Jeseník

In the heart of the Jeseníky Mountains, 620 meters above sea level; stimulating sub-mountain climate with higher precipitation. The spa was founded by Vincenc Priessnitz. Geographical location: the Jeseníky region.

Natural healing source:
the climate, coupled with elements of the water cure and a calming environment.

Conditions treated:
circulatory, metabolic, respiratory, mental, neurological and gynaelogical diseases.

Active Relaxation
Tennis, minigolf, squash, bowling, horse-riding, roofed swimming pool, sauna, sport equipment rentals, fitness programs, skating, skiing.

Culture
The International Piano Competition of Franz Schubert, “Jesenický nuget” (country festival), The Day of Beer and Good Humour, Summer Promenade concerts, the Music festival of Karl Ditters.

Trips
Javorník in Silesia –chateau Jánský vrch
Česká Ves – museum of car veterans
Lipová – spa – caves
Rejvíz – natural reserve
Červenohorské sedlo – skiing centre

Transportation
The town is connected with Brno, Olomouc and Ostrava by good-quality regional railway connection.

Personages, Dates, History:
*In 1820 Vincent Priessnitz set up the spa program based on the effects of cold spring water. He combined water cure with climate-therapy and diet.
*Best-known spa building is the Priessnitz House. Architect Bauer built it in 1910.
*Professor MUDr.Josef Reinhold made Jeseník world-famous by the treatment of neuro-psychiatric diseases.