The mineral springs of Karlovy Vary have long been the reason for its popularity as a spa resort. People from all over the world come to this renowned spa to improve their health with the assistance of its mineral waters.
Karlovy Vary boasts twelve healing mineral springs, each with distinct water temperatures, mineral compositions, and jet sizes. Among them are the Vřídlo Spring, the Charles IV Spring, the Lower Castle Spring, and many others.
Hot springs play a vital role in the health complex of Karlovy Vary and serve as the foundation for many therapeutic procedures. The most renowned thermal spring in the spa is Vřídlo, the geyser around which the town was originally developed.
Hot mineral springs are extensively used for balneological procedures in most of the spa centers in Karlovy Vary. Hydrotherapy is highly popular in the resort, and nearly every spa offers a range of baths, spa services, and other water-based treatments. Among the options available are hot mineral baths, oxygen baths, carbon dioxide baths, pearl baths, beer baths, and various other water treatment choices.
Whirlpool and vibration baths are among the water procedures designed to strengthen the circulatory system and enhance blood circulation. Bubble baths and geyser baths, on the other hand, are perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
In Karlovy Vary spa centers, the Charcot shower is a popular contrasting water procedure that alternates between cold and hot jets of water. This method of treatment falls under the category of hardening water procedures. Additionally, various types of underwater massages are also highly sought after in the spa centers.
Among the popular sanatoriums in Karlovy Vary that offer the mentioned treatments are the Dvořák Sanatorium (address: Nová louka, 2053/11, tel: +420 353 102 111) and Concordia.
It's worth noting that not all sanatoriums provide water procedures for children, as mineral therapy may affect children differently than adults. In Karlovy Vary, children from the age of two are welcome at the Manez Spa, from the age of six at the Grandotel Pupp, the Imperiale, and seven other spa hotels in the resort. Hydrotherapy becomes available from the age of twelve at the "Carlsbad Plaza" and some other spas. Additionally, some spa hotels offer hydrotherapy for teens starting at age 15 or 16.
