Karlovy Vary Spa is the largest and most famous Czech spa. It is famous for its hot mineral springs, the healing properties of which were already known in the early Middle Ages. Karlovy Vary spring water is used in the treatment of, among others, periodontitis and people with a history of oncological diseases.

Karlovy Vary Spais the largest and most famousspa in the Czech Republic , located in the western part of the country, in the Tapla River valley, nestled between the forested slopes of the Sławkowski Las protected landscape area.

Karlovy Vary Spa - healing properties

The healing properties of the local waters were found out in the 14th century, but the golden age of the spa dates back to the 18th century. Currently, there are 15 hot mineral springs (the most famous "Vřídlo" springs from a depth of over 2,000 m) and one cold. All waters have a similar composition, but due to the different temperature and CO2 content, they have different healing effects. In addition, therapeutic uses include mud and spring gas.

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Worth seeing

While in Karlovy Vary, you must see the beautiful colonnades, especially the most famous one - the Neo-Renaissance Mill Colonnade. Tourists may be impressed by the neo-baroque Grandhotel Pupp complex. It is also worth paying attention to the local churches, incl. the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene. If you want to admire the panorama of the city, be sure to take the cable car up to the Jeleni Skok viewpoint or to the Diana observation tower. Before you leave, don't forget to try the traditional Becherovka herbal liqueur.

Karlovy Vary Spa - spa facilities

In the spa area of ​​Karlovy Vary there are, among others :

  • Astoria Sanatorium
  • Bohemia-lázně a.s., Kriváň sanatorium
  • Moskevský dvůr Sanatorium
  • Lázeňský dům Chopin
  • MediSpa, such as: Spa Resort Sanssouci, Hotel Imperial, The medical spa resort MANES, Spa Hotel Thermal and Spa hotel Tosca

Karlovy Vary Spa - treatment profile

Diseases of the digestive system (stomach, esophagus, intestines, gall bladder, liver and pancreas), metabolic disorders (diabetes, obesity), as well as diseases of the locomotor system, and even periodontitis are treated here.People who have had oncological and neurological diseases will also find help here.

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Karlovy Vary - tourist information

Lázeňská 14 360 01 Karlovy Vary + 420 355 321 176 more information at www.karlovyvary.cz/cs

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