Náchod   Kladsko Borderland

The town of Náchod (346 m above sea level) lies on both banks of the Metuje River. Founded in 1254, it is the natural historical, tourist, administrative, and industrial center of the entire Kladské pomezí region. The town center is a designated urban monument zone, featuring many historical buildings such as the Gothic Church of St. Lawrence, the former Baroque town hall, the new Neo-Renaissance town hall, and the post office building. Náchod is the birthplace of the Czech writer Josef Škvorecký and the playwright Vratislav Blažek. It is a border town surrounded by diverse nature, offering opportunities for both active and relaxing holidays with a direct link to the Polish spa town of Kudowa-Zdrój.

The spa tradition in Náchod is tied to the district of Běloves, where history records date back to the Middle Ages. The real development of the spa industry occurred in the 18th century. For centuries, the characteristic hydrogen-carbonate mineral water was collected in the immediate vicinity of the Metuje River.

Unfortunately, the spa is currently not in operation, but the town of Náchod is working towards its restoration. In 2019, the construction of Vila Komenských (the so-called "Little Spa") will be completed, featuring a colonnade with fountains for newly discovered mineral waters.

Natural Healing Resources: Natural healing resources of mineral waters and gases: JAN (HJ 1005) and BĚLA (HJ 1006)