Did you know that Hungary, with over 1,000 hot springs, boasts more medicinal spas than any other European country? It even has a natural thermal lake – Lake Hévíz. Lake is fascinating a natural wonder.
Lake Heviz, located on Lake Balaton in Hungary, is the largest thermal lake in Europe, covering an area of approximately 4.4 hectares. What makes it truly unique is the natural geothermal heating, keeping the water at a constant temperature of 33 to 36 degrees Celsius. Swimming and relaxation, and the water also contains healing minerals.
Water-lilies are the most common plants in the turquoise coloured water of Hévíz Lake. Pink, purple and white water-lilies are continuously blossoming from May to October.
Characteristics
The lake’s water temperature varies between seasons, ranging from 23-25°C in winter to 33-36°C in summer. This fluctuation is due to the combination of cold and hot spring waters from underground. The constant movement of the water creates a gentle massaging effect on the skin, contributing to its therapeutic properties.
Lake Hévíz is the world’s largest biologically-active natural thermal lake, which is able to refresh body and soul alike. The source of the 4.4 ha water surface lake, rich in sulphur, and minerals can be found 38 metres deep in the cave, which due to its high well capacity completely changes in every 72 hours.
What ailments does the lake treat?
Hévíz is often referred to as the Mecca of rheumatism, as the water here has a proven beneficial effect on musculoskeletal diseases. One of the largest balneological centers is also located on the shores of the lake, where, in addition to post-operative treatments, all kinds of inflammatory, muscle, tendon and joint ailments are treated.
Baths
Built atop the lake, an 18th Century wooden bathhouse enables easy access down ladders leading directly into the warm waters. There are even mechanical chairlifts to lower those who are not mobile into the water. Amongst its facilities the Hévíz spa boasts hydrotherapy, movement therapy, a weight bath, medicinal mud, and a range of spa treatments. If you want to bathe all you need is a towel, a pair of flip-flops, and a rubber ring and bathrobe.
Therapeutic massage
Therapeutic massages include: Swedish, reflex zone (segment, connective tissue, periosteum), lymphatic, sporty and refreshing During the massage, there is a general increase in blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, the pulse and blood pressure, metabolism, body temperature, breathing change, the body gets rid of toxins more effectively, and the nervous system calms down.
Classic Swedish massage is performed on the entire body, massaging the muscles, tendons and joints. It improves movement functions and relaxes cramped, tense and painful muscles. Foot reflex massage stimulates reflex points. These points are connected by the nervous system to the body’s reflex center. In addition to these massages, we also offer lymphatic massage, sports massage and refreshing massage.
