Bardejov Spa

Present

Bardejov Spa is situated in a picturesque Carpathian valley in the Low Beskydy Mts., at the juncture of the Ondavska Highlands and Mount Busov, in Northeast Slovakia. The area is rich in mineral waters.Bardejov spa is surrounded by beautiful woods, where you can enjoy long walks along well-kept trails (25 km). Bardejov mineral waters are natural, slightly to moderately mineralized, with healing effects. They are classified as hydrocarbonic - containing chloride and sodium - carbonic, cold, hypotonic, with a relatively high boric acid content.The captivating reputation of this place had arealistic foundation, above all, in the proven effects of the alkaline-salty-iron content of its coldmineral waters, their springs coming to be named Main, Medical, Elizabeth, Hercules, Napoleon, Klara, Anna, and Colonnade.The varied chemical compositions and richness of the springs led to their being assigned different healing attributes.Only 4 miles away there lies a historical town of Bardejov, recently inscribed by the UNESCO in the List of the World Heritage.

History

The first record of Bardejov Spa dates back to the year 1247, when Hungary´s King Bela IV bequeathed the territory of the present-day spa, together with its springs, to the town of Bardejov. It is certain that people learned about the healing effects of mineral waters early on and were able to enjoy their use. The earliest precise information is from the 15th century. The good reputation of the mineral springs spread quickly and, as a result, in 1505, small cabins were built for bathing the sick people coming from far and wide. In 1777, a 12-room structure was erected near the springs for the convenience of the sick. The curative powers of the springs attracted Hungarian and Polish nobles,which was of great importance for the spa´s development. The visits by important and valued guests have always been a good promotion for the spa. The number of visitors reached a peak in the 1840´s, when it was some 1,000 per year, making the spa the third or fourth most-used spa in Hungary, including Slovakia. Most of the more important spa buildings - the Dukla, the Al_beta and the Astória - were erected toward the end of the 19th century.In 1895, the Empress Elizabeth, wife of Franz Joseph I, took treatments here. After her stay, the Bardejov Spa became a place attracting gatherings of Hungarian nobles. Its facilities included modern water treatments and technical equipment.This precise geographical location and climate are important underpinnings for successful treatments in any season of the year.

Indication

Bardejov Spa offers the possibility to treat the following ailments, as recognized by law:Oncological problems - conditions existing after completion of oncological treatments when no sign of the cancer remains.

Blood circulation problem conditions following acute carditis, valve defects, ischemic heart disorders, and myocardial infarct,

Digestive tract disorders - dyspepsia and benign disorders ofthe esophagus, stomach ulcers and those of the duodenum,esophagus, liver and pancreas, intestinal disorders, motor-evacu-ation problems, Crohn´s Disease, proctocolitis, conditions afterresections of the small and large intestines, chronic gall bladdercomplaints, conditions following gall bladder /bile tract surgery,conditions following acute hepatitis and acute pancreatitisweakening the entire health condition.

Metabolic disorders and those affecting hormonal glands,with internal secretions - diabetes mellitus, obesity involvingmetabolic disorders or hyperuricemia, hyperlipoproteinemia,gout, thyrotoxicosis, and conditions following thyroid glandsurgery.

Non-tubercular disorders of the respiratory tract - chronicbronchitis, bronchial asthma in remission, conditions afterrepeated pneumonia and after lower respiratory tract surgery,hypertrophic inflammation and atrophic changes in the upperrespiratory tract, allergic colds, chronic sinusitis, and conditionsfollowing upper respiratory tract surgery.

Renal and urinary tract disorders.Female disorders - menopause.Work - related complaintsSuitable conditions have been created for spa treatments for those suffering from chronic renal and urinary tract disorders, andthere is a supportive treatment for osteoporosis.With the exception of work-related complaints, the list of all other disorders applies also to spa treatment of children.Health care is provided in all the spa hotels, where patients are examined at an appropriate professional level by medical staff.