Spas G - K
Jáchymov: An old mining town in the foothills of the Krušné (Ore) Mountains, 650 meters above sea level; a sub-mountain climate of a slightly stimulating character; the water sources are often coupled with rare metal deposits. Geographical location: the Karlovy Vary region.
Natural healing source: thermal radioactive springs with a temperature of 28° C with high levels of rare metals such as cesium, titanium, tantalum, berylium, bismuth, and especially radium, a phenomenon almost unique in the world.
Conditions treated: musculoskeletal and neurological diseases.
Janské Lázně: On the southern slope of the Krkonoše (Giant) Mountains, 616 - 1299 meters
above sea level; relatively warm sub-mountain climate with strong sunshine.
Geographical location: the Trutnov region.
Natural healing source: bicarbonate springs used for tub as well as pool baths, complemented by a physical therapy method.
Conditions treated: musculoskeletal, respiratory and oncological diseases, persistent neurological conditions, especially the after-effects of poliomyelitis, as well as conditions such as paralysis resulting from cerebral and spinal inflammations.
Jeseník: In the heart of the Jeseníky Mountains, 620
meters above sea level; stimulating sub-mountain climate with higher precipitation. The spa was founded by Vincenc
Priessnitz.
Geographical location: the Jeseníky region.
Natural healing source: the climate, coupled with elements of the water cure and a calming environment.
Conditions treated: circulatory, metabolic, respiratory, mental, neurological and gynaelogical diseases.
Karlova Studánka: A mountain spa town 760 meters above sea level; sub-mountain to mountainous
climate, strong sunshine and exceptionally clean air; a rich spa tradition, founded in 1785.
Geographical location: the Bruntál region.
Natural healing source: Mineral waters used for baths and inhalations, complemented by the climatic cure and comprehensive balneotherapy.
Conditions treated: oncological, circulatory and respiratory diseases.
Karlovy Vary (a.k.a. Carlsbad): The
largest and most important of the Czech spa towns, with a tradition reaching back to 1358, when King Charles IV had a
hunting château built here. Situated 368 meters above sea level; sub-mountain climate.
Geographical location: the Karlovy Vary region.
Natural healing source: Rare sodium-bicarbonate-sulphurous acidulous mineral waters gushing from sources located 2 to 2.5 km below the surface, with temperatures ranging from 41° C to 73° C. The waters contain traces of some forty metals, some of them rare. The waters are used especially for a drinking cure, which constitutes the main element of comprehensive spa care. The spa houses boast modern diagnostic and treatment facilities and furnishings, as well as numerous social and entertainment venues.
Conditions treated: oncological, musculoskeletal, digestive and metabolic diseases.
Konstantinovy Lázně: Located on the edge of the foothills of the Slavkovský forest, altitude:
510 meters above sea level; sub-mountain climate, moderate irritation factor.
Geographical location: the Tachov region.
Natural healing source: CO2 rich mineral water.
Conditions treated: cardiovascular diseases, especially conditions following heart attacks (myocardial infarction).