LEADERIN SPA TREATMENT
one of the oldest health resorts in Poland
Main treatment areas
diseases of the respiratory, urinary and digestive systems, orthopaedic and post-traumatic disorders.
Natural therapeutic resources
mineral waters, sodium and bicarbonate oxalate waters.
Spa industry
bottling of the therapeutic waters Dąbrówka and Mieszko.
Location
Szczawno Zdrój is located in south-western Poland, in the Middle Sudety mountains, at the foot of Mount Chelmiec, in the Province of Lower Silesia (Dolny Slask). The climate of Szczawno is of submountain character, mild and refreshing, stimulating mildly the human organism.
Szczawno Zdrój lies at 400-430 m above sea level, between the Wałbrzyskie mountains and the hills of Wałbrzyskie Plateau, with a climate modified through the influence of Wałbrzych. Mineral springs had been known and utilized here for a few centuries, but it was not until 1601 that their therapeutic qualities were studied and described for the first time. The first sanatorium was built in 1815, and two parks, Zdrojowy and Szwedzki, covering 120 hectares, were established, with numerous exotic tree and shrub species. The Spa House in Szczawno is one of the finest spa buildings in Poland.
Treatment facilities
sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 877 beds.
Available therapy
physiotherapy centres, pump-room.
Attractions and cultural events
The most prestigious events are held in the Spa Theatre, which has a beautiful Rococo-style hall from 1860. Regular events include the Henryk Wieniawski Music Festival (June), summer classical-guitar courses (August), Balloon Fiesta, Kite Festival, and qualifying rounds for the World Cup in dressage.
Tourism and sports
outdoor pool, tennis courts, sports field, holidays on horseback, horseback rides and riding lessons at the Dworzysko centre. It is worth seeing Książ Castle, from the 13th century, and the Lubiechów Palm House from 1911, a hothouse growing many rare and exotic plants. Nearby, in an old quarry, is the picturesque Lake Daisy.
History
The local curative mineral water springs, examined and described as early as 1601, were he beginning of spa treatment activities, and the foundation of the first sanatorium facilities. In 1816, Szczawno was officially recognised as a health resort. The curative waters, mild in flavour, are mainly bicarbonate-sodium-calcium-magnesium oxalates, known under the names of "Mieszko", "Dabrówka", "Mlynarz" and "Marta".
It is one of the very few spas offering child and youth care (from 6 to 18 years old). There is also a possibility of accommodating children with their guarians. They run their primary and junior high school.
Following disorders are treated in facilities:
Adults: disorders of locomotive organs, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, alimentary, endocrine and metabolic systems, type I and II diabets, neuroses and psychosomatic disorders;
Children: disorders of respiratory, edocrine and metabolic systems, as well as faulty posture.
Their Balneological Institute is one of the best equipped in Poland, with professional medical personnel. They perform hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, photo therapy, laser therapy and cryotherapy.
Moreover, they offer: classical massage, curative gymnastics, peat treatment, oil, brine, individual chamber and water inhalations. They are the only spa in Poland to offer pneumatic chamber treatment, especially useful in bronchial asthma treatment in adults and children. They run an Osteoporosis Surery and Laboratory of Clinical Pathology.
In the free time, their bathers are welcome to make use of the fitness club, where aerobics, step, backbone school, body building activities can be attended, as well as the sauna, solarium and gymnastic hall.
The health resorts offers 1000 beds in 14 sanatorium facilities.
Our offer is gearded at fulfilling all possible needs of our customers, and includes:
- accommodation in 1-3-bed rooms,
- full board,
- two or three treatment sessions a day,
- 24-hour nurse and doctor care,
- curative mineral water drinking treatment.
Additional attractions of Szczawno Zdrój include:
- two historical Scenic Parks, with rich and varied flora,
- the neo-Rococo Spa Theatre (Teatr Zdrojowy),
- "Dworzysko" Stables,
- Ksiaz Castle - one of the most famous castles in Poland (located in the Scenic Park of Ksiaz),
- historical churches of Swidnica,
- Cisterian Monastery in Krzeszów,
- Tourist underground routes in Walim and Gluszyca.
- Palm House in Lubiechów.
The cultural and recreational offer includes: concerts, dance evenings, horse coach rides, domestic and foreign coach trips, bonfires, etc.
How to get to Szczawno Zdroj:
- to Wroclaw: by plane (approx. 70 km from Wroclaw to Walbrzych),
- to Walbrzych: by train (from Wroclaw in the direction of Jelenia Gora, Szklarska Poreba), by car (30 km from the A4 motorway , exit no. 5 in the direction of Strzegom, Walbrzych), by coach,
- from Walbrzych to Szczawno Zdroj: from Walbrzych Miasto railway station: bus no. 7, 8 or 17 (approx. 8 mins.)
from Walbrzych Glowny railway station : bus no. 6 (approx. 15 mins.)
Tickets at newsstands or from the driver.
The SPA offers group transport to Szczawno and back, subject to telephone agrrangements, tel. (074) 849-32-26.
"SPA Szczawno-Jedlina"
ul. Ratuszowa 1, 58-310 Szczawno Zdrój
Tel: 0048/74 843 51 05
Tel: 0048/74 849 32 36
Fax: 0048/74 6642261
www. uzdrowisko.szczawno-jedlina.pl
e-mail: uzsdrowisko@szczawno-jedlina.pl