The famous lake and interesting Hungarian places of Heviz town

A small but very popular Heviz town is located in the west of Hungary. Its most famous sights is the thermal lake of the same name. If you're looking for a refreshing and relaxing bath, this is the ideal place.
Those who are used to traveling on their own and sightseeing without a guide and tour groups can rent a car in Hungary at a rental office and not depend on anyone. Renting a car at Budapest Airport will cost an average of 15 euros per day, in Debrecen from 16 euros per day.

Lake
It was formed as a result of volcanic activity and is the largest biologically active body of water in the world. Thanks to a very interesting property, the constant movement of water from a depth of 38 m, you can swim in it all year round.
Medical procedures based on centuries of experience are applied individually to each guest. Water contains many useful minerals and is therefore effective in the treatment of many diseases: movement organs, nervous system, gynecology and dermatology.
The bottom of the lake is covered with peat. It is believed that this mud has more intense healing properties than water.
The constant evaporation of water purifies the air so much that people with allergic diseases feel great. It is interesting that two types of water lilies grow in the lake: white-local and purple, brought from India 100 years ago.
What to see in the city and its suburbs
If treatment is not the main goal, then only 6 km away there is another, no less famous Balaton lake with beaches and excellent infrastructure. Every year in July, the Balaton hosts an electronic music festival, where young people dance 24 hours a day to incendiary rhythms.
A kilometer from the city, on a hill, are Egregy vineyards. There are many restaurants, bars and wine cellars where you can taste amazing wine overlooking the green meadows. Guests undergoing treatment in Heviz spend unforgettable evenings here with wine and live music. Russian tourists are also beginning to discover this romantic corner. In 1998, Egregy was declared the place of the highest quality wine. One of the most popular among gourmets is the Roman cellar, where you can taste excellent Hungarian dishes made from quality ingredients. You can get to the wine tasting place not only on foot, but also by tourist train.
Among all this natural beauty, there is a small medieval church surrounded by a cemetery. It is built of sandstone and dates back to the 16th century. The peculiarity of the church is an octagonal tower, and inside there is a fragment of a Romanesque font and a silver cross.

In the city center you can visit a small but very interesting museum about the history of the baths. The museum accepts everyone absolutely free of charge.An ideal place for a walk is the Roman ruin garden. Even in the time of Tiberius, the Romans settled in the lake area. The first find of the garden was the tomb of a Roman soldier, and then the remains of a stone building were discovered. It is assumed that it was built in the 1st century and was used as a Roman bath. The garden is equipped with everything necessary for walking: paths, playground, flower beds, benches. In addition, there is a small museum, the exposition of which tells about the history of this area. It is also impossible not to say about the unusual toilet, which is powered by solar panels.The Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit is the largest in Heviz. At the same time, it accommodates about 1000 people. The seven towers of the church symbolize the seven gifts. The interior is modern and features beautiful wood paneling. The perfect acoustics make it possible to hold organ concerts.Fans of outdoor activities can take an unusual ride on a segway. Experienced instructors will teach anyone how to ride it and lead a fascinating tour of the surroundings of Heviz.

From Heviz, it is simply necessary to make an excursion to the Festetics Palace. This imposing building was built in the 18th century to house an aristocratic family. There are guided tours in the palace. The interior is distinguished by sophistication and luxury. Now it has two functions:conferences, filming, weddingspart of the rooms are classrooms of the university and students are engaged in them.The palace is surrounded by a beautiful English garden with many flower beds, fountains and sculptural compositions.The cozy town of Heviz and its healing lake are always waiting for their guests.