Sunshine

Sunshine high in the mountains is one of the most important components of the climate therapy. In inversion periods, it’s much warmer at higher altitudes and the number of sunny days is also higher there. This is what Doctor Szontagh, the founder of Starý Smokovec used to study. The history of healing in clean Tatra combined with warming sun rays was practised in all sanatoriums and spas in the High Tatras in the past. Today, the medical methods are a bit different, but the air in the Tatras and sun rays are still recommended. Because natural sunshine in the mountains has antibacterial effects, influences the blood cell production positively and improves the performance of muscles. If used in a proper way and in appropriate amounts, it has positive effects also on the skin because it improves the healing of wounds, dries out oily skin and can be beneficial in the case of various allergic reactions. Vitamin D contained in sun rays can brighten up the day, fight depression and improve the mood. If you want to feel the sun, go to the High Tatras, nature and the mountains because the sunshine values are really high here.