Swieradow Zdroj

general info:
spa: mountain spa
climate: mountain climate, moderately stimulating
height:  490-550 m above sea level
postal code: 59-850 Świeradów Zdrój
telephone area code: +48-75

Main treatment areas:
orthopaedic and post-traumatic disorders, rheumatic disorders, nervous and circulatory system diseases, female diseases, diseases of the airways.

Natural therapeutic resources:
mineral waters: bicarbonate-calcium-magnesium and radioactive oxalate waters, therapeutic mud.

Location:
Świeradów Zdrój lies at 490- 550 m above sea level, on the northern slope of the Izerskie mountains, in the Kwisa river valley, between two mountains: Stóg Izerski (1,107 m) and Sępia Góra (828 m). The features of the unique mountain climate enable many diseases to be treated here. Świeradów Zdrój is also a holiday and tourist centre, and a winter-sports station in winter. In the centre of the spa stands the beautiful historical Spa House with a theatre room. The town's environs are covered with extensive spruce forests with some deciduous trees. Czemiawa Zdrój, a small picturesque spa, lies nearby, in the Czerniawka river valley. It specializes in treating children.

Treatment facilities:
sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,078 beds. Available therapy: pump-rooms, Goplana and Wacław physiotherapy centres, therapeutic mud-bath facility.

Attractions and cultural events:
Blossoming Rhododendron Days, Electronic Music Festival, meetings of ancient-music ensembles, international festival of youth orchestras.

Tourism and sports:
outdoor pool, sports stadium, workout room, tennis court, 2 toboggan-runs, ski courses, 3 Tbar ski-lifts. The main Sudety Trail starts here. Numerous hiking, biking and cross-country skiing routes.