Spa Hotel Thermal – Karlovy Vary
The brutalist landmark of Karlovy Vary hides a modern wellness center after renovation. In 2022, the legendary outdoor thermal pool reopened, which is now part of the Saunia Thermal Resort. The main outdoor pool features four 25-meter swimming lanes, a relaxation area with massage jets, and comfortable loungers offering an unforgettable view of the spa town. It is filled with thermal mineral water at a temperature of 38 °C; next to it is a relaxation pool at 32 °C and a separate spring pool, which receives water directly from the Karlovy Vary hot spring. The complex also includes the Saunia sauna world with Finnish, salt, and tropical saunas – experiential treatments with herbal essences and aroma steam baths take place here all year round.
Why to go:
- Swimming in frost with a view of the colonnade. The unique outdoor pool with 100% thermal water and a temperature of up to 38 °C is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM and offers swimming lanes as well as a relaxation area.
- Authentic spa atmosphere. The hotel is located right by the colonnade, allowing you to alternately relax in the water and stroll among the historic springs.
- Modern sauna world. Saunia Thermal Resort includes Finnish, salt, and tropical saunas, aromatic steam baths, and sauna rituals with professional sauna masters.
Aquapalace Hotel Prague – Čestlice
The Čestlice resort is part of the largest indoor aquapark in Central Europe. The Aquapalace water world covers an area of 9,150 m² and is divided into three thematic palaces – the Palace of Treasures, the Palace of Adventures, and the Palace of Relaxation. Here, you will find more than 20 slides and chutes, a lazy river, waves, a pirate ship, and the longest slide in the Czech Republic, measuring over 350 meters. The Sauna World includes fourteen types of saunas – from Finnish to Roman to outdoor – and connects to a luxurious Spa & Wellness center with massages and balneotherapy. Thanks to the connection between the hotel and the aquapark, you have unlimited access to the entire complex included in the price of your stay.
Why to go:
- The largest water park in Central Europe. The area of 9,150 m² with more than twenty slides, waves, and a lazy river is suitable for both children and adrenaline enthusiasts.
- Fourteen saunas and relaxation cabins. The Sauna World offers Finnish saunas, Roman baths, a Russian banya, and outdoor cooling pools.
- Everything under one roof. In addition to the aquapark, there is a wellness center, a fitness room with two floors, and luxurious hotel facilities.
Wellness Hotel Vista – Dolní Morava
At the foot of Králický Sněžník lies the modern family hotel Vista, which combines mountain activities with comfortable wellness. Its wellness and sauna world offers a pool with a counter-current and a retractable spout for back and neck massages with views of the surrounding peaks. It is complemented by a jacuzzi with relaxation loungers, a Finnish sauna, a steam sauna, and a Kneipp path that alternates between cold and warm water to massage and strengthen the feet. There is also a cooling pool, showers, and a sunny terrace with loungers. The hotel also caters to families with children – it offers a children's pool with a slide and a family sauna with lower temperatures. Spa treatments use local products: honey from local bees, stones from the surrounding quarry, and herbal scents.
Why to go:
- Mountain atmosphere. After a day spent on the Sky Trail or slopes, you can relax in the pool with a view of the Jeseníky Mountains.
- Modern wellness area. The counter-current pool, Kneipp path, Finnish and steam saunas, jacuzzi, and sunny terrace will satisfy even the most demanding visitors.
- Family facilities. The children's pool with an elephant, family sauna, and treatments for children allow even the youngest to enjoy wellness.
Spa Velké Losiny – Jeseníky
Velké Losiny is the oldest thermal spa in Moravia; it is located in an extensive spa park and boasts unique sulfur springs. The area features five springs that spontaneously gush from a depth of around 1,000 meters and have a temperature of about 38 °C. The water, rich in hydrogen sulfide (one of the highest concentrations in the Czech Republic), is used for therapeutic baths and rehabilitation; one cold drinking fountain, Karel, offers mineral water rich in calcium, magnesium, and other cations. The area also includes a modern thermal park with five indoor and four outdoor pools – here you will find an active pool with wild water and a cave waterfall, a relaxation pool with massage loungers, a thermal pool with the hottest water, a panoramic pool with a relaxation area, and a children's pool with a slide. The outdoor section offers an active pool with a slide, a relaxation pool, a children's pool with jets, and a channel connecting the indoor and outdoor parts.
Why to go:
- Unique sulfur springs. The area features five thermal springs at a temperature of around 38 °C; their water is used for spa treatment and in the modern thermal park.
- Diverse water attractions. The thermal park offers five indoor and four outdoor pools, including an active pool with wild water and a children's pool with a slide.
- Healing effects. The high content of hydrogen sulfide improves circulation, helps with musculoskeletal pain, and has a beneficial effect on skin diseases.
Infinit Maximus – Brno
The wellness center on the shores of the Brno Reservoir is inspired by ancient baths and a rich sauna culture. In the sauna world, you will find twelve themed saunas – from the herbal cottage with the scent of dried herbs to the mysterious Alchemist's cellar sauna with double heating and the Panoramic Cave, which offers a view of the pond from its glass wall. Other attractions include a Finnish sauna with a view of the reservoir, a spacious Sauna Dome with a central heating system and sauna ceremonies, or exotic citrus and salt saunas, whose aromas benefit the respiratory system. The thermal spa includes an outdoor pool with hydromassage jets (35–37 °C), a salt whirlpool with 1–2% salinity, and an indoor relaxation pool connected to the outdoor area, which together create a 30-meter swimming circuit. The resort also features an indoor whirlpool with a "starry sky" and spacious relaxation areas with a fireplace and swings.
Why to go:
- Twelve original saunas. The sauna world offers a herbal sauna, Alchemist's cellar, cave sauna with a view, Finnish sauna by the pond, spacious sauna dome, and other unique cabins.
- Thermal pools all year round. The outdoor pool with hydromassage jets, salt whirlpool with 1–2% salt, and indoor relaxation pool create a 30-meter circuit with water temperatures of 31–37 °C.
- Stylish environment. The design of ancient baths, a view of the Brno Reservoir, relaxation rooms with a fireplace, and a vast "Lada" meadow for relaxation in the summer months.
Practical Tips
- Book in advance. The winter season is usually the busiest in spa hotels, especially on weekends. It pays to plan and book ahead.
- Packages and stays. Most resorts offer discounted wellness packages for 2–3 nights. These include accommodation, access to wellness, and often treatments or sauna rituals.
- Weather doesn’t matter. Spa stays are ideal even during periods when there is no snow in the mountains or when it is dreary outside. Warm thermal water and saunas will warm both body and soul.
This selection of five shows that there are many ways to enjoy winter in the Czech Republic beyond the slopes. Whether you are looking for adrenaline and water attractions, family wellness in the mountains, traditional spa care, or a sophisticated sauna world, these five resorts can satisfy a wide range of visitors.
