Medicinal Baths and Balneotherapy

Balneotherapy at Carlsbad Clinic draws on Karlovy Vary's thermal-mineral spa tradition with a menu of medicinal baths and water treatments. Options include carbonated and dry CO2 baths associated with supporting circulation, iodine-bromine and magnesium mineral baths, pearl and underwater-massage baths for relaxation, the bracing Scottish hose shower, and the indulgent Cleopatra's bath. Each is a short, physician-indicated water treatment that complements the clinic's rehabilitation and recovery programmes.

Balneotherapy is part of the soul of Karlovy Vary, and Carlsbad Clinic offers a full menu of medicinal baths and water treatments that use thermal-mineral resources within a medically supervised setting. The carbon dioxide bath (650 Kč, 15 min) and dry CO2 bath (660 Kč, 25 min) immerse the body in carbon-dioxide-rich water or gas, which is associated with widening blood vessels and supporting peripheral and cardiovascular circulation, making them popular for vascular and recovery goals. The thermal iodine-bromine mineral bath (900 Kč, 15 min) and magnesium bubble bath (900 Kč, 15 min) use mineral-rich water associated with easing muscle tension, supporting skin and aiding relaxation. The pearl bath (650 Kč, 15 min, or 750 Kč with aroma) releases fine air bubbles for a gently massaging, calming effect, while the underwater massage (780 Kč, 15 min) directs a pressurised water jet over the body to release muscular tension. The Scottish hose shower (650 Kč, 10 min) alternates hot and cold high-pressure water to stimulate circulation and tone, and Cleopatra's bath (1,400 Kč, 20 min) is a softening, relaxation-focused milk-and-honey style soak. The clinic even offers Doctor Fish (600 Kč, 30 min), a gentle exfoliating fish pedicure. These treatments may support circulation, muscle relaxation, skin condition and overall recovery, and they pair naturally with physiotherapy, cryotherapy and manual therapy across a stay. Who benefits: guests with circulatory or muscular complaints, those seeking relaxation and recovery, and visitors wanting an authentic Karlovy Vary spa experience. Several baths — particularly the CO2 and mineral baths — have cardiovascular considerations, which is why selection follows the clinic's initial medical examination and contraindications such as uncontrolled hypertension or acute illness are screened. No preparation is needed beyond arriving hydrated, and the therapist advises on which baths and how many sessions suit your plan.