The mineral water springs made famous the spa Vyšné Ružbachy situated in region Spiš in the east of Slovakia.
The therapeutic effects of the earthy carbonate mineral water springs were also well known in the Middle Ages when the first spa was founded here. The oldest written reference to the existence of springs is from the captain of the Spiš Castle from 1549. Polish and Hungarian nobility liked to visit the spa in Ružbachy. In 1882 it was bought and restored in by count Zamoyski.
At present Vyšné Ružbachy is one of the most important spa and tourist centres in Slovakia, with nine types of mineral water springs with hydrocarbon ate and calcareous-magnesium composition. The water temperature inside the springs is about 22°C.
The most productive spring Izabela feeds the outdoor swimming pool. At the centre of the swimming pool is a small round island with greenery. The spa offers therapeutic pools with mineral waters, tube baths, a sauna, and gymnasium and massage rooms.
One of the principal attractions of Vyšné Ružbachy is the local travertine quarry.