Teplice Launches Its 872nd Spa Season This May – Must-See Activities!

Come enjoy a fantastic weekend at Teplice Spa! This exciting weekend schedule features a range of events, including the weekend programme which presents various music performances, theatre productions, craft markets, tastings of local specialties, sports competitions, fairground attractions, multicultural celebrations, and many other fun activities.

Every year, we must honor the springs, express our gratitude, and properly celebrate the healing power that lies beneath the surface in Teplice. A festive parade will begin at Castle Square and head towards the blessing of the springs at Kolostůj’s Fountain, starting on Saturday at 11:00 am.

The festivities will turn the town center into one large open-air celebration. The main events will happen in the spa park area located between Teplice Castle, Svobody Square, and the Hadí Lázně. There will be several music stages featuring diverse genres, offering countless concerts, a summer cinema, and a charming musical fairy tale.

Great music and great food

This amazing three-day celebration will blend music, culture, entertainment, and festivities to mark the spa season, with multiple stages showcasing a variety of genres. All events are completely free to attend.

Main music stages and performers:

• • Ptačí schody: A stage dedicated to pop and rock music. Noteworthy acts include the indie-pop band Lake Malawi, the lively Vypsaná fixa, singer-songwriter Pekař, and the rock ‘n’ roll group The Ragans.

• • Behind the House of Culture: This multi-genre stage will host beloved names from the Czech music scene. Acts will include the reggae-pop group Yo Yo Band, the fun Děda Mládek Illegal Band, and the modern pop duo Emma Smetana & Jordan Haj.

• • Šanovská Mušle: This traditional stage will offer a more laid-back vibe with brass band performances, local choirs, and students from the music school, along with folk entertainment.

Throughout the celebrations, Lázeňská ulička will be serving spa beer and tasty snacks to enjoy on-site or to grab and go. The variety of street food is impressive, featuring items like potato pancakes, pulled meat baguettes, burgers, and even some exotic treats. You can also take a moment to sit back and admire the view of the church tower and the spa promenade. Many guests are already excited for the famous Teplice spa wafers, which will likely have long lines. Additionally, visitors can look forward to plenty of spa ice cream, and beer enthusiasts will find both classic and new spa beer specialties near the main stage.

How a “woman of remarkable beauty” founded

A remarkable event occurred 869 years ago in the year 1154 when the second Czech queen, Judith (mother of Přemysl Otakar I) established the monastery named “ad aquas calidas” (which means by the warm waters). Judith was described by contemporary writers as “a woman of remarkable beauty, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, a courageous mind, and a passion for learning and literature, well-versed in Latin and politically savvy.” She was a strong supporter of construction projects and had the oldest stone bridge in Prague, known as Judith’s Bridge, which was the most impressive bridge in all of Central Europe at that time.

She was also responsible for a significant advancement in Central Europe by founding the monastery ‘ad aquas calidas’ (by the warm waters) in the Teplice area. The Benedictine nuns utilized the healing springs to care for those who were unwell. This initial organized use of thermal springs initiated the spa tradition in Teplice, making Queen Judith pivotal in the development of the oldest Central European spa. It is believed that Judith spent her final years in her cherished Teplice convent, where her remains were eventually laid to rest.