Heviz

Lake Heviz - the world's largest biologically active natural thermal lake. It is among the gentle hills of south-western part of the Transdanubian Mezhgore. The wonderful healing properties of the local waters were discovered by the Romans. Medicinal water and curative mud, originating from the ancient Pannonian Sea, together with physiotherapy treatment procedures contribute almost all diseases of musculoskeletal system and rheumatic diseases. The first mention of a thermal lake in the official documents refer to 1769. The first building was built baths on the lake in 1795. In the early 19 th century there appeared the first tavern and hotel for the reception of patients. In the second half of the 19 century, the territory became a possession of Heviz graphs Festetics, and from that moment began building the settlement. In 1945 was built in Heviz rheumatology clinic of the state. St. Andrew. And in 1965, reconstructed the old bathing lake, and in 1968 opened up new, winter bathing. His famous town must only uniqueness of the lake, an analogue of which more in the world do not find. The very name contains the background of the lake: Heviz - . Lake Heviz is unique and in its size and chemical composition of water. In Europe - the only thing on the planet as well - the second. Located in the center of the cross-fault, the hot therapeutic peat-bottomed lake with an area of 47500 square meters. Sources that feed the lake, located in a cave podozernoy diameter of 18 m. It beat two thermal switch with a water temperature of +42 ° C and +38 ° C, and one - the mineral, with water temperature of +17 ° C, but here they are mixed. The lake has the shape of the funnel, which reaches a depth of 38 m. In the summer months the water temperature is +33 +36 ° C, while in the coldest winter months does not fall below +26 ° C, as well as some all year round you can swim in the open. The lake water is completely renewed in 72 hours. Coming from the source of hot water, breaking on the surface of the radial jet, slowly rotates clockwise. Because of this continuous mixing at all points of the lake water temperature is the same. Waters of the lake through the channels down to Balaton. Because of the high temperature in the lake is virtually absent fauna and flora. In the upper layers of water are found fish the size of 2 cm, and in drainage channels are growing white and yellow lilies, and brought here about a hundred years ago, Indian pink water lilies. In winter, when the air temperature drops, the lake rises above the steam. Locals say: "The lake is smoking. Lake Heviz is located, surrounded by protected forest area of 50 hectares, the resort provides a special, unique healing microclimate. Unusual curative effect of silt overlaying multimeter layer at the bottom of the thermal lake. In terms of balneology he is somewhere between purely organic and mineral mud fango. In the dry substance mud contains 20% organic components, thus it has better thermal properties. The most important components hevizskoy dirt - products of incomplete decomposition of plants occurring in a situation of excess moisture and shortness of aeration. They contain biologically active components: enzymes, hormone-like substances, biogenic stimulants, trace elements. Bacterial flora of silt provides a weak antibiotic, so the water no harmful bacteria. The mineral composition is determined by karabonatov high content of calcium and magnesium, sulfate and radon (neznichitelnoe count). Mixed with water source of thermal mud is used for applications. Mineral springs Heviz suitable for drinking and treat chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Indications and contraindications Indications: rheumatic diseases of musculoskeletal system, chronic inflammation of the joints (except during periods of exacerbation), spondylitis, Bechterew (Spondylarthritis ankylopoetica), soft tissue rheumatism (miogelez, "tennis elbow", a chronic abscess, etc.), senile changes in the joints and spine, spondylosis, spondylarthritis, protrusion of the spinal disc, polyarthrosis, naruscheniya posture functional disorders of musculoskeletal system, injury, medical rehabilitation after orthopedic surgery (implantation of joint prostheses, corrective, to remove the vertebral hernia, etc.). Contraindications: infectious diseases (tuberculosis, hepatitis, etc.), malignant tumors, leukemia, severe anemia, anemia, immune weakness, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, pulmonary asthma, hyperthyroidism (Grave's disease), heart disease (atherosclerosis of the coronary vessels, heart valve defects, myocardial disease), other acute inflammation, pregnancy, in the case of myocardial infarction or surgery for implanted electrical pacemaker (pacemaker) before the appointment procedures should be examined cardiologist. Resort infrastructure State hospital rheumatology and rehabilitation. SPA Center resort hotels. Medical Center of the resort: general diagnosis, orthopedics, neurologists, internal medicine, urology, dentistry, otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology. On vacation at the resort Cultural life in Heviz diverse and multifaceted: a mirrored hall of the palace waiting for you classical concerts and chamber music, the evening of operetta. The resort colorful folklore festivals are held in the open air dancing and tasting of local wines. You can visit the knightly tournament in a medieval castle in Sumeg (with dinner and wine with no restrictions), and visit the Palace Museum graph Festetics in Keszthely, fly a glider over Lake Balaton, or cross it by ferry. Activities at the resort superbly complemented by visits to outlying areas: visiting wine region Badacsony, Small Balaton National Park north of Balaton Tapolca with its unique cave lake. Regularly organized group and individual tours in Budapest with a visit to the Citadel, Buda Castle, Fishermen's Bastion, the embankment of the Danube, the Parliament, Heroes Square and the best shopping in hypermarkets, the capital.