Location: Karlovy Vary
Top Things to do in Karlovy Vary
What to do and see in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic: The Best Places and Tips
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. Pravoslavny Kostel Svateho Petra a Pavla
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By joangrey
The church lies up a hill in a very nice area, between impressive buildings and green parks. Nice walk up. It somewhat seems a little out of place and rather surreal with it's blue, white and gold splendour but truely worth seeing.
2. Stara Louka
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4.5 based on 275 reviews
Karlovy Vary's most famous shopping street is lined with high-end boutiques, elegant cafes and specialty shops.
Reviewed By Emiliia R - Novosibirsk, Russia
This place can return you to the 18th century. There are many tourists because this place is really popular. It is situated in the heart of Karlovy Vary.
3. Dvorakovy Sady
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
This scenic and well-manicured city park features Sádová Kolonáda, an ornate, wrought-iron gazebo.
Reviewed By Janulik - Prague, Czech Republic
If you want to escape the crowds this park is for you.I am not sure if the rule applied in summer months but during winter this park is almost deserted. There is a statue of Antonin Dvorak, famous Czech composer there and the Park Colonnade is on the edge of the park.
4. Diana Lookout Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 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!
5. Mill Colonnade
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4.5 based on 479 reviews
6. Nova Louka
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4.5 based on 191 reviews
Running along the Ohre River, the busy Nova Louka is the site of the city's main theater.
Reviewed By Cindy H
When I arrived to Karlovy Vary I immediately fell in love with how gorgeous this town was!, small but perfect, I walked and walked from the bus station to the center of the city and I just couldn't take how clean and beautiful it was! When I arrived at my hotel I couldn't just stay there, I walked some more and it was perfect! Great restaurants, people were very friendly and I loved the Christal work they do there! it's simply amazing! I loved it!
Its not a party town, its more relaxed, I went there by myself and I loved my me time, just walking and breathing fresh air!
7. Vridelni kolonada
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4.5 based on 688 reviews
Reviewed By Monu D - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
During our visit in August the most important and the hottest spring of Karlovy Vary (Vridlo) had been shifted outside due to some reconstruction work and was not in its original glass & steel hall.
Fortunately, one could touch and feel the temperature of the water which is at 72 deg. Since the water is too hot for drinking five drinking bowls in which the temperature has been cooled down are placed in the building.
This spring is just at the beginning of stara louka, a street that is a must visit for tourists to this lovely town.
8. Moser Glass Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 434 reviews
Reviewed By JoeyMatt - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
its quite a quick and amazing peak into the world of glass manufacturing.. the different stages of production of awe inspiring glass creations.. these guys are true crafts men with awesome skills to come out with such creations in glass.. you'll enjoy this visit whether or not you are an engineering/science buff!! The gallery is quite expensive, but you'll find it quite irresistible to leave without a genuine Moser!!
9. Church of St. Mary Magdalene
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
Located on a hill overlooking the region's hottest spring, this church features an 18th century deanery.
Reviewed By JDSoui - Irving, Texas
The interior was not accessible; however, the exterior and its grounds were simply beautiful. This is located within steps of the entrance to the thermal hot Springs, which was not accessible at the time of visit.
10. Market Colonnade
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By Marcus H - Sligo, Ireland
Probably the least fancy of the Kolonaden, but all the same a must see attraction. Again, you can capture the sense of this beautiful spa town and that everything is about making you feel good about your health.
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