Towns and Area Information for Hungary |
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. |
Hévíz |
| Hévíz ( " 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 under 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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