Sconarium Bad Schönau

The "Sconarium" in Bad Schönau contains a cultural hall, which is used by the municipality for various events, and an exhibition on the healing agent of the spa town of Bad Schönau - natural carbonic acid. The name "Sconarium" is derived from "Sconnawe", the first documented mention of the municipality (1267), and the Latin word "Arium" (room).

A mineral water spring, discovered by chance at the beginning of the 20th century and declared a medicinal spring, forms the basis for the municipality's development as a tourist destination. In particular, the natural carbonic acid gas that rises freely together with the mineral water has a special healing effect in the treatment of circulatory disorders, cardiovascular and vascular diseases. The health tourism development of the local health businesses and the municipality has been very positive in recent decades. Today, Bad Schönau is one of the communities with the highest number of overnight stays in Lower Austria.

As this remedy is unique in Austria, the decision was taken to demonstrate the outstanding effect of natural carbon dioxide on human health. The aim is to encourage local guests, as well as the many visitors and excursionists, to better understand and discover this unique remedy for themselves. The permanent exhibition in the Sconarium contains everything worth knowing about carbonic acid gas from the Big Bang to the present day. A specially composed soundscape, interactive screens and quizzes about carbonic acid create a pleasant atmosphere with a feel-good factor.

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