Events
COFFEE & SCIENCE: Alžbětiny lázně: historical development and balneological equipment of the building
We cordially invite you to a unique tour of one of the most beautiful architectural landmarks of Karlovy Vary – the Elizabeth Baths. Come and see the places where, since 1906, the tradition of spa treatment has been combined with the elegance of imperial times.
The Use of Laser Therapy and Magnetic Therapy in Rehabilitation Care at a Spa
The Institute of Spa Medicine and Balneology cordially invites you to a professional seminar to be held at the Institute’s headquarters in the Alžbětiny Lázně building, Smetanovy sady 1145/1, Karlovy Vary, on April 28, 2026, starting at 5:00 p.m. Speakers: Prof. MUDr. Leoš Navrátil, CSc., MBA, Dr. h.c. Mgr. Martin Brach Program: 5:00 p.m. – Introduction and […]
COFFEE & SCIENCE: What Makes the Karlovy Vary Springs So Special
Would you like to learn how to properly use Karlovy Vary’s mineral springs so that their beneficial effects can be fully realized? What makes them so special, and what benefits can a drinking cure have for human health? We cordially invite you to a lecture from the Coffee & Science series titled “What Makes Karlovy Vary’s Springs Special,” which will take place as part of the exhibition […]
4th annual conference on Modern Technologies in Spa Industry
We cordially invite you to a two-day international conference entitled Modern Technologies in Spa Treatment 4.0, which will take place on April 13–14, 2026, at the Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary. This year's edition will offer an exceptionally broad professional program that will focus not only on new technologies in rehabilitation, but on the entire spectrum of contemporary spa treatment – from medicine and research to […]
Arthrosis and its surgical treatment in balneotherapy from the perspective of a physiotherapist
The Institute of Balneology and Spa Medicine cordially invites you to a professional seminar, which will take place at Spa Resort PAWLIK – AQUAFORUM **** Gentlemans Club, 5. května 106/9, Františkovy Lázně on March 26, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. Lecturer: Mgr. Rita Firýtová The lecture presents physiotherapeutic methods of spa treatment for osteoarthritis of weight-bearing joints (indication group VII/7) […]
How Františkovy Lázně became the leading cardiological spa of the Habsburg Monarchy after 1900
We invite you to another meeting in the COFFEE & SCIENCE series, this time on the topic of "How Františkovy Lázně became the leading cardiological spa of the Habsburg Monarchy after 1900." From the beginning of the 20th century, Františkovy Lázně was specifically promoted as "the first and most famous peat spa in the world," whose natural resources were said to guarantee the best treatment for heart disease in the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire. […]
Where is obesity treatment headed? The role of the patient in treatment.
The Institute of Balneology and Spa Medicine cordially invites you to a professional seminar, which will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Savoy Westend Hotel, Petra Velikého 583/16, 360 01 Karlovy Vary. Lecturer: Prof. MUDr. Martin Haluzík, DrSc. Program: 4:00 p.m. – Introduction and welcome 4:05 p.m. – Where is obesity treatment headed? The role of the patient in […]
The multidimensional impact of omega-3 fatty acids on health and clinical treatment
The Institute of Balneology and Spa Medicine cordially invites you to a professional seminar entitled "The Multidimensional Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Health and Clinical Treatment," which will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Savoy Westend Hotel, Petra Velikého 583/16, 360 01 Karlovy Vary Program: 4:00 p.m. Introduction and welcome 4:05 p.m. Lecture – Multidimensional effects […]
Functional diagnostics and therapy for urological patients in spa rehabilitation care
The Institute of Balneology and Spa Medicine cordially invites you to a professional seminar, which will take place in Mariánské Lázně (Hotel Pacifik) on February 16, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. Program: 4:00 p.m. Introduction and welcome 4:05 p.m. Functional diagnostics and therapy for urological patients in spa rehabilitation care, Lecturer: PhDr. Ingrid Palaščáková Špringrová, Ph.D. 5:35 p.m. Professional discussion […]
VARY° College 2026 Conference
The new VARY°Kolegium platform aims to combine expert insights into the spa industry with current issues concerning the city's appearance and future development. The discussion panels will be led with an emphasis on diversity of approaches – medical, tourist, economic, urban, hydrogeological, and student. All thematic blocks will take the form of presentations and follow-up panel discussions. You can look forward to inspiring presentations, panel discussions, and space […]
COFFEE & SCIENCE – Nutrition as the key to balance in body and mind – inspiration from spas
How does nutrition affect our health, vitality, and lifespan? What foods promote inflammation in the body and contribute to the development of chronic diseases? And what answers does current science offer? We invite you to another meeting in the COFFEE & SCIENCE series for the general public, this time dedicated to nutrition as one of the pillars of prevention and long-term health. The lecture will be given by Prof. […]
Functional diagnostics and therapy for urogynecological patients
The Institute of Balneology and Spa Medicine cordially invites you to a professional seminar, which will take place at the Institute's headquarters in the Alžbětiny lázně building, Smetanovy sady 1145/1, Karlovy Vary, on January 13, 2026, starting at 4:00 p.m. Program: 4:00 p.m. Introduction and welcome 4:05 p.m. Functional diagnostics and therapy for urogynecological patients Lecturer: PhDr. Ingrid Palaščáková Špringrová, Ph.D. […]