Description of the attraction
Gmöser Moor is an amazing complex - it is a medical sanatorium, built in a marshy area on the territory of the Gmez nature reserve. This large swamp of Gmeuse itself is a peat bog, which is quite rare in the alpine foothills. The nearest large city - Lakirchen - is located three kilometers from the swamp and the sanatorium.
First of all, Gmeuse serves as a natural habitat for many rare animals, especially birds and insects. There are also snakes, which are absolutely not dangerous for humans, and bright amphibians - yellow-bellied toads.
However, Gmeuse is especially popular among bird watchers, as many really rare birds nest in the swamps. Here you can find oriole, kestrel, nuthatches, as well as different types of warblers and thrush. Among other things, there are other birds that are common in swampy areas - storks, herons and even owls.
As for the flora, the bogs are distinguished by a truly unique landscape - the tree layer is practically absent here, except for a small birch forest, but there are many different grasses, and in summer the bogs are overgrown with heather and sedge. The only drawback of the marshland is the sheer number of mosquitoes, especially common during the summer months. Among other, more harmless insects, it is also worth noting bright and unusual dragonflies.
The medical sanatorium in the Gmöser Moor district was opened in 1907. He specializes primarily in mud therapy. Here you can heal from various diseases of the bones and joints, including arthritis and rheumatism, and the sanatorium is excellent for rehabilitation after fractures and muscle injuries.
In addition to the bathhouse and the hospital itself, a large guest house and a miniature chapel were built on the territory of the sanatorium.
