One of the countries that is famous for its medical resorts is the Czech Republic. Karlovy Vary, whose sanatoriums have been known for several centuries, will give you an unforgettable vacation and the opportunity to improve your health. Picturesque landscapes, magnificent architecture, clean air and many mineral springs in combination with high-quality service will not leave anyone indifferent.
History
Karlovy Vary is a small town founded in the 14th century by Charles 4, which was shocked by the beauty of nature and the healing power of the mineral springs of these places.
But only after several centuries, the city began to liveily build up and acquire the appearance that pleases people today. Already in the 17th century become famous all over the world, thanks in large part to their visit by Peter the Great.
Time passed. Every year, spa treatment in Karlovy Vary became more and more popular, and many famous people enjoyed their holidays here. There were Chopin, Goethe, Beethoven, Gogol, Freud and many others.
By appointment
Karlovy Vary sanatoriums specialize in the treatment of various diseases. The healing properties of the mineral springs of this region are known throughout the world. The composition of thermal waters, having a temperature of 37 to 72 degrees, is especially rich in lithium, iron, potassium, magnesium, sulfur. Thanks to this, spa treatment in Karlovy Vary allows you to cover a large list of diseases, such as:
- pancreatitis
- cholecystitis;
- liver pathology;
- obesity;
- joint pain
- psoriasis;
- diabetes;
- asthma;
- weakened immunity and many others.
After a full diagnostic examination, an individual course of wellness procedures will be assigned to you, recommendations on dieting and intake of mineral waters with names of sources will be written. At the same time, you don’t have to worry - there won’t be any problems with perception, because most of the staff speak Russian.
Wellness treatments
Karlovy Vary sanatoriums offer their visitors the maximum number of wellness treatments to solve any kind of health problems. The main one is, of course, a drinking cure for which water from 12 mineral springs is used:
- Geyser.
- Source of Freedom.
- Mermaid source.
- Lower castle source.
- The upper castle source.
- Source of Charles 4.
- Mill source.
- Market source.
- Source Libushe.
- Rock source.
- Source of Prince Wenceslas.
- Garden spring.
Each of them differs in the composition of ions, gases and mineral salts, so doctors recommend drinking a certain amount of water from a specific source at a specified time. Thanks to David Becher, who balanced the spa treatments, now patients consume no more than 1 liter of water per day.
Also, the doctor will prescribe additional treatment procedures:
- Colon hydrotherapy (cleanses the body of harmful toxins and saturates the organs with useful minerals of mineral water);
- gas injections (the introduction of carbon dioxide improves the circulatory system);
- diadynamic currents (impact on the body with currents of different frequencies);
- physiotherapy;
- acupuncture, homeopathy;
- ultrasound, electrophoresis;
- phototherapy;
- paraffin therapy (warm wrap or compress);
- mud compresses and heating;
- cryotherapy (being in a chamber with a temperature of -160 degrees);
- oxygen therapy (oxygen treatment);
- magnetotherapy;
- pharmacotherapy and much more.
All 33 pleasures
In addition to diet and mineral water intake, Karlovy Vary sanatoriums offer their visitors a huge selection of all kinds of relaxing, restorative, cosmetic procedures.
Hydro procedures:
- hydroxer (water relaxing massage);
- geyser bath (stimulates all cellular processes with the help of thermal water supplied under pressure);
- vibration sauna (combination of hydrotherapy and massage);
- mud baths;
- bubble bath.
Massages:
- classical;
- honey;
- aromatic;
- point.
Spa treatments:
- chocolate wrap ;
- nutritious and anti-cellulite wraps;
- cosmetic procedures of the face and décolleté.
And this is not a complete list of services provided. So, if you want to combine a wonderful vacation and taking care of your health, you need to go to Karlovy Vary. Sanatoriums, the prices of which vary depending on the number of stars and the list of services provided, you can choose and book yourself. Based on the description and reviews, this will be very easy to do. The average cost of a day spent in Karlovy Vary, costs each vacationer 150 euros. But you can choose a more economical option, in which daily costs do not exceed 100 euros.
Grand Hotel Imperial
One of the best hotels is deservedly considered the Imperial Hotel. Built in 1912 on Eleniny Hill, this monument of architecture has become a true gem of Karlovy Vary.
Not every hotel can boast so many high-ranking guests. Members of the Rothschild dynasty, Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich, King of Bulgaria Ferdinand 1, Oscar Strauss, Bronislav Komarovsky and many others stayed here.
The idea of ​​creating this architectural masterpiece belongs to the Karlovy Vary banker Alfred Schwalb. The construction of the hotel was on the latest technology under the guidance of the famous French architect Ernst Ebrrard. Arising due to location, the problem with the passage was solved in a very original way. Without violating the picturesque view of the hill, a tunnel was laid in the tunnel along which the funiculars “run”, which even now remain an integral part of urban transport.
Even one-day tours to Karlovy Vary are complete without a visit to this architectural masterpiece. In addition to luxurious rooms, the Imperial Hotel offers comprehensive spa treatment, wellness programs, and cosmetic services.
Sanatorium "Dvorak"
The four-star Dvorak hotel belonging to the Austrian hotel chain is located in the very center of the resort town - on the embankment of the Tepla River.
Just a few meters away is the Colonnade of the Vrzidelny, which is famous for the most powerful and hot spring in Karlovy Vary - the VrĹľidlo geyser, whose height reaches 12 meters and the water temperature is 72-73 degrees.
In Dvorak, you will be offered a unique treatment. In Karlovy Vary, this is the only sanatorium that provides therapy developed by the famous Austrian physician Franz Mayr. According to his hypothesis, the health of the whole organism depends on intestinal health. An important place in the wellness program according to the Mayr method is occupied by procedures and diets aimed at cleansing the intestines and restoring digestive function. Due to the fact that all toxic substances are eliminated from the body, blood circulation improves, regeneration processes are started at the cellular level, the general tone increases, and, as a bonus, extra pounds are lost.
It is to achieve such results that most vacationers go to Karlovy Vary. Sanatoriums with treatment and wellness procedures can change the quality of life for the better.
If you believe the reviews, guests of the sanatorium "Dvorak", returning from vacation, change their eating habits, abandon bad habits and recommend this wellness vacation to their friends.
Sanatorium "Termal"
Not far from the famous gardens of Antonin Dvořák and the colonnades, there is the Thermal sanatorium and hotel complex. Opened in 1976, it caused a storm of negative emotions among the public, as it was built in the historical part of the city, which led to the demolition of a number of buildings of the 19th century (Pochta Hotel, Villa Matoni and Jan Amos Comenius School).
At the same time, the sixteen-story sanatorium did not quite fit into the usual architectural view of the city. Only 30 years later, passions calmed down and “Thermal” became a distinctive hallmark of Karlovy Vary, due to the fact that the annual Karlovy Vary Film Festival takes place here.
The treatment in Karlovy Vary is based on the use of mineral waters, and the Thermal sanatorium has its own pride - a huge outdoor pool filled with thermal water from the Geyser. Hotel guests can take advantage of a special elevator that takes them to the tank in a matter of minutes.
In addition to the main treatment, you will also be offered a wide range of wellness treatments.
Grand Hotel Pupp
Rightfully considered the most beautiful hotel in Europe, Grandhotel Pupp is located on the outskirts of the spa town, surrounded by forests. Its history began back in 1701. Georg Pupp dreamed of building a large hotel, but this dream was realized only by his heirs, who decided to continue the plans of the head of the family and completed construction already in 1936.
“Grand Hotel Pupp” includes rooms and halls that amaze with their luxury, restaurants with exquisite cuisine and live music, Roman resorts, Harfa spa clinic, beauty salon, swimming pools, saunas, gyms. There is also a salt grotto, fully laid out with salt crystals imported from Pakistan.
Many guests, going on tours to Karlovy Vary, come here specially, where the best golf courses in the Czech Republic are. It was the Pupp family that was the founder of the first golf resort in the city, which is now considered the most beautiful in Europe.
Also, hotel guests will be offered horseback riding, fishing, bowling, hot air ballooning, etc. In short, you will have a luxurious vacation.
What to bring
Buying tickets to Karlovy Vary (with or without treatment - it doesn’t matter), you will get not only a wonderful holiday in a complex with wellness, but also bright positive emotions. And so that pleasant memories remain with you longer, it is worth taking souvenirs with you.
This is the famous Becherovka liquor prepared on the basis of thermal water and healing herbs, and amazing garnet jewelry, which the Czech Republic is proud of. Be sure to pay attention to the unusual porcelain cup, from which it is customary to drink mineral water. For treating relatives and friends, do not forget to buy wafers (cachets) made in Karlovy Vary.