submontane health spa submontane climate, moderately stimulating height 380 m above sea level

Health Spa

Main treatment areas

circulatory and digestive system diseases, rheumatic disorders. Natural therapeutic resources">mineral waters (0.09-0.27%) – bicarbonate-calcium oxalate waters.

Spa industry

bottling of Wielka Pieniawa therapeutic water.

Location

Polanica Zdrój lies on the river Bystrzyca Dusznicka in the Kłodzka Valley. It has a gentle sub-mountain climate. The town's spa part, which lies on gently sloping hills, is surrounded by a beautiful park full of old trees and exotic shrubs. Polanica's history as a spa dates back to the 19th century. The Baths, the park with a pump-room, and the theatre were built at that time. The springs Wielka Pieniawa and Józef were drilled, and the still-existing spa house opened in 1906. The beautiful historical Wielka Pieniawa sanatorium stands right next to the park.

Treatment facilities

sanatoriums and spa hospitals with 1,107 beds.

Available therapy

pump-room, physiotherapy centre, spa health clinic.

Attractions and cultural events

Polanice includes the Mieczysława Ćwiklińska Spa Theatre and a cinema. Music-lovers can enjoy concerts of chamber music at the band shell, and organ music concerts. Events include an International Chess Tournament, POL-8 Amateur Film Festival, International Spa and Tourism Trade Fair, and Polanica Days with their rich programme.

Sightseeing

18th-century Jesuit Manor, Artistic Glass Works, Mission Museum of the Order of the Sacred Heart.

Tourism and sports

tourist routes to Błędne Skały, the Stołowe and Bystrzyckie mountains, and the rocky reserves of Szczeliniec; Topieliska nature reserve at the foot of Mt Zieleniec.