Wellness spa-hotel - European Spas Association

Immerse yourself
in the Estonian
spa culture
MARET SUKLES
16th Annual ESPA Congress
25.05.11
Location
Did you know?
Although Estonia
is larger than
Denmark,
our population is
only a quarter
Estonia in numbers
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Population size: 1.35 million. London
is 5.5 and Berlin 2.5 times the size.
Total area: 45,228 km², which is
more than Denmark and Monaco
put together.
Population density: 29 persons/km²,
which means we have plenty of free
space and great places to rest
and spend your holiday.
EU and NATO membership.
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Russia
Latvia
Lithuania
Belarus
NL
Poland
Germany
Czech
France
ESTONIA
Northern Estonia will surprise you with
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medieval towns and picturesque fishing
villages;
well-preserved manors of German nobility;
mighty waterfalls and the steep limestone
coast;
In Northern Estonia
you can stay at:
• Kalev Spa & Water Park
• Viimsi Spa
• Toila Spa Hotel
• Meresuu Spa & Hotel
• Aqva Hotel & Spa
In Western Estonia you can rest and explore
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the resort towns of Haapsalu and Pärnu that date
back several centuries and were frequented by
Russian emperors and the renowned composer
Tchaikovsky among others;
ancient moors untouched by civilization;
nature reserves where millions of birds
representing over a hundred species choose as
their nesting places.
In West Estonia you can stay at:
• Thalasso Spa Fra Mare
• Spa Hotel Laine
• Viiking Spa Hotel
• Estonia Rehabilitation Centre
• Tervis Medical Spa
• Tervise Paradiis
• Go Spa
Grand Rose Spa Hotel
Southern Estonia invites you to
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discover its rolling hills with beautiful views;
meditate on quiet lake shores;
go adventuring in spectacular ancient
valleys;
In Southern Estonia
you can stay at:
• Pühajärve Spa
& Holiday Resort
• Värska Spa Hotel
• Kubija Hotel NatureSpa
Statistical information
Overnight stays of foreign and domestic tourists at Estonian
accommodation establishments (in millions)
2,5
2
1,5
Domestic
Total
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2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
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34
27
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12
1
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84
7
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64
72
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1
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Statistical information
Overnight stays at Estonian spas in 2010
100%
80%
40%
0%
Foreign
tourist
Domestic
tourist
Statistical information
Overnight stays at Estonian spas in 2010
by tourists’ countries of origin (%)
1,62 1,33
4,79
2,77
49,22
Finland
Russia
Estonia
32,88
Sweden
7,39
Norway
Latvia
Other
History
Did you know?
While Estonian
history is measured
in millennia,
the history of our
spas is measured in
centuries.
Centuries of experience!
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Due to numerous health springs,
curative mud and clean nature, the
predecessors of modern Estonian spas
began welcoming local and foreign
visitiors at the end of the 18th century.
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Estonia has been a popular rest
destination and our visitors included
members of the Russian Imperial family
and the prominent composer Pyotr
Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
From ancient to modern Estonians
•Estonians have been relaxing in saunas for centuries.
Until the beginning of the 20th century the only sauna
type in Estonia was the smoke sauna, without a
chimney.
•Then the popularity of the Finnish sauna started.
•As a rule, the temperature rises to 90-100oC
After every period spent in the actual sauna the
person cools down, either in cold water or
simply by going outside.
•The first years of the 21st century have witnessed
the advent of immersion barrels of Japanese
origin and suitable for use even in the cold
winter weather.
Modern sauna culture in Estonia
Present-day Estonian spas offer sauna lovers
a wide selection of the best sauna types
from around the world.
The long list includes infrared sauna,
various steam and vapour saunas, aroma
sauna, salt sauna, Finnish sauna and
cryosauna.
Early years of Estonian spas
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The first mud health establishments were opened in
Estonia in the 1820s.
It started with the interest displayed by local doctors
in researching and applying curative mud and
medicinal bathing activities.
The rapid development of local resorts continued
until the beginning of the First World War.
Railway construction commenced in the 1870s and it
boosted Estonian tourism.
The regions of Haapsalu and Narva-Jõesuu quickly
became the preferred rest destination for Russian
Imperial courtiers, rich entrepreneurs and the
intelligentsia.
At the same time Pärnu and Kuressaare also became
resort towns.
Bergfeldt’s mud health establishment
in Haapsalu in the early 20th century
Pärnu beach in 1930
Resorts during the Soviet time
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The authorities commenced rapid restoration of
resorts after the Second World War. Later they were
regularly further developed and expanded.
In addition to mud, balneo and climate treatment, the
following treatments and activities were introduced at
resorts: electrical and medication treatment, diet
menus, remedial gymnastics and paraffin-ozokerit
therapy.
The predominant majority of visitors were from the
Soviet Union.
For instance, as of 1980, the resort town of Pärnu
received approximately 300,000 tourists per year, of
whom 25,000 sought treatment.
Laine Sanatorium in the 70s
Pärnu beach in the 80s
Spas after restoration of independence
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A uniform system of treatment and rest establishments has been created.
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Sanatorium buildings have been renovated.
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Resorts are now being advertised more widely in the Europe than
previously.
Laine Sanatorium in the 90s
Estonian spas today
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The Estonian Spa Association unites resort establishments with modern
equipment and a wide range of accommodation and treatment
possibilities.
In addition to medical spa services, these establishments offer wellness
services.
Estonian spas are attracting more and more customers, both domestic and
foreign. Approximately 80% of all Estonian spa visitors are foreigners.
Tervise
Paradiis: Water Park in
Pärnu, present day
Spa Association
Did you know?
Although water
contains zero calories,
it relieves hunger.
Water is also
indispensable
when you want to have
a healthy holiday.
Estonian Spa Association
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Estonian Spa Association:
Founded in 1996.
All our medical spas have licences issued by
the Health Care Board, allowing them to
render rehabilitative treatment services.
14 members are privately owned enterprises
and 2 companies are owned by local
governments.
Our spas now have over 2,300 employees.
Our spas
Kalev Spa & Water Park
We have an amazing amount of
resort towns and regions with
a rich historical background
for such a small country.
Toila Spa Hotel
Viimsi Spa
Meresuu Spa & Hotel
NARVA-JÕESUU
Aqva Hotel & Spa
TALLINN
TOILA
RAKVERE
HAAPSALU
PÄRNU
KURESSAARE
Laine Spa Hotel
KUBIJA
Grand Rose Spa Hotel
GOSPA
Estonia Rehabilitation Centre
Tervise Paradiis
Tervis Medical Spa
Viiking Spa Hotel
Värska Spa Hotel
OTEPÄÄ
Fra Mare
Thalasso Spa
Pühajärve Spa &
Holiday Resort
Kubija Hotel
Nature Spa
VÄRSKA
Come and rest at our spas!
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Our 16 world-class spas offer you:
3500 comfortable rooms;
100 swimming pools;
200 masseurs;
50 different procedures;
countless possibilities for an
unforgettable rest and holiday
experience.
Categories of Estonian spa-hotels
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Medical spa-hotel:
a recognised hotel that has the corresponding
activity licence enabling it to offer, in accordance
with its specialisation, primarily versatile
rehabilitation treatment, dietary and other
medical spa services.
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Wellness spa-hotel:
a recognised hotel that offers, in accordance with
its specialisation, versatile care, relaxation and
other spa services.
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Medical and wellness spa-hotel:
a higher-class hotel that offers both medical and
wellness spa services.
Classification of Estonian spa-hotels
The applied class (number of stars) is assigned for any category
subject to compliance with both the hotel class requirements
and the spa class requirements in the corresponding category.
Estonian spa-hotels use the same rating systems as
conventional hotels and stars are applied for
classification purposes:
***** five-star hotel or luxury hotel
**** four-star hotel
*** three-star hotel
**
two-star hotel
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one-star hotel or recognised hotel
Unique curative mud
Estonian curative mud:
• creates a pleasant feeling of
relaxation;
• cures inflammation and alleviates
aches;
• removes excessive liquid and toxins
from your body;
• improves blood circulation;
• makes you feel warm inside;
• has many other good and useful
properties.
Excavating for curative mud in Haapsalu, 19th century
The sensible and scientific approach
to sea mud as a means of curing
people is closely connected with the
activities of medical doctor Carl
Abraham Hunnius.
Natural resource akin to gold
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Mud is a special gift of nature that can
be used to cure different diseases.
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Estonia has vast resources of sea and
lake mud. The mud of Lake Värska is
especially unique as it is not so active,
allowing its application to treat people
with heart conditions.
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Curative sea mud is considered to be
one of the most important natural
resources in Estonia.
Karl Schlossmann
was the first thorough
researcher of the
chemical composition
of Estonian curative mud.
We will pamper you in 50 different ways
SPA TREATMENTS
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Hands-on massage
Other types of massage
Body treatments
Face treatments
Hand treatments
Foot treatments
Bath treatments
Capsule treatments
Salt chamber
Children’s treatments
TESTS
• ECG
• Laboratory tests
• Health checks
• Ultrasound
• Podometry
• Sleep tests
THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES
• Mud therapy
• Mineral wax or paraffin th.
• Therapeutic gymnastics
• Therapeutic showers
• Physiotherapy
• Ultrasound
• Electric therapy
• Laser therapy
• Aqua therapy
• Hot and cold therapy
• Movement therapy
• Doctor’s consultation
• Specialist’s consultation
SAUNAS
• Finnish sauna
• Infrared sauna
• Steam sauna
• Salt sauna
• Sanarium
• Aroma sauna
BEAUTY SERVICES
• Hairdresser
• Manicure
• Pedicure
• Beautician
• Solarium
ACTIVE EXERCISE
• Group exercises
• Water aerobics
• Yoga
• Nordic walking
• Gym
POOLS
• Swimming pool
• Bathing pool
• Children’s pool
• Water park attractions
• Jacuzzi
It is good to stay at our spas!
It is good to stay at our spas, because:
• we practice a personal approach to every
guest’s needs;
• we have so much space for a small country;
• our spas are new and world-class;
• our spa traditions span several centuries.
Come and enjoy
the freshness of
Estonian spas!
www.estonianspas.eu
Kalev Spa Hotel & Water Park
Is situated in Tallinn’s Old Town
Water park with a 50-metre swimming
pool and let yourself be pampered at our
spa
A family hotel
100 rooms / 200 places
33 procedures and services
Viimsi Spa
This is a medical and wellness spa
complex offers a complete range of
services and includes a new and
comfortable hotel and modern health,
beauty and leisure centres with friendly
and helpful staff.
104 rooms / 187 places
44 procedures and services
Toila Spa
Is situated on a high and picturesque
seashore, just a couple of hours’ drive
from both Tallinn and St. Petersburg.
Really private location offers excellent rest
opportunities while the beautiful sea
views fill you with positive emotions.
280 places
46 procedures and services
Meresuu Spa & Hotel
Best Tourist Destination 2008
Is situated in Narva-Jõesuu, one of
Estonia’s oldest resort towns.
Our four-star hotel boasts the newest
wellness centre.
Our location is just 100 metres from the
longest sandy beach in Estonia.
109 rooms / 256 places
29 procedures and services
Fra Mare Thalasso SPA
Is situated in the lovely resort town of
Haapsalu, 50 meters from the sea beach.
The spa complex
offers wide range of thalassotherapy:
sea water pool, floating, sea mud therapy,
SAD light therapy, salt therapy,
115 rooms / 223 places
41 procedures and services
Spa Hotell Laine
Is situated in Haapsalu, in a popular
summer holiday and mud treatment
destination.
Offers combinations of relaxing rest and
pleasant treatment procedures..
mud treatment
98 rooms / 173 places
34 procedures and services
Viiking Spa Hotel
Is situated in Pärnu, Estonia’s summer
capital.
In addition to our refreshing procedures
and indoor water fun, you can take a
couple of minutes’ walk and relax on the
famous white sand of Pärnu Beach, right
in the centre of the town with many
cafés, art galleries, theatre and other
exciting leisure spots nearby.
131 rooms / 236 places
37 procedures and services
Rehabilitation Centre Estonia
It is one of the oldest medical establishments in Estonia, with long traditions.
Spa offers professional preventive and
rehabilitating treatment of bone and muscle
illnesses.
258 rooms / 485 places
43 procedures and services
Tervis Medical Spa
Here you can undergo treatment
procedures, enjoy healthy meals and
simply have a great time.
270 rooms / 508 places
42 procedures and services
Tervise Paradiis
It is large and modern complex situated in
Pärnu, the most popular resort town in
Estonia, right beside the beach.
In addition to the spa-hotel with various
treatments and care procedures, our complex
has a water park with many pools, diving
platforms and tube slides – one of the most
fun-packed ways of looking after your health.
135 rooms / 244 places
41 procedures and services
Georg Ots Spa Hotel
Is situated on Saaremaa, the largest island in
Estonia.
GOSPA is Estonia’s first wellness spa and hotel
where spa procedures are carried out applying
the so-called hands-on method.
GOSPA is a favourite destination both among
families with children and people seeking an
authentic spa experience.
91 rooms / 182 places
46 procedures and services
Pühajärve Spa & Holiday Resort
Öko hotel
Situated on the shore of the most
beautiful Lake Pühajärv, not far from
town Otepää.
Winter/Ski resort
Ours is one of the most popular holiday
destinations in the country both among
domestic and foreign tourists.
98 rooms / 176 places
29 procedures and services
Värska Spa Hotel
The spa is special for:
pure mineral water baths and pools
drinking of mineral water for digesting,
which comes from 2 wells
Furthermore, that is no simple mineral
water, but the famous
Värska mineral water.
127 rooms / 165 places
42 procedures and services
Kubija Hotel NatureSpa
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A nature spa is situated in the middle of
the pine forests and lakes of Southern
Estonia.
sleeping tests
Resting or recuperating here, you will find
harmony with nature and yourself.
57 rooms / 106 places
41 procedures and services
Aqva Hotel & Spa
The Aqva Spa is situated in the Old Town of
Rakvere.
The spa’s diverse water and sauna centre,
exclusive interior design,
exotic massages and luxurious treatments and
friendly and helpful staff are sure to produce
an unforgettable holiday of total relaxation.
Grand Rose SPA
This wellness spa hotel, built to a very special
design, combines the very best of old and
new.
The running theme throughout the complex is
the rose – a symbol of love, youth, health,
freshness, cleanliness, friendship and success.
Rose petals have a largely unexplained effect
on people: just looking at them can make
people’s hearts beat faster and make them
smile.