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Thermal lake · Hévíz, Zala
Hévízi-tó
Thermal-origin lake in a wooded area of Hévíz, offering an outdoor bathing experience.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Hévízi-tó
Hévízi-tó is located within the town of Hévíz, near Keszthely and at the western end of the Balaton. The water is thermal in origin and the lake is surrounded by vegetation. The attraction is the natural bathing setting, distinct from a series of urban pools.
A visit to the lake should be planned as an outdoor water activity. Water temperature and area conditions vary, and usage guidelines are part of the experience. It is not the same as entering a museum or visiting the interior of a waterside palace.
Bring swimwear and check the outdoor access points on the chosen day. Those who only intend to walk around the town should distinguish that program from entering the lake. To combine with Keszthely, allow time for changing clothes and for travel between the two centers.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours, including changing and breaks.
Best time
From May to September the air is usually warmer; from December to February the contrast with the water is greater.
How to get there
Regional buses connect Hévíz to Keszthely; the lake is near the spa town center.
Tip
Check the available outdoor access points and bathing guidelines before your visit.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Hévízi-tó
Is the lake part of the Balaton?
No. It is a separate thermal lake, in the town of Hévíz, west of the Balaton.
Is the main activity outdoors?
Yes. The program described is bathing in the outdoor lake and its wooded surroundings.
Can it be visited together with Keszthely?
Proximity allows combining the two towns, reserving part of the day for changing clothes and the bath.