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Hévíz

Hévíz Gyógyfürdő és Szent András Reuma Kórház
location8380 Hévíz, Dr. Schulhof Vilmos sétány 1.
mapH-8380 Hévíz, Dr. Schulhof Vilmos sétány 1., Hungary

The thermal lake of Hévíz and its complex balneotherapic services are part of the World Heritage List.

Indeed, it is the most well-known spa in Hungary’s bath-filled country and not just by accident. The 44,400 m2 surface lake is the second largest lake in the world with peat channel and warm water. In the summer the temperature of the water can reach 38 °C, but it will not fall below 22 °C in the winter, giving you the perfect opportunity to bathe all year round in the open air. The medicinal water here has been mentioned even in 400 years old Ottoman artifacts, and the name of the city itself comes from the word ‘havuz’, meaning Turkish pool. The first spa was built here by Count György Festetics, and the area became popular and visitors from further and further away started coming here regularly. It is interesting to note that beer was an important part of the area’s popularity: at the beginning of the 20th century, the brewer Vencel Reischl recognized the potential of medicinal water and built the foundations of the modern spa resort, creating the ancestor of modern physiotherapy.

Medicinal mud of Hévíz is delivered to many spas countrywide

The thermal bath in Hévíz was built on the medicinal water filled lake with unique microorganisms that contribute to the healing power of thermal water, especially for preventing and treating locomotive system disorders, as well as healing the tired vocal chords: in winter, the steam from the lake creates a steam cap on the surface of the water, and breathing that in is good for the throat and the sound-forming organs. During the renovation in 2006, a greenhouse was built for winter use, and with the introduction of balneotherapy a new medical unit was created, as well as new wellness units to complement the existing services.

The water of the thermal spa of Hévíz is constantly in motion: on the one hand it rotates from left to right, on the other hand, because the warm water flows up and the cold flows down, there is a vertical circulation in the lake too. This two-way movement is a pleasant, natural massage effect when you relax in the spa of Hévíz.

Briefly about the city

The Hévíz spa is also called the spa between the water lilies and the ambiance of nature and the water is really unique. There is a flourishing spa city built around the long known and used medicinal water, and it has many cultural and entertainment opportunities, and in the meantime you can enjoy relaxing in the water at an arm’s length from nature.

Water composition

chevrondownCationsmg/l
Potassium6,80
Sodium6,80
Ammonium6,80
Calcium6,80
Magnesium6,80
Iron6,80
Cations altogether151
chevrondownAnionsmg/l
Chloride6,80
Bromide6,80
Iodide6,80
Fluoride6,80
Hydrogen carbonate6,80
Hydrogen carbonate6,80
Anions altogether151
chevrondownOthermg/l
Metaboric acid6,80
Metasilicic acid6,80
Free carbonic acid6,80
Dissolved oxygen6,80
6,80
6,80
altogether151

Effects on your body

Main diagnosis
Locomotive system disorder
Locomotive system disorder
Indicationschevrondown
Rheumatic complaints
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Rheumatic complaints
Osteoporosis
Degenerative spine / joint diseases
Ankylosing spondylitis
Inflammatory joint diseases
Post-treatment of injuries
Post-treatment of locomotive system surgeries
Soft tissue rheumatoid arthritis
Secondary joint illness
Chronic, mechanical complaints due to peripheral nervous system causes
Preoperative- and post-treatment of joint operations
Post treatment of vertebral disk surgery
Chronic gynecological diseases
Contraindicationschevrondown
Rheumatic complaints
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Rheumatic complaints
oncological diseases
infectious diseases
heart failure
disturbances in the circulatory system
thrombosis and other hematopoietic disorders
asthma
hypertension
pregnancy

Description of the medicinal water

The water of the 4.4 hectares, 38 meters deep lake comes from a cave. The one-of-a-kind composition of the water and the mud creates unique microorganisms that contribute to the healing power of the medicinal water, especially for the prevention and treatment of locomotive system disorders. The water of Lake Hévíz is a thermal water rich in calcium and magnesium hydrocarbonate, which, due to its rich mineral content, is effective in the treatment of a number of other diseases. During the healing - on the basis of a specialist's recommendation – you could complement bathing in the lake with other healing services: massages, physiotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics, air-therapy, hydro-electric treatments, hydrotherapy treatments and mud packs.
 
Temperature of the medicinal water is during winter  at least 23 °C, during summer max 38 °C.
Thermal water of Hévíz is suggested for those having rheumatic complaints and locomotive system disorders

Units of the spa complex

1. Lake Spa

There are several swimming pools at the Lake Bath: 4 indoor pools, one with massage elements, one with a weight bath, a mud bath and a children's pool on the lakefront.

2. Festetics Spa

The Festetics Spa, the new wellness and therapeutic center, opened its doors with the prioritization of prevention efforts in mind. The spa complex also offers a wide range of recreational and wellness services for the younger generations.

The three-storey building, which meets four-star hotel standards, features a wellness section with a sauna, a steam bath, an ice bath, a salt cave, a swimming pool as well as a modern therapeutic and beauty department – visitors can make use of hydrotherapy, massage, beauty salon, mud treatments and exercise therapy.

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3. Indoor Spa

In order to make winter bathing and treatments a possibility, the Indoor Spa was built between 1964 and 1968, which nowadays has been completely renovated to accommodate several treatment rooms and swimming pools. Guests can enjoy the therapeutic services of the Indoor Spa all year round, such as physiotherapic treatments - medical pools, baths, mud baths, weight baths, various massage therapies, electrotherapy, balneotherapy - diagnostic units - X-rays, labs - as well as various specialist consultancy options.

There are 7 swimming pools in the building: a spa pool, a weight bath, 2 hydro massage baths, an adventure bath and 2 physiotherapy pools.

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Healing massage (Swedish, reflex zone, lymphatic, sports and refreshing)
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Healing massage (Swedish, reflex zone, lymphatic, sports and refreshing)

Wellness services

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locationBudapest (258km from current position)

waterWater temperature: 22 °C - 63 °C

Rudas Bath or Rudas fürdő is a thermal and medicinal bath in Budapest, Hungary. It was first built in 1550, during the time of Ottoman rule. From 1936 Rudas can only be visited by men, and in 2006, after the spa renovation was completed...

Short description of the spa city

The thermal water and the city must have something special about them to attract thousands of guests every year while being only 8 km away from Lake Balaton. The remains of the most important Emperor's settlement in the area are in the ground at the Egregy part of Hévíz and it has been populated for almost four centuries; from the beginning of the first half of the first century until the beginning of the fifth century. The recently restored area made of a number of large buildings is opened to the public and it has been reconstructed several times during this long period of use.

If you want to explore the neighborhood from an arm’s length, we recommend segway tours for all ages, as you could easily visit all the sights without effort and admire the nature and picturesque landscapes, both in the city and in the forests.

At the end of the vineyards at Egregy, close to the church from the times of the Árpád age is the meeting point of energy fields, making them the perfect spot to rest and get a little extra energy.

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If you want to explore the area from the air, you can do even that in Hévíz, since it is possible to fly with the largest hot air balloon in the country at up to 1000 meters. If you walk on foot or bike around in Hévíz, then a stroll in Véderdő Park has a real stress-relieving effect, and you may also be lucky enough to run into a lot of plant rarities. Taxodium is one of the most distinctive plants in the forest, and in the autumn it makes the landscape shine with a bronze hue everywhere. The fresh air and the unique climate also contribute to relaxation and healing.

Consuming seasonal foods is more and more popular, especially if you prefer delicacies that come from the neighborhood. If you feel like trying some local specialties, visit the Hévíz Producer Market, where you can choose from 800 small farmers' fresh vegetables, fruits, cheeses and meats, or if you are lucky enough you might find the special antique or handicraft item of your dreams.

And for the evening program, you could enjoy a glass of fine wine, the Romans have brought the science of vine-growing in this area, which – according to a certificate from 1221 – was preserved by the Hungarians living in the Árpád age. In the evenings, guests looking to have fun can visit the cozy restaurants and wine bars in the vineyards.

The cherubs guarding the main entrance of the baths will make a sound when a guest passes between them who did not have a romantic moment in Hévíz. That is at least according to the local legend, but it never happened that someone left Hévíz without any heartwarming moments.