About Heviz (Balaton)
Heviz (Balaton) is a city in Hungary. With a population of 4 740 it is the 337th city in Hungary.
The closest airport to Heviz (Balaton) is Hévíz-Balaton Airport (SOB), which is 12 km from the city centre.
Heviz (Balaton) has a continental climate with warm summers and very cold and snowy winters. The average temperature in summer is 22°C with highs of 26°C. In winter, average temperature is 7°C with lows of -2°C.
Heviz (Balaton) is well known for Europe's largest thermal lake and the second largest thermal lake in the world, with popular tourist attractions including Thermal Lake of Hévíz, Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Museum Collection Hévíz. Famous local dishes include Goulash, a soup or stew of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol. Other famous local dishes include Hortobágyi palacsinta (Meat Pancakes), a savoury Hungarian crepe, filled with meat. The meat is prepared as a stew; the meat is fried with onions and spices like the pörkölt or the chicken paprikash dish, using veal, veal with mushrooms, chicken, or Hungarian sausage.
Sarmellek International Airport (SOB)
Transportation
Sarmellek International Airport is an international airport in Hungary located west of Lake Balaton, 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south-southwest of the village of Sarmellek, Zala County and Keszthely.
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