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Quality sleep, rest, a balanced diet, and reduced stress are at the heart of strong immunity. You can support all of these by visiting a spa, where natural healing resources and professional therapies work hand in hand.

What benefits your wellbeing at a spa?

• Sauna – supports detoxification, helps to protect against viral infections, and relieves mental tension.
• Salt cave – naturally strengthens immunity and benefits the airways, and it’s suitable for children too.
• Vincentka inhalations – this mineral water cleanses and hydrates the respiratory tract and helps to ward off flu and allergies.
• Therapies (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, phototherapy, ultrasound) – stimulate healing processes in the body.
• Massages and relaxation techniques – reduce stress and bring body and mind into balance.

Spa Lúčky – a place where your immunity can recharge

Kúpele Lúčky in Liptov is one of those places where you can give your immunity a real boost. Alongside top-quality treatments, you’ll find a peaceful setting, fresh mountain air, and the kind of relaxation that is essential for good health.

Places to visit near Kúpele Lúčky

• Artists’ Trail
• Lúčky Waterfall
• Lúčky Memorial Cottage
• Plieška Trail
• Wild Boar Enclosure
  

Look after your body as a whole. Focus on:

• a balanced diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, and selenium;
• a healthy gut microbiome, supported by probiotics and beta-glucans;
• regular physical activity, which strengthens both muscles and the immune system;
• plenty of sleep for mental and physical recovery;
• cold exposure and time in the sun, stimulating immune processes and supporting vitamin D production;
• ample fluid intake, as water helps the body to flush out toxins.

The largest and most popular water parks tend to be where the LRC saves you the most. They’re perfect for families and a full day of fun.

Bešeňová Water Park

• Focus: in Bešeňová – the thermal heart of Liptov – you’ll find the perfect blend of relaxation and family entertainment.
• Discount: the LRC typically gives you 5% off entry to pools and water slides, the Harmónia Wellness & Spa Sauna World, and massages.

Aquapark Tatralandia

• Focus: the biggest water park, with countless slides and year-round tropical relaxation.
• Discount: as in Bešeňová, expect around 5% off entry to pools and slides, the Celtic Sauna World, and massages. Don’t forget that the discount often also applies to the extensive Celtic Sauna World, where you can relax in true luxury.

If you’re looking for the healing effects of mineral springs and a calmer atmosphere, the LRC also gives you great-value access to traditional spas.

AQUA-VITAL Park Spa Lúčky

• Focus: a traditional Slovak spa with unique healing mineral water. Perfect for those who prefer therapeutic relaxation to action-packed fun.
• Discount: usually a fixed 10% off entry to outdoor pools and selected treatments in the balneotherapy centre

GOTHAL Water World

• Focus: a modern complex offering swimming and relaxation pools and a spacious wellness area with saunas and whirlpools.
• Discount: from 10% to 20% on entry and special packages, such as wellness experiences for two.

Demänová resort

• Focus: wellness in Demänová – relaxation for families and couples, with saunas and whirlpools.
• Discount: 10% off entry to the wellness centre.

Stay with a partner: before booking, check whether your accommodation offers the LRC free of charge – it’s the cornerstone of your savings.

Mix and match: you’ll benefit most from the Liptov Region Card if you visit several places during your stay. One day Tatralandia, the next Spa Lúčky – and the discount applies everywhere.

Use family discounts: if you’re travelling with children, the Liptov Region Card applies to every paying person, so your savings add up quickly.

Calvary above Ružomberok – a traditional site for autumn kite festivals. Every October, an event is held here where kites fill the sky. The location also offers lovely views of the surrounding area.

Forest Park Háj Nicovô in Liptovský Mikuláš – a popular venue for the family-friendly Šarkaniáda kite festival and accompanying programme. The view from Háj takes in both the town and Mount Kriváň, and in autumn the tree-lined avenue leading up is spectacular.

Forest park with augmented-reality mobile app – ideal if you want to learn something new along the way.

The area around the observation tower in Pavčina Lehota – another excellent spot where your kite can climb high.

Nearby you’ll also find a summer bobsleigh track and bouncy castles.

Hrabovo Valley – offers peaceful meadows and easy access. You can park for free by the Malinô Brdo resort. If you’d like to go higher, take the cable car up to the Hotel Malina and the meadows near Vlkolínec, also great for flying kites.

Tip: the village of Vlkolínec, just nearby, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Krochva Hill near Liptovský Trnovec offers wonderful views and an ideal place for kite-flying.

At the top, you’ll find wooden benches and a table where you can rest – please remember take your litter away with you.

Tip: If you’ve already visited Liptovský Trnovec, stop by the beach at Maracamp, which has its own special charm.

It’s also a great place to stop and take photos on the cycling trail dedicated to the history of Liptovská Mara. If you’re an avid cyclist or e-biker, you can explore Kyseľovec as part of this cycling tour – Flooded Villages of Liptovská Mara.

Take a short walk along the Artists’ Trail in the beautiful surroundings of Spa Lúčky. It runs behind the Choč Spa Hotel, Dependance Liptov, and the Balneotherapy Centre. The trail is dedicated to well-known artists who once worked in Lúčky. By the gazebo honouring Milan Michal Harminc, the renowned architect, you’ll find a perfect open space for kite-flying.

Havránok Archaeological Open-Air Museum – a unique archaeological site and reconstructed Celtic settlement from the Iron Age – is another great place for kite-flying. As you enjoy watching your kite, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking views of Liptovská Mara, the Western Tatras, and the surrounding hills. Havránok also offers the chance to explore reconstructed wooden fortifications, shrines, houses, and original structures from the Púchov culture (around the first century BCE). After your visit, you can continue along a short trail offering further viewpoints over the reservoir and the landscape of Liptov.