Lądek-Zdrój (German: Landeck, Czech: Landek) is a spa town and mountain resort in Lower Silesian Voivodeship located in eastern part of the Kłodzko valley.
Understand
[edit]Lądek-Zdrój became town in late 13th century and is probably the oldest spa town in Poland and one of the oldest in the world. First bath named Georgenbad was founded in 1498, while the most important Marienbad (currently known as Wojciech) was founded in 1680. By 19th century several pensions and hotels were thriving in the town and hosted many famous guests including among others: Frederic the Great, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and John Quincy Adams. After World War I the town also became centre of gliding, as post-war Germany was forced to limit airforce by Versailes treaty. Many former pilots would train on gliders instead. After Second World War completely unscathed town was moved to Polish territory.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Town can be reached from the west by local road 
which can be easily reached by a detour from Prague-Wrocław route 
By public transit
[edit]Connections are served by Koleje Dolnośląskie and PKP Intercity to the town, you arrive by train in Kłodzko and then transfer to bus to complete the journey.
- 1 Lądek-Zdrój bus stop. A bit forgotten spot where buses going to Lądek-Zdrój arrive and depart. There are some benches and one shelter.
Get around
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By foot
[edit]Town is easily manageable by foot as it is less than 3 km across and relatively flat considering it is located on mountain foothills.
See
[edit]- 1 Wojciech Sanatorium (Marienbad), plac Mariański. Baths modeled after Turkish Hammam constructed in late 17th century and remodeled 200 years later in beautiful Baroque style this is the focal point of the spa complex. There are two springs inside where you can drink (for free)
