Although nowadays the spa and relaxation stays operate all year round, the past has maintained a pleasant tradition - the spring opening of the spa season. What can you expect from such an event today? Get ready for historical costumed processions, consecration of springs, fairs and historical markets, concerts, festive masses, and evening light shows and fireworks. You can experience all this at participating spas all over the Czech Republic this spring.
Litomyšl (27–30 April)
Litomyšl is an East Bohemian town with a rich history. This is not a spa in the true sense of the word, you would fail to find any hot springs or treatments on offer here. Just like the classic spas focused on the treatment and convalescence of the body, the town of Litomyšl is considered a place where visitors can renew their mental wellbeing. The start of the spa season will take place at the end of April. Exhibitions, openings, concerts, and guided sightseeing tours all await you.Karlovy Vary - Carlsbad (6–8 May)
The West Bohemian town of Karlovy Vary is commencing its 665th spa season this year. During the weekend, you can visit the craft fair, exhibitions, concerts, and other cultural performances as well as social events, which are traditionally held in the historical spirit. Will you be lucky and take a selfie with the city's founder, King Charles IV? Like every year, you have a chance to see him in the costumed parade! The whole city centre will come to life during the weekend, and you can choose from an offer of several different event locations.
Luhačovice (6–8 May)
The so-called Opening of Springs will take place in Luhačovice in the east of Moravia, not far from Zlín. Luhačovice is known for its unique Vincentka spring, which will help you get rid of breathing and digestive problems. One does have to get used to the taste of this special water, but it has an almost miraculous effect on the body. And how will the opening of these springs take place? The three-day festival will commence on Friday with a street fair and the festivities will culminate on Sunday with the consecration of springs and various concerts.
Mariánské Lázně - Marienbad (13–15 May)
The opening of the spa season has a long tradition in Marienbad in West Bohemia. Weekend celebrations include the consecration of springs, a ceremonial procession, a concert by the West Bohemian Symphony Orchestra, masses, and a rich accompanying events programme. This year marks exactly 204 years since the start of the first spa season! And where to go? The main venue of the event will again be the Marienbad colonnade and the surrounding area.
Lázně Bělohrad (21 May)
On Saturday, 21 May, you can look forward to the traditional opening ceremony of the spa season in Lázně Bělohrad in East Bohemia. A rich cultural events programme, a food festival and entertainment for children and adults all await you. You can look forward to original street food and there will also be regional producers of various food delicacies!Františkovy Lázně - Frazensbad (21 May)
The West Bohemian town of Františkovy Lázně is opening its 229th spa season this year. This year‘s festivities will be held in the spirit of the 210th anniversary of the visit of Emperor Francis I and his daughter, Marie Louise. The so-called city awakening takes place in the morning hours when a parade will march through the city streets. On Saturday, there will be a rich cultural events programme in the gazebo at František's spring, culminating in a little surprise. There will also be a market and concerts of Czech bands.
