Destinations connection: Healthcare
CROSSDEST - Cross-border destination development for inclusive and sustainable tourism in the Slovenian-Hungarian border region Beneficiary: Hévíz Tourism Nonprofit Kft. and 6 other partners The project will include international good examples utilized, a Slovenian-Hungarian border "green" destination will be created based on EU standards
Green Destinations connection:
Developments and measures already implemented
Implementation of the comprehensive lake protection program of Lake Hévíz - KEHOP
Beneficiary: Balaton Uplands National Park Directorate Objective: protection of the habitats and wildlife of Lake Hévíz, reconstruction of degraded habitats Green Destinations connection: Preservation of natural values
GINOP-7.1.9-17-2017-00003 – Development of the Hévíz Spa
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality
• Development of the quality and environment of the spa, accessibility, green public spaces.
Green Destinations connection: health tourism, climate-friendly urban environment.
Stormwater infrastructure development in Hévíz - TOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality The aim of the project is to create the necessary infrastructure for prevention, protection against stormwater damage in the area affected by the project, and to solve stormwater drainage in the affected areas.
Green Destinations connection: Water management
nagyPARKólo: Development of the green areas of Nagyparkoló Square and establishment of pedestrian transport connections in the spirit of sustainability - TOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality Direct utilization of rainwater on the green area to be developed, renewal of parking areas, establishment of bicycle racks, accessibility Green Destinations connection: Transport development
Sustainable transport development of the City of Hévíz - TOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality Development of the southern part of the city of Hévíz into a bicycle-friendly settlement in order to ensure that the most important city functions, tourist attractions, and services are clearly accessible by bicycle, and expansion of the bus station
Green Destinations connection: Transport development
Renewal of the Hévíz farmers' market in the spirit of traditions - TOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz City Municipality Development of the Hévíz farmers' market, improvement of working conditions, integration into the downtown pedestrian zone
Green Destinations connection: Human infrastructure and local economy
Development of outpatient specialist services In Hévíz - EFOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz Spa and St. Andrew's Rheumatology Hospital Purchase of medical equipment, modernization, renovation, transformation of existing buildings
Green Destinations connection: Healthcare
Increasing patient safety in Hévíz Spa and St. Andrew's Rheumatology Hospital - EFOP
Beneficiary: Hévíz Spa and St. Andrew's Rheumatology Hospital Improving the quality of patient care, reducing the pressure on the institution's healthcare workers, and increasing employee and patient satisfaction
Green Destinations connection: Healthcare
Practical tips – small steps, big impact Energy-conscious home
How do we measure progress?
Annual sustainability report, public indicators, community feedback. Progress is assessed annually by Hévíz Tourism Nonprofit Ltd. and the municipality.
Tourism impact assessment and action plan - october 2025.
