The he alth resort Krasnobród is probably the only he alth resort in Poland that is also a place of pilgrimage. For over 3 centuries, it has been attracting pilgrims there, currently about 50,000. annually, the image of Our Lady of Krasnobród, famous for its healing power. Besides, the Krasnobród he alth resort, which is one of the few that treats children from the age of 3.

Krasnobród he alth resortis located in the heart of the charming Roztocze, one of the he althiest regions of the country. The spa traditions of Krasnobród date back to 1884, when Dr. Alfred Rosse organized the first tuberculosis sanatorium in Poland, called the Institute of Cumysology. One of the basic methods of treatment there, apart from the microclimate, was to administer to patients fermented mare's milk - koumiss. The local Tatar supplied them from specially bred dairy mares. Both Polish and foreign patients came to the sanatorium, just like today.

Krasnobród He alth Resort - healing properties

Krasnobród obtained the status of a he alth resort in 2002. On its territory there are deposits of therapeutic chloride - sodium - bromide waters, from which brine can be obtained in high concentration. And this is a requirement to add a second element to its name - "Zdrój". (the "Zdrój" attribute applies only to he alth resorts with healing waters, i.e. spas). These waters, however, are at a depth of 1000 - 1600 m and their extraction now would be too expensive, including the climate with the highest insolation in Poland. In turn, the surrounding forests saturate the air with essential oils.

Krasnobród he alth resort - spa facilities

In the area of ​​the Krasnobród he alth resort there is a Rehabilitation Sanatorium. Janusz Korczak with the institute of natural medicine. It was created with children in mind. Adults are treated only on an outpatient basis.

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Worth seeing

For patients and visitors, it offers a lot of attractions on site and in the vicinity. The largest is the already mentioned Marian Sanctuary - a post-Dominican church and monastery. Behind the monastery wall is the Krasnobrodzka Calvary with stations in which the figures were carved from linden wood by the folk artist Lucjan Boruta. The buildings in the courtyard of the monastery house the Parish Museum with four interesting exhibitions: Ethnography - Village MuseumKrasnobrodzka, Palaeontology - fossils of plants and animals, Pottery and Flora and Faunas of Roztocze.

Other places worth visiting are the 18th-century Chapel on the Water, to which leads the chestnut alley - a natural monument with three other chapels, as well as the Chapel of St. Rocha in a picturesque valley. On the other hand, the geological attraction is the closed quarry and tunnels in Senderki. Krasnobród is also an excellent starting point to the picturesque surroundings of Roztocze and historic cities. It is only 16 km to Tomaszów Lubelski, 18 km to Józefów, 20 km to Zwierzyniec - the former seat of the Zamość Estate, Zamość - 26 km, and to Szczebrzeszyn 33 km. You can get to Krasnobród - also in Lublin, 120 km away - by buses and minibuses.

Krasnobród he alth resort - treatment profile

Sanatorium and rehabilitation stays for children (also at the National He alth Fund and with PFRON co-financing) and outpatient treatment of adults (also at the National He alth Fund). The stay of patients with referrals is completely free, caregivers of children cover the costs of accommodation and meals.

Sanatorium Rehabilitacyjne im. Janusz Korczak treats children and adults who suffer from orthopedic and traumatic diseases, of the nervous system (including cerebral palsy and neurological diseases with a similar clinical picture), rheumatology, upper and lower respiratory tract diseases, obesity.

The sanatorium provides its young patients with comprehensive medical, pedagogical and psychological care. There is a school next to it, and mothers can stay with young children.

Krasnobród he alth resort - he alth offer

The sanatorium offers a range of treatments, such as peat wrap, CARBObed (dry carbonic acid baths), hippotherapy, hydrotherapy, ultrasound inhalations, kinesitherapy, massages, physical therapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, magnetotherapy, sonotherapy, light therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy.

Worth knowing

Kumysis a drink made from the fermented milk of mare or, less commonly, donkeys. It contains about 1-3% of alcohol, lactic acid and protein each, up to 2% of fat and a small amount of milk sugar. Alcoholic fermentation is caused by a special species of yeast. It is an excellent and easily digestible nutrient. Already known to the ancient Scythians, since the 12th century it was widespread among the Mongols, Kyrgyz, Yakuts and Tatars. Half a century ago, I drank koumiss in Crimea, where it was sold on the streets in barrel glasses, as did kvass, beer and red wine.

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