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Hévíz

Zala County, Hungary · Europe

About Hévíz

Hévíz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Keszthely, 42km from Lake Balaton.

Hévíz is a town located in Zala County, Hungary. With a population of 4,438, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hévíz sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hévíz to your route.

About Hévíz

Hévíz (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈheːviːz]) is a spa town in Zala County, Hungary, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the city of Keszthely.

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Where is Hévíz located?

Hévíz is located in Zala County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.7903 latitude, 17.1841 longitude.

What is the population of Hévíz?

Hévíz has a population of approximately 4,438 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
4,438
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Zala County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
46.7903, 17.1841

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Hévíz

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Sumeg Castle

One of Hungary's best-preserved medieval fortresses crowns a bald limestone hill above the town of Sumeg near Lake Balaton, hosting jousting shows and commanding views over the Bakony hills.

23 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)

Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.

24 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site

A quarried-open basalt volcano near Monoszló above Lake Balaton: a 50 m wall of vertical polygonal columns showing the inside of an 8-million-year-old eruption, with Káli Basin views from the rim.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.

42 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tihany Peninsula, Lake Balaton

A lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Hévíz

  • 24 kmBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
  • 55 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hévíz.

Alsópáhok

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Cserszegtomaj

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3 km awayPop. 1,941

Keszthely

🇭🇺 Hungary

5 km awayPop. 19,652

Gyenesdiás

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 2,796

Sármellék

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 1,836

Vonyarcvashegy

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 1,902

Balatonberény

🇭🇺 Hungary

14 km awayPop. 1,212

Pacsa

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 1,878

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