Slovak Spas, when water is a medicine Slovakia is not a large country but it can offer many tourist attractions and opportunities to rest and relax in Slovakia Spas. There are the high peaks of Tatra mountain range,thick forests with healing climate,lakes and mountain rivers,ancient castles, charming chateaus,historic towns and villages with unusual architecture and original folklore.Deep under the ground there are hidden treasures in the form of bizarre caves and springs of mineral and thermal waters,which is the result of Tertiary era's volcanic activities in the Carpathian Mountain Range. Geysers of crystal clear water gave rise to the building of Slovak Spa Towns as centres of recreation and health. List of Spas in Slovakia ,in the most eastern part of Slovakia there are spas in Bardejov,in the central Vah river area it is Spas Piesany,Treneianske Teplice and Nimnica and in the Capathian valleys there are Rajecke Teplice,Bojnice, Tureianske Teplice,Sliae,Sklene Teplice and Vysne Ruzbachy. In the mountains there were suitable conditions for spas Lueky, Korytnica and Brusno and in the area of inner Carpathian range Dudince and Eiz.In addition to water in Slovakia another factor, which has especially healing effect on the human body is also the healing climate.Slovak climate spas are represented mainly by High Tatras healing and recreational resorts in Novy Smokovec,Strbske Pleso,Stos and Lueivna.Majority of spas can be proud of history going back to the Middle Ages. According to the earliest written records spa treatment in case of some of the thermal springs dates back to the end of 14th and beginning of 15th century.These were temporary facilities -small pools,dug out holes,alternatively wooden vats filled with hot water.The bathing and treatment took place in the open air,without any protection from rain and bad weather. Gradually,spa towns were built with a single purpose -to provide the visitor with health treatment,as well as relaxing atmosphere with entertainment.Inseparable elements of the spa treatment are also cultural and social life.All Slovak spas, many of them of international importance offer their guests not only a wide variety of health treatment,but also a reconditioning programmes,recreation for the whole family,relaxation in an ecologically clean environment and many opportunities for various sports and mountain tours.There is a choice of tours to enjoy the beautiful countryside,its history and places of interest,or just wander wherever you like... In Slovak spa everyone will find the right thing to help his body to overcome the pitfalls of today's lifestyle full of stress.

The spa is located at the foot of Biele Karpaty Mountains in Western Slovakia,lowland climate,with warm,dry summers and mild winters. First written record about spas is from year 1551.Currently there are 340 beds for adults,100 beds for children.Children between the ages 3 5 years can receive the treatment,,accompanied by their parents. Smrdaky You will find this major Slovak spa at the northern end of the Danube River Lowlands in the valley of the Vah River.From the east they are flanked by Povazsky Inovec Mountains and to the west Small Carpathian Mountains.They have lowland climate,with warm,dry summers and mild winters. First more detailed description of spas in Piesany dates from year 1549.For many years the major owner was the Erdody family,who in Piesany
1.Healing mud wrap 2.Napoleonic spa (1822) 3.Art Deco spa hotel Thermia Palace 4.Balnea Esplanade Hotel 5.Spa hotels Central and Vietoris,Smrdaky 6.Fitness center 7.Swans on the Vah River 1822 built the first bathhouse,the still in operation and historically protected Napoleonic Spas.In 1889 the Erdody family leased the spas to the company of Alexander Winter.He transformed Piesany into a modern and fashionable centre for the wealthy,known all around the world. Currently the spas cover an area of 40 hectares partially in the centre of Piesany,but mainly on an island formed on the Vah River.They are a typical spa town with unique atmosphere and busy social life.Apart from the famous symbol -a man breaking a crutch over his knee,one of the main features of the town is a covered colonnade bridge,designed by a major Slovak architect Emil Belus.The spa and accommodation resort is situated in the grounds of a beautiful park on the Spa Island where the guest have available 2,400 beds in middle and high category with all comforts. Piesany Suggestions for spare time In town:Balneology Museum,social and cultural events,water sports at a nearby Saoava lake,fitness,minigolf,cycling routes along the Vah River, tenis,and swimming. Excursions:Bratislava -capital of Slovakia,chateau in Smolenice,castle in Eerveny Kameo,chateau in Topo?eianky,ruins of Beckov and Eachtice castle,Great Moravian Court in Ducove,Moravany nad Vahom with major archaelogical sites from the paleolitic era (unique find of Moravian Venus)together with beautiful reneissance chateau,and Austrian capital Vienna (160 km). Treatment movement apparatus ailments neurological disorders Natural healing source Low mineralized hydrogencarbonate,mixed calcium-sodium,sulphur,hot water,and sulphur mineral mud. Treatment methods Bathing in pools and baths,sulphur mud wraps,mud baths,rehabilitation treatment,water treatment,electro-treatment,mechanotherapie, oxygenotherapie,manipulation treatment,acupuncture,denzitometrics, classical,reflexology and underwater massages. Smrdaky Suggestions for spare time In town:dance and folklore evenings,concerts,movies,walks in asprawling spa park,fitness,volleyball,bicycle rental. Excursions:Bratislava capitol of Slovakia,Zahorska gallery in Senica, Roman rotund of St.George from 13th century in Skalica,Eerveny Kameo castle,recreational resort Jahodnik with Driny cave and Smolenice castle,tours across Biele Karpaty. Treatment skin diseases movement apparatus ailments Natural healing source Chloride,hydrogencarbonate,sodium,sulphur,hypotonic water. Content of free and combined hydrogen sulphfide is up to 640 mg/l water.This is the most concentrated sulfide water in Europe,sulphure mineral mud. Treatment methods Sulphur baths with hydrogen sulphfide content up to 80 mg/l,sulphur mud wraps,water treatment,rehabilitation treatment,classical, reflexology massages,electro-treatment,heat treatment.
The spa is located in a northwestern part of Slovakia close to Trenein in one of the side valleys of central Vah River region.Altitude is 272 m above the sea level.Due to its position the spa is protected from winds,as well as easily accessible to sunshine from the south.Their romantic beauty inspired the famous novelist Mor Jokai to describe them as the Pearl of Carpathian. First written mention about the warm springs in this area dates back to 1242,detailed description comes from Tomas Jordan from Klausenburg dated 1580. 1.Spa hotel Krym 2.Summer swimming pool Zelena zaba 3.Treneianske Teplice 4.Hammam spa (1888) 5.Charming architecture of the spa center 6.Drinking cure 7.Trenein Castle Treneianske Teplice In 1594 magnate Stefan Illeshazy acquired the spa, together with Trenein castle.In 1835 they were bought by a Vieniese banker baron Juraj Sina.The most beautiful memory of the Sina period is Hammam Bath house.It was built by a granddaughter of Juraj Sina Ifigenia in 1888, originally as a bathhouse in a Moorish style. Currently the spa has 1,158 beds for the most discerning,as well as less demanding clients. Suggestions for spare time In town:musical festival (54 years)"Musical Summer",film festival "ART film",thermal open-air summer swimming pool Zelena zaba,tenis,minigolf,walks in the spa park,social and cultural events in Spa Hall. Excursions:town of Trenein with its Castle,with its history dating back to the Roman Empire,M.A.Bazovsky gallery, housed in a piaristic monastery (1653)with a stunning dining room,classic-empire style chateau in Topo?eianky with elegant park and rich collections,Glass Museum in Lednicke Rovne.Tours in Biele Karpaty Mountains and Strazovske vrchy,Eiemany a village with original folk architecture. Treatment ?movement apparatus ailments ?neurological disorders ?accidents and surgery treatment ?psoriasis Natural healing source Five springs of low mineralized,sulfate- hydrogencarbonate,calcium-magnesium, sulphur,warm water.Water temperature is between 36 40 C. Treatment methods Thermal bath and pool treatment,special additives baths,water treatment,Kneip procedures,electrotherapy,classical, reflexology and underwater massages, rehabilitation treatment,hydro-kineso therapy, acupuncture,manipulation treatment,laser, oxygen therapy,gas injections,sauna,treatment system TOMESA (water,light environment of the Dead Sea)for psoriasis treatment,sulphur mud and peat.
Novy Smokovec The spa is in the centre of the High Tatras National Park,at altitude 1,018 metres above the sea level.One of the first doctors,who laid the foundations to the Tatra climate therapy was MUDr.Mikulas Szontagh (1843 -1899).After a three-year study of climate conditions he built a sanatorium,where he utilized the healing properties of the climate in Tatras.In the autumn of 1876 he opened the first two treatment facilities.Currently there are 320 beds available. Strbske Pleso Mountain climate spa in Slovakia with highest altitude of 1,351 metres above the sea level is Strbske Pleso.Healing powers of this spa resort is given by the fact that already in this altitude are present healing properties of high altitude environment of sanatoria in the Alps. Their origin dates back to 1877,when thanks to the founder of Strbske Pleso,Jozef Szentivanyi first balnelogical treatment procedures were offered as a part of accommodation facilities.Currently the patients have available the total of 190 beds for children and 360 beds for adults. Lueivna The spa is surrounded by woods at altitude 816 metres above the sea level in a thick coniferous forest with area of 25 ha. It was founded in 1872 by baron Donat Szakmary de Varad as a water treatment facility.Currently Lueivna is a climate sanatorium for children with 251 beds for children and 14 beds for their guardians. 1.Spa Novy Smokovec 2.Children taking inhaling cure 3.Strbske pleso (19.8 ha) 4.Spa Lueivna 5.Spa house Solisko 6.Tourism in High Tatras Suggestions for spare time In Vysoke Tatry:walking tours,bicycle tours,roller-blading,para- gliding,bungee jumping,horse riding,tenis,fishing,9 ski resorts,- downhill and cross-country tracks from 5 to 50 kilometres. Excursions:Poprad,Kezmarok,Spisska Bela,Levoea (unique wood carvings by Master Paul from Levoea St..Jacob's Church from 15th century),Spisska Sobota,Spisska Kapitula,Museum of Liptauer village in Pribylina,Vlkolinec (UNESCO),Carthusian Eerveny Klastor,rafting on Dunajec River,chateaus in Betliar and Strazky,castles in Kezmarok,Krasna Horka and Stara ?ubovoa, ruins of Spissky hrad,Ice Cave in Dobsina,caves in Demanova, Vazec and Belianska. Treatment Novy Smokovec,Strbske Pleso ?respiratory tract disorders ?metabolism glands with internal secretion disorders ?treatment of damaged respiratory tract due to damage by caustic fumes,gases and irritant dust Lueivna ?non-TB ailments of upper respiratory tract children ?recovery after oncological treatment children ?some disorders of circulatory system children Natural healing source Strbske Pleso has a high altitude climate,according to Swiss classification Stimulation Level 2,Novy Smokovec and Lueivna are graded as having moderate stimulation climate,according to Swiss classification Stimulation Level 1.Low air pressure due to its altitude,1,817 hours of sunlight per year,clean,dust-free and silica- rich air and adequate levels of moisture provide excellent and refreshing stay. Treatment methods Climate-therapy,helio-therapy,inhalations,rehabilitation treatment, massages,water treatment,healing baths,water treatment,flushing of nasal cavities,special aerobics,water treatment procedures, pool,electro-therapy,acupuncture,sauna,steam bath,oxygen- therapy,psycho-relaxing methods,vacuum-therapy,gas injections.
Bojnice Altitude 290 metres above the sea level,at the eastern foothills of Mala Magura.They have warm,mildly moist lowlands climate. First written record about the thermal springs in Bojnice is in aletter from King Koloman from 1113,which is deposited at the Zobor abbey.From 17th until 20th century the spa resort was owned by the Palfy family,which transformed Bojnice into a modern European spa resort.New era begun during the 30s of the 20th century,under the stewardship of their owner Jan Baa.Currently patients have available 500 beds. Dudince Located at the foothills of Krupinska vrchovina.They have lowlands climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. Thermal waters of Dudince come from ajoint,deep subterranean lake and adjacent cavities,which are heated in agreat depth.It is very likely that already Roman soldiers were enjoying these waters.Aproximately 32 pools have been preserved until today as a protected heritage site under the name Roman Baths.In 1900 Oberndorf family built afirst pool here.In European terms the spa has a unique properties,similar to those in Vichy spa and in Japan.Currently there are 700 patient beds available. Sklene Teplice The town lies at the foot of Stiavnicke vrchy at the altitude of 400 metres above the sea level.The climate is warm,moderately humid, with cold winter. As early in the 16th century hot springs in Sklene Teplice were used for steam baths in caves,as well as glass manufacturing.First written record about the spa is from 1549 by Juraj Wernher.Currently the spa has 256 beds available. Tureianske Teplice The spa is in the middle of Slovakia at 518 metres above the sea level. The climate is mild warm with moderately cold winters. First mention about the existence of the thermal healing springs can be found in the gift certificate from the King Ladislav IV.from 1281. Early in the 16th century begun the construction spa buildings. Currently there are 410 beds for adults and 54 beds for children. 1.Well equiped fitness centre 2.Spa house Diamant Dudince 3.Bojnice Castle with swimming pool Eajka 4.Spa house Bojnice 5.Steam bath Sklene Teplice 6.Tureianske Teplice spa 7.Quaint architecture of Eiemany Bojnice Suggestions for spare time In town:festival Summer music spa,exhibitions,social events, bathing in thermal pool STRAND all year around,tenis,sport fishing,horse riding,bicycle tours,summer pool Eajka, romantic chateau Bojnice,ZOO. Excursions:chateau in Topo?eianky,mining towns Kremnica with Kremnica Castle and Coins and Medals Museum and Banska Stiavnica (UNESCO)with open-air Mining Museum, village Eiemany with original folk architecture,national parks Mala Fatra and Nizke Tatry. Treatment movement apparatus ailments nervous disorders treatment of burns Natural healing source Healing hydrogencarbonate sulfate and calcium- magnesium thermal water with a temperature of 28 to 52 C. Dudince Suggestions for spare time In town:cultural and social events,walking tours,summer amphitheater,summer swimming pool,picture exhibitions, swimming,tenis,archaelogical sites Roman Baths. Excursions:Banska Stiavnica (UNESCO),baroque-classical chateau Antol with hunting museum,Zvolen with renaissance castle,Levice. Treatment movement apparatus diorders neurological disorders cardio-vascular disorders Natural healing source Natural,medium mineralized hydrogencarbonate, chloride,sodium-calcium,carbonate,sulfur,lukewarm, hypotonic water. Tureianske Teplice Suggestions for spare time In town:fitness centre,sauna,solarium,table tenis,tenis,summer thermal swimming pool,cyclo-tourism,traditional events orchid exhibition,,and painters'symposium,Mikulas Galanda Gallery. Excursions:Mala and Ve?ka Fatra,chateua Diviaky,castles Zniev,Blatnica and Sklabioa,Slovak Village Museum in Martin,Kremnica,Banska Bystrica. Treatment neurological disorders movement apparatus diorders adults and children kidney and urinary tract disorders adults and children gynaecological children's disorders some disorders of children's digestive tract,mainly post stomach surgery treatment treatment for dialysis patients Natural healing source Six balneological springs of natural lukewarm and hot,low mineralized sulfate hydrogencarbonate calcium-magnesium hypotonic water. Sklene Teplice Suggestions for spare time In town:cultural events,sports centre,thermal open-air swimming pool, walking tours,fishing. Excursions:Banska Stiavnica,Kremnica,Zvolen,Banska Bystrica, chateau Antol,Sasov and Sitno castle ruins. Treatment neurological disorders movement apparatus diorders Natural healing source Natural healing,low mineralized,sulfate,calcium-magnesium thermal hypotonic water.

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