Kúpele Sklené Teplice
Kúpele Sklené Teplice is a therapeutic thermal spa that ranks among the oldest in Slovakia. It is spread out at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level at the foot of the Štiavnické vrchy mountains, set in the picturesque nature of Sklené Teplice. Thanks to their composition with a high content of magnesium and calcium, the springs in the spa have a beneficial effect in helping patients treat diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Kúpele Sklené Teplice can pride itself on being probably the last spa where the water is not chemically treated. It is only cooled down to make it acceptable for human skin.
The history of Kúpele Sklené Teplice began to be written around the year 1550, when the first mention of it was preserved. A great peculiarity of that time was the discovery of springs that gushed from a travertine cover. There were several of them, but two were nevertheless a bit more significant, and that was thanks to the temperature of their water. One was pleasantly warm, the second even hot, with a temperature of 52.3 °C. Another natural peculiarity found was a cave steam bath, Parenica. It is a European unique phenomenon where the water gushes directly under the cave. Its temperature is 42 °C. Until the end of the 17th century, their owners were various feudal lords, after which the spa became state property. Thanks to the management of the Mining Office in Banská Štiavnica, the construction of spa houses took place. Subsequently, the gushing mineral springs also began to be used for therapeutic purposes. There were 14 springs, each with its own name, 7 of which are currently used.
Kúpele Sklené Teplice offers more than 60 treatments with various focuses. Prescription treatments include Bioptron, diathermy, diadynamic and interference currents, hydrogalvan, magnetotherapy, oxygen therapy, Phyaction, Solux, gas injections, and Scottish douches. In addition to these, there is still a choice of various other treatments for which a doctor's prescription is not required. Water treatments include a classic or scented bubble bath, a whirlpool bath for upper and lower limbs, a whirlpool cascade, a foot bath, and a whirlpool. You can enjoy a stay in 5 thermal pools. These are the cave steam bath, the mining thermal bath, the Relax Thermal pool, the pool in the Kúpeľný dôm Goethe spa house, and the Mary Theresa bath.
You can look forward to classic, scented oil, reflexology, Ayurvedic, Indian, underwater, and hot stone massages, cupping, as well as various types of Thai massages. Beauty treatments are popular, including anti-cellulite and smoothing peelings, a cocoa face wrap, body forming, Rolletic, Prestige Body Wrap slimming, a solarium, and gold therapy. The saunas offer a wellness sauna world as well as a family sauna in the antique style. Among other treatments, there are ozone therapy, paraffin, parafango, kinesio taping, hydrokinesitherapy, peat wraps, various types of lymphatic drainage, inhalations, a salt cave, and physical education.
Since Kúpele Sklené Teplice is truly popular, it is not excluded that you might spot a famous personality during your stay. Famous actors, athletes, singers, and politicians often use stays and treatments here. Even a member of the royal family from Bahrain was treated here. In the past, the spa was even honored with a visit by the German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, whose name is borne by one of the spa houses. A stay at Kúpele Sklené Teplice is also suitable for sports camps. Football, fitness, and karate clubs have already completed their camps here.
The spa is also an ideal place for organizing corporate or private events. A lounge and a meeting room are available. Naturally, they are equipped with modern technology. In addition, the spa staff will ensure the serving of delicious food. After all, what is a better culmination of a training workshop than a good homemade dinner? Probably only a stay in pleasantly warm thermal water. Or would you rather let your body be pampered by the experienced hands of masseurs? It is entirely up to you.
You certainly will not be bored during your spa treatment. The beautiful spa park connected to the forest park offers a perfect oasis of peace, where you can calm your mind under the treetops. You can sit with a cup of coffee and a delicious cake in the day bar or in the historical cafe, play table tennis or bowling. Let yourself be beautified in the hairdressing salon and enjoy a themed evening with live music. Nearby, commercial fishing, hiking, or cycling are also possible, and the spa will certainly offer you an optional excursion to the surrounding mining towns. Near the spa, you will also find Pustý hrad, the ruins of Teplica castle.
The broader surroundings of Sklené Teplice will take you to neighboring towns and corners. A planetarium, a manor house, and a castle in Žiar nad Hronom. A castle in Zvolen. The Bank of Love and a nativity scene in Banská Štiavnica. The Katedrála sv. Františka cathedral and an observatory in Banská Bystrica. If you like nature, head to lake Počúvadlo, the Klinger tajch, the Vyhniansky travertín, try rock climbing in the Štiavnické vrchy, or go skiing at Salamandra resort in Banská Štiavnica.
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