Mariánské Lázně launches season with symbolic blessing of springs

The spa season in the town of Mariánské Lázně in West Bohemia got underway with the blessing of the springs by local clergy on Saturday. The opening ceremony, attended by thousands of people, is one of the biggest events in the town, with a tradition of more than 200 years.

The blessing of the springs is a symbolic event, as the spa season in Mariánské Lázně lasts all year round.

The mayor, Martin Hurajčík, told the Czech News he expected 2023 to be a good year for the spa town in terms of visitor numbers.