About us

A Karlovy Vary tradition since 1882.

LEON spring salt is made by evaporating mineral water from the Karlovy Vary springs. We continue a production tradition dating to 1882 and bring it into everyday rituals.

Tradition and craftsmanship

Our story

It starts with mineral water from the Karlovy Vary springs. Evaporation leaves spring salt: a mineral blend connected to its place of origin.

LEON continues a production tradition dating to 1882. Today, the range includes loose salt, measured sachets and flavoured effervescent tablets. Each format has its own ingredients and instructions on the packaging.

A glass of water, a measured portion and a quiet moment. Our story is about origin, preparation and a spa ritual you can create at home.

Documents and quality

Production process

How Karlovy Vary salt is made

Thermal spring salt is made by evaporating mineral water from Karlovy Vary springs.

The salt is packed in several formats. Ingredients and preparation instructions are shown on each product’s packaging.

  1. Thermal spring

    Mineral water from the springs of Karlovy Vary.

  2. Water evaporation

    Spring salt forms through the evaporation of mineral water.

  3. Packaging and information

    Ingredients and instructions on the label of every format.

History and heritage

A tradition that continues.

  1. 1620

    First extraction attempts

    The first attempts to extract thermal spring salt from the Karlovy Vary springs. Local residents noticed the high mineral content of the famous thermal springs.

  2. 1882

    A technological revolution

    Production technology was modernised under the direction of Ernst Ludwig. He introduced advanced evaporation and crystallisation methods that laid the foundations for today’s production.

  3. 1920

    The spa ritual

    The tradition of the Karlovy Vary springs is part of the spa setting. The origin of the mineral salt and its careful preparation belong to this story.

  4. 2011

    Modernising the facility

    Production combines traditional evaporation of mineral water with packing spring salt for everyday preparation.

  5. 2024

    LEON today

    Spring salt in different formats connects its traditional origin with preparation at home and on the go. Each product has its ingredients on the packaging.

  • Symbol of the spa colonnade in Karlovy Vary.

    Karlovy Vary

    Natural minerals from the spa region

  • Karlovy Vary thermal spring salt logo

    Tradition since 1882

    Quality with history

  • Symbol of a flowing mineral spring.

    Natural origin

    Minerals from natural springs

  • Czech and European organic farming logos.

    Product information

    Find the ingredients on the individual product page.

For business customers

For spas, hotels and corporate gifts.

Looking for a larger order or gifts for your business? Contact us and we will prepare an offer to suit your needs.

  • Spas and wellness
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Corporate gifts