Why Kolobrzeg is a health resort
AttractionIf you are looking for information on why Kołobrzeg is a spa town, its history and present, you are in the right place! Kołobrzeg is a city that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists in the high season, but also in the low season. This seaside resort has to offer numerous attractions and monuments. But, importantly, it is a place that functions as a spa and has done so for over 200 years!
Why is Kolobrzeg a health resort? Let's go back to the 19th century
The history of Kolobrzeg's spa dates back to the early 19th century. As early as 1803, the first sea bathing facility was established here.. It operated during the summer months, i.e. from June to September. It had separate bathing areas for women, men and families with children. In the 1830s, brine was first used for therapeutic baths at this site, in turn, from 1882 onwards, local peat began to be used for therapeutic treatments.
Further development of the spa was possible, among other things, thanks to Kołobrzeg gaining a railway connection. It was connected with the creation of the spa park (today's Stefan Żeromski Park) and the Spa districtThe town has a well-developed spa, with graduation towers, guest houses, sanatoriums and natural healing facilities. From 1887, the area around the Stone Lair began to be adapted for recreational purposes. Certainly, the place was very popular at that time. At the end of the 19th century, a spa house was put into use, called the Riverside Palace. In a short period of time, the spa in Kolobrzeg gained international importance.
Why is Kolobrzeg a spa today?
Within the city, there are as many as 4-5 spa districts, with numerous sanatoriums. Visitors flock here in large numbers to enjoy the benefits of the mud and brine baths.. This is why flats in Kolobrzeg experience a real siege every year. People of all ages will enjoy a seaside holiday in Kolobrzeg combined with curative treatments. Do you dream of regeneration and accommodation by the sea? Kołobrzeg is waiting just for you!
The therapeutic procedures at the seaside spa are indicated for adults for, among other things, diseases of the respiratory system, cardiovascular disorders and diseases of the endocrine system and metabolism. In children, on the other hand, curative baths help with allergic skin disorders, respiratory disorders such as bronchial asthma and even eating disorders.
What do mud baths and compresses help with?
Peat is the term for special types of peat. It has warming, regenerative, astringent, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties.
Mud baths and compresses bring relief to patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, neurological diseases or neuralgia.
When are salt baths used?
Brine is sodium-chloride water, often enriched with additional ingredients. Brine baths have many health-promoting properties. They are certainly used in the treatment of respiratory, circulatory and metabolic diseases.
Why is Kolobrzeg a spa town worth visiting?
The local centres offer the largest number of spa treatment courses in Poland. The local brine is used in therapeutic baths, inhalations and compresses. It is also said to be suitable for pickling cucumbers :). The medicinal peat, on the other hand, is called black gold because of its properties.
Why is Kołobrzeg a health resort worth visiting? Without a doubt, you can improve your health here and have a great rest. Numerous attractions of the city, such as the Old Town, or sandy beachesattract tourists from Poland and abroad like a magnet. Are you planning a pro-health stay in Kołobrzeg? Book well in advance OnHoliday seaside flats, in close proximity to local spa facilities. Comfortable Flats Podczele and Apartments Polanki are waiting for all those who value comfort and proximity to the city's attractions.