Kúpele Štós
Kúpele Štós is a climatic spa located in the village of the same name. It lies at an altitude of 650 m above sea level in southeastern Slovakia, in the Košice Region. A high number of sunny days ensures intense solar infrared and ultraviolet radiation, which aids healing. The spa is situated in picturesque nature full of conifers that release their healing essential oils into the air. On the border of Slovenský kras and Volovské vrchy, which form part of Spišsko-gemerský kras / Spišské rudohorie, spruce and fir forests predominate. Thanks to a climate classification with a stimulation degree of 1 (Swiss classification), it is ideal for fulfilling its purpose, namely the treatment of respiratory diseases. In addition to this indication, metabolic and endocrine disorders, oncological diseases, mental disorders, and occupational diseases are treated here.
Historically, the origin of Kúpele Štós is linked to traditional mining, which flourished in this area from the 14th century. Mining also supported the establishment of new manufacturing factories and the influx of foreign workers. It was the master cutler Róbert Komporday, who worked for the SANDRIK company, who promoted the effects of hydrotherapy. Upon his initiative, the construction of the spa began in 1882. As early as 1883, the first spa season was launched.
The boom of Kúpele Štós occurred during the tenure of Dr. Dezider Czirfusz, after 1888. During the winter season, he served in San Remo as an Austro-Hungarian consul and attracted a large clientele to Štós. For this reason, additional facilities were gradually built: Vila Mária, Vila Hungaria, Vila dr. Czirfusza, and Vila Tatra, followed by a dance hall and other buildings. The year 1963 was also significant for Kúpele Štós. For therapeutic purposes, the first classic Finnish sauna in the entire territory of then-Czechoslovakia was put into operation here, and thanks to reconstruction, it continues to serve guests to this day.
Kúpele Štós has been visited by many prominent figures. Mention can be made of Eduard Beneš, Emo Bohúň, Ivan Olbracht, Karel Hašler, Vlado Clementis, Beata Poničanová, Mac Frič, and Karel Konrád. Laco Novomeský composed the poem "Pod jedľou" here, Jaroslav Ježek performed concerts here, and Vojtech Löffler sculpted his statues here.
The spa has a long-standing tradition in speleotherapy. This is a truly unique treatment with excellent results that takes place in the nearby Jasovská jaskyňa. This natural inhalatorium helps build up body resistance. The vital water world, which is part of a stay at the spa, is a popular form of relaxation. Visitors can enjoy a complete complex of water and steam baths. Staying in one of the saunas has a beneficial effect, with choices including Finnish, herbal, and eucalyptus saunas. Other indoor attractions include vital rain, a water path, a tepidarium, and a hydromassage pool. Guests can swim in a classic modern swimming pool as well as in a relaxation pool with a counter-current, water spout, and massage jets.
Other procedures that visitors and patients can undergo at the spa include massages. The offer includes classic, reflex, sports, aromatherapy, and lymphatic drainage massages. Water procedures include steam baths, classic bubble baths, additive bubble baths with a dry wrap, whirlpool baths with a dry wrap, Scottish douches, and a Finnish sauna. Peat wraps and paraffin applications are also popular treatments. Rehabilitation, fitness training, and spinal traction are part of the therapy as well. Electrotherapy, applied through various procedures at the spa, has proven excellent effects. These include Bioptron light therapy, diadynamic currents, interference currents, shortwave and ultrashortwave diathermy, magnetotherapy, ultrasound, and Solux lamp treatment. Gas injections and various medical and laboratory examinations, including ECG and spirometry, are a matter of course.
A stay in the local forest park, which covers an area of 4.5 ha, has a beneficial effect on the soul. It is designated as a national cultural monument. A small stream with several cascades and a fountain flows through it. There are more than 200 different plants and exotic trees, many of which are rare. Visitors can sit by a sequoia or a Canadian maple, or admire azaleas and rhododendrons. Children will not be bored either, as the Macík children's playroom is built here for them. While the children play, parents can sit in the common room. Visitors also often spend their leisure time at the spa in the café and fitness center.
The surroundings of Kúpele Štós are rich in historic and natural monuments, so you certainly will not be bored after completing your medical treatments. Hrad Krásna Hôrka castle and Kaštieľ Betliar manor house will enchant you with their atmosphere. Nature lovers will enjoy Zádielska tiesňava gorge, as well as visits to Krásnohorská jaskyňa cave and Ochtinská aragonitová jaskyňa cave. You will have the entire Národný park Slovenský kras right at your fingertips. Be sure to plan a trip to Hvezdáreň a planetárium Medzev, visit the technical monument Hámor v Medzeve along the way, and it is also worth visiting Vodný mlyn v Kováčovej and Hájske vodopády. There is no boredom in winter either, as the Štós – Šikmá stráň resort offers its slopes.
To undergo a curative, healing, or relaxation stay, it is necessary to book accommodation near Kúpele Štós. A rich selection is also offered on the website accommodation Štós. All you need to do is pack your suitcase, plan your treatments and trips in the area, and a great holiday can begin.
