Town
Mariánské Lázně is the second biggest town in the triangle of the West Bohemian spas. It is world-famous by the results of the cure and excellent quality of the natural sources. The town is situated in a charming valley surrounded by well-kept green woods. There are around 100 springs of cold ferrite acidulous water of various chemical consistences. The first sources have been known since the 16th century. The dominant architectural style of the town is Neo-Classical. A real architectural jewel is the Colonnade, built in 1889. Uncommon experience brings the music and light productions of the contemporary “Singing Fountain”.
TreatmentTreatment is based on the usage of natural mineral springs, which are the source of natural acidulous water containing carbonic acid and ferric. The cures also use the presence of peat and natural gas.
Active RelaxationGolf courses, the second oldest in Europe, founded by Edward VII, King of England, minigolf, tennis courts, swimming pools, solariums, fitness, horse riding, yachting, sport equipment rentals, fishing, skiing, tourist and cyclist routes.
CultureThe Chopin’s Festival (first in 1950), the Mozart’s Festival
Concert halls, theatre, gallery, cinema, dancing cafes, casinos, clubs
TripsKladská – natural preserve
Jesenice – water damp with observation sailing by boat
Lázně Kynžvart – spa with a chateau
Teplá – Premonstratensian monastery with valuable library
TransportationThe international railway connection Nürnberg – Plzeň – Praha and the main road Cheb-Plzeň.
Personages, Dates, History*In 1779 Dr. Josef Nehr investigates the effects of the mineral water of Mariánské Lázně and builds the first spa house, where in 1808 the first spa season begins.
*Besides the spa, thanks to the abbot Karel Reitenberg the town itself develops as well.
*Václav Skalník, the garden architect designed the beautiful parks of the town.
*Prof.Vladimír Matějkovský, a remarkable Czech balneologist and the director of the spas in the years 1902-1932, saw to the vigour of modern spas.
