The most famous springs – Vincentka and Ottovka, have already been introduced on our website. You’ll find Vincentka hidden in the hall beside the spa colonnade, where you can get it served fresh into a cup or your own glass. Ottovka springs up near the tennis courts, with a circular pavilion adorning the surrounding area. However, this spa town has other important springs, one of which is Aloiska.
Aloiska is one of the oldest mineral springs, known even before 1770. It springs forth in the park above the White Quarter, making it 30 metres higher than all other springs. A wooden pavilion graces the peaceful surroundings near the forest. It only began being used for drinking therapy in the 1820s, when it was still known as the “Forest Spring”, “Spring in the Mountain” or “Luisin Spring”. Initially just a small well, it was later captured in a stone basin when the wooden pavilion was built. In 1830, the spring was named after Countess Aloisia Serenyiová. The most significant intervention occurred in 1904 when the spring’s yield dropped considerably. The old spring was abandoned and recaptured, this time in a well 14.4 metres deep. Aloiska is used for drinking therapy, primarily for digestive system ailments, and also for inhalations. It has increased content of iodine, iron, boric acid and various trace elements. The average yield is only 3l/min.
You’ll find Dr. Šťastný in a small park near the Spa Theatre – it’s the most interesting spring in the spa town. The most popular spring, Ottovka, is also located nearby across the river. At the beginning of the 20th century, it was known as the Janovka well. Test drilling was carried out at its bottom to a depth of 80 metres. At 37 metres depth, there was an eruption of highly carbonated mineral water that shot up nearly 20 metres high, earning it the name Gejzír (Geyser). Later it became apparent that this was reducing the yield of surrounding springs, so it had to be regulated. It was then named after a Luhačovice native, Dr. František Šťastný, who treated wounded partisans during World War II and was tortured to death by the Nazis. As the only spring with its own spring vessel, you can watch bubbles dancing within it. Every November, the vessel is removed due to the mineral water freezing inside. The spring is suspended during winter. It has increased content of boric acid, fluorine, iodine, lithium and barium. The yield has been regulated to 3l/min. It’s used for drinking therapy and has the most distinctive taste.
You’ll find this spring near Lázeňské náměstí (Spa Square) beside the Community House. It was ceremonially unveiled in 2013, though it was drilled back in 1988. The resulting pavilion is circular in shape with the water feature at its centre. The drinking fountain represents a salt crystal, as salt is abundantly present in the local springs. The sides of the block bear floral motifs derived from the original name “Meadow Spring”. The depicted motifs are bedstraw flowers, which can also be found on buildings by architect Dušan Jurkovič. The entire space is completed by an atypical bench with backrest made from special Nordic spruce wood. The wooden bench symbolically connects the pavilion with Villa Alpská růže, serving as inspiration. It’s used for natural mineral baths and inhalations. The natural source springs from a depth of 50.5 metres with a yield of 15l/min.
