Balatonfüred
Balatonfüred [ bɒlɒtonfyrɛd ] ( German outdated: Bad Balaton ) is a city on the northern shore of Lake Balaton in Hungary. The city has about 13,000 inhabitants.
The resort is famous for its mineral springs and its mild climate. The town center consists of buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Due to the approximately 50,000 annual tourists also a modern tourist infrastructure with hotels, restaurants, etc. has formed around the city center. Access to the beach in Balatonfüred is only possible at the boat landing. The beach is located at the left end of the promenade. A traditional event is held annually Anna Ball,.
Balatonfüred is a world-renowned heart surgery center with associated rehabilitation facility.
In the wine growing region Balatonfüred Balatonfüred- Csopak lies.
2010 European Swimming Championships were held in 2010 in Balatonfüred next to Budapest.
Spa
The town has thermal mineral springs, which are particularly useful in the control of circulatory and heart disease.
Two sources have been described in the 17th century in a German book written by Máté Lover that spring on the shores of Lake Balaton and the ground could be swampy. Resulted in the pure and invigorating water that farmers and herders sought out the sources.
Scientifically, the water of Mátyás Bél was described in the 18th century. The sources belonged to the Monastery of Tihany. From Abbot Agoston LECs the sources were tapped for the first time in 1743.