Spa Park in Cieplice

Located in the spa part of Jelenia Góra, famous for its thermal waters, Park Zdrojowy in Cieplice is one of the attractions of the region. It reflects the style of English gardens, delighting residents and tourists with its unique beauty.

History of the Spa Park in Cieplice 

Legend has it that the local healing springs were discovered at the end of the 12th century by Duke Bolesław the Tall. How? While hunting, while running after a wounded deer, he saw that the animal had entered the water, soaking the wound. And the wound healed, thanks to the healing properties of these waters. In the 17th century, Cieplice was already a well-known and recognized health resort. Spa guests from all over the region came here - the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany. 

Alone Spa Park was founded in 1713 in a vegetable garden belonging to the Schaffgotsch family, whose palace still exists in Cieplice. The Schaffgotschs left only a small piece of the garden, the so-called Schlosspark, for private use. The rest, i.e. Kurpark, they made available to residents of Cieplice and patients.

The park was planned in the French style, but eventually, in the 19th century, it became a typical English park. At that time, the layout of paths and flower beds was laid out, places for fountains, houses, shrines and statues were planned. A band shell and a theater were also built.

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Spa Park in Cieplice - attractions

Spa Park in Teplice is the most popular place for walks. You can meet here both the inhabitants of the region, tourists and patients. On the premises Spa Park we will find many unusual objects. These include, among others:

• Edward spa pavilion with a beautiful fountain. This is the oldest sanatorium building in Cieplice, dating back to the 19th century. Rebuilt several times, known for the restaurant room with old paintings.
• The Schaffsgotch Palace, which is currently a branch of the Wrocław University of Technology, is the most famous monument of Cieplice. It was built in the years 1784-1789. It is 81 meters long!
• In the former Spa Pavilion, there is a gallery in the classicist style from the end of the 18th century, designed by the Wrocław architect Carl Gottfried Geissler. Inside, there was a concert hall, a parlor of parlor games, a reading room, a cigar lounge and a restaurant.
• The Spa Theatre, built in the 1830s, designed by Albert Tollberg, an architect from Legnica. Over time, the Theater was connected to the neighboring Gallery. There we can admire the restored original decorations and paintings.
• Monument to Queen Marysieńka Sobieska, who stayed in Cieplice at the end of the 17th century.

In addition, one of the buildings, with a characteristic half-timbered structure, houses thermal water well. In the park we will also find band shell built around 1930. To this day, it is preserved in quite good condition and, interestingly, concerts are still held there.

In 2010-2012 Spa Park underwent revitalization, the aim of which was to restore its former appearance, which is why the works covered almost all its elements. The park alleys gained a new surface, the asphalt covering, which aroused many controversies, was abandoned. Three new fountains were built, new stylized lamps and benches were also provided. New plantings have arrived in the park, recreating the former forest and park part. The Spa Theater and the stage were also renovated. Whole Spa Park was surrounded by a cast-iron, beautifully stylized fence.

Cieplice Spa Park - interesting facts

• Cieplice-Zdrój is the oldest health resort in Poland
• In 1687, the Polish queen Marysieńka Sobieska herself stayed here. Together with her, Cieplice was visited by her family, officials and the court, a total of 1.5 thousand people! Luggage was brought in 100 carts.
• Spa Park covers almost 16.5 hectares and is the largest park in the region.

Natural attractions - Park Zdrojowy in Cieplice

Spa Park in Cieplice is also unusual vegetation. As much as 68% of the park's area is occupied by trees. We can find here a total of 78 different species of trees and 30 species of shrubs. Many trees, due to their age and size, qualify for protection. In the park, we will meet both common species of plants (maples, beeches, lindens, oaks, spruces) and exotic ones, such as: magnolias, tulip trees, catalpa or balsams. Other interesting species include David's buddleia, Chinese colquition, ginkgo biloba. The trees are inhabited by numerous squirrels, which feel great in this large area.

In the park we can also meet various species of birds, such as starlings, woodpeckers, tits, blackbirds and jays. So a walk around Park Zdrojowy is a nature lesson in the field!

Practical information

• Two tourist trails run through the Spa Park in Cieplice: green to Karpniki and yellow to Pine trees and Karpacz upper,
• children will not be bored in Park Zdrojowy - there is a playground,
• there are bars, restaurants and pastry shops on the nearby promenade,
• right next to the park there are Termy Cieplickie - a complex of thermal pools.

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