Karlova Studánka Karviná, The Darkov Spa Sanatoria Klimkovice The Jeseník Spa Spas of the Moravian-Silesian Region The Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa Sanatoria Klimkovice The Darkov Spa The fame of Karvina town soon spread beyond the borders of Austria-Hungary and the quality of health care has remained at the top level throughout the last 150 years. Iodine-bromine mineral spring water, called brine, was fortunately discovered by baron George Bees from Chrastiny while exploring coal reserves on the grounds of his estate. The dominant feature of the local spa is the Art Nouveau architecture of the Community Centre including a dance hall and a few monumental villas. Guests enjoy walking and relaxing in the spa park. During the 20th century, the construction of a Rehabilitation sanatorium was begun at the other end of Karvina and a lot of procedures were moved to this new complex. www.darkov.cz The Jeseník Spa The Jeseník spa, also called the Priessnitz spa, is used by thousands of patients from all over the world and also visited by tourists and mountain lovers. The Jeseník spa was founded at the beginning of the 19th century by local native Vincenz Priessnitz. Since his remedies included ‘only’ water and fresh air, the locals thought he was a charlatan or, at best, a god-gifted healer. However, his cure was so successful that all of Europe soon learned about the spa and many prominent people, such as the composer Franz Liszt or the Russian writer Gogol, came here for treatment. www.priessnitz.cz The Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa The highest spa above sea level in the Czech Republic boasts exceptionally clean air. This is why patients with respiratory problems come here. Karlova Studánka was named after Karl Ludwig, who defeated Napoleon in the battle by Aspern. The typical architecture of the spa village will take you back to old times. It is the combination of spa procedures, hydrotherapy, fresh air and water from the eight local springs what does wonders for your body. www.horskelazne.cz Sanatoria Klimkovice The modern spa resort is located in a beautiful area with clean air and unspoiled nature, surrounded by woods with hiking trails suitable even for people with mobility disabilities. The spa provides therapeutic-rehabilitative care to adults and children suffering from a range of musculoskeletal disorders, neurological and gynecological diseases as well as diseases of the circulatory system and metabolic disorders. www.sanatoria-klimkovice.cz i map menu www Karviná, The Darkov Spa