Sanatoriums of Karlovy Vary: photos and reviews of tourists

One of the countries that is famous for its medical resorts is the Czech Republic. Karlovy Vary, whose sanatoria have been known for several centuries, will give you an unforgettable vacation and an opportunity to improve your health. Picturesque landscapes, magnificent architecture, clean air and a lot of mineral springs in a complex 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 shaken by the beauty of nature and the curative strength of the mineral springs of these places.

But only after several centuries the city began to lively build up and acquire the image that pleases people today. Already in the 17th century the sanatoriums of Karlovy Vary became famous all over the world, largely due to their visit to Peter the Great.

Time passed. Every year the spa treatment in Karlovy Vary became more and more popular, and many famous personalities enjoyed their holidays here with pleasure. There were Chopin, Goethe, Beethoven, Gogol, Freud and many others.

By appointment

Sanatoriums of Karlovy Vary specialize in the treatment of various diseases. The curative properties of the mineral springs of this region are known all over the world. The composition of thermal waters, having a temperature of 37 to 72 degrees, is particularly rich in lithium, iron, potassium, magnesium, and sulfur. Thanks to this, the spa treatment in Karlovy Vary allows to cover a wide range of diseases, such as:

• Pancreatitis;
• cholecystitis;
• Pathology of the liver;
• obesity;
• Pain in the joints;
• psoriasis;
• diabetes;
• asthma;
• Weakened immunity and many others.

After a complete diagnostic examination, you will be assigned an individual course of health procedures, recommendations for compliance with the diet and intake of mineral waters with the names of sources are outlined. At the same time, you can not worry - there will be no problems with perception, since most of the staff speak Russian.

Wellness procedures

The sanatoriums of Karlovy Vary offer their visitors the maximum number of health procedures for solving any kind of health problems. The main one is, of course, drinking treatment, for which water from 12 mineral springs is used:

• Geyser.
• Source of Freedom.
• The Mermaid Source.
• Lower castle source.
• The upper castle source.
• The Source of Charles 4.
• The mill source.
• Market source.
• Source Libushe.
• Rock source.
• Source of Prince Wenceslas.
• A garden source.

Each of them differs in the composition of ions, gases and mineral salts, so doctors recommend drinking a certain amount of water from a particular source at a specified time. Thanks to David Becher, who balances sanatorium procedures, now patients consume not 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 microelements of mineral water);
• Gas injections (the introduction of carbon dioxide can improve the functioning of the circulatory system);
• Diadynamic currents (effects on the body by currents of different frequencies);
• physiotherapy;
• Acupuncture, homeopathy;
• Ultrasound, electrophoresis;
• phototherapy;
• Paraffin therapy (warm wrapping or compress);
• Mud packs and warming;
• Cryotherapy (being in the chamber with a temperature of -160 degrees);
• Oxygen therapy (oxygen treatment);
• Magnetotherapy;
• Pharmacotherapy and much more.

All 33 Treats

In addition to the diet and reception of mineral waters, the sanatoriums of Karlovy Vary offer their visitors a huge selection of all kinds of relaxing, restorative, cosmetology procedures.

Hydroprocedures:

• Hydroxer (water relaxing massage);
• A geyser bath (stimulates all cellular processes with the help of thermal water supplied under pressure);
• Vibration sauna (combination of hydrotherapy and massage);
• mud baths;
• Pearl bath.

Massages:

• classical;
• Honey;
• aromatic;
• Point.

Spa treatments:

• Chocolate wrapping ;
• Nutritional and anti-cellulite wraps;
• Cosmetic procedures for the face and décolleté zone.

And this is not a complete list of services. So, if you dream of combining a wonderful holiday and taking care of your health, you need to go to Karlovy Vary. Sanatoriums, the prices in which fluctuate depending on the number of stars and the list of services provided, you can choose and book yourself. Based on the description and feedback, it will be quite easy to do this. The average cost of a day spent in Karlovy Vary, costs 150 euros for each holidaymaker. 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 deservedly is the hotel "Imperial". Built in 1912 on the Elenin Hill, this architectural monument has become a truly pearl of Karlovy Vary.

Not every hotel can boast of so many high-ranking guests. The members of the Rothschild dynasty, the Grand Duke Pavel Alexandrovich, the Tsar of Bulgaria Ferdinand 1, Oskar Strauss, Bronislaw Komarovsky and many others stayed here.

The idea of creating this architectural masterpiece belongs to Karlovy Vary banker Alfred Schwalb. The construction of the hotel was on the latest technology under the leadership of the famous French architect Ernst Ebrard. The problem with the passage that arose because of the location was decided very ingeniously. Without breaking the picturesque elevation, in the tunnel a road was laid along which the funiculars "run", which still remain an integral part of the city transport.

Even one-day tours to Karlovy Vary are not without visiting this architectural masterpiece. In addition to luxurious rooms, the Imperial Hotel offers you comprehensive sanatorium treatment, wellness programs, and beauty services.

Sanatorium "Dvorak"

The four-star hotel "Dvorak" belonging to the Austrian hotel chain is located in the heart of the spa town - on the embankment of the Tepla river.

Just a few meters away is the Colonnade of Vřidelni, which is famous for the most powerful and hot spring in Karlovy Vary - the Vřídlo 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 it is the only sanatorium in which the therapy developed by the famous Austrian physician Franz Mair is provided. According to his hypothesis, the health of the whole organism depends on the health of the intestines. An important place in the health program according to the method of Myra is taken by procedures and diets aimed at cleansing the intestines and restoring the 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 is increased, and, as a bonus, extra pounds are lost.

It is to achieve such results that most travelers are sent to Karlovy Vary. Sanatoria 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 a rest, change their preferences in nutrition, refuse bad habits and recommend this wellness vacation to their friends.

Sanatorium "Termal"

Not far from the famous gardens of Antonin Dvorak and the colonnades is the sanatorium and hotel complex "Termal". Opened in 1976, it caused a storm of negative emotions among the public, as it was built in the historic part of the city, which resulted in the demolition of a number of 19th-century buildings (the Post hotel, Villa Matony and the school of Jan Amos Komensky).

At the same time the sixteen-storey sanatorium did not quite fit into the usual architectural view of the city. Only after 30 years of passion subsided, and "Termal" became a kind of visiting card of Karlovy Vary, thanks to the fact that the annual Karlovy Vary Film Festival is held 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. Guests of the hotel can use a special elevator, which in a few minutes will take them to the reservoir.

In addition to the basic treatment, you will also be offered a wide range of wellness procedures.

Grand Hotel Pupp

By right considered the most beautiful hotel in Europe, the Grandhotel Pupp is located on the outskirts of the resort town, surrounded by forests. Its history began back in 1701. Georg Pupp dreamed of building a big hotel, but this dream was realized only by his heirs, who decided to continue the plans of the head of the family and completed the construction as early as 1936.

"Grand Hotel Pupp" - is striking with its luxury rooms and halls, restaurants with fine cuisine and live music, Roman resorts, spa clinic Harfa, beauty salon, swimming pools, saunas, gyms. There is also a salt grotto, completely laid out with crystals of salt imported from Pakistan.

Many guests, going on tours to Karlovy Vary, go specially here, where the best golf courses in the Czech Republic. It was the Pupp family who was the founder of the first golf resort in the city, which is still considered the most beautiful in Europe.

Also guests of the hotel will be offered horse riding, fishing, bowling, hot air ballooning, etc. In a word, you will have a luxurious vacation.

What to bring

Buying a trip to Karlovy Vary (with or without treatment - is not important), you will get not only a wonderful holiday in a complex with recovery, but also bright positive emotions. And to have pleasant memories stayed with you longer, it is worthwhile to take with you souvenirs.

This is the famous liquor "Becherovka", prepared on the basis of thermal water and medicinal herbs, and amazing pomegranate 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. To treat relatives and friends, do not forget to buy wafers (wafers) produced in Karlovy Vary.