Hévíz

About the place: Hévíz is a world-renowned spa town located in Zala County, Hungary, near the western end of Lake Balaton. The town is famous for Lake Hévíz, the world's largest biologically active natural thermal lake.

Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner divided into two equal horizontal bands of white (top) and blue (bottom). Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms, topped by the black uppercase text 'HÉVÍZ'. The shield is party per fess: the upper blue field features a walking golden griffin holding a sabre in its right claw; the lower white field displays a red water lily flower with two green leaves. Beneath the shield, two crossed golden branches frame the lower part of the coat of arms.

Symbolism: The griffin holding a sabre is a historical motif associated with the Festetics family, who played a crucial role in developing the local thermal baths. The red water lily on green leaves symbolizes the unique thermal Lake Hévíz, where these lilies prominently bloom. The golden branches and the blue and white colors highlight the purity of the water, the spa tradition, and the prestige of the town.