Location: Karlovy Vary
Top Things to do in Karlovy Vary
Top 10 Free Things to do in Karlovy Vary, Bohemia
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. Dvorakovy Sady
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
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.
2. Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
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.
3. Vridlo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
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.
4. Stara Louka
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
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)
5. Nova Louka
6. Diana Lookout Tower
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4.5 based on 1,876 reviews
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
7. Vridelni kolonada
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4.5 based on 808 reviews
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!
8. Infocentrum Lazenska
9. Vyhlidka Karla IV
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 283karol - Woodbridge, United Kingdom
Pleasant stroll through the woods. Well maintained and clean paths.great view of the town and beyond.
10. Jeleni Skok Rock
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