Thermal spas in Slovakia: where to go for relaxation and treatment

In the center of Europe, at the foot of the Western Carpathians, there is a small picturesque country - Slovakia. It is famous not only for the beauty of its nature, ski resorts, castles of the Middle Ages, but also for the famous thermal waters with exceptional restoring properties. About 1,500 mineral and thermal springs scattered across the country annually attract thousands of tourists from all over the world to Slovakia. Hydropathic, sanatoriums, boarding houses, SPA-resorts offer visitors a high-quality range of services for rehabilitation, rejuvenation, relaxation.

Clean mountain air, a healthy diet, healthy procedures, the help of professional doctors - all this, together with the healing properties of water, has a positive effect in the fight against diseases and improves the general condition of the body.

When is it better to come to the thermal spas of Slovakia

The whole country can be divided into two zones:

1. Low temperate climate: cold winters and humid warm summers.
2. Mountainous with continental climate: wet winters and dry summers.

The weather in Slovakia differs depending on the territory.

Thermal resorts are ready to receive visitors at almost any time of the year. But the cold months (December-March) are more popular for skiing, and for trips to medical sources, the period from May to October is better. In addition, if you want to combine therapy with sightseeing, then it is better to do this in the warm months. Many castles, architectural monuments and caves are closed during the winter season.

The summer is quite rainy, thunderstorms are frequent. The hottest weather in Slovakia falls on July-August. With the onset of September, the velvet season begins: mostly warm, dry and clear. In October, it rains again, freezing and snowfall are possible.

Advantages of tours to Slovakia

Medical tourism in the country is at a high level. The staff at many wellness centers speaks Russian. Therefore, having arrived from Russia to Slovakia, the traveler will not feel the language barrier. Prices at local resorts are relatively cheaper than in Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary. Despite the low cost, the effectiveness of mineral and thermal waters is confirmed by positive results in the fight against many diseases.

It is most economical to visit Slovak baths during off-season, from November 1 to April 30. In winter, operators usually offer last-minute packages from Russia to Slovakia. Those who do not have serious health problems can come here for preventive purposes.

Before you go for rehabilitation, you must correctly choose a thermal spa in Slovakia. The composition and property of the waters on each is different and they are suitable for the treatment of certain diseases. The most popular tours to Slovakia in the following areas: Piestany, Bojnice, Dudince.

Piešany - health resort of the Slovak Republic

Piešany is an ancient city by the river Vag. The convenient location, just 80 km from the capital - Bratislava, makes it one of the most popular and most visited thermal resorts in Slovakia. The climate here is very favorable: warm and dry, with many sunny days a year. Sanatorium-resort area is located on a small island, separated by a river channel from the urban part.

Piestany resort is famous for its sulfuric mud and mineral water with rare healing properties. There are 12 sources containing sulfate and carbonate compounds.

The symbol of this place is a monument to a man breaking a crutch. Therefore, it is easy to guess that the main direction of health-improving activity was the treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system:

• rheumatism;
• gout;
• post-traumatic problems;
• rickets;
• joint diseases.

In Slovakia, Piešany also became famous for their methods of combating obesity and nervous disorders.

On the territory of local hot springs, the temperature of which is 67-69 ° , the largest SPA-center has been created, offering visitors modern methods of healing and rejuvenation. Mineralization of water is 1500 mg / liter. At sanatoriums and hotels there are golf and tennis courts. Mountain lovers are offered hiking and cycling. Windsurfing, water skiing, canoeing are carried out on the Vag river or on the Slnjava reservoir.

The city of Piestany in Slovakia is not only a balneological and health resort, but also a regional center of culture, education and sports. In summer, music festivals and concerts are held here. In addition to treatment, guests and vacationers are offered excursions to neighboring cities, as well as ancient castles - Cherven Kamen, Chakhtice, Trencin, Bojnitsky. It is interesting to visit the botanical garden in Nitra.

Piestany Hotels

There are many sanatorium hotels, differing in price, number of stars, list of services.

The top 6 best sellers include:

1. Five-star sanatorium Thermia Palace. It has an outdoor thermal swimming pool. Vacationers are treated at the Irma balneological center, which is connected to the hotel by a warm covered passage. The staff speaks Russian, Czech, German and English. The price for one night with three meals from 109 €.
2. Sanatorium Balnea Splendid Grand has three stars. Built in a park in the north of the island. On the territory there are two pools. Russian speaking staff. Therapy is carried out in the Balnea balneological complex, to which an indoor passage leads from the hotel. The complex has a pump room with thermal water. It is recommended to drink it to prevent brittle bones and with a lack of mineral compounds in the body. The price for one night with three meals starts from 60 €.
3. Four-star resort Balnea Palace. The staff speaks 4 languages, including Russian. There are several pools with thermal water. The minimum price for one night with three meals a day is 77 €.
4. Sanatorium Pro Patria. Two stars. It has a convenient location 700 meters from the city center. Procedures take place both on the territory of the treatment center itself and in the balneological complex Napoleon. Equipped with facilities for people with reduced mobility. There is a special diet menu. The price for a room with three meals a day is from 57 € / day.
5. Balnea Esplanade has 4 stars. It is connected by a warm covered passage with the Balnea health complex, which was completely modernized in 2014. As a treatment, mud treatment, thermal baths, and the use of mineral waters are used. The cost of living per day with three meals a day from 82 €.
6. Sanatorium Balnea Splendid. Three stars. Located in a quiet park area, on the north side of the resort island. Procedures are carried out in the center of Balnea. There is an outdoor swimming pool, sauna. The menu includes vegetarian dishes. The staff speaks Russian. Price for one night with three meals from 70 €.

The loophole. Resort Features

The small town is located 186 km from Bratislava. It is surrounded by the Strazhovske Vrhi mountain range (298 meters from sea level). A quiet cozy place with a favorable microclimate, clean mountain air, broad-leaved and coniferous forests. The Bojnice resort in Slovakia has interesting sights: a 12th-century castle; a luxurious park with linden growing over 700 years old; oldest zoo.

Nine sources contain bicarbonate, carbon dioxide, sulfate, calcium, magnesium water with a temperature of 28 to 52 ° C. It is used as rehabilitation:

• musculoskeletal system;
• central nervous system, chronic fatigue;
• in case of impaired renal function;
• with disorders in the field of gynecology, including infertility.

Water has a beneficial effect on the immune system, restores metabolism, increases the overall tone of the body.

Medical houses Bojnice

In this city there are SPA centers, balneological complexes, sanatoriums and medical houses, the main of which are Lysets, Banik and Mir. The price in them varies depending on the season. In the period from November to April, treatment and accommodation will be cheaper than from May 1 to October 31.

The price of the Classic ticket includes three meals a day, an initial examination by a doctor, and several procedures (an average of 3). The duration of treatment is at least 7 days. Vacationers who have purchased the Dynamic package receive a list of services included in the classic package, as well as the opportunity to freely visit the thermal pools.

The category of weekend packages is intended for tourists who come to heal and relax for a couple of days. Check-in on Thursday or Friday from lunch, and check-out on Sunday after breakfast. Tour packages include breakfast, lunch and dinner; physical examination with the appointment of medical procedures.

The difference between Vital + and the usual ticket is only that it is possible to visit swimming pools. Everyone, without buying permits and living in hospitals, can use any procedure for a fee or swim in thermal water.

How to get to Bojnice

You can get to the resort in the following ways:

1. By train from Bratislava. The terminus of Prievidza, which is 4 km from the resort. And then by bus, taxi or on foot. The train runs once a day (travel time 3 hours).
2. By direct bus Slovak Lines, which also runs once a day from the main bus station in the capital. Departure from Bratislava at 8 am, and arrival at 12 noon.

Dudince - a small oasis of health

This city, surrounded by mountain slopes, is located at an altitude of 140 m above sea level. Dudince in Slovakia is the warmest and youngest resort that uses modern methods of treatment and rejuvenation in practice.

Cool mineral springs (up to 30 ° C) are the rarest in the world in their chemical composition. Water contains carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This unique natural symbiosis helps to defeat health problems such as:

• chronic and acute diseases of the spine and joints;
• intervertebral hernia;
• scoliosis;
• rheumatism;
• limited mobility of the spine and joints;
• arthrosis;
• torticollis;
• swelling of the joints, sprains, hematomas.

Patients with cardiovascular, nervous disorders are also treated here.

In addition to health, any vacationer will find something to do: a water park with rides and slides, tennis courts, a bike rental, bowling, cafes and restaurants.

The price of rest and treatment in the sanatoriums of Dudince

Rubin, Mineral, Smaragd - the best spa hotels in the city. In the warm season (May-October) a ticket will cost more than in winter. Also, the cost is reduced if the duration of rest is at least 13 days. It is noteworthy that double rooms are cheaper than single rooms.

The Medical Gold tour includes a full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner), a wellness program of three procedures, a medical examination, swimming in the Welnea and Rubin pool.

The Medical Silver package includes two meals a day, a doctor's examination, 2 procedures per day, as well as visits to the Welnea and Rubin pools.

Medical Mineral is a special offer valid from November to April. Three meals a day, 2 treatment procedures per day and a visit to the Welnea pool are provided to the vacationer.

The Holiday Vacation offer is a relaxing holiday that includes:

• two meals a day (breakfast, lunch or dinner to choose from);
• body check;
• one treatment procedure per day;
• visiting the pools.

Holidays in the thermal spas of Slovakia are a great opportunity to spend time with health benefits, to admire the beauties of the country without spending huge amounts of money.