The beautiful architecture is a great reminder of the long history of Ladek, the most attractive being the “Wojciech” and “Maria” Spring House, the Old Town and the Main Square with its Baroque statue as well as the Baroque church of St Mary. Another remarkable attraction is the Gothic bridge, which has been decorated with a monument to John of Nepomuk, a Czech saint, and underlines the Bohemian heritage of these lands. An arboretum located in the spa district is worthy of attention, too, especially when the weather is very hot and you need some cool shade.

There are plenty of interesting sights to be found in the neighbourhood of Ladek-Zdroj. The most popular destinations are Karpien Castle and the Calvary on the top of Mt Cierniak, while if you want to hike those winter pounds away then you have a plenty of possibilities, including Stolowe Rocks near Stojkowo, Mt Igliczna, Radochowska Cave and Niedziedzia Cave or Mt Trojak with its several picturesque rocks that are ideal for climbing. A number of cultural events, such as film, dance and music festivals complete the long list of Ladek’s attractions.

Ladek is also known for a joke from the classic Polish film Mis (Teddy Bear). Its hero wants to send a telegram to London but the clerk at the post office answers “There is no town called London. But there is a town called Ladek, Ladek-Zdroj.” This comedy, directed by Stanislaw Bareja, perfectly presents the absurdity of Communism in Poland.