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From Toxic Town to Health Spa: The Transformation of Schlema

Schlema, a small town in Saxony, Germany, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a mining hub to a health spa destination. Once notorious for uranium mining during the Cold War, Schlema has embraced its radioactive springs to offer treatments for rheumatism and other ailments. Following the closure of the mines in 1990, efforts to rehabilitate the area began, ultimately leading to the development of spa gardens, hiking trails, and cycling routes. Discover the rich history and promising future of this unique town.

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From Toxic Town to Health Spa: The Transformation of Schlema

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  1. SCHLEMA Toxic Town to Health Spa

  2. Where is SCHLEMA? • SCHLEMA is a small town south west of Chemnitz. • It is in Saxony, a region in Eastern Germany that has a southerly border with The Czech Republic. SCHLEMA

  3. Historical SCHLEMA • Originally Iron, Copper, Cobalt and Silver were mined. • In the 1920’s a radioactive spring was discovered; this was used to treat rheumatism. • After the Second World War everything changed…do you knowWHY?

  4. SCHLEMA 1945-1990 • In 1947 the occupying Soviet force began the mining of Uranium for use in nuclear weapons, this was a form of “reparation”. • The town and spa grounds were completely sacrificed.

  5. Unification 1990 • In 1990 the mine was closed down at the cost of over 45,000 jobs. • The Soviets left Schlema with this…

  6. What were the alternatives for SCHLEMA? • The whole area was contaminated so it could be sealed off. • The mine could still be operated to produce Uranuim. • The town could be converted in to a Health Spa using its radioactive waters to treat the sick again.

  7. Redeveloping SCHLEMA • In 1992 Wismut Gmbh began to decommission the former mine workings and actively rehabilitate the landscape. • It will cost DM 13 million and will take 15 years to complete.

  8. Attractions in SCHLEMA • These include: • Radon-containing medicinal springs • Spa gardens • Hiking trails • Golf courses • Cycleways • Tennis courts

  9. The SCHLEMA success • Having been around the full circle of development can SCHLEMA be seen as a success story?…you decide.

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