The healing springs of Lázně Slatinice contain sulfide sulfur and are used for baths, wraps and drinking cures. Together with the trails towards Velký Kosíř Nature Park, they connect the town with spa tradition and the surrounding landscape; a veterans’ museum and a Stations of the Cross add a cultural dimension. Visitors considering Slatinice as a destination can focus on spa history, local history or outdoor trails.
Spa tradition at the foot of Velký Kosíř
Lázně Slatinice lies at the foot of Velký Kosíř, has a tradition spanning several centuries and is considered the oldest spa in Moravia. Its natural mineral springs contain sulfide sulfur; the water is used for baths, wraps and drinking cures. These treatments differ: baths and wraps use the water externally, while drinking cures complement them as an internal treatment. The spa theme is therefore linked to Slatinice not only historically but also through specific uses of its healing water.
Museum, Stations of the Cross and festival
The Muzeum veteránů Slatinice displays a collection of vintage cars and motorcycles across 400 m², mostly dating from the 1930s. Numerous contemporary artefacts complement the vehicles. The collection thus combines the history of technology with objects from the same period—a distinct focus alongside the spa tradition.
Fourteen chapels of the Stations of the Cross stand around the church in Slatinice. They date from the construction period of the present-day church and rectory, which lasted from 1769 to 1775. The chapels anchor local history in a specific 18th-century construction period. The museum, by contrast, focuses mainly on the 1930s: the two places offer different historical perspectives.
The traditional Slatinice hody festival takes place every year in mid-August. While the chapels and museum collection provide a link to the past, the festival offers an annual date in the calendar. If you would like to plan your trip around Slatinice hody, check the specific event dates against your travel dates.
Trails towards Velký Kosíř
Numerous trails for walkers and cyclists pass through Slatinice and its surroundings, particularly towards Velký Kosíř Nature Park. A yellow-marked hiking trail leads from Slatinice to the summit of Velký Kosíř; the distance is less than five kilometres. A wooden observation tower stands at the summit. Check its seasonal status before your visit. The summit trail provides a specific point of reference within the wider network of routes for walking and cycling.
Getting there and choosing your stay
Slatinice can be reached by bus from Olomouc, Prostějov and Litovel. You can reach the town by train from Olomouc and Prostějov, changing at Drahanovice. Bus and train services therefore differ both in the towns they serve and in the train connection requiring a change. Check current timetables before travelling, especially if you plan to arrive by train.
Discover more destinations: Střeň, Ujezd, Horní Loděnice, Červenka, Lipinka, Dolany, Luká, Řídeč
See the overview of the wider travel region: Olomouc District.
