Did you know? The world’s greatest biologically active thermal water is in Hungary
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The world’s greatest biologically active thermal still water can be found in Hungary. There is no other lake like this on the whole planet. This formation is considered to be one of a kind in the world. You can be certain that it is not lying fallow. The traditional Hévíz health spa built on the European continent’s most extensive warm water lake is a true ’Hungaricum’.
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The memento of furious volcanoes long past
The warm water lake takes up approximately 150 acres with a water surface of 47,500 m2 and it is one of the highly protected natural heritages of Hungary. With this size, it is no wonder why lake Hévíz is Europe’s largest thermal water mass. Besides, it is also Hungary’s oldest health spa.
Several archaeological findings serve as an evidence that people from the Roman Empire about 2,000 years ago have already used this place because of its healing capabilities.
Although there is a slightly similar thermal water lake in New Zealand, the Echo crater-lake. The only difference is that the temperature of the water of the 9.4-acre New Zeeland lake is 50-55 degrees Celsius. This makes it unsuitable for bathing and therapy applications.
Lake Hévíz came into existence approximately 20-22 thousand years ago, probably at the same time as Lake Balaton, at the exact place where it is located today.
If you are interested in history, you can read our article about Budapest’s historical baths.
They recognised the water’s healing capabilities in the Middle Ages
The first Hungarian source about this unique place is originating from the Anjou-era.
