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Salt cave therapy

A dry saline microclimate (halotherapy) that eases the airways for chronic respiratory conditions.

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  • 100+ years of balneology
  • Insurance-eligible (CZ & SK)
  • Part of a tailored programme

Treatment at a glance

Salt Cave Therapy

  • What it is

    A session in an artificial salt cave (halotherapy). A halogenerator disperses a dry micro-aerosol of pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride into a quiet, cool room while you simply rest and breathe the salt-enriched air.

  • Who it's for

    Guests with chronic or recurrent respiratory complaints — bronchitis, mild asthma, sinusitis or allergic airways — and anyone seeking deep relaxation and stress relief. Also used adjunctively for some inflammatory skin conditions.

  • Expected results

    Easier breathing, looser mucus and a calmer airway, alongside a marked sense of relaxation. Benefits build gradually over a series of sessions during your stay.

How it works

The halogenerator grinds pure salt into particles a few micrometres across — small enough to travel deep into the bronchial tree. The dry saline aerosol is mildly hygroscopic and lightly antibacterial: it draws water into the airway lining, thins mucus and supports the natural clearance of the bronchi, while the still, allergen-free microclimate calms airway irritation.

  1. Settle in

    Duration:5 min

    You are shown to a comfortable lounger in the cave and the session begins; no undressing is needed.

  2. Rest and breathe

    Duration:30–45 min

    You relax and breathe normally as the dry salt aerosol fills the room.

  3. Return to your day

    You leave refreshed — there is no downtime or recovery period.

A typical course is 10–15 sessions over a 2–3 week stay.

Is this treatment right for you?

Salt cave therapy is gentle and well tolerated, but our resident spa physician reviews your suitability on arrival. Please consult our medical team before booking if any of the following apply to you.

Suitable for

  • Suitable:Chronic and recurrent bronchitis
  • Suitable:Mild to moderate asthma
  • Suitable:Chronic sinusitis and rhinitis
  • Suitable:Allergic airway irritation
  • Suitable:Post-viral or smoker's cough
  • Suitable:Stress and general fatigue

Not recommended for

  • Not recommended:Acute respiratory infection with fever
  • Not recommended:Active tuberculosis
  • Not recommended:Severe COPD or heart failure
  • Not recommended:Claustrophobia or acute anxiety
  • Not recommended:Intolerance of salt aerosol

Results you can measure

  • 14–21 days

    Recommended length of stay

    Our physicians recommend a 2–3 week programme so a full series of sessions can take effect.

  • 10–15

    Sessions per course

    Indicative number of salt cave sessions across a typical stay.

  • 30–45 min

    Per session

    Each session is spent resting in the cave; indicative duration.

Programmes featuring this treatment

Respiratory Recovery

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Patient stories

Real Results, Real Patients

Stories from guests who received salt cave therapy.

Frequently asked

Questions about salt cave therapy

Answers to the questions our guests ask most about this treatment.

About this treatment

  • It is based on the same principle — a clean, salt-rich atmosphere — but delivered in a controlled clinical form. A halogenerator produces a precise, consistent dry salt aerosol, so each session is reproducible rather than weather-dependent.

  • No referral is required. Our resident spa physician reviews your health on arrival and confirms the treatment is suitable for you.

  • Yes, halotherapy is often well tolerated by children with recurrent airway complaints. Please tell us their age when booking so our physician can advise.

Your stay

  • Comfortable everyday clothing. There is no need to undress — you simply relax in the cave for the session.

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