Retiring in Hungary: 7 Best Places to Retire in Hungary

By Betsy Burlingame

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5) Heviz, Hungary

Heviz, Hungary is located on Lake Heviz about 2 hours southwest of Budapest and 5 miles from Keszthely. According to Wikipedia, Lake Heviz is the second largest thermal lake. Heviz Spa dates back to the late 18th century. "Heviz is a retirement community. A small tourist town of 5000, lots of small mom an pop shops and fruit and vegetable stands, 2 big supermarkets, lot of stores, restaurants, movie theater and churches. Bus to most anywhere, including Keszthely to catch the train and big box stores. English is spoken most places and by many of the populace. Plus the biggest hot spring lake in Europe, all year round," described one expat.