Ladek Zdroj
- mountain spa
- submontane climate, strongly stimulating
- height 450 m above sea level
- postal code 57-540 Ladek Zdroj
- telephone area code +48-74
Tourist Information: PTTK, ul. Kosciuszki 44, tel. +48 74 8146255 Main treatment areas: mobility and rheumatic disorders, circulatory system diseases, dermatological and female diseases, osteoporosis. Natural therapeutic resources: weakly mineralised, fluoride, radioactive thermal waters (22-44 C), therapeutic mud. Location: Ladek Zdroj lies in the Biala Ladecka river valley, at the foot of the Zlote mountains and the Snieznik massif. The local springs were already known in the Middle Ages, and the spa started to develop in the 16th century. The spa has beautiful historical architecture, with the Wojciech physiotherapy centre built on a circular plan standing in the centre. This Baroque building includes a round pool with thermal mineral water. Treatment facilities: sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,242 beds. Available therapy: three physiotherapy centres, therapeutic pools, thermal pool (12x25 m), pump-rooms. Attractions and cultural events: Dom Zdrojowy (Spa House – cinema, library, coffee shop, reading-rooms, art gallery). Events include the Pilgrimage Song Festival, Mountain and Tourist Film Review, and Polish-Czech Christian Culture Days. Sightseeing: Radochowska Cave, historic palace in Trzebieszowice, Arboretum in Ladek Zdroj, Niedewiedzia (Bear) Cave in Kletno, the ruins of Karpien Castle. Tourist routes in the Zlote and Bialskie mountains, in the Snieznik massif, and to Jaworowa Forest. Tourism and sports: tennis courts, outdoor and indoor pools, sports stadium, ski-lifts, gyms, sports shooting range. Other possibilities include rock climbing, trout fishing in the river Biala Ladecka, 150 km of biking routes. National Canoeing Rally. Winter sports centre in Czarna Gora (1,405 m).
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