10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Karlovy Vary That You Shouldn't Miss

December 31, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

The Czech Republic's most famed spa destination, Karlovy Vary - or Carlsbad - saw 200 spa houses sprout by the end of the 1500s. The springs in this idyllic, lush, peaceful Tepla valley are said to cure an almanac's worth of metabolic and gastric issues. Visitors still flock to this town of Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings. Five beautiful Colonnades straddle hot springs where visitors try aquatherapy and drink the mineral-rich water. The town also has a respected international film festival.
Restaurants in Karlovy Vary

1. Karlovy Vary Museum

Nova louka 578/23, Karlovy Vary 360 01 Czech Republic 420 1732262523 [email protected] http://kvmuz.cz/
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Karlovy Vary Museum

This small museum traces the history of Karlovy Vary through exhibits on local culture, industry and activities.

Reviewed By Jana_CZ_travels - Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

This museum is amazing. It has 2 floors. 1st floor is dedicated to the history of city Karlovy Vary and the 2nd floor is about the history and nature of the Karlovarsky region. Both exhibitions are great. There are many interactive screens (in English and in Czech language) There are objects you can touch. It is really an interactive museum that kept us entertained for a long time - we've spent there more than 3 hours. It is a great place to visit (even for children). I would definitely visit this museum again.

2. Dvorakovy Sady

Zahradni, Karlovy Vary 360 01 Czech Republic
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Dvorakovy Sady

This scenic and well-manicured city park features Sádová Kolonáda, an ornate, wrought-iron gazebo.

Reviewed By romanshorner - Munich, Germany

It is a little beautiful park at the riverside at the beginning of the colonnade area with the famous mineral springs. When you walk there, you usually pass this park. It is worth to stay a bit and enjoy the park. It is open 24 hours and the access is free.

3. Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Svobodova 701/01, Karlovy Vary 360 17 Czech Republic +420 355 321 161 http://www.karlovyvary.cz/cs/kostel-sv-mari-magdaleny
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4.5 based on 307 reviews

Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Located on a hill overlooking the region's hottest spring, this church features an 18th century deanery.

Reviewed By 922sirins - Kyrenia, Cyprus

This is a small church which was constructed by Lanac Diezenhofer. We were luck on our visit to have the opportunity to listen to a concert.

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4.5 based on 53 reviews

NAVSTEVNICKE CENTRUM BECHEROVKA

Becherovka is a delicious, traditional and high quality herbal liquer. This well liked Czech classic has a special place for all important milestones of your life. It's a 100% natural product without any chemical preservatives, artificial substances or emulsifiers.

5. Vridlo

Karlovy Vary Czech Republic http://www.splzak.cz/cenik.html
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Vridlo

The country's warmest geothermal spring spouts from a depth of 3,000 meters at a temperature of 73 degrees Celsius.

Reviewed By romanshorner - Munich, Germany

Out of this fountain, the hot mineral water gushes up to 12 meters high. It is run only by the natural pressure of the water. The water is nearly 75°C hot. Unfortunately, we saw only the outside spring, as the building with the inside fountain was already closed. The water is from the main source of Karlovy Vary mineral waters, which is also used for bathes. When it is windy, the water is spread all over the square and you can breath the air enriched with aerosoles of mineral water. Also just watching the fountain is interesting, as the water gushes not constantly with the same speed and height.

6. Stara Louka

Karlovy Vary Czech Republic
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4.5 based on 383 reviews

Stara Louka

Karlovy Vary's most famous shopping street is lined with high-end boutiques, elegant cafes and specialty shops.

Reviewed By nikosamerikos

very good river with events with cano kayak,with many good castles and nice view from above (in the forest)

7. Nova Louka

Karlovy Vary Czech Republic
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

Nova Louka

Running along the Ohre River, the busy Nova Louka is the site of the city's main theater.

8. Diana Lookout Tower

Vrch pratelstvi 5/1, Karlovy Vary 360 01 Czech Republic +420 353 222 872 [email protected] https://dianakv.cz/cs/rozhledna-diana-karlovy-vary
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4.5 based on 1,876 reviews

Diana Lookout Tower

Diana is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Karlovy Vary. Take the funicular from colonnade street to get direct to this beautiful place incl. best famous look-out tower, 100 y. old restaurant, forest terrace, butterfly house and mini-zoo. Only in restaurant Diana you can eat surrounded by spa forests while watching our peacocks. From the look-out tower Diana you can take perfect photos of whole Karlovy Vary and surroundings. The butterfly house is a perfect goal of your trip in all weathers. On winter warm up by large fireplace in our historical restaurant, on summer surely use walking paths through the spa forests which starts right from our place. Visiting the "Tourist area Diana" will be nice and relaxing part of your trip to Karlovy Vary and you can come all year long. Who has not been at the Diana Observation Tower, has not seen Karlovy Vary!

Reviewed By petr_gregus2 - Prague, Czech Republic

Have a look around Krušné hory montains and the valley, with a café in a garten area, Butterfly garden and many of the forrest walks. Best to go up is summer or autumn

9. Moser

Kpt. Jaroshe 46/19, Karlovy Vary 360 06 Czech Republic +420 353 416 242 [email protected] http://www.moser-glass.com/en/pages/das-moser-museum-in-karlsbad/
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4.5 based on 544 reviews

Moser

Reviewed By phonerxx - Prague, Czech Republic

I am a big fan of this glass making manufacturer. This was possibly one of the most memorable museum experiences. The museum is very informative and involves very rare exhibits and beautiful design pieces. The factory itself is a must as well to ad on. Amazing to see hands on the whole process and get information how is it done.

10. Vridelni kolonada

Lazenska 18/2, Karlovy Vary 360 01 Czech Republic +420 353 362 100 http://www.karlovyvary.cz/cs/vridelni-kolonada-0
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4.5 based on 808 reviews

Vridelni kolonada

Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States

Built in the1970s with a stern communist-concrete aesthetic, the Hot Spring Colonnade (Vridelni kolonada) is nevertheless a good place to begin your visit to the springs of Karlovy Vary. Inside, vendor stands sell the two main items you need to fully experience the scene: a spa cups, in my opinion are the most beautiful in the town, and some wafer cookies Oplatki. Unfortunately, inside the glass atrium, where a natural, steaming geyser should spurts 20 feet into the air was still under reconstruction when we were in September in the town. Inside there are several sources with different temperatures and the hottest in the city at 72 degrees. Good to visit this colonnade in winter time or rainy days, this is a closed building on all sides. Outside colonnade there are wonderful souvenir shops, which also sell inexpensive Czech glass, like glasses, cups and also high-end shops with crystal, vases, chandeliers - the colonnade is located in the very center of the city. Enjoy you visit in beautiful city!

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