Františkovy Lázně
The spa town Františkovy Lázně has gained an international reputation due to the presence of curative springs – discover at least some of them. We will be glad to give you further information on which springs are the most effective and at the same time the most enjoyable ones:
- František Spring
- The first and best known spring which rises in the Empire pavilion designed by J. Esch in 1831. It is recommended for patients with the overall physical fatigue, for convalescence purposes and for people suffering from common types of digestive disorders. This spring is ideal for drinking cures.
Glauber Springs Hall
Neoclassical building dated to 1930 and designed by architect A. Payr. Here you can taste the following three springs.Glauber III
This spring is known for its strong laxative effect. Therefore, it is prescribed for treating constipation which is often an accompanying symptom of gynecologic, but also other disorders that are cured here.Glauber IV
A spring with the highest proportion of Glauber’s salt (Sodium sulfate) in the world. It has strong laxative effect. It should be consumed slightly heated.Church Spring
A spring of pleasant taste with a slightly laxative effect. It is prescribed for patients suffering from slight constipation or digestive disorders. - New Spring
- It is housed inside a Funcionalistic pavillion in the neighbourhood of the Glauber Springs Hall. Due to its high iron content it is prescribed to patients with anemia as a result of massive blood loss, childbirth, abortion or operation but it is also helps during the period of convalescence.
- Salt Spring
- The Salt and the Meadow Springs are housed in a late empire colonnade from 1843–44 designed by F. Filous. This mineral water is effective in healing acute and chronic catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, it is used for inhalation and gargling.
- Meadow Spring
- It has delicious taste and it is recommended for the treatment of gall, stomach and visceral disorders. It is used for drinking cures.
- Adler Spring
- A memorial to the founder Dr. Adler with the spring rising in a glass housing. It is used for baths.
- Palliardi Spring
- A refreshing delicate acidulous water is one of the best remedies for people bothered by the lack of taste or suffering from a slight form of stomach catarrh.
- Ferruginous Spring
- A ferruginous acidulous water of delicate taste which has been bottled since 1863. It is useful in reducing the problems of anemia, it helps to reduce the period of convalescence and to overcome fatigue.
- Cartellieri Spring
- It helps people suffering from the lack of taste or from a slight form of gastric catarrh. It is primarily used for baths.
- D14 Spring
- It is primarily used for baths.
- Stanislav Spring
- It is a spring with a slight laxative effect and good taste. It is used for baths and drinking cures.
- Louise Spring
- This spring is named in honour of Marie Louise, the Emperor Francis I's daughter and the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte's wife. A wooden pavilion of an oval ground plan designed by Ing Stöhr in 1826 is the oldest preserved pavilion in the town. It also houses the Cold Spring which is of similar composition.
- Glauber I
- It rises in the Empire pavilion in the neighbourhood of Swan Lake. It is a spring with a slightly laxative effect and nice taste. It is effective in treating gastric or intestinal catarrh.
- Sun Spring
- It has a slightly laxative effect and it is useful for treating low forms of gastro-intestinal catarrh.
- Glauber II
- It produces similar but weaker effects than Glauber I.
- Natalie Spring
- It is very popular for its nice and refreshing taste. It rises in a Neoclassical colonnade which is about 30 min far from the town centre.
- Sofia Spring
- It is particularly suitable for patients suffering from kidney and bladder infections.
Spa mineral water has been thoroughly inspected in terms of its composition, temperature and discharge. It is effective in the treatment of urologic disorders, in the improvement of metabolic function, digestive tract function and locomotive organs disorders.
Mineral water in the area of Františkovy Lázně belong to the so–called cold alkaline-sulphated Czech–type acidulous waters. The average amount of dissolved substances is of 5g/l, that of carbon dioxide is of 2,5 g/l. The average temperature is of 11 °C.
Historic Monuments in Františkovy Lázně
Church of the Assumption of the Holy Cross This Catholic church was built in 1815-19 as a plain single nave Classical structure in the Empire style. Located in the centre line of Jiraskova street it faces the Glauber Springs Hall.
Evangelic Church
The church of Pseudo–Roman style was designed in 1875 by architect Karl Haberzettl.
Orthodox Church of St. Olga
This central structure with five bulbous cupolas and a projected tower was built according to the plan of G. Wiedermann in 1887-89.
House No. 7 – U ZLATÉHO LVA (Golden Lion)
A two-storeyed house from 1805. It is famous for a temporary stay of Ludwig van Beethoven in 1812.
New Colonnade and gas baths
This central structure with a pyramidal roof and a covered colonnade was built in 1912 by G. Wiedermann as a parallel to the Old Colonnade which, unfortunately, burnt out two years later. The paintings of sphinxes and the use of Egyptian symbology in general are associted with the Classical Empire style of Napoleon period. The Mary’s Spring inside, an emission of gaseous carbon dioxide, is used for carbonic baths.
Surroundings
You probably do not want to spend all your leisure time in the spa – look around and explore the surroundings. SOOS – natural reservation – peat bog with mud volcanoes.
Komorni Hurka – the favourite place of Johann Wolfgang Goethe – is located at a distance of just 3 km from the town. Close your eyes and imagine how the local landscape may have looked like a few thousand years ago. It was an active volcano at that time! Keeping the same direction you will arrive at a romantic Ostroh castle (Seeberg) – but the spa will still be within your eyeshot!
When you decide for a whole day trip, you can visit the charming town of Cheb – one of the oldest Czech towns. Then maybe you would like to find yourself on the shoulder of Slavkovsky les (Slavkov Forest), in the town of Kynzvart. The shadow of Chancellor Metternich, the voices of ladies of the court as well as click–clack of manor coaches – all this is hidden in this beautiful Empire château!
Finally, a more ancient past awaits in the town of Bečov with its mysterious Shrine of St. Maurus or in the town of Loket offering us a fabulous medieval Loket castle. Or you can just explore the beautiful area of nature reservation Kladská or make a relaxing trip through nice forests near Tepla Monastery. Simply, do anything what will make your spa stay even more enjoyable!
When you are overcome with fatigue again, come back to visit us – our family spa hotel Francis. You will be always sincerely welcome!
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