Jáchymov

The Jáchymov Spa in the Czech Republic is the leader in the treatment of problems with the musculoskeletal system, as well as post-traumatic and postoperative recovery. Its radon baths and mineral springs, together with physiotherapy, conducted at the resort, can improve the condition of patients with cardiovascular and other diseases.

The climate in Jáchymov in the Czech Republic

The weather in the resort is comfortable, there are no strong frosts in winter and heat in summer, and the seasons are pronounced. The average winter temperature is about 0 ° C in the daytime and -5 ° C at night, the snow falls in December and does not melt until March. In spring, the temperature rises to +7 ° C in March and already to +18 ° C in May, it keeps around +20 ° C all summer, and falls to + 12 ° C by October and +5 ° C by fall in November.

History of Yakhimov

A small town in the Karlovy Vary region dates back to 1520, when King Ludwig Jagellon of the Czech Republic gave him a royal status. The reason for the monarch interest in the German settlement was silver ore found in the surrounding mountains. Silver was mined here until the 19th century, then the mines were abandoned. Popularity to the city returned when Marie Curie, exploring the water of local sources, discovered two new elements - Polonius and Radius. After that, the local medicinal waters extracted from the former mines became the basis of balneological treatment.

Treatment with radon baths at the resorts of Jáchymov in the Czech Republic

The resort managed to prove that radiation is not always bad. Powerful sources, rich in radon, help people with a variety of diseases. Radon baths have a gentle effect on a person, they do not overheat the body, do not give excessive loads.

The main specialization of JAHIMOV is diseases of the joints, muscles, nervous system, spine. Radon baths are indicated for arthrosis, neuralgia, rheumatism, gout, vertebral hernia and other problems with the musculoskeletal system. There are programs for restoring athletes, maintaining the health of the elderly, recovering with vegetovascular dystonia. All Jachymov sanatoriums in the Czech Republic take radon-saturated water from four sources:

• Curie source, water in which +29 ° С;
• Runovek with water at + 36 ° C;
• C1 and Agricola with water +29 ° C.

All these sources are located at the mine Svornost, from where the water is delivered to all the balneological resorts of the city.

What to see in Jachymov and its surroundings?

Arriving on treatment, it is not necessary to get bored all free time, in the city there are lots of sights . When they are studied, you can go on excursions from Jáchymov to the Czech Republic.

Sights of Jáchymov:

1. The Mint , who worked in the period when silver was mined here. At that time the city bore the name of Joachimsthal, and coins were appreciated from all over Europe. They were called yoahimstalery, which was later reduced to thalers. The popularity of full-bodied silver coins was so high that later they called currency the thalers.
2. The Museum of Mining is located on the territory of the mint. Here you can learn more about deposits of ores found in the Ore Mountains, their development, as well as what minerals have been mined here since the 16th century.
3. The churches of Jáchymov in the Czech Republic are very beautiful, they became heroes of numerous photos. The main Catholic church of the city bears the name of St. Jachym, the patron saint of the city. In addition to it, it is worth seeing the church of all Saints, and if you are lucky, you can get to one of the concerts of classical and organ music that are held in this cathedral.

Where to go in the vicinity of the city:

1. Karlovy Vary - the most famous resort of the Czech Republic, which is located half an hour from Jáchymov. Look worth the beautiful colonnade, try the water from the snake and other sources, look at the mineral geyser, beating from under the ground.
2. Klášterec nad Ohří is an ancient castle located in the nearest mountains . He is known for his rich collection of porcelain, brought from Japan , England and from local Bohemian masters. Next to it is a beautiful garden in English style. In it you can admire the interesting sculptures of the local artist Jan Brokof.
3. "Jahimov's hell." Those who are interested in history, should go on a tour of uranium mines. Here until the beginning of the twentieth century. miners worked, but because of the high mortality from cancer the mines were closed. Under Soviet rule, concentration camps were built in the vicinity, the prisoners of which extracted uranium. He was then sent to the Soviet Union for the production of atomic bombs.

Hotels and resorts in Jáchymov in Czech

In all the pictures of the city of Jáchymov, you can see numerous hotels and sanatoriums, which are visited not only by patients for treatment, but also by ordinary guests. They are provided with the services of spa centers, swimming pools, gyms and many others. etc. After medical procedures, you can rent a bike in the summer or ski in winter and go for a walk along the local mountains.

The best sanatoriums and hotels of the city are located in its center and represent classical or modern buildings:

1. Radium Palace in Jáchymov 4 * is considered to be one of the most beautiful sanatoria in the Czech Republic.
2. Hotel Praha Spa Hotel 3 * is connected to the best in Jáchymov sanatorium named Maria Curie, it is its residential part, and in the main building all the treatment procedures are carried out.
3. The Curie Spa Hotel 3 * with its balneological center and spa complex, as well as the best medical services, is considered the best sanatorium in the city.
4. The hotel Chatky Pod Lanovkou 3 * - a modern comfortable hotel without treatment is suitable for tourists or business travelers here.
5. Hotel Akademik Behounek 3 * - 6-storeyed building of the sanatorium offers for accommodation 320 beds in comfortable rooms, medical service, spa and medical procedures.

Where is tasty food in Jáchymov?

Yakhimova's restaurants come to drink a glass, hold a business meeting, have a snack after work, celebrate New Year's holidays or birthday. It offers a taste of the most delicious Czech cuisine , and, of course, the best beer. Being here on treatment or traveling, it's worth a visit:

• Joachim restaurants;
• Restaurant - Pension Anton;
• Restaurace U Vlčků;
• U Krmelce;
• Žumpa.

How to get to Yakhimov?

The nearest large city to Jáchymov is Karlovy Vary, here you can fly by plane or take a train, then take a taxi. The journey time is about 30 minutes, the cost is $ 40.

If you arrive in the capital, then it is better to get to the resort by rail or on a rented car . The distance from Prague to Jáchymov is 150 km, the journey time is about 2.5 hours.