Town
The town is situated in the furthest northern part of the Olomouc region. It was founded in the first half of the 13th century on the merchant route between Moravia and Poland. It became famous by gold mining and production of damask, as well as by Silesian marble. But best known it became by its spas. In 1820 Vincent Priessnitz founded the Jeseník spas. He discovered the healing effects of the local cold springs. The health resort is specialized in the treatment of respiratory diseases, and disorders of the motor system and nerves. On the slopes of Studniční vrch near the spa complex, there are 60 curative springs. The close Jeseníky Mountains offer ideal winter as well as summer sport self-realization.
Treatment
The microclimate of the place combined with water-cure are suitable for the respiratory diseases, blood circulation disorders, thyroid gland diseases, psychical and gynaecological disorders and skin diseases. Special individual programs for the treatment of motor system.
Active RelaxationTennis, minigolf, squash, bowling, horse-riding, roofed swimming pool, sauna, sport equipment rentals, fitness programs, skating, skiing.
CultureThe International Piano Competition of Franz Schubert, “Jesenický nuget” (country festival), The Day of Beer and Good Humour, Summer Promenade concerts, the Music festival of Karl Ditters.
TripsJavorník in Silesia –chateau Jánský vrch
Česká Ves – museum of car veterans
Lipová – spa – caves
Rejvíz – natural reserve
Červenohorské sedlo – skiing centre
Transportation
The town is connected with Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava by good-quality regional railway connection.
Personages, Dates, History:
*In 1820 Vincent Priessnitz set up the spa program based on the effects of cold spring water. He combined water cure with climate-therapy and diet.
*Best-known spa building is the Priessnitz House. Architect Bauer built it in 1910.
*Professor MUDr.Josef Reinhold made Jeseník world-famous by the treatment of neuro-psychiatric diseases.
