
Dobrna one of the oldest thermal health resorts in Slovenia.The health resort merges gifts of nature with contemporary medical science, which places it at the exact top of Slovenian tourism. The famous tradition that goes back to the 15th century, climate and an amazing natural environment, relaxation, quality care and services, companionship and recreation; all these are factors that have from old attracted guests from around the world.
There are three naturals healing factors at the Dobrna spa and all are recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Slovenia:
Thermal water - due to the calcium ions the water contains. The alkaline thermal water with a temperature at the source of around 35 to 36,5°C, and contains adequate amounts of calcium, magnesium, and hydrogen carbonate is the main healing factor in the Dobrna spa. The thermal water is very curative for patients with peripheral vein illnesses, for patients with neurological difficulties, for all with diabetes, heightened blood pressure, and minor heart and respiratory illnesses.
Fango is an inorganic peloid. Warmed to 40 to 450 C it accelerates the metabolism, medical and reparatory processes in tissues, softens, and reduces scars. Fango can be used as muddy compress or a bath and is recommended for pains in the joints, spine, and loins, with muscle pains and rheumatic illnesses. It also helps with the organism’s metabolism, increases sweating, the elimination of waste products, and encourages detoxification of the body.
Peat. Mixed with water and warmed to 40 to 450 C it accelerates body-healing processes and improves the organism’s metabolism. Like the Fango, it reduces and softens scars. Baths with Peat are recommended for stimulation of the described functions of the organism and for strengthening the body’s defence capabilities with reduced mobility of the joints and pains of rheumatic and degenerative origin.
Medical indications: