Areas and Town Information for Hungary
Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, some 60 miles southwest of Budapest, is Hungary's number one vacation resort and a major wine-producing region. It is a beautiful area to visit easily reached by car, bus or train. The north shore of the lake is noted for its resorts, wineries and spas.
On the south shore you'll find a series of resort towns and villages: Buzsák, known for its unique folk art; Várhegy, a Turkish hill fortress near Fonyód, and Balatonboglár, one of the oldest resort towns, dating back to 1211 with evidence of Roman occupation and Iron Age earthworks.
At the lake's south- west end is a nature conservation area know as Little Balaton, a shelter for many rare and protected bird species: white herons, spoonbills and cormorants.
The " Hungarian Sea ", is the people's name for the 50 mile long lake with silky green-yellow water in the middle of Transdanubia.
At its center, the depth is 52.5 ft. The southern shores are ideal for small children because of the shallow water. On the north shore the water gets deeper immediately.
The summer water temperature of around 80°F is warmer than the air in the morning and in the evening. The water and the silky mud of the lake are very good remedies for nervous complaints, anemia and nervous fatigue.
Keszthely
Keszthely is the largest and oldest settlement of Lake Balaton. The beautiful Festetics Mansion , with 101 rooms surrounded by an English park, is the third largest chateau in the country. The Helikon Library contains 86 thousand books. In its Museum, decorative arms and the trophy collection of the Duke of Windischgrätz are exhibited. Weekly concerts are organized in the music hall of mirrors.
HévízHévíz ( " Hot Water " ) is extremely fortunate to have its Thermal Bath which has been attracting visitors for more than two centuries. The Lake is covered with water-lilies and extends over an area of approximately 30 square-miles, with a depth of 118 feet at the center. It is the second largest hot-water lake in the world, at a temperature of 90°F, open-air bathing is very pleasant even in winter. Treatments are conducted undr the supervision of specialized doctors from the Hospital of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation.
Zalakaros
The medicinal center of the Zalakaros spa is very popular with its tubs and underwater traction bath. In the well-tended garden, a new recreation complex is under development. New hotels and vacation houses are springing up, and the thermal caravan camp with its own swimming pool is also popular.
Thermal Spas of Hungary
Hungary is a land of more than 1,000 hot springs and enough spa facilities to accommodate 300,000 people at the same time! These spas are located in big cities and smaller towns throughout the country. Some are simple thermal baths serving the local community.
Héviz is a particularly enchanting spa resort. Bathers can enjoy the naturally warm 85-90 F water of its lake all year round, indoors or outdoors.
For visitors, a spa vacation in Hungary means the opportunity to experience a fascinating aspect of Central European social life, make contact with friendly people and relieve modern-day stress. Spa vacation and wellness packages, often at hotels with their own thermal baths, make this unique and typically Hungarian experience convenient and affordable. |
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