Mariánské Lázně means beautiful spa parks, romantic colonnades, charming pavilions, pleasant cafes and cozy hotels. The town is endowed with many healing mineral springs and revels in a unique atmosphere that attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to soak up this atmosphere. It is a place where history meets today and where a pleasant holiday means everything from spa relaxation through to actively participating in sports & walks and finally ending your day relaxing to a variety of entertainment programs.
No visit would be complete without a visit to the town's theatre or a performance of the West Bohemia Symphony Orchestra. You will also find a visit to the town Museum an eye opener, you can drop into the library, the cinema, a gallery or one of the music clubs. Mariánské Lázně is also enjoyed by admirers of its varied architecture. Besides the spa parks, the dominant and iconic structure of the town is the Colonnade of Maxim Gorkij with its lofty cast iron construction and wooden ceiling. A memorable part of the spa Colonnade is its breathtaking Singing Fountain. On every odd hour the fountain dances to one of many famous compositions played throughout the day. In the evening this already impressive show takes on a new visual dimension as the fountain cascades with even more vibrance from a colorful illumination eminating from lights embedded beneath the water.
This town and surrounding region can also satisfy the sports enthusiasts amongst its visitors. The magnificent natural beauty of the nature reserve Slavkovský les that surrounds Mariánské Lázně is perfect for hiking, Nordic walking or taking an exhilarating bike ride. For golf players too, this town offers a memorable opportunity to experience a game at one of the oldest golf courses in Europe. The eighteen hole course of the Royal Golf Club in Mariánské Lázně was awarded its 'Royal' title by Queen Elisabeth II of England. The winter season here also offers visitors plently of opportunities for cross country and downhill skiers. The downhill slopes at Skiareál Mariánky reaches lengths of up to 1600 mts and offers terrains of several difficulty levels.
Within the town and its surroundings rise around one hundread mineral springs, containing carbon dioxide and mineral salts. They are cold ferrous mineral waters. Driking treatments mostly use the main 6 mineral springs:Cross (Křížový), Rudolf, Karolina, Forest (Lesní), Ambrose and Ferdinand.
Indications and Counter-Indications
Locomotive System Disorders
Vertebrogenous algic syndrome (backache), degenerative disorders of locomotive system (spine and large joints), osteoporosis, post-operation conditions following orthopaedic surgery (endoprothesis).
Disorders of the Kidneys and of the Urinary Tract
Chronic inflammations, conditions following operations of kidney and urinary stones or crushing them with shockwaves, kidney and urinary tract post-operation conditions, prostate disorders (inflammations, post-operation conditions).
Respiratory Disorders
Chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, nasal allergies, post-operation conditions of the lower air passages.
Metabolic Disorders
Obesity, gout, constipation, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipoproteinaemia.
Gynaecological Disorders, including the Treatment of Sterility
Vulvouterine inflammatory disorders, gynaecological post-operation conditions, sterility, infertility, climacteric syndrome and urine incontinence.
Oncological Disorders
Rehabilitation of patients following completed treatment of breast cancer, cancer of the genitalia or other oncological disorders (except for malignant blood diseases).
Spa Treatment - Secondary Diagnosis
Thanks to natural medicinal sources, it is possible to successfully treat as a secondary diagnosis; hypertension, ischaemic heart diseases, ischaemic disorders of lower limbs, potency disorders.
COUNTER-INDICATION
- pregnancy
- acute and infectious disorders
- malignant tumours during the cure and thereafter, with clinically detected symptoms of persistent disorders
- repetitive bleeding of any kind
- incapacity of self-attendance and daily functions without the assistance of another person and independent walking incapacity
- alcohol addiction, drug addiction
Information and Advice for Spa Guests
- Always consult with a doctor, as to which spa procedures are suitable for you.
- Always consult with your doctor about a drinking cure. Never drink more mineral water than is prescribed by your doctor.
- In the case that a spa procedure is not suitable or pleasant for you, inform your doctor.
- Your cure plan is controlled by computer. Therefore keep to the reserved times of spa procedures. If you can not keep a reserved time, inform the spa hotel surgery.
- All problems, which may occur during the cure, are to be solved immediately ‘at the place’ with the management.
- Peat pack is a spa procedure, which represents a heavy stress on the heart and blood vessels disorders. Regarding the suitability of a peat wrap, it must always be decided by a doctor.
- Never change a medicament therapy from your home doctor without a doctor’s approval.
- On the third or fourth day there can often occur a so called ‘spa reaction’, which means that you can temporarily feel worse.
- Rudolf spring is not suitable for patients with phosphate kidney stones.
- Maria’s spring is not a mineral water spring, but natural medicinal gas, which is used for dry CO2 gas baths (wraps) and dry CO2 gas application.