Kúpele Bojnice
Who would not know Bojnice. The home of the oldest and at the same time largest Slovak zoological garden, chateau, and popular spa? They are located in the Trenčín Region, in the district of Prievidza. The spa lies at an altitude of 297 meters above sea level and boasts an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine per year. When we add to this the abundance of both deciduous and coniferous trees, a pleasant air temperature, and 9 high-yielding mineral springs, it turns out to be an ideal place for a therapeutic stay. Kúpele Bojnice undoubtedly is such a place. For the purpose of treatment, patients with indicated diseases of the musculoskeletal system, female diseases, occupational diseases, neurological diseases, diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, and oncological diseases come here.
Bojnice mineral springs were used for therapeutic effects long before the creation of the first spa. This is proven by a charter of King Coloman from the 12th century, from the year 1113. One of the owners of Bojnický zámok, Alex Thurzo of Betlanovce, built the first Bojnice spa in the first half of the 16th century. In the 17th century, following their reconstruction, the spa featured one stone pool and four wooden ones. They underwent another reconstruction together with the last lord of the castle, Count Pálffy. The development of the modern spa began in the 1930s when Ján Baťa became the owner of Kúpele Bojnice. Since 1959, the town of Bojnice has held the status of a spa resort and is regularly visited by both domestic and foreign patients.
Every patient who undergoes spa treatment in Bojnice receives a custom-tailored treatment plan after undergoing a comprehensive medical examination. This will be provided for you by the spa's specialized physicians. Balneotherapy offers baths in hyperthermal, rehabilitation, and outdoor pools, whirlpools, hydrokinesiotherapy, and hydrotherapy in pearl, carbon dioxide, and vortex tubs. Part of the treatments can also include reflex therapy in the form of massages, spine manipulation therapy, or acupuncture. Thermotherapy works with various types of wraps and compresses, parafango, paraffin, mud, and diathermy. Light therapy works with a solux lamp, solarium, and polarized light. Other treatments include all types of electrotherapy currently in use. You can also try drinking cures, oxygen therapy, and physical education, including rehabilitation and mechanotherapy. Part of Kúpele Bojnice is a complex of thermal pools and Wellness Sauna World. In it, you can use the sanarium, fitness, Finnish sauna, salt bath, or herbal bath.
In the time between treatments, you can sit or walk around the spa park area. An evening spent in the gazebo, by the outdoor fireplace, and sharing experiences or stories also has its charm. A pleasant seating area is offered by the small café situated right in the center of the spa, on the premises of Ján's Pool. This very place is the venue for many interesting activities organized by the spa. You will regularly enjoy yourself during musical evenings. Another café is located in the Mier spa house and is the venue for various dance parties. After all, during a healing stay, not only the body but also the soul should be treated.
A beauty zone is also located in Kúpele Bojnice. You can try various skin cosmetic treatments, mesotherapy, oxygen therapy, cryotherapy, and other cosmetic treatments for the face, neck, and décolletage. Another popular salon offers pedicure and Japanese manicure. Many visitors will appreciate fat burning using the Cyklik device, nutritional counseling, and a wide variety of massages. At Bašta pri prameni, behind the Bôrina spa house, you can have a family or company gathering organized. You will dance, eat well, and even go boating on the natural pond. During the summer months, the Čajka natural thermal swimming pool is open in the spa area.
However, be sure to also carve out time to explore the surroundings. Bojnice rightfully ranks among the most popular Slovak towns. A "must-do" should be Bojnický zámok, ZOO Bojnice, the Museum of Prehistory, and the Bojnice Observation Tower. Do you love nature? Then a trip to Prepoštská jaskyňa cave will be just right for you. Or put on your hiking boots and set out along one of the hiking trails. There are plenty of them here, and you can choose the difficulty according to your preference. If you head to Kúpele Bojnice in winter, you do not need to worry about boredom. There are also ski resorts in the surroundings.
Seeing something once, however, is better than reading about it a hundred times. Visit the accommodation Bojnice website and choose the right accommodation near Kúpele Bojnice just for you. The rest of the trip and procedures will be much easier for you to plan.
