Health & Wellness

In the territory of Karlovy Vary, almost 80 thermal mineral springs rise to the ground from depths of approximately 2000 metres.  Only 15 are used for spa treatment though.  They are captured and supplied through pipelines to spring bowls located on the spa colonnades and in arbours.  Their temperature range between 14 and 73°C and they differ in their mineral and CO₂ content.  Apart from thermal mineral water

Founded on the utilisation of 15 mineral springs for drinking cures, baths and other spa procedures, the Karlovy Vary spa treatment is much sought-after by ailing individuals from all over the world to this day.  The treatment combines natural medicine with state-of-the-art therapeutic methods.

The fundamental pillar of the Karlovy Vary spa treatment is the drinking cure, in the course of which patients take the waters of the recommended springs in doses precisely prescribed by the spa physician.  As a rule, the waters are taken 3 times a day before meals and traditional drinking cups are used for this purpose.  To achieve maximum effect, patients should follow several rules that are known as the Drinking Cure Decalogue.

The most frequently ordered medical procedures involve ophthalmology, dentistry, gastroenterology, plastic surgery and dermatology.  In addition, appointments of tourists at genetic and reproductive medicine centres are also no exception.  Apart from the already mentioned high quality medical services, the prices of medical procedures are often appealing to tourists as are shorter appointment times or the offer of procedures, which may not be available in their home country.