Thermal Springs and Spas in Poland

Abstract

Geothermal waters from springs and wells are currently used in eight spas and water centres in Poland. These resorts have long and interesting history, being important part among all health spas in the country. The demand for geothermal curative and recreation services offered in spas constantly increases. The paper presents several cases of geothermal resorts and some examples of initiated and planned new projects which will be often executed as a part of complex systems of geothermal energy application both for space heating and curative purposes. In several places there are prospects to construct new geothermal resorts to be based on warm waters supplied by wells. Balneotherapy and bathing using natural warm waters constitute prospective sector of geothermal activities and business in Poland.