lowland spa lowland climate, good insolation conditions height 220 m above sea level

Health Spa

Main treatment areas

dermatological, heart, neurological and rheumatic diseases, post-traumatic disorders.

Available therapy

physiotherapy centre.

Natural therapeutic resources

mineral waters, iodine-bromine brines, sulphide waters (H2S+HS 20-45 mg/l), therapeutic mud from the Siwice deposit.

Location

Busko, located just 48 km from Kielce, received its city charter in 1281, and was a salt-works centre for centuries. This is the most sunny spa in Poland, valued for its sulphide waters and beneficial insolation conditions. The spa lies on the outskirts of the town, 1.5 km from the centre where the historical Marconi sanatorium is located, surrounded by the beautiful spa park.

Treatment facilities

spa sanatoriums with 1,185 beds, spa hospitals with 730 beds; Górka, a famous rehabilitation hospital for children.

Available therapy

pump-room, physiotherapy centres, 2 indoor therapeutic pools. Zdrojowy Park's special feature is the white classicistic building of the baths, with beautiful interiors.

Artistic events

Busko Music Festival (June-July), Busko Folklore Meetings (May).

Tourism and sports

soccer field, volleyball fields, tennis courts, sports hall, two indoor pools and one outdoor pool.

Tourist routes

Busko – Wiślica (90 km), Busko – Solec Zdrój (27 km), Pińczów – Wiślica (39 km). All the tourist routes are suitable for cross-country skiing and biking trips. There are two interesting reserves of fauna and flora near Busko: Owczary, with sulphate-brine springs, and Skoronie, with caves in gypsum rock.