Frantiskovy Lazne is world renowned as a spa. The salutary effects of
the springs were known from the 15th century on. First, the water was
used locally for salutary purposes, later sold all over Germany. In
1700, it reportedly sold more water than all other German spas combined.
In the year 1793, the town was officially founded under the name Kaiser
Franzensdorf (Emperor Francis II's village) and later renamed to
Franzensbad, under which name it became a famous spa.
Until their expulsion in 1945 the majority of the population of the city was German (see Sudetenland).
It was the first peat pulp bath in the world and operated 24 mineral springs, 12 of which are still in operation.
The
local natural mineral water has a relatively high content of dissolved
carbon dioxide. The effects of the carbonic baths are shown in the
better performance of the cardiovascular system, in the mild decrease of
blood pressure in the pulse, in the lower occurrence of chronic
inflammatory processes in the body, and also in terms of rheumatics, and
in the improved blood circulation in tissues and the vegetative
stabilisation.
The local mud treatments represent a traditional
curative method which has thermal, chemical and mechanical effects. The
mud treatment consists of a thick mushy combination of mud and mineral
water which is heated up to a temperature which is significantly higher
than body temperature. The treatment has a positive effect on mobility
of muscles and the pain in treated tissues.
Thanks to its wide range
of services and large accommodation capacities, the local Spa
corporation is the biggest spa corporation in the Czech Republic
