Źródło Marii (Kudowa-Zdrój)
Poland, Kudowa-Zdrój
Description
💧 Źródło Marii (Maria’s Spring) – Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
Źródło Marii, or Maria’s Spring, is one of the most famous and historic mineral water springs in Kudowa-Zdrój, a picturesque spa town located in southwestern Poland, near the Czech border. Kudowa-Zdrój lies in the Stołowe Mountains (Table Mountains) region and is part of the Sudetes mountain range. The town has been known for its therapeutic waters since the 17th century and is considered one of the oldest health resorts in Poland.
🧪 Water Composition and Properties
Źródło Marii is classified as a natural mineral water, specifically a carbonated sodium-calcium bicarbonate water, enriched with other valuable trace minerals. It contains:
Sodium (Na⁺)
Calcium (Ca²⁺)
Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
Bicarbonates (HCO₃⁻)
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
These components contribute to its characteristic slightly salty and fizzy taste. The water is naturally effervescent, with a high level of natural carbonation, which enhances its absorption and digestion benefits.
⚕️ Health Benefits
Maria’s Spring water is traditionally recommended for:
Digestive system support – helps with acid reflux, indigestion, and regulating stomach acidity.
Urinary tract issues – due to its diuretic and mineral-balancing effects.
Metabolic conditions – such as mild forms of diabetes or gout.
Calcium and magnesium supplementation – supporting bone health and reducing muscle cramps.
General detoxification – promoting natural cleansing of the body.
🏛️ Spa & Historical Context
The pump room (pijalnia wód mineralnych) where Maria’s Spring is served is located in the beautifully maintained Spa Park (Park Zdrojowy) in the center of Kudowa-Zdrój.
The spring was named in honor of the Virgin Mary, reflecting the long-standing local Catholic traditions and the spring's reputation for “healing grace.”
Visitors can taste the water directly from the tap in the pump room or buy it bottled in local shops.
🌿 Experience Today
If you visit Kudowa-Zdrój today, you can:
Walk through the lush and peaceful Spa Park, styled in the English garden tradition.
Taste waters from various springs including Źródło Marii, Źródło Śniadeckiego, and others.
Enjoy spa treatments and therapies that use the local mineral waters.
Explore nearby attractions like the Chapel of Skulls (Kaplica Czaszek) or hike the Table Mountains.
