Quick FactsOverview
About Radium Palace Spa and Wellness
Radium Palace Spa and Wellness, Czechia is the world's first radium spa hotel and the birthplace of radiobalneology, at T.G. Masaryka 413 in Jachymov, Karlovy Vary Region. The 5-storey neoclassical palace was completed in 1912 for a company founded by Count Ernst Silva-Tarouca and was one of the most modern spa hotels in Central Europe at opening. Early guests included Egyptian King Fuad I, Richard Strauss, and Marie Curie, who visited Jachymov in 1925. The hotel was renovated in 1996 and 1997, preserving its historic character and marble interiors.
Radon baths are administered directly in the hotel using water from the Svornost mine, the oldest continually operating mine in the world (since 1525). Baths are conducted at 36 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tubs filled slowly from the bottom. The standard programme includes 21 doctor-prescribed procedures per week: 6 radon baths plus 5 major and 10 minor treatments. All radon cures require a physician prescription. Outside therapy hours, guests access the wellness area (approximately 90 minutes daily) including a pool, whirlpool, Kneipp path, and steam bath. The hotel has 305 beds including 8 wheelchair-adapted rooms, 6 luxury suites, and five dining rooms. The Aqua Centrum Agricola is 100 metres away.
Location & Access
Getting to Radium Palace Spa and Wellness
Radium Palace Spa and Wellness is at T.G. Masaryka 413, 362 51 Jachymov, on the hillside at the entrance to the town from the Karlovy Vary direction. Jachymov is in the Ore Mountains in west Bohemia, close to the German border, approximately 20 kilometres north of Karlovy Vary by road, about 25 minutes by car. From Prague, approximately 140 kilometres north-west, about one and a half hours by car. From Dresden, approximately 85 kilometres east, about one hour by car. Jachymov sits at approximately 590 metres above sea level in the Ore Mountains valley.
Jachymov has a direct bus connection to Karlovy Vary Tržnice bus terminal, with services running several times daily; the journey takes approximately 35 to 45 minutes. The nearest major rail connection is Karlovy Vary. The hotel is signed from the main road through Jachymov. Guests arriving for radon treatment should note that recommended arrival days are Sunday to Thursday; medical initial examinations do not take place on Friday afternoons and Saturdays. Parking is available on-site for a fee; guests with severe disabilities park free of charge and should reserve in advance. Confirm current treatment packages, pricing, and arrival procedures on the official website before booking.
Suitability & Accessibility
Who Radium Palace Spa and Wellness Suits
Radium Palace Spa and Wellness suits visitors to Jachymov who want the flagship radon spa experience in a historic 1912 palace setting. As the world's first radium spa hotel and birthplace of radiobalneology, it offers the highest concentration of radon water of any European spa in a property with genuine historic character. The combination of medically supervised radon baths, on-site physician cover, and 305-bed hotel accommodation makes it particularly suited to guests wanting to combine multi-week radon treatment with comfortable residential spa living.
Eight rooms are adapted for wheelchair users and the hotel provides barrier-free access, making it a practical choice for guests with mobility limitations seeking radon therapy. The standard programme of 21 procedures per week is prescribed by the on-site doctor after a medical assessment. Trial and short stay programmes from 7 nights are available for first-time visitors who want to experience radon treatment without a full multi-week commitment.
The wellness pool, whirlpool, Kneipp path, and steam bath are available to all guests outside therapy hours for approximately 90 minutes daily. The Aqua Centrum Agricola with its mine-themed sauna complex is 100 metres away. Winter guests can combine the spa with skiing at Klinovec, the highest peak of the Ore Mountains, accessible by cable car from Jachymov.
Safety & Etiquette
Radium Palace Spa and Wellness Safety Tips
Radium Palace Spa and Wellness is generally safe as a medically supervised spa hotel with 24-hour physician cover. The main safety considerations are the radon bath protocol, the radiation dose, and the medical contraindications for radon therapy.
All radon cures are prescribed by the on-site doctor following a medical assessment on arrival; do not attempt self-directed radon bathing without this assessment. The radiation dose absorbed during a full radon bath course is controlled and monitored; total exposure over a standard stay is comparable to a single medical X-ray. Radon baths are contraindicated in pregnancy, active infections, certain thyroid conditions, active cancers, and some cardiovascular conditions. Inform the physician of all diagnoses and current medications at the initial examination. Radon bath temperature is 36 degrees Celsius; patients are assisted by trained staff. Six baths per week is the standard protocol; do not exceed the prescribed number. Rest for at least 20 minutes after each radon bath before any other activity.
In the wellness area, the pool, whirlpool, and steam bath require standard precautions: shower before entering the pool, limit Kneipp path sessions as instructed, and hydrate throughout. Guests with heart conditions or pacemakers should confirm with the on-site doctor before using the steam bath. Eight wheelchair-adapted rooms are available; request one at booking if needed. Driving to the hotel involves steep Ore Mountains roads; check road conditions in winter before travel, as snowfall can be significant at altitude.
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