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Below is a non-exhaustive list of the main sights and landmarks in Hévíz and its surroundings.
Egregy is located approximately 1.5 kilometers from the center of Hévíz, which means a half-hour walk or a few minutes' drive, but you can also get there with the Dotto train that runs through the city during the summer. Egregy is an imposing part of Hévíz, where wine cellars, small pubs and restaurants await visitors.
In addition to its gastronomy, the Egregy district is also famous for the St. Magdalene Church, which is one of the three churches in the Balaton area from the Árpád era that have survived to this day. The other two are the sub-church of the Bencés Abbey in Tihany, and the provost's church in Felsőörs.
Furthermore, the Roman ruin garden located here hides the remains of one of the most important imperial settlements in the area, which was inhabited for almost four centuries (from the first half of the 1st century to the beginning of the 5th century).
The Hévíz farmers' market is located behind the Hévíz parking lot, where sometimes up to 800 vendors are located. Here, in addition to homemade and produced food such as sausage, ham, cheese, pickles and other seasonal vegetables and herbs, you can also find handmade ornaments and antiques. The bustling, but with a good atmosphere, the market is very popular among both locals and tourists.
The market is open on the following days:
• Tuesday: 08:00 - 13:00
• Thursday: 12:00 - 17:00
• Saturday: 08:00 – 13:00
In addition to walking the 2.2-kilometer Tavirózsa nature trail, it is also worth admiring the beautiful view from the 15-meter-high canopy lookout.
For more than 20 years, the visit to the Hévíz stream has been regularly organized in the autumn and winter periods, which provides a unique experience for the participants. In the winter tour, it is possible to take part in the Hévíz canoe tour every Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Keszthely is located 5 kilometers from Hévíz. The city has an extremely lively tourist traffic and is one of the most populous settlements on the Balaton coast, particularly rich in attractions, which is not coincidentally called the "capital of Balaton". Due to its atmospheric cityscape, monuments, museums, outstanding cultural events and the proximity of Hévíz, it is one of the most visited settlements in Balaton all year round.
The main sights and landmarks of Keszthely:
The large village of Gyenesdiás is located in the immediate vicinity of Keszthely, at the foot of the Keszthely mountain range, which also offers visitors many attractions.
The main sights and landmarks of Gyenesdiás:
Kányavári Island is a highly protected natural area of Kis-Balaton, to which a well-developed road leads, and which is located approximately 23 km from Hévíz. Visitors can discover the special aquatic environment of Little Balaton and observe its wonderful flora and fauna up close. Kányavári Island is the only area in the Kis-Balaton area that can be visited freely throughout the year without a guide.
You can cross the island on a special, curved, wooden bridge, which in itself offers a unique experience. Furthermore, we especially recommend the two viewpoints located on the island to the attention of visitors here, from where they can have a unique view of the surrounding landscape and environment.
Kányavári Island can be visited freely, but from April 2022 a parking fee will be payable.
The village of Rezi is located about 16 km from Hévíz, the main attraction of which is the XIII. the ruins of a former castle from the 19th century. The Rezi castle is located on the 418-meter-high Meleg hill, which is easily accessible.
The castle ruins are definitely worth a visit, as there is an unparalleled view of the surrounding area, from Lake Balaton all the way to Sümeg. Rezi Castle can be visited free of charge.
