PRAGUE and CZECH REPUBLIC

Carlsbad is the largest and the second oldest bath resort in the Czech Republic, founded in 1350 by Charles IV, Czech king and Roman Emperor. The place was known for its hot springs since Celtic settlement, and it Czech name „Karlovy Vary“ originates from “Wary“, Slavic word for bath resort, later complemented by the name of its founder.

At the turn of 16th and 17th century, the town was destroyed by floods.

The present architectural appearance of Carlsbad has been created mainly by construction work at the end of 19th century, influenced by Historicism and the coming Secession Style. The prosperity of the bath resort at the end of 19th century was so distinct, that this period became known as the “Golden Age of Carlsbad.“

One of the most important Cultural events is the International Film Festival held since 1946, which is one of the oldest film festivals in the world. Carlsbad is also famous for its world-known crystal glass production in Moser glass-works (since 1857), for its China-production, and for its thirteenth spring of “Carlsbad Becher Liqueur” since 1805.

The Benefits from the Carlsbad Mineral Water Bath Resort and Spa

What kinds of Treatments are available Here?

Based on experiences from previous generations of bath guests visiting Carlsbad, there are four (4) different groups o people who can benefit from the treatments available:

• The first group are those who have experienced some disease and want to get back in better shape in the shortest possible time,
• The second group of people are those who want to strengthen their immunity system and prevent acute outbursts of chronic ailments, which restricts them from working or from having a normal social life,
• The third group of people are those who want to reduce their chronic ailments, or to reduce consumption of drugs, and,
• The fourth group of people are those who are interested in prevention of diseases that later on might require hospitalization and treatment, due to their lifestyles in our modern society, as well as the prevention of genetic diseases.

Spa doctors prescribe the procedures, but you can buy some of them without a doctor’s prescription. The treatments prescribed by the doctors at the Carlsbad Spa are divided in external and internal treatments.

Internal treatments include for example, taking certain medicaments, mucosal cleansing, and inhalation therapies.

External treatments include bathing, as follows:

• Carbon Dioxide Bath
• Pearl Bath
• Bath with additives
• Dry Carbon Dioxide Bath
• Paraffin Pack
• Peloid Pack
• Peloid Wharp
• Classical Massage
• Reflexology Massage
• Underwater Massage
• Scottish shower
• Half body bath
• Whirlpool bath
• Bath with variable temperatures for lower limbs
• Shower with variable temperatures for lower limbs
• Sauna
• Steam Bath
• Whole body wrap
• Inhalation Therapy
• Dental Irrigation

Spa stays in SPA hotels incluid (all in the price of the stay):

• An individual medical check up
• Prescription of liquid treatment
• Regular medical treatment (according to the state of health of the patient, at least once a week)
• Laboratory treatment
• EKG
• 2-3 procedures daily
• Dietary catering
• Accommodation

Marienbad, the newest West Bohemian spa, boasts unique natural beauties. The valley in which it is located opens to the south while being protected with forest hills on all other sides. An altitude of 630 m, clean air, peaceful environment, and the salubrious silence of the woods combine to give Marienbad its characteristic features.

Golden age of Marianske Lazne between 1870-1914 is evident by numerous historical, decorative, late 19th century style buildings, in the new spa houses, hotels, colonnades and churches.

Reputable guests: Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Friederich Chopin, Franz Kafka, Mark Twain, Gustav Mahler, Johann Strauss, Antonin Dvorak

Indications for treatment include:

• Locomotor system diseases
• Kidney and urinary diseases
• Gynecological diseases
• Metabolic diseases and inner secretion glands disorders
• Malign tumors post-operative treatment

Treatment:

• Hydrotherapy
• Underwater massage
• Mud wrappings
• Electrotherapy
• Inhalation
• Carbonated baths
• Massages
• Drying springs
• Gaseous injections
• Paraffin therapy