Hévíz with its 4800 inhabitants is Hungary's most important spa resort, 6km from Western-Balaton. The town's success is based on the 4,44ha large, the world's biggest warm-water lake surrounded by a 50ha big protective forest. The water warmed up by the so-calledgeometric energy is in summer 30-35 Celsius and it does not go below 26celsius in winter. Because of the geographical situation the region has very few windy days.

The average temperature is up to 11.2Celsius, the sunshine is given for 1940 hours yearly and the climate is very Mediterranean-like. 30% of the town inhabits parks and green places. Most of the visitors arrive here to have revitalization. The thermal water is first and foremost used and suitable for locomotor diseases. The streets, squares and other places in town are well looked-after and nice to look at. The people living in Hévíz like real local patriots pay attention to order, cleanliness and high quality hospitality. The safety and security in town is excellent. The town has a good and wide range of shopping net, the service here is of good quality and it totally suits to the style of town, as well. The medical tourism of Hévíz now looks back on a past of more than 200 years. There is a yearly estimation of more 100 thousands of visitors to Hévíz who stay at different types of accommodation ranging from elegant hotels to small, friendly pension houses and guest rooms for all demands.

The town tries to revive its cultural traditions by operating Hévíz Galéria where you willfind an exhibition hall that is open throughout the whole year and the atrium with its glass ceiling welcomes various cultural and entertaining programs from May to October. Among their programs you may find the yearly Wine- and the yearly Beer Festival, two of the most important ones. The town's library is also here. Above the town's Fontana movie, there are many exhibition halls inviting museum-goers to many exhibitions all year through. The Gymnasium next to the local primary schools open to sports people in all seasons. It is also suitable to every international events as well. Hévíz supports many, high-ranking sport clubs as their matches, plays also invite many sport fans.
It is not advisable to have a bath in the lake for a longer period, but in the severalswimming pools of different hotels you can enjoy a swim. For those who look in for tennis there are a lot of possibilities, as well. You may explore Hévíz' sights on a ride by bike, too. But even those on foot must visit the stone church in Egregy from probably the 13. Century. On the outer wall of the so-called 'winter bath' you will find the Hévíz Pantheon dedicated to the most brilliant people who either visited or once inhabited the small town. Having entered the building you will have a look at the Jupiter altar stone from the Roman Times. Walking in and around Hévíz we can find many statues.
In the centre and near the lake you will see many buildings that bear the name 'villa/ház' and they all have their own story of life.