Attractions or sanatoriums and resorts of the Czech Republic - it is difficult to say which of the above makes the country very popular. Today, there are more than 30 treatment-and-prophylactic zones in which health can be restored with the help of gas and thermal springs, mineral waters and a mild climate. And although the republic has no access to the sea, the flow of tourists from this does not diminish. Let's try to figure out how to choose the right Czech health resort and how much the rest and treatment will cost - this will allow us to spend time and money with maximum benefit.
A little about treatment in the Czech Republic in general
The main methods of treatment in this state are usually divided into 4 groups:
- Classical therapeutic - they allow the use of waters from thermal springs, mud, healing gas in the course of influencing the disease.
- Advanced therapeutic - involves the use of traditional techniques in combination with magnetotherapy, electric current and other technical advances in the field of medicine.
- Wellness methods - combine traditional therapy and wellness programs, oriental practices, yoga, spa relaxation, massages.
- The revival of vitality and strengthening of the body through active recreation, cosmetic procedures, walks - these procedures are designed to restore, first of all, the patient's emotional background, which invariably affects his physical condition.
A wide range of all kinds of procedures allows you to achieve the maximum effect:
- heliotherapy (exposure to sunlight);
- aerotherapy (walking in the air);
- mud wraps;
- inhalation;
- hardening;
- mineral and herbal baths;
- massages;
- phytotherapy;
- phytobalneotherapy (thermal baths based on herbal preparations);
- occupational therapy (recovery through physical activity. Often used in relation to patients who need to re-learn to walk, speak, take care of themselves due to temporary disability);
- Scottish shower (differs from Charcot's shower by the effect on the body simultaneously with two jets of water - cold and hot).
All these techniques are used for both therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. The appointment of certain procedures is carried out on a strictly individual basis, based on the disease, age characteristics and patient complaints.
What is treated in Czech spas and where are they located
The spectrum of diseases that Czech health resorts and health resorts take on is quite extensive. Therefore, when choosing a resort, it must be borne in mind that each of them specializes in certain diseases.
| Problem | Resorts |
|---|---|
| Diseases of the digestive organs | Marianske Lazne (Marienbad); Karlovy Vary; Luhacovice |
| Diseases of the central nervous system | Jachymov; Greenhouse; Darkov; Marianske Lazne |
| Disruption of metabolic processes and the work of endocrine glands | Luhacovice; Podebrady; Marianske Lazne; Karlovy Vary; Jachymov; Frantiskovy Lazne; Darkov |
| Diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract | Marianske Lazne |
| Musculoskeletal disorders | Luhacovice; Jachymov; Darkov; Marianske Lazne; Karlovy Vary; Podebrady; Greenhouse; Frantiskovy Lazne |
| The cardiovascular system | Marianske Lazne; Podebrady; Jachymov; Frantiskovy Lazne; Karlovy Vary; Darkov; Teplice |
| Respiratory system | Luhacovice; Marianske Lazne |
| Gynecological diseases | Klimkovice; Frantiskovy Lazne; Karlovy Vary; Marianske Lazne |
| Children's gynecological diseases | Marianske and Frantiskovy Lazne |
| Recovery after oncological surgery | Marianske Lazne; Karlovy Vary; Luhacovice |
| Anemia | Marianske Lazne |
| Stress | Darkov; Karlovy Vary; Marianske Lazne |
| Diseases of the skin | Podebrady; Darkov; Marianske Lazne |
Sanatoriums in Karlovy Vary
The popular thermal spas are located here. Twelve healing springs attract the attention of patients from all over the world. As you know, the fashion for treatment with mineral waters was introduced by Peter the Great.
Local health resorts specialize in the treatment of diseases of the following systems and organs:
- blood circulation;
- gastrointestinal tract;
- respiratory;
- nervous.
The water in Karlovy Vary (German: Karlsbad) contains everything you need to have a beneficial effect on the digestive system and human metabolism. It is for this reason that the historical region of Bohemia, in which the sanatoriums are located, try to visit those who suffer from diabetes, metabolic disorders, gout, obesity, etc.
A separate program has been developed for patients with arthritis, scoliosis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis.
Characteristics of sources:
- Geyser Colonnade is a glazed building built over a geyser that supplies water to the surface from a depth of 2 km. The height of the geyser is 12 meters, the temperature is 72 degrees Celsius with a plus sign.
- Mill Colonnade - includes 5 springs. The building was built in the neo-renaissance style.
- Market Colonnade - the exterior of the building tends to be in the Swiss style.
When ordering vouchers, pay attention to the following sanatoriums:
- Humboldt Park Hotel & Spa - has a good location in relation to the springs. Treatment procedures are carried out in the premises of the complex. Ideal for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, locomotor system, respiratory system.
- Richmond is a great place for connoisseurs of peace and tranquility. Thermal water is supplied directly to the sanatorium. Patients with digestive problems are treated here.
- Kolonada - a sanatorium located in the very heart of the resort in the hotel building. Here they treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, neurological diseases and problems of the locomotor system.
We restore health in Jachymov
The history of the town of Jachymov goes back to the distant 16th century. After silver deposits were found here, Count Stefan Schlick ordered the founding of a mining village in this place.
In the 19th century, the mining of bismuth, nickel and uranium began in the same area. And after two new elements (polonium and radium) were found in Yahimov ore, the first radon resort in the history of medicine was opened in the city.
The thermal water of Jáchymov, saturated with sodium bicarbonate, is known for its natural radioactivity. In addition to a large amount of radon, it is also rich in titanium, molybdenum and beryllium.
This natural resource allows you to save patients from problems with the musculoskeletal system, joints, spine, skin diseases, ankylosing spondylitis.
Radon water is the best remedy for patients with diabetes mellitus, gout, as well as for patients who have undergone surgery or serious injuries.
Famous sanatoriums:
- Radium Palace - located near the forest. Equipped with a channel through which water is delivered directly to the wellness center. It is considered one of the most comfortable hotels for living in this area, including for people with disabilities.
- Akademik Behounek is one of the largest wellness centers in the resort. The hotel building is located on a hill, from where a unique view of the picturesque surroundings of the city opens. But you can take a course of radon therapy only if the reservation is made for at least 13 days.
- Complex Curie - located in the city center. On its territory there is its own treatment center, where patients with motor dysfunctions come.
For treatment in Podebrady
Podĕbrady is a resort located on the banks of the Laba River. Due to the fact that the landscape here is low-lying and flat, this area maintains a temperate and rather mild climate throughout the year. The history of the region begins in the 13th century, but the first sanatoriums began to appear here only in the 17th century.
In Podebrady, there are thirteen springs from which alkaline water saturated with calcium, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and magnesium comes to the surface. It is used to influence the body in case of nervous disorders, diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Guests of the sanatorium who have purchased health tours can combine treatment with active leisure: horse riding, fishing, cycling, swimming, shooting sports, playing golf or tennis.
The following sanatoriums are very popular:
- Libensky - located in the very center of the resort next to a picturesque park. The treatment center is located on the territory of the hotel. Mineral water "Podebradka" goes directly to the hospital. The sanatorium has its own salt cave, which is used for the treatment of respiratory organs. A dietitian is working with patients.
- Felicitas - has a high level of service. The work of the treatment center is based on the active use of mineral water, which is delivered directly to the building of the sanatorium. Patients with heart disease and impaired motor function successfully undergo recovery here.
- Zamecek - built near the city center, has its own park. The main procedure is “carbon dioxide bath”, which is carried out in the department of balneology. The sanatorium successfully combines decent comfort, convenient location and healing resources.
Sanatoriums in Marianske Lazne
The main natural resource that attracts patients here is mineral springs. In the town, surrounded by mountains and the Slavkov Forest, vacationers have a unique opportunity to combine medical procedures and cultural leisure: visiting the theater, concerts, galleries, viewing the monuments of neo-Renaissance architecture.
For a long time, impenetrable swamps made Marianske Lazne inaccessible to the public. The active use of the springs began only in the 18th century, and at the beginning of the 19th century, Marienbad acquired the status of a spa town.
The water that is brought to the surface here has a sour taste, and its temperature
does not exceed 7-10 degrees with a plus sign. Used for making baths, inhalation and drinking. In addition, peat, natural gas and healing mud are used here for medicinal purposes. The course of body recovery is designed for 1 month and includes walks, various procedures, diet, a strict daily regimen.
The sanatorium treats:
- kidney / urinary tract disease;
- disturbances in the work of the locomotor system;
- diseases of the digestive system;
- gynecological diseases;
- disorders of potency.
There is everything here for undergoing rehabilitation after oncological operations.
Where to go:
- Spa Resort Hvezda is a spa complex located near the colonnades with mineral water. To carry out procedures in the medical building, there is its own access to the source. There is a swimming pool on the territory of the complex, which cannot be found here in size. The complex consists of several sanatoriums: "Naples", "Centralni Lazne" and "Nove Lazne". All of them are connected by a warm transition.
- Vltava-Berounka - you can drink mineral water in this sanatorium right in the lobby. It is believed that the "Balbin" spring, which is brought here, is endowed with extraordinary taste. Both adults and children from 6 years old can receive treatment here.
- Crystal Palace is a comfortable, convenient sanatorium with quality service. Specialization - urological diseases. Equipped with a system for supplying mineral water directly to the medical building.
Treatment in Frantiskovy Lazne
This is a famous Czech resort, which has won fame not only for its spa facilities, but also for its tourist infrastructure in general. This region has long been chosen as a holiday destination by artists, politicians and celebrities. The city hid from the hustle and bustle between the Ore Mountains and the Bohemian Forest near the German border.
The resort specializes in gynecological diseases, including hormonal imbalances and infertility. In addition, vacationers with motor dysfunctions and diseases of the cardiovascular system come here. The main resource is mineral waters with a high content of Glauber's salt, which is supplied from 24 sources. Sulfuric-ferrous mud of peat origin and carbon dioxide are also used.
Frantiskovy Lazne is famous for the following sanatoriums:
- Imperial FL - surrounded by a quiet park area, there is a water park "Aquaforum" and its own gym. Particular attention should be paid to it for skin diseases, as well as for those who need rehabilitation after undergoing oncological operations.
- Pawlik enjoys a good reputation for comfortable patient accommodation, high-quality nutrition and a strong medical and preventive base. The procedures are carried out using mud and mineral water. Connected to the Aquaforum water park.
- Metropol is a member of the international group of sanatorium institutions "Medispa". Suitable for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Has its own medical building.
For health improvement in Teplice
Teplice is the oldest balneological resort in European territory. Its location is in the foothills of the Ore Mountains near the Czech capital. The construction of resort settlements here began in the 16th century; in the 18th century, it began to enjoy incredible popularity among celebrities and even monarchs.
The health resorts in Teplice carry out not only therapeutic measures, but also preventive ones. The main resource is mineral water saturated with fluorine, sulfates, radon. The temperature of the healing liquid reaches +38/44 degrees Celsius. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous and cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system.
Popular sanatoriums:
- Cisarske Lazne - located in the central part of the resort. Provided with its own supply of thermal water to the medical building. Here they tackle problems such as motor dysfunctions and diseases of the spine. A nutritionist works with patients.
- Kamenne Lazne - the sanatorium has everything you need to treat children with cerebral palsy. The building of the hospital is adapted for working with young patients and has a convenient location next to the park. The main treatments are carried out in the Snoeroom and Lokomat rooms designed for sensory stimulation.
- Beethoven has one of the most advanced treatment facilities in the region. There is a swimming pool where you can take baths with 100% mineral water. The Beethoven sanatorium is famous for its successful treatment of abnormalities in motor function, including cerebral palsy.
Darkov resort
This Czech health resort is located in the northeastern part of the state and specializes in neurological problems and disorders in the work of the musculoskeletal system.
The development of this area began in the 19th century. Until that time, only local residents used the healing water from the springs.
The resort consists of two institutions: "Darkov Hospital" (8 buildings) and a rehabilitation center. Both are located in Karviná. The main resource used in treatment is iodine and bromine-rich water. Today, on its basis, the following procedures are carried out:
- baths;
- hydrotherapy;
- kinesiotherapy;
- mechanotherapy;
- reflexology;
- occupational therapy;
- physiotherapy;
- inhalation.
Indications for treatment:
- condition after undergoing operations on joints, intervertebral discs;
- consequences of sprains of ligaments, tendons, skeletal muscles;
- arthrosis;
- osteochondrosis;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- gout and many others.
Patients with the following conditions are usually referred to a rehabilitation center:
- vertebral pain syndrome;
- inflammation of the central nervous system;
- recovery after operations, burns, and other stressful procedures for the body.
Patients aged 3-15 years are treated in the children's department.
The resort provides comfortable accommodation for all guests. However, you need to find out about the availability of free places in advance, since this sanatorium is in great demand.In the absence of rooms, you can book accommodation in hotels located three kilometers from the hospital: Chalupa Penzion Jelen, Penzion Fryštátská, Hotel Sport.
What is treated in Lazne Belograd
This famous balneological resort is just over 100 km away from the capital of the Czech Republic. The reason for the assignment of the status of a health resort to this area and the foundation of the Annenskaya mud baths here were rich peat deposits. Today people come here with such problems as:
- rheumatism;
- ankylosing spondylitis;
- arthrosis;
- back pain;
- recovery after operations;
- skin diseases.
The territory of the complex is located at some distance from the city. There is no public transport in this direction, but you can always rent a bike, which is the main means of transportation in this part of the resort.
The children's department accepts patients from 6 to 18 years old. It is designed for 54 guests. The main indications for treatment are problems of the motor system, pediatric gynecology.
You can stay in the following hotels:
- SPA Resort Tree of Life is a luxury 4 * hotel with its own spa center.
- Hotel u Kapra - is located in the central square of the city at a distance of half a kilometer from the railway station. A thermal bath is 150 meters away.
- Bohumilka is a cozy place with a spacious terrace and a beautiful garden. Located 47 km from the airport in the city of Pardubice.
What attracts Luhacovice
Luhačovice is located in the South Moravia region. It is surrounded on all sides by dense forests and the White Carpathians mountain range. It is often compared to Marianske Lazne - the reason for this is approximately the same natural resources, on the basis of which the healing process is built here. The only difference is that the town does not have a large arsenal of entertainment and attractions, but there is no noise or a large number of people.
This settlement today occupies a leading position in the ranking of the most beautiful places in the country and in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The resort is famous for its 17 springs, the healing powers of which are considered one of the most effective in Europe. The water temperature is plus 10/12 degrees. 99% of the anions contained in it are chlorides and bicarbonates.
In local sanatoriums they treat:
- violations of the motor function of the body;
- respiratory problems;
- disorders of the digestive system;
- diseases of the circulatory system;
- metabolic disorders.
Sanatoriums:
- Miramare - located in the central part of the city. Consists of three buildings, which are connected by warm transitions. There is a balneological center on site, where guests are offered more than 80 spa treatments.
- Palace - also located in the city center. Not far from the hotel there is the Uherski Brod water park, a city pool and a mineral water spring. The hospital staff speaks Russian.
Features of the resort Konstantinovy Lazne
The first spa houses appeared here in the 19th century. It was during this period that Prince Constantin bought Lazne and began to sponsor their development. Today it is a calm, quiet place with beautiful landscapes. The Congress of Cardiology is held here every year.
Specialization of hospitals:
- vascular and heart disease;
- rehabilitation after severe surgical interventions;
- problems with the respiratory system, metabolism, disruption of the musculoskeletal system.
The water in the region is saturated with medicinal carbon dioxide, which stabilizes the work of the heart and the circulatory system as a whole.
Sanatoriums:
- Löwenstein - located next to a parkland in the central part of the resort. All rooms are equipped with their own kitchen. Treatment procedures take place in the Prusik Center, 150 meters from the hotel.
- Prusik is the only resort in the area that has its own medical center. Here you can make a complete diagnosis of blood vessels and the heart, as well as undergo appropriate treatment.
Treatment cost
Please note that sometimes prices on resort search portals are lower than those offered by the official website of a particular institution. This is due to the fact that search engines bring a lot of customers, and therefore many resorts provide them with a discount when booking.
Karlovy Vary
| Name | Price for 2 weeks in early September for 2 adults (in EUR) | Additional costs in euros |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Hotel & Spa | 2 207 (14 nights, 36 treatment procedures, meals 3 times a day, drinking cure, 2 doctor's examinations, tests, excursion to the capital of the Czech Republic) | Transfer: group - 8-25 |
| Kolonada | 2 751 (the same package of services as in the previous sanatorium) | transfer: 8-25 / 28-100 internet 2 euros per day (free Wi-Fi - not very high speed) |
| Richmond | 2,470 (14 nights, 32 procedures, free trip to the capital, meals 3 times a day, drinking cure, 2 doctor's examinations, laboratory tests) | parking - 5 transfer 8-25 / 28-100 |
Prices in the sanatoriums of Jachymov
| Radium Palace | 2 514 (14 nights, 42 therapeutic procedures, meals 3 times a day, tests, 2 doctor's examinations) | transfer: 15-35 with a group, 45-120 - individual parking - 2.5 per day |
|---|---|---|
| Academician Behounek | 2 295 (conditions are identical to the previous sanatorium) | transfer: 15-35 / 45-120 parking - 3 euros per day |
| Complex curie | 2 094 | parking - 2.62 per day transfer: 15-35 / 45-120 |
Podebrady
| Libensky | 1 975 (14 nights, 32 procedures, meals 3 times a day, 2 doctor's examinations, drinking cure) | parking - 1.5 euros per day; transfer: group - 29 euros for 1 person, individual - 80 euros swimming pool after 18.00 - 2 euros per hour; salt cave - 6 euros per session |
|---|---|---|
| Felicita | 2 190 (the range of services is the same as in the Libensky sanatorium, except for the number of examinations by a doctor - here the package includes three consultations) | parking - 6 euros per night transfer - 29 or 80 |
| Small castle | 1,713 (the package is identical to that offered at the Libensky sanatorium). | parking - 1.5 euros per night transfer - 29 or 80 |
Marianske Lazne
| Spa-sanatorium "Zvezda" | 3 808 (14 nights, 48 procedures, meals 3 times a day, 3 specialist examinations, drinking cure, tests) | parking - 7 euros per day transfer: individual 60-130 euros, group 19-36 euros salt cave - € 9 per adult and € 3 per child. |
|---|---|---|
| Vltava-Berounka | 2 570 (the same package as in the sanatorium "Zvezda") | parking - 4 euros per day; transfer: 60/130 or 19-36; |
| Crystal palace | 2,038 (14 nights, 28 procedures, drinking cure, meals 3 times a day, 2 specialist consultations) | parking - 8 euros per night transfer: 60/130 or 19/36; |
Frantiskovy Lazne
| Sanatorium Imperial | 3337 (14 nights, meals 3 times a day, 36 procedures, 2 doctor's consultations, drinking cure) | transfer: group transfer 19-39 euros, individual - 60-130; parking - 4 euros; |
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| Pawlik-Aquaforum | 2 670 (except for the main package, this includes laboratory tests) | parking - 4 euros; transfer - 19/39 or 60/130; |
| Metropol | 1 924 (the same package as in the sanatorium "Imperial") | transfer: 19/39 or 60/130; parking - 4 euros per night; Internet in the room for an additional fee |
Teplice
| Cisarske lazne | 2 119 (14 nights, drinking cure, 3 meals a day, 42 treatment procedures, 2 doctor's consultations) | transfer: group - 29 euros, individual - 120 euros parking - 3.7 euros per day; wired Internet |
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| Kamenne lazne | 1848 (14 days, three meals a day, 42 procedures, drinking cure, 2 medical consultations) | transfer: 29 or 120 euros |
| Beethoven | 2 033 (the package includes the same services as the boarding house "Kamenny") | parking - 3.7 euros per night; transfer - 29 or 120 euros; Internet in the room for an additional fee |
Luhacovice
| Miramare | 1,596 (14 nights, 1 medical consultation, spa treatments, full board, entrance to the water relaxation center) | Transfer: 70-200 euros (individual, the price depends on the airport from which the car will pick you up) |
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| Palace | 2 113 (14 nights, meals 3 times a day, 42 procedures, 1 medical examination, drinking cure) | parking - 5 euros; half board supplement for lunch - 6 euros; bike rental - 1.6 euros; sauna - 6.5 euros per hour |
Konstantinovy Lazne
| Löwenstein | 2 128 (14 nights, meals 3 times a day, 42 procedures, 3 doctor's consultations, drinking cure, tests) | a fitness center transfer 30-47 group, 80-120 individual |
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| "Prusik" | 1 948 (14 nights, meals 3 times a day, 42 procedures, drinking cure, 3 doctor's examinations, analyzes) | a fitness center internet cable and router - on a security deposit of 40 euros; jacuzzi, sauna, salt cave |
If you feel like it or you will have to stay in Prague for a couple of days, the Fantasia or Nika guesthouse can be recommended from inexpensive hotels. Accommodation here will cost about 48-60 euros per day for a double room with free Wi-Fi and breakfast.
Sanatorium treatment for children
Taking a child to the Czech Republic for treatment or rehabilitation is a great idea both in terms of finances and in terms of the possibilities of local resorts. The main thing is to choose the right sanatorium:
- Marianske Lazne accepts children from 6 to 15 years old. Indications: diseases of the kidneys, urinary tract, respiratory organs, gynecological problems, postoperative conditions. Boarding houses: "Butterfly", "Zvezda", "New Lazne", "Imperial".
- Karlovy Vary - the specialized hospital "Manes" accepts children with digestive problems, metabolic disorders. Here you can undergo both complex and auxiliary treatment.
- Janske Lazne is known for its sanatorium Vesna, which treats children with cancer, cerebral palsy, respiratory and spinal diseases.
- Luhačovice - sanatoriums "Alpine Rose" and "Jurkovičuv dom" work with allergic problems, respiratory diseases, obesity and recover from surgeries.
You should also pay attention to such resorts as Podebrady, Klimkovice, Teplice.
Outcomes
The Czech Republic has all the necessary resources to undergo a full course of treatment or recovery. Wellness programs in this part of Europe are based on the complex use of the healing properties of thermal mineral springs, therapeutic mud, mild climate and clean ecology.
Everyone knows the following resorts: Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, Teplice, Luhacovice, Podebrady and many others. In local sanatoriums, problems associated with the work of the respiratory, digestive and nervous systems, diseases of the spine, metabolic disorders, and gynecological diseases are solved.
