Spa

There are more than 1300 mineral sources in Slovakia that are used like curative water and high quality mineral water for drinking. There are 21 thermal spas built on these mineral springs, usually divided in three groups according to their kind:

• Balneological spas: Piešťany, Trenčianske Teplice, Bojnice, Dudince, Sliač, Smrdáky, Brusno, Lúčky, Sklené Teplice, Turčianske Teplice
• Climatic spas: Štrbské Pleso, Nový Smokovec, Štós, Tatranské Matliare, High Tatras
• Mixed spas: Bardejov, Rajecké Teplice, Číž, Nimnica, Vyšné Ružbachy

More detailed description of the most famous thermal spas in Slovakia follows below.

Vadaš Thermal Štúrovo

The recreation complex Vadaš Thermal in Štúrovo is well known abroad. Thanks to its capacity of 10000 guests, refurbished swimming pools of variable size, indoor swimming pools, rebuilt buffets and sporting facilities, it provides ideal conditions for relaxation to all fans of sun and water. There are 7 external and 2 indoor swimming pools in the swimming complex, including a massage pool, external all-year sitting pool and a unique swimming pool with artificial waves, the only one in Slovakia, a Lagoon of 3800 m.

The pools are supplied with thermal water from the depth of 130 m with a temperature of 39 °C. The history of the swimming pool starts in 1973 when the first geologic bores were done. The construction of the recreation complex started in 1976 and the first pools were opened two years later. The swimming complex was gradually equipped with buffets, bungalow accommodation and in 1983 with a hotel. Later, parking places and an info centre with a currency exchange office were added. 
 
After a period of stagnation in 1999 a new era of development started when an indoor swimming pool with a 25 m long pool and a smaller pool for kids were opened. In 2001 the old unaesthetical buffets were removed and in the 2002 season the visitors were welcomed with a brand new row of buffets with 600 seats. In that year a new sitting pool with pearl massage was built as well.

Thermal Corvinus Veľký Meder

First recreational pool in Thermal Corvinus Veľký Meder was started in 1974. Since the beginning, the spa has been supplied by two geo-thermal bores. In 2001, an indoor complex was built with a large pool, a bubble bath and a pool for kids. From 2004 the pools were gradually reconstructed. Since 2008 all the pools have been equipped with filters.

Services:

• TARZANIA Veľký Meder – the longest rope park in Slovakia (650 m)
• Tortoise Castle and the Castle of the White-tailed Eagle – an atypical playground for kids, made of acacia wood
• Sauna Centre – 4 types of saunas: infrared, steam, herbal and Finnish saunas with Jacuzzi
• Restaurants – fast food restaurants, cafe, bar, outdoor restaurants and buffets
• Beauty salon
• Massage – classic massage, reflexology massage, aromatherapy massage, relaxation massage, sport massage
• Salt Cave – this salt cave is a room built from natural blocks of salt from Pakistani and Polish salt mines, Dead and Adriatic Sea
• BEMER 3000 – the novelty of our indoor complex is magnetic therapy which runs under the leadership of medical workers
• CERAGEM – thermal acupressure massage bed developed in South Korea; it help to refine bloodstream, restores defects and reduces inflammation in the organism
• Water toboggan slides – 3 toboggans for the summer and 2 toboggans with flash effects can be enjoyed throughout the year
• Aqua aerobic
• The Island of the Tinies (from 1st July until 31st August) – on this popular Island children are entertained under the leadership of experienced instructors
• Volleyball

Spa of Piešťany

Worldwide known Spa Piešťany is located in western Slovakia, only 86 km from the capital Bratislava in the northern part of the region Dolné Považie. Beautiful spa island with its luxurious park has a rich cultural and social life and numerous relaxing possibilities.

Spa Piešťany offers capacity of 2000 beds and every year there are more than 40000 patients treated. Patients come to get their treatment from all over the world – 60% of the guests are foreigners. Most of them are from Czech Republic, Germany, Austria and Arab countries.

The spa became the largest and most famous spa in Slovakia thanks to medical geothermal water and medicinal sulphuric mud. Hot mineral springs reach the temperature of 67-69 °C and contain 1500 mg of mineral substances per liter. In combination with mud it gave the perfect conditions for development of the spa and its therapeutic facilities.

Spa specializes in chronic rheumatic treatment and in arthritic diseases post-accident lesions of joints and bones. It is also very successful in therapy of locomotion apparatus. Spa has various rehabilitation methods and techniques, mud procedures, water-treatment procedures, electric treatment, remedial gymnastics, massages.

The Social Center of the spa, located in the northern part of the island, offers many cultural and artistic programs such as theatre festivals or gallery exhibitions. Excursions to the local architectural and historical monuments are organized regularly. Sometimes there are international congresses and conferences held. And, of course, the center gives opportunities for many sport activities like: volleyball, handball, tennis, golf, swimming pools, cycling tracks along the Váh River, possibility of nautical sports and fishing.

Live Webcam of Spa in Piešťany, Hotel Thermia

Spa Smrdáky

Specific Spa Smrdáky is situated 80 km north-west from the capital Bratislava, 241 m above the sea level. Strong characteristic smell of the sulphate in the spa area earned the name Smrdáky which was derived from the Slovak word smrdieť which in English means stink. Spa Smrdáky belongs to Spa Piešťany.

Due to the composition of local mineral water – high contents of salts of sodium, magnesium and calcium (3400 mg/l) and hydrogen sulphide (680 mg/l) the spa specializes in therapy of skin diseases and also locomotive apparatus disorders. Procedures for treatment are chosen from the following types: mineral bath, mud pack, whirlpool bath, massage, paraffin packs, electro treatment, and rehabilitation.

Castles Smolenice and Červený Kameň in the surroundings are possibilities for history and culture loving visitors. Sport activities include: fitness centre, tennis court, volleyball court, cycling and running trails.

Spa of Trenčianske Teplice

A piece of Orient in western Slovakia – that is spa of Trenčianske Teplice. Spa, that is also called Pearl of Carpatiens, lies in wonderful Strážovské Mountains only 14 km from Trenčín. Mineral springs, spa, nature, parks, beautiful landscape are only a part of the interesting offer of the Spa. Spa of Trenčianske Teplice is one of the most visited and the oldest spas in Slovakia – the first written record is from 1397.

There are more houses of treatment in the area of spa, some of them were built in more classical style, some are modern, but all of them offer great services. Probably the most interesting is the architecture of the bath Hammam situated in spa building Sima that is decorated in oriental style of Turkish bath from 19th century. It is an original copy of summer residence in the Moorish style that was originally prepared for Egyptian governor.

Springs of mineral water with temperature of 37-40 °C and with chemical composition of sulphur-calcium-magnesium-thermal-hypotonic mineral waters make the spa the ideal place for treatment of some diseases. To mention a few: mobility rheumatic diseases, apparatus defects, arthrosis, sclerosis multiplex, organic nervous diseases. Other therapy methods include hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, acupuncture, sauna, massages and others.

Spa of Trenčianske Teplice is an important cultural centre, too. Every year an international Art Film festival and the Summer Music Festival Pohoda is held here. Interesting trips are organized to Trenčín and its castle; and also to a small village Čičmany. Thanks to the many parks and mountain it is a small paradise for the ones loving walks. The English park with a little swan lake located in the area of the spa is very romantic.

Spa of Dudince

Dudince Spa is the youngest medical spa in Slovakia. It is situated in the southern part of the country; this region is known for its wineries and beautiful landscapes. It is very clean, because there is no industrial pollution. Spa is surrounded by hills what provides a great continental climate, fresh air and many opportunities to experience nature.

Patients from all over the world suffering from diseases such as diseases of locomotion apparatus, cardiovascular and rheumatic disorders including hypertension, joint pain, heart diseases, neurological disorders, hypertension, arthritis or stress, receive the best possible treatment. To attain the expected result the patients can use several kinds of treatment: mechanotherapy – hydrotherapy and massage, gas injection, laser, mineral baths, dynamic therapy, paraffin wraps, electrotherapy, magneto therapy, fitness ball exercises and acupuncture.

Public thermal pool is opened from May to September. Sport activities include: swimming, tennis court, cycling tours and others. Free time can be spared by walking in surrounding nature, visiting castles, museums or fortresses. There are interesting cities – Banská Bystrica, Zvolen and Banská Štiavnica very close to the spa.

Spa Sliač

Spa Sliač is situated between Banská Bystrica and Zvolen over the valley of river Hron, surrounded by extensive forests, plains and parks. It became famous as the spa with the most favorable position thanks to its sea level altitude, suitable climate and temperature averages of 8 °C.

The first written mention about the springs in Sliač dates back to 1244; the first therapeutic activities started in 1657. Many historically important people visited the spa, such as former Czechoslovak President T. G. Masaryk, Russian politician N. Chruščov, Hungarian revolutionary Lajos Kossuth or Czech novelist Božena Němcová.

Springs contain magnesium and calcium, sulphate, carbohydrates, high level of carbon dioxide and reach the temperature of 33 °C. There are only three similar spas offering this kind of water in the world, one in Argentina, one in Australia and in Spain.

Wide range of diseases are treated in the spa: cardiac disorders, ischemic cardiac disorder with anginas attacks and conditions following the implant of a pacemaker, conditions following a severe heart attack, hypertensive disorder of the III. stage in WHO classification, hypertensive disorder of the I. and II. stages (based on WHO classification), aggravated through, ischemic cardiac disorder, little cerebral strokes. Procedures for treatment are chosen from the following types: water treatment procedures (underwater massages, floatation baths, Scottish streams, and tread-bath), carbonic bath, gas injections, vacuum press, electrotherapy procedures, inhalations, and paraffin baths.

Many interesting sport, sightseeing and other opportunities are offered by surrounding nature. Travel agencies offer trips to historical towns Kremnica and Banská Štiavnica or to High and Low Tatra Mountains. The Cultural Summer of Sliač organized every year offers symphony concerts, music shows and other performances of domestic and foreign artists.

Live Webcam of Spa Sliač

Spa of Štrbské Pleso

The climatic Spa of Štrbské Pleso is situated in the heart of High Tatra Mountain. Štrbské Pleso is not only a famous spa center but also visited tourist destination with a wide range of ski opportunities in winter. The sea level altitude is 1355 m; it is the highest situated climatic spa in Slovakia. The spa area is surrounded by huge forests and the highest hills in the country. First spa facilities in Štrbské Pleso were built at the end of the 19th century.

Great conditions created by the nature help the treatment of many disorders such as the respiratory disorders – the Asthma bronchiole, Bronchitis chronic and allergic illnesses particularly of children. Many types of treatment are available: hydrokinetics, physical exercise, inhalation, electrotherapy, reflex massage, classical massage, acupressure, infrared therapy, diathermy, lava herm, laser therapy, vacuum therapy, oxygen therapy, and sauna.

Unforgettable beauty of High Tatra attracts people from all over the world. Interesting are also typical Tatra villages like Starý Smokovec, Tatranská Lomnica and many others. Limitless sport activities are provided on every corner, for example: covered swimming pools, fitness, sauna, five-a side fields, basketball fields, volleyball fields.

Spa of Bojnice

World famous Spa of Bojnice is located in region of Upper Nitra. First thermal houses were constructed in 16th century. They were owned by Matúš Csák Trenčiansky and by prominent Slovak families together with the Castle of Bojnice. Later, it was bought by the famous Czech shoe magnate Ján Baťa.

Locomotive organs diseases and diseases of nervous system are treated by natural, curative, hydrogen-carbon-sulphate, calcic-magnesium hypotonic thermal water reaching temperature from 28 to 52 °C. Visitors can choose from 9 different hot thermal springs – 7 hypothermal and 2 isothermal pools. The therapies include: thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, balneotherapy, reflex treatment, rehabilitation, therapeutic physical exercise, electrotherapy or oxygen therapy.

One of the biggest possible attractions is visiting the romantic Bojnice Castle. The castle also offers many cultural performances, such as Summer Music Festival and International Festival of Ghosts. Sport activities include many opportunities: tennis courts on the premises, mini golf, horse riding, fishing and others.

Spa of Bardejov

Historically rich Spa of Bardejov is located 4 km north from town Bardejov in Low Beskydy Mountains. The first written mention dates back to 1247 to the reign of Hungarian king Béla IV. Spa is used for regular treatment since the 15th century. Services of the spa were enjoyed by many well-known historically famous persons such as Elizabeth (Sisi, wife of the emperor Francis Joseph), Marie Louise (wife of Napoleon I.) or Russian czar Alexander I.

The biggest treasure of the spa is its natural mineral waters, but also great microclimate and location. Springs contain hydro carbonic, chloride, sodium, carbonic hypotonic with medium mineralization and relatively rich in boric acid. The total mineralization ranges from 1600 mg/liter to 9400 mg/liter, and that of carbonic oxide from 2200 mg/liter to 3800 mg/liter.

Spa has great conditions that are necessary for treating diseases of the respiratory system, circulation conditions and digestive tract. The spa is an ideal place for treatment of diseases like blood circulation problems, diseases of gastrointestinal system, renal and urinary tract disorders, non-tubercular disorders of the respiratory tract, oncologic problems. Other therapy methods include mineral water drinking cures, inhalation therapy, gymnastic, hydrotherapy, classical and under-water massages, electro-therapy, rehabilitation. Many patients are treated for psychical and mental fatigue.

Many interesting services are offered in the spa area: shopping centre, post office, cinema, theatre, church, the Museum of Popular Architecture, cafés, restaurants, amphitheatre for summer concerts, bowling bar, ski lifts tennis courts, mini golf course, fitness centre.

Spa of Rajecké Teplice

Rajecké Teplice Spa is situated in the valley of Rajčianska River only 15 km from Žilina. The local alkaline thermal springs of the spa have been known since 14th century; the reconstruction of the spa began during the 17th century and soon became one of the most famous spas in Slovakia. Nowadays, the newly constructed spa buildings Aphrodite furnished in antique style are very attractive as they are fully equipped with the most modern therapeutic and diagnostic apparatuses.

Rheumatic diseases of locomotion apparatus, neurosis (neuromuscular degenerative diseases, Parkinson disease, and stress), occupational diseases, non-tuberculosis diseases of the respiratory system, polio, diseases of bone, joints, muscles, and tendons are treated here thanks to natural springs reaching temperature of 38 °C. To attain the expected result the patients can use more kinds of treatment: electro-treatment / electro-stimulation, laser therapy, magnet therapy, thermotherapy, paraffin packs and peat baths, hydrotherapy / balneotherapy, bath in the carbonic calciferous and magnesium thermal waters, hydro massage baths, oxygen therapy, massages, gas injections.

Unlimited possibilities of trekking or hiking are offered by nature of surrounding mountains. Two thermal pools are available for swimming. For the ones loving sport activities there are many possibilities, such as: mini golf, tennis courts, fitness center, mountain biking in the surroundings, possibility to rowing on the pond, jogging, skiing.