Spa Horehronie

Predná Hora is a popular recreational resort surrounded by the pristine nature of Národný park Muránska planina. The recreational resort combines a top-class wellness center, various types of reconditioning stays, relaxation and rehabilitation programs for its clients, accommodation options, and an excellent restaurant. Relaxation in the resort will heal your body, and a stay in the picturesque nature will heal your soul. Visitors leave this place rested, full of energy, and in a good mood.

The history not only of the Predná Hora treatment facility, but also of the entire surrounding area dates back to the reign of the Bulgarian Tsar Ferdinand Coburg. He loved the whole region and continued to visit Slovakia regularly even after his abdication. His residence was Kaštieľ Svätý Anton (Antolský kaštieľ), which in even earlier times served as a hunting castle for the Coburg family. Tsar Ferdinand also began building his winter residence, a manor house, but unfortunately, he did not manage to complete its construction. It eventually became a treatment institution.

Today, it is utilized as Odborný liečebný ústav psychiatrický, n.o. Predná Hora. Originally, it served as a tuberculosis sanatorium. It treats patients who voluntarily or by court order undergo treatment for addiction to alcohol, drugs, and pathological gambling. Patients need not only professional help, but also nature, which has helped to heal since time immemorial. That is exactly what they receive here to the fullest. All that is needed is strong willpower, the support of loved ones, and the entire mind will heal.

Rekreačný areál Predná Hora offers a wellness center (as part of the guest house), a wooden hut (koliba), an observatory, sports grounds, a children's playground, and accommodation facilities. It is a popular destination for various groups of guests. Families with children, corporate clients, groups of seniors, or hikers, everyone is welcome here. And everyone will find exactly what they need. The resort is multifunctional, and thanks to the fact that Muránska planina is not yet widely discovered by tourists, you will experience privacy here that is so very rare nowadays.

Families with children will appreciate the children's corner, Water World, where even the smallest ones can have a blast. They can climb up the castle (a children's playhouse), slide down the slide, and play with plenty of toys. An interactive screen with numerous games is also a big attraction. Parents will appreciate the entrance to the children's corner, as it is accessible only from the Wellness Bar. This means that while your children play and make friends, you can enjoy a drink undisturbed. All without the fear of your child running off unnoticed after surrounding attractions. Another children's corner lounge is located right next to the restaurant and bar. In favorable weather, be sure to spend time at the outdoor wooden playground with climbing frames, swings, a slide, and a sandbox. Older children will enjoy the game room with table football, billiards, darts, and a poker set.

The resort is an ideal place for companies and is virtually tailored for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. You can hold a smaller training session in a lounge equipped with modern technology. If it is not sufficient in capacity, you can use the restaurant premises. Many companies have already completed training or teambuilding here, which helped them energize their team, strengthen relationships, and gain a new perspective on their colleagues, the company, and their overall work.

Rekreačný areál Predná Hora even has its own brewery. In limited quantities, focusing not on quantity but on quality, they have been brewing specialty beers since 2017. They feature various flavors and top-quality ingredients, which is not always a given with commercially available beers. Enjoy relaxation to the sounds of pleasant music, tasting beer and various snacks, accompanied by a view of the beautiful Stolické vrchy mountains and the hamlets of Muránska Zdychava.

Various hiking trails and routes pass through the area, where you will find red, blue, yellow, and green hiking trail markers. Šindliarka, Salašná, Hrdzavá dolina, or Jaskova Muka. The entire Národný park Muránska planina opens up before you. We recommend visiting Muránsky hrad, the ruins of the third highest-located castle in Slovakia. You can also make a great trip to Vodopád pod Orlovou, Rozhľadňa Zbojská, or Slavošovský tunel. In winter, you can ski in the resorts Bánovo and Rejkovo in Tisovec.

To be able to experience all of this, the first step will be finding suitable accommodation near Rekreačný areál Predná Hora. The page accommodation Muráň will offer you the closest possible accommodation so that you are just a stone's throw away from the recreational resort. We will leave the rest of your trip planning to you, but if you want to use our tips for trips around the village of Muráň, we will gladly inspire you.

Kúpele Brusno is among the popular Slovak spas. It lies northeast of the city of Banská Bystrica, in the Slovenské rudohorie mountain range. The Brusnianska valley, in which the spa is located, is also called the valley of Peklo (Hell). Not because of hellfire, but because of the tributary of the Peklo river, which flows into the Brusnianka stream. Fresh air, a peaceful environment, and beautiful surrounding nature are perfect for a spa stay in this location.

Brusnianske kúpele dates its history back to the beginning of the 19th century when the first spa house began to be built. However, the springs of healing mineral water were likely used much earlier by local lumberjacks and charcoal burners. Kúpele Brusno experienced its greatest boom under the ownership of Ľudovíi Rosenauer, who invested considerable money into drilling for a warm spring. Although he did not succeed in drilling a spring, Hungarian officials and merchants flocked here for recreation during his management.

With the collapse of Austria-Hungary, Brusnianske kúpele lost its Hungarian clientele, but it established itself well in the new Czecho-Slovak state. Due to the similar chemical composition of the mineral water, it was nicknamed the "Slovak Karlovy Vary." It was not until the construction of the Liečebný dom Poľana, funded by investors from Kúpele Sliač, that the operation of the spa began in 1985 as we know it today.

Brusnianka mineral water is used for spa treatment. Here we can find seven springs, four of which, Ondrej, Ludvig, Paula, and Ďumbier, are used for drinking cures, and the Ondrej spring is also used for preparing mineral-carbonated baths. All springs have a similar composition, bicarbonate and calcium-magnesium.

You have certainly heard of Brusnianka mineral water. It is bottled right here at Kúpele Brusno and comes from the Ondrej spring. It is also referred to as "kyselka" (acidulous mineral water). This mineral water has healing properties and helps with cardiovascular diseases, stomach problems, digestive tract disorders, as well as musculoskeletal disorders.

Kúpele Brusno also focuses on diseases caused by metabolic and endocrine disorders, as well as the widespread disease, diabetes. Likewise, a doctor may refer you here for the treatment of certain occupational diseases. Treatment procedures include balneotherapy, mineral and pool baths, massages, saunas, and wraps. You can also make use of gas injections or oxygen therapy treatment with oxygen. No less important in the treatment process is group, individual, or fitness exercise.

The spa park in Brusno is perfect for rest and relaxation for seniors. In addition, cultural events, musical performances, and dance evenings are regularly held in the spa house. Whether you are looking for a romantic stay or arriving with a group of friends, you will enjoy walking, cycling, or hiking. All this is offered by the beautiful region of Horehronie. From Kúpele Brusno, you can also admire the peaks of the Nízke Tatry. If you decide to spend your holiday here, we have a few tips for trips around Brusno.

Families with children will certainly enjoy trips on the Čiernohronská železnica, a visit to Bystrianska jaskyňa, or Hrad Slovenská Ľupča. For those seeking an active holiday in Horehronie, we recommend canoeing down the Hron river or a trip to Dobročský prales, which will amaze you with its mystery.

Everyone can truly indulge in a relaxing stay in Brusno. On our portal, you will find accommodation near Kúpele Brusno or accommodation in Slovenské rudohorie. Choose from our range of hotels, guesthouses, or apartments in Horehronie. If you prefer private accommodation, we have a wide range of cottages and timber cabins for you, where your holiday will be a true success.

Kúpele Kováčová are located in the foothill village of Kováčová. The area extends into the Zvolenská kotlina basin, not far from the towns of Zvolen, Sliač, and Turová. The climate in Kováčová has a lowland character; it is even one of the least windy areas in Slovakia. Due to its characteristics, it falls into a climatotherapeutic area with a stimulation degree of 0 (Swiss classification). This classification, in connection with the surrounding environment formed predominantly by coniferous spa forests, is particularly suitable for the focus of the local spa. The spa in Kováčová helps treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and digestive systems, neurological disorders, kidney and urinary tract diseases, metabolic and endocrine gland diseases, and gynecological diseases.

The history of Kúpele Kováčová dates back to the late 19th century. Spa industry in this area originated thanks to the Union factory in Zvolen, which carried out exploratory drilling in Kováčová and its surroundings. During one of them, in 1898, a spring of 45 °C warm water was found at a depth of 405 m. Locals used the resulting pool for recreation and swimming. Later, various surveys were conducted and further boreholes were made. In 1983, the current source of the spa spring was built. It has a high yield of 50 l/s and ranks among the most abundant Slovak springs. The thermal, 48.5 °C hot mineral water in it is sulfate-carbonate, calcium-magnesium.

The procedures offered by Kúpele Kováčová are not only therapeutic but also relaxing. They have a beneficial effect on the body, and you will feel reborn after them. Hydrotherapy includes various types of baths, among them thermal mineral tub baths, hydromassage (full-body, upper or lower limbs), pearl baths, oxygen baths, carbon dioxide baths, Kneipp walking baths, and magnesium baths. In addition to baths, it also includes Scottish showers, subaqueous full-body massage, and a stay in the thermal mineral pool. Some baths are followed by thermotherapy in the form of thermal lava or thermal peat wraps. Electrotherapy procedures include diadynamic currents, ultrasound, rebox, ionomodulator, bioptron, laser therapy, inhalation, and magnecon. Very popular procedures include the sea bath and one of the massages. Several are on offer, you just need to choose. Classical, reflex, honey, chocolate, BIO massage (body fit, marathon runner, 9 flowers), with hot stones, and vacuum (cupping). The procedures also include a stay in a Finnish or dry sauna and, of course, therapeutic exercise. This is in the form of rehabilitation, exercising in water, or nordic walking.

You do not have to spend your free time in the spa in front of the television. We definitely recommend going outside into the fresh air. And not only us, but the staff, who are part of the qualified medical team of the spa, will also recommend it to you. A walk in the local spa park can truly be managed by anyone. If you would like to explore the wider surroundings of Kúpele Kováčová, you can try one of the more or less demanding hiking trips. Popular excursions include trips to Pustý hrad castle in Zvolen, Borová Hora, Harmanec, or to one of the surrounding towns. However, there are also many options for completing a cycling trip. The routes are suitable for both road and mountain bikes. Directly in the spa complex, there is a pond that offers the opportunity for pleasant relaxation as well as sport fishing. You can also play tennis directly in the spa. In the village of Kováčová, you can even go horseback riding.

Termálne kúpalisko Kováčová is located not far from Kúpele Kováčová. The water in it also comes from the healing borehole, just like the spa. Golf enthusiasts can play near the Sliač airport. Spa guests very frequently take trips to the historic mining towns of Kremnica and Banská Štiavnica. Sightseeing flights also take off from Sliač and Očová, thanks to which you will see the surrounding beauties from a completely different perspective. You certainly will not be bored here in winter either. The ski resorts Donovaly, Jasenská dolina, and Králiky will offer you perfectly groomed slopes.

On the website accommodation Kováčová, you will find the best accommodation in the vicinity of Kúpele Kováčová. Feel free to take your whole family or group of friends with you. A stay combining healing and relaxation procedures along with trips around the surrounding area is indeed a great idea for how to spend this year's holiday.