Luhačovice – healing springs
Natural sources of health
The picturesque spa town of Luhačovice is famous for its unique atmosphere and, above all, its healing mineral springs. These natural treasures, springing from the depths of the earth, are the basis of successful spa treatment and attract visitors from all over the world who are looking for health and relaxation.
The power of the Luhačovice springs lies in their unique chemical composition. They are cold, iodized, carbonated mineral waters that contain high amounts of important minerals such as iodine, bromine, lithium, calcium, magnesium and carbon dioxide. This rich mixture of elements gives each spring specific healing properties.
16 mineral springs
There are 16 mineral springs in the Luhačovice spa area, 7 of which are used for drinking treatments and 9 for balneological purposes.
The oldest type of therapeutic use of mineral waters is drinking cure, which together with inhalations form the basis of spa treatment in the Luhačovice spa. 5 mineral springs are used for drinking cure, inhalations, gargling and nasal rinsing – Vincentka, Aloiska, Ottovka, Dr. Šťastný spring and St. Josef spring. The remaining mineral springs are used for therapeutic baths.
Vincentka
The most famous spring in Luhačovice, discovered in the 17th century, springs from the Spa Square. It is collected at a depth of 50 meters. The natural water is very strongly mineralized, carbonated, iodine, bicarbonate-chloride-sodium type. It is used for drinking cures for diseases of the respiratory tract, digestive system and metabolism. Inhalations of Vincentka are effective in the treatment of asthma and chronic bronchitis.
In the past, it was called „Main Spring“, but in 1790 it was renamed after the then owner of the local estate – Count Vincenc Serényi, who significantly contributed to the flourishing of the spa.
Vincentka Hall
Vincentka, the main spring of Luhačovice, springs up on the Spa Square in the Vincentka Hall. The hall is connected to the spa colonnade area dating from 1947 – 1950.
There is a dispensing counter in the hall where you can get both cold and heated water.
Ottovka
This spring originally flowed from a crack in the sandstone. Since 1905 it has been collected from a shallow well. A distinctly ferruginous spring with a higher carbon dioxide content. It is indicated for anemia, loss of appetite and convalescence. Its refreshing taste is also popular for a regular drinking cure.
The spring was named after the original owner of the Luhačovice estate, Count Otto Serényi.
Dr. Šťastný's source
This spring, located in the park near the Spa Theatre, was discovered at the beginning of the 20th century. During a test borehole at the Janovka spring, a geyser gushed out, spraying up to 20 meters high. However, the new spring negatively affected the yield of the other springs, so it was regulated to 5l/minute.
It is named in honor of Luhačovice native Dr. František Šťastný, who was martyred by the Germans for helping wounded partisans.
