Vincentka – miraculous mineral water from Luhačovice and its health benefits
Vincentka is a natural mineral water from Luhačovice, millions of years old, containing an exceptionally high concentration of sodium, magnesium, lithium, iodine, and bicarbonates. It supports respiratory and digestive health, stabilises mood, and aids metabolism. Inhalation and drinking cures using Vincentka form the foundation of spa treatment in Luhačovice.
What is Vincentka?
Vincentka is a natural healing mineral water that springs from the centre of Luhačovice. It’s residual seawater millions of years old, which has been enriched with a unique blend of minerals through geological processes. Hotel Vincent takes its name from this very spring.
Composition and minerals
Vincentka contains an exceptionally rich blend of minerals:
- Sodium — supports hydration and the nervous system
- Calcium — bones, teeth, muscle function
- Magnesium — muscle regeneration, stress relief
- Lithium — mood stabilisation (Vincentka is among the waters with the highest lithium content in Europe)
- Iodine — thyroid function
- Fluoride — dental enamel protection
- Bicarbonates — neutralisation of stomach acid
Health benefits
Respiratory system
- Dissolves mucus and aids expectoration
- Regenerates respiratory tract mucous membranes
- Alleviates symptoms of chronic bronchitis and asthma
- Vincentka inhalation is a fundamental spa treatment in Luhačovice
Digestive system
- Relieves stomach pain, bloating and belching
- Supports bile production and liver function
- Helps with peptic ulcer disease
- Regulates bowel function
Metabolism
- Supports sugar metabolism (beneficial for type 2 diabetes)
- Body detoxification
How to drink Vincentka properly?
The drinking cure is one of the most effective yet most accessible spa treatments — it’s completely free.
Recommended procedure
- Drink 2.5–3.5 dl twice daily
- Ideally on an empty stomach — morning before breakfast and afternoon
- Drink slowly, in small sips
- The cure should last 15–21 days for full effect
- Water should be at room temperature (not ice-cold)
Contraindications
Vincentka is not suitable for people with serious kidney disease or severe hypertension (high sodium content). If in doubt, consult your doctor.
Where to taste Vincentka?
The Vincentka spring is located in a Art Nouveau pavilion in the centre of the spa park. It’s freely accessible year-round. Bring your own cup or buy one on-site as a souvenir.
You can also purchase Vincentka in bottles — it’s sold in pharmacies and drugstores throughout the Czech Republic. But fresh from the spring offers a different experience.
Hotel Vincent and the Vincentka spring
Our hotel takes its name from this famous spring. From Hotel Vincent, it’s a 15-minute pleasant walk to the Vincentka spring through the spa park. An ideal morning ritual — a stroll, tasting the spring water, then breakfast at the hotel.
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- Guide to mineral springs in Luhačovice – where to taste, what they heal
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- How to boost immunity naturally – mineral springs and spa treatments
Book your stay at Hotel Vincent
Planning a visit to Luhačovice? Book your stay online or contact us at ahoj@vincentluhacovice.cz / +420 720 072 780.