HEVIZ
This is the largest and best known spa town in Hungary. It is 6 km from Keszthely (the north-western tip of Lake Balaton) in a spacious valley. The pace of development exploded in the second half of the 18th century. It is famed for its unique thermal lake with a surface area of 4.7 hectares and at its deepest 36 metres. During the summer the water is a constant 33-34Celsius , but the winter it never be colder than 26 Celsius. The influx of water from underground springs is so great that the entire volume is changed every 28-30 hours (the process is unending) Due to the rising hot water, slow circulatory movement has been created, and this constant mixing means that the water temperature is even across the entire surface. The lake water, the water from thermal wells and the mud are excellent for the treatment of chronic degenerative locomotor dosorders, post-trauma states, got Bechterew’s disease. Summer and winter Hévíz is equally popular as a spa town. The travellers can visit Keszthely - where they can find the famous Festetics Mansion (wonderful Helikon Library) – and plan lot of sport and cultural programs near Lake Balaton.

KESZTHELY
The town of Keszthely lies at the Northwestern end of the largest lake in Hungary, Lake Balaton which is a famous tourist area. The forests and developed volcanic lake are rich in game and fish. Due to its traditional institutions and cultural life, it is deservedly called the capital of Lake Balaton. Hévíz is only 6 km away from Keszthely - the most widely known and developed thermal water lake and spa bath. The State Spa Bath Hospital is in nearby Héviz. The Hospital caters to both native and foreign patients. Tourism, including medical tourism are significant in both towns. Most people visit the spas to regenerate even if they are healthy. The expected time of opening of the clinic over in Keszthely is early, 2002. While the Gambro Keszthely Dialysis Centre is under construction, the Gambro Zalaegerszeg Dialyzis Centre receives patients visiting Keszthely, Hévíz or their region.

BALATONFURED
This town is lies on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, close to Tihany. (Budapest is 130km from this town) this baths is one of the oldest Hungarian spa. Due to these medicinal waters with a dissolved carbonic acid content, it is useful in drinking cure form for easing gastroenterological complaints, and in bathing form for significantly improving peripheral blood circulation and relieving pressure on the heart. Balatonfüred is “mecca” for sufferers of cardiovascular problems. Here is the most modern diagnostic and therapy facilities in the State Cardiology Hospital. This hospital specializes in the post-treatment of heart attack patients and those who have undergone heart surgery. Balatonfüred isn’t only a spa for the ill, it is also a bathing resort where every summer many tens of thousands come to enjoy the wonderful waters of the Balaton, the beautiful landscape and fine wines. Tihany is short distance away with many museums and exhibitions. The travellers can ferry crossing to the other side of the lake and further interesting things to see and do. For example Szántód-Kőröshegy where they can find the open air Ethnographical Museum which beautiful presents the old Hungarian village way of life.