An old German resort town perched on the very shore of the Baltic Sea, it has a health resort with the same name - Zelenogradsk. The sanatorium is located in the center of the town at the very edge of the sea, the windows of its sleeping buildings overlook the most beautiful seascapes, and walking paths of the town pass right through the territory of the health resort. What do vacationers write about this place and how well does the beautiful nature and living conditions of Zelenogradsk health resorts combine?
Convenient geographical location
Most of the guests in these places speak about the convenient location of this health resort. The resort city is located 35 kilometers from Kaliningrad. From here, the airport is just a little over 20 km and the railway station is a little over 40. The resort was opened in 1947 and has a pump room of mineral waters, offers treatment with local peat mud (similar in composition to Bavarian).
Geographically, the city is located at the base of the Curonian Spit; both forest and dune landscapes are unique here. Another attraction, the pride of Zelenogradsk (previously the city was called Kranz) is its beaches with white soft sand.
Many vacationers like the fact that there are many cafes on the coastal boardwalk line.
However, the location on the first line of the sea causes inconvenience for others: they do not like the constantly windy weather and damp air in winter and autumn, and the strong noise of the surf. Very different reviews are received by the Zelenogradsk sanatorium. The photos posted here provide a general impression of the institution.
Accommodation and number of rooms
According to the official website, guests are accommodated in two buildings: 5- and 7-story. The second one has an elevator. The rooms are 1-, 2- and 3-seater. There are suites and junior suites. Today, as before, the Zelenogradsk sanatorium (Kaliningrad region) is assigned to the trade union department. The cost of living is low.
So, a single room with treatment today will cost 2100 r / day, and a suite for one at 4500 r / day. This will include accommodation, 4 meals a day and treatment. A room without treatment, respectively, will cost 1800 and 3500 r / day.
Guest posts speak of very simple, unpretentious interiors of the Soviet era throughout the resort. Most note that the rooms are small. Some write that they had to demand relocation, many had to leave this resort due to poor arrangement of rooms. However, everyone notes that they returned the money for accommodation.
Many in their posts report that most rooms require repairs. The furniture is strong, but also worn out. There are a lot of complaints about the arrangement of bathrooms (poor sinks, general restrooms, unfurnished places for a shower).
Among the advantages are called cleanliness, daily cleaning of the rooms, attention is often noted, the responsibility of the staff.
Treatment Profiles and Procedures
Zelenogradsk receives various reviews about the possibilities and quality of treatment. The sanatorium is referred to multidisciplinary health resorts. Here are treated:
- Problems of the cardiovascular system.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Neurological diseases.
- Gynecological problems.
In fact, there is a wellness and rehabilitation department (treatment course 18 and 21 days), and also offers many short wellness programs: "Anti-stress", "Tonus", "Free Breath", "Women's Health", "Golden Autumn" and others . The course is mainly 12 days.
The rehabilitation department specializes in problems of the cardiovascular system, conducts after-care of patients after cardiological operations, heart attacks and strokes, after orthopedic operations. Here the course is 18 or 21 days.
A lot of positive feedback on the procedures that Zelenogradsk can offer. The resort offers a standard list of services. There are 4 types of baths, many types of mud therapy, ozokerite and paraffin, exercise therapy courses and a standard set of phototherapy, massages, an extensive course of inhalation.
In their reviews, patients write that they are carried out in full, very professional. Almost all posts note professionalism, friendliness, care, and attentiveness of medical personnel. Many report that the staff not only carries out the procedures, but also helps with dressing, suggests how best to behave after the procedure, etc.
Among the disadvantages of treatment are the placement of the treatment department in a separate building. Many guests did not like the fact that they had to walk along the street in windy weather.
What is written about nutrition
According to reviews of the sanatorium "Zelenogradsk" (Kaliningrad region), the food is 4 meals a day, diet. The official website reports the availability of all 15 diets and a specialized menu for patients with diabetes. It promises a balanced and varied menu.
Among the advantages of the guest posts are called delicious food and all the same staff attentiveness.
Among the shortcomings noted by patients, unbalanced nutrition, its uniformity. Many write about a small amount of fish, small portions. The fact that you can get both the first and second dishes from the same products (for example, rice).
About entertainment
The resort town has a well-developed entertainment infrastructure. There are many different opportunities to taste both Polish and German cuisine, to drink good beer.
There is a good tour desk, which offers an extensive list of excursions for every taste: dunes, forest landscapes, historical monuments. The town itself, in the center of which a health resort is located, represents a tourist attraction. Also nearby is the Curonian Spit (a national park listed by UNESCO).
Zelenogradsk itself (a sanatorium) provides entertainment mainly for guests of the retirement age threshold. There is an opportunity to visit music, dance evenings, a gym is working. Good walk paths.
As a rule, there are no complaints about the organization of leisure activities in posts. Here you can find entertainment for every taste, but most of them are provided by the town itself, and not by a health resort.
Especially about the staff
Guests who arrived at the sanatorium "Zelenogradsk" leave only good reviews about the staff. Everyone is impressed by the friendliness and correctness of the medical staff and the employees of the sanatorium. The posts write about a responsible attitude to duties, caring for guests. About sociability and contact, about the willingness to help.
Most posts report that this sanatorium has a very acceptable ratio of low price and medium quality, note that here you can relax, heal at very low prices.