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KARLOVY VARY

KARLOVY VARY is the most important Czech spa with a 600-year-long tradition. It has 12 springs used for balneological purposes. The best-known among them is called Vridlo (Geyser) with a temperature of 72.2°Celsius. For more information on the town, see the chapter "West Bohemia".

Indication: Disorders of the liver and gall bladder and diseases of the stomach and intestines. In addition, some hotels offer complex relaxation programmes and slimming cures.

Spa treatment: Drinking local mineral water, special diets, baths in mineral water, whirpool baths, underwater massage, electrotherapy, traditional massage and other treatments.

Spa hotels in Karlovy Vary: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/6/karlovy-vary

FRANTIŠKOVY LÁZNĚ

Frantiskovy Lazne founded in 1793, is located in the westernmost corner of the Czech Republic. The small, intimate spa town, which has preserved its turn-of-the-century atmosphere, is one of the most picturesque Czech spas, also thanks to the Neoclassical architecture of its spa buildings and pavilions. The spa enjoys a mild climate characteristic of foothills, extraordinarily pure air and an environment unaffected by the hustle and bustle of urban life. A wealth of well-maintained parks entice visitors to the sound of promenade music. All these enhance the curative effect of the famous local acidulous water, providing additional pleasure to the spa's guests and numerous visitors.

Indication: cardiovascular disorders, disorders of the locomotor system, gynaecological disorders including female infertility.

Spa treatmens: drinking cure, carbonic procedures (carbonic baths, carbonic gas baths, gas injections), mud procedures, massages, hydrotherapy.

Spa hotels in Frantiskovy Lázně: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/5/frantiskovy-lazne

KARLOVA STUDÁNKA

Karlova Studánka spa is located in the average elevation of 800m above the sea level, close to the eastern part of Praděd (1492 m), of the highest mountain of Moravia and Jeseniky mountains in a romantic valley similar to those in Alps with the murmuring river of Bílá Opava. Forest slopes surrounding the spa mount up at the northwest to Praděd, at the north, east and south they do not exceed a level of 1000m receding the beautiful valley opened to the southern direction that is protected from rough and severe winds form all sides. The coniferous wood surrounding the spa has special charm and in the higher level it has a wildwood characteristic. It is a part of over 1000 square kilometres large forest area reaching the reservation in the neighbourhood of Praděd. Therefore Karlova Studánka provides clean air without industrial pollution. The tradition says that here the air is the cleanest within the middle Europe. Despite its high level the spa has due to its protected location relatively mild winters without fogs. We have mostly colder nights up here.

Indication: diseases of the respiratory organs, oncological diseases.

Spa hotels in Karlova Studánka: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/13/jesenik

JÁCHYMOV

JACHYMOV - the spa town located on the southern slopes of the Krusne hory (Ore Mountains) at an altitude of 650 m, in an area which is unlikely rich in the occurrence of minerals (230 types of minerals are to be found within an area of just a few square kilometers). Two of them had even a striking effect on the global history. First, at the beginning of 16th century the silver received of enormous deposits of silver ore was used for minting coins called Tholers - Thalers -Tolars - Dollars which spread over in America giving there the name of American Dollar. Later on, in 1898 Marie and Piere Curie isolated of the Jachymov' uranium ore a completely new element, radium. Due to this unique discovery the Curies were awarded the Nobel prize. Afterwards the high content of radon noble gas was proved in Jachymov mine waters and , in result of this experience, the first radon spa of the world was open at Jachymov in 1906. The radon bath treatment is based on an unspecific stimulative effect induced by micro-doses of the alpha-radiation.

Indication: Locomotor organs diseases /inflammable, degenerative, post-trauma conditions/, periphery nervous system diseases, metabolic diseases, special program for seniors.

Spa treatment: Radon baths, special gymnastic, massages, reflex methods, acupuncture, acupressure, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, Laser-therapy, gerontotherapy.

Spa hotels in Jáchymov: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/11/jachymov

LUHACOVICE

LUHACOVICE (pop. 5,800) is a beautiful spa town in South Moravia, about 20 kilometres southeast of the town Zlin. It is picturesquely situated in the valley of the river Stavnice, surrounded by the wooded slopes of the Bile Karpaty mountains. It is Moravia's biggest spa with a 300-year-long tradition. Luhacovice is renowned for its 15 mineral springs, favourable climatic conditions and a pleasant atmosphere enhanced by the rare harmony between the interesting architecture of the spa houses and their natural setting.

Indication: Asthma, allergic diseases of the respiratory tract, bronchitis, disorders of the vocal cords, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and locomotor apparatus, diabetes and obesity.

Spa treatment: Drinking local mineral water, inhalation, baths, hydrotherapy, massage and electrotherapy.

Spa hotels in Luhačovice: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/14/luhacovice

MARIANSKE LAZNE

MARIANSKE LAZNE is a world-known spa town, the second biggest in the Czech Republic. The town has 40 mineral springs, the best-known is Rudolf's spring. The town is situated in a wooded valley at an average altitude of 630m and it overflows with natural healing sources. 40 mineral water springs rise within a relatively small area and more than one hundred of them in the vicinity of the town. The first was discovered in 16th century. The local climate is fresh sub-mountainous the strength of which originates from the number of parks and forests. A genuine treasure and the dominant feature of the town's chiefly Neoclassical buildings is the magnificent Spa colonnade dating from 1889. A visit to "the Singing Fountain", where interesting music programmes coupled with light shows are staged, is likely to provide an unusual experience. Near the town one of the most beautiful 18-hole golf course in Central Europe can be found. The course was founded by Edward VII, the King of England.

Indication: Diabetes, obesity, allergies, chronic bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory tract, asthma, scoliosis and other problems of the locomotor apparatus, kidney and urethral problems and others.

Spa treatment: Drinking local mineral water, special diet, inhalation, electrotherapy, carbonated baths, paraffinotherapy, gas injections, mud wrappings, hydrotherapy, etc.

Spa hotels in Mariánské Lázně: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/7/marianske-lazne

KONSTANTINOVY LAZNE

Konstantinovy Lázně indeed belongs among the significant places of the Pilsen Region as the only spa town within this territory. A pearl imbedded in an attractive, quiet landscape, often untouched by civilization and replete with springs of acidulous mineral water. The area boasts numerous historical sights and interesting places, allowing us to trace mankind from the primeval period through the Middle Ages up to the present time. The spa town itself is woven together with a beautiful park which is naturally connected with the surrounding nature. The town is situated 40 km west of Pilsen (in the direction of Karlovy Vary) at an altitude of 520 m and remains one of the ecologically cleanest areas of Bohemia. It finds a place among smaller spa towns in the Czech Republic (937 inhabitants), offering a quiet family environment to its visitors. The spa services are primarily focused above all on the treatment of the cardiovascular system. The main curative methods in Konstantinovy Lázně use the natural healing sources of the carbonated mineral water. The acidulous water springs from a depth of 40 m at a temperature of 9.9 C and possesses the highest content of free carbon dioxide of all mineral waters in the entire country. The main spa season begins ceremoniously on the fourth Saturday in May when the bishop blesses the thermal springs.The rich local springs of ferrous acidulous water have been used for curative purposes since the 19th century. The spa specializes in providing comprehensive diagnoses, prevention, including rehabilitation and recuperation programmes.

Indication: diseases of the circulatory system.

Spa hotels in Konstantinovy Lázně: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/15/konstantinovy-lazne

PODEBRADY

PODEBRADY (pop. 13,480) is a picturesque spa town in Central Bohemia, only about 50 kilometres eastern Prague. It has many parks and a beautiful Renaissance chateau. For more information on the town, please see the chapter "Excursions from Prague". The town's spa tradition began in the 17th century and it was considerably developed after 1905. Podebrady offers numerous cultural events as well as sports facilities for tennis, golf, horseback riding, swimming and cycling. It is a popular resort for people suffering from all kinds of ailments as well as for those who prefer preventive care and wish to improve their fitness through relaxation.

Indication: Heart diseases, cardiovascular and locomotor problems.

Spa treatment: Hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, special excercise and baths. Relaxation programmes are also available.

Spa hotels in Poděbrady: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/8/podebrady

TEPLICE

TEPLICE - the spa town is located in the north-west Bohemia, between the massif of the Krusne hory mountains (Ore Mountains) and the picturesque hills of the Bohemian Middlemountains. The well known spa centre with great tradition belongs to the eldest European spas. At the time of its greatest development the prominent personages of dipolomacy, science and art used to meet there /Beethoven, Goethe, Chopin, Humboldt, Schopenhauer etc./ Due to many green parks, beautiful fountains, lakes, arbors and picturesque spa houses the city used to be called 'small Paris'.There are a lot of interesting historical sights including castle founded in 15th century with rests of roman basilique from 12th century in the courtyard, church of St. John the Baptist completed in baroque style in 1703, baroque column of appeal for cessation of the plaque ba M.B. Braun from 1719, the classicistic New Spa where Russian czar Petr Veliky lived and many others.

Indication: locomotor organs diseases /both inflammable and degenerative/, vertebrogen syndrom, postoperative conditions after orthopeadic and vascular surgeries, states after imflamation of veins and lymphatic system, osteoporose,diseases of muscles and connective tissues, traumatic vasoneurosis.

Treatment: thermal baths using natural curative thermal water, massages, paraffin, gas injections, acupuncture, pneumopuncture, phototherapy, electrotherapy, magnethotherapy, gymnastic.

Spa hotels in Teplice: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/9/teplice

JESENÍK

Jeseník Spa was established and became renowned later on thanks to Vincenz Priessnitz. Upon his model, dozens of hydrotherapy centres in the whole Europe were established. He was born in October 4, 1799 as the sixth child of a small holder František and his wife Marie Terezie Eva Priessnitz in the small municipality called Gräfenberg, 2.5 km far from Frývaldov (Jeseník).  When he was 12 years old, his father went blind, so Vincenz was to carry the burden of all the farm works. Therefore naturally, only little time remained for school. As a consequence, writing has been his weak point for all his life. He took Nature as his teacher and forest, mountains, springs and also animals, which he carefully observed, as his textbooks. He was gifted with extraordinary intuition, observing talent and excellent memory, thanks to which he learned about the special effects of water. Besides, he was able to put his thoughts into practice in the right time and place. One of the stories about him says that when he was secretly observing the hurt buck that cured its hurt leg by baths in the forest spring well. Experiences of the curative effect of the cold spring water he tested on himself when he fell under the wheels of the fully loaded rack cart when he was 16 years old. The called healer found that Vincenz had broken ribs and other serious injuries and described his condition as critical, in the best case the boy would remain handicapped for the rest of his life.
Vincenz also in this case relied on curative power of water. He aligned his ribs back in their place and he was putting patiently cold bandage on his chest. This curing has lasted for one year but at the end, Priessnitz was fit again. Information about it spread quickly and people considered it a miracle. When he cured in a similar way the servant of his neighbour and helped also many other people from surroundings, the first patients started to come to Gräfenberg. He was curing dislocated arms and legs, haemorrhage and broken bones, later also rheumatism, gout, chronic constipation, liver and stomach diseases. Soon, his new treatment method and its results became world renowned.

Spa hotels in Jeseník: http://www.buzola.eu/accommodation/czech-hotels/13/jesenik

 

Other SPA in CR

BECHYNE

This nice spa and picturesque summer resort is located in southern Bohemia, in the valley of the river Luznice, about 20 kilometers of the town Tabor.

Indication: locomotive apparatus diseases.

BELOHRAD

A town which boasts a tradition of spa treatment spanning more than a century. Located in a charming forested landscape below the Krkonose mountains, enjoys a pleasant climate.

Indication: locomotive apparatus diseases incl. Post-operative rehabilitation

BLUDOV

This spa, located at the southernfoothills of the Jeseniky Mountains in northern Moravia, at an altitude of 297m above sea level, entices its visitors with its romantic environment.

Indication: diseases of kidneys, the urinary tract, obesity, Infection of the respiratory organs.

BOHDANEC

This peat spa, located in the vicinity of Pardubice in eastern Bohemia. Thank to its location in the Polabi lowlands, abundant in lakes and lowland forests, and the rich offer of cultural and sports programmes, including hiking and cyclo-turism, it its prepared to meet any requirement its visitors might have.

Indication: locomotive apparatus disorders.

DARKOV

These spas, located in the vicinity of Ostrava in the north-eastern part of the Czech Republic. The natural curative resources are iodine-bromine springs with a content of iodine several times higher than in seaside areas.

Indication: locomotive apparatus diseases, neurological diseases, gynaecological diseases, skin diseases.

KYNZVART

The Lazne Kynzvart children's sanatorium provides treatment for children from age 2 to 115. The basic method used is climatic therapy using the extraordinarily favourable climate at an altitude of 730 meters above sea level. Indication : diseases of respiratory organs, skin diseases of chiefly allergic origin.

LIBVERDA

The first record testifying to the use of the local spring of acidulous water for curative purposes dates from the 16th century. Today, the Libverda hydropathic spa in the Jizerske Mountains, supplements provided treatment by rehabilitation and recuperation programmes.

Indication: cardio-vascular diseases, locomotive apparatus diseases.

MSENE

This north Bohemia peat spa is located in a tranquil cultural environment in the vicinity of Roudnice nad Labem. The local natural curative resources, peat and mineral water with a high content of iron and carbon dioxide are employed to cure.

Indication: locomotive apparatus disorders, nervous system diseases.

TEPLICE NAD BECVOU

The spa of Teplice nad Becvou in Northern Moravia is one of the oldest facilities of its kind in the country. Located in the picturesque valley of the river Becva, not far away from the town Hranice. The local alkaline acidulous water with a high content of carbon dioxide is the basic curative resource applied there. The spa's sanatoria are located in the tranquil setting of a park and their surroundings offer a wealth of scenic beauty and historic monuments.

Indication: cardio-vascular and circulatory organs diseases, locomotive apparatus diseases.

VELICHOVKY

The therapeutic effect of peat from extensive local deposits, have been appreciated by generations of patient. Part of the spa's bed capacity is reserved for the rehabilitation of patients after injuries and operations on bones and joints.

Indication: locomotive apparatus disorders.

VRAZ

A is situated in the beautiful milieu of a pseudo-gothic chateau , on the edge of extensive south Bohemian forests, to the north of the ancient town of Pisek. It provides treatment using methods based on the application of simple peat.

Indication: nervous system diseases, locomotive apparatus disorders.