Frantiskovy Lazne

The Cure

The spas here were founded in 1793 and they continue to maintain the atmosphere of spas from the turn of the century. Its charm stems from the unified classical architecture of the spa houses and pavilions. A mild climate, surrounding forests and well-kept parks and orchards all contribute to the healing effects of the famous local acidulous water, and make visting the spas and the town all the more pleasant.

Twenty-three healing mineral springs of excellent-quality acidulous water, sulphur-ferric peat, and natural hot springs of gas have been used for the treatment vascular diseases and heart and gynaecological disorders. The local mud treatments represent a traditional curative method which has thermal, chemical and mechanical effects. The mud treatment consists of a thick mushy combination of mud and mineral water which is heated up to a temperature which is significantly higher than body temperature. The treatment has a positive effect on mobility of muscles and the pain in treated tissues. Thanks to its wide range of services and large accommodation capacities, the local Spa corporation is the biggest spa corporation in the Czech Republic.

The Town

Františkovy Lázně is a town in Cheb District of Karlovy Vary Region in the western Bohemia, near the town of Cheb with about 5,200 inhabitants. Františkovy Lázně is world renowned as a spa. The salutary effects of the springs were known from the 15th century on. First, the water was used locally for salutary purposes, later sold all over Germany. In 1700, it reportedly sold more water than all other German spas combined. The resort facilities are numerous. They offers a golf and mini-golf, fitness, solarium, tennis, mountain bike rentals, fishing. If you enjoy the arts, there are a theater, a movie theater, colonnade concerts, and the beautiful orthodox Church of St. Olga. During the summer, Františkovy Lázně hosts a Spa Music Summer Festival.