natural wonder
Lake Heviz
Largest thermal lake in Europe open for bathing, near the western end of Lake Balaton, warm enough for year-round swimming.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Zala County, Hungary · Europe
Zalakaros is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Zalakomár, 25km from Lake Heviz.
Zalakaros is a town located in Zala County, Hungary. With a population of 1,748, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Zalakaros 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 Zalakaros to your route.
Zalakaros is a town in Zala County, Hungary. Zalakaros is famous for its thermal spring baths. It gained its fame in 1962, when prospective oil drilling struck a nearly 96 °C (205 °F) source at a depth of 1000 metres.
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Zalakaros is located in Zala County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5651 latitude, 17.1249 longitude.
Zalakaros has a population of approximately 1,748 people, making it a town in Hungary.
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