Things to Do in Karlovy Vary

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Things to Do in Karlovy Vary


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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Where - walking south - the compact core of the historic city of Karlovy Vary ends, at the Pupp hotel, a funicular takes you a few hundred meters uphill to this tower.
    The arrival point of the funicular is already prominent; but this quality is enhanced by the height of the tower, which allows the view to be elevated above the curtain of thick trees covering the entire hill, and also the whole of the surrounding hills.
    Thus, not far to the north-west side, the Erzgebirge mountain range appears, indicating the border with Germany; and in the other directions a series of less prominent hills, heavily wooded and lonely, contrasting singularly with the urbanization of the underlying valley floor of the Tepla river, in which the spa area is located, and of the northern districts of the city, which can be seen further away.
    The beauty of these hills easily induces the desire to follow their paths; firstly the one – 17 km long – leading to the beautiful village of Loket
    It's also worth noting that the climb to the tower is free, a rather rare feature among this type of buildings.
    Written November 27, 2023
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  • Imre J
    Vienna, Austria180 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sunday at 9 o'clock you can join the mass. The Orthodox rite is quite an experience! Don't miss that!
    Written August 23, 2022
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  • Brun066
    Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    There is obviously no official definition of what the central point of Karlovy Vary is (like any city). But if the center is to be found in the collective perception, it's likely that this building could be the one considered as central to the Karlovy Vary spa district.
    In fact, here flowed (before being diverted inside the neoclassical building) the so called "Mill spring" (and which gave its name to the Colonnade), whose use for therapeutic purposes is documented by the longest time frame.
    But when the monumental colonnade was erected (1870-1871), the pipes of other hot springs were diverted under the portico: the Libuše Spring, the two springs called “Prince Venceslaw”, and two others. All these springs are now located under the colonnade, and the visitor can freely draw water from them for drinking (paying attention to their high temperature), preferably using the characteristic amphorae with spouts on sale everywhere in Karlovy Vary; and perhaps accompanying it with oplatky, the typical waffles also on sale everywhere.
    When we visited the colonnade, it was frequented by few visitors, and very pleasant indeed. What a contrast to the 1909 picture, reproduced here, showing an overflow crowd outside the colonnade, queuing to wait their turn to drink! Evidently the role of spas is no longer what it once was.
    Written November 28, 2023
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  • Markéta_Travel
    Czech Republic128 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely charming place. Beautiful and relaxing. The bus goes throughout the whole city and it's really easy to get around.
    Written September 25, 2022
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  • Jim W
    Sindelfingen, Germany2,930 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is apparently where it all starts as you begin the journey to taste and feel the healing of the thermal springs. I am not sure about all of that, but I did drink out of the dozen or so hot springs I could find. Some must have been hidden and two (#14 and #16) are just outside of town. However, this is the first one and is situated across form the Church of Mary Magdalene. I understand that several of the hotels have water lines connected to this one. I know the Carlsbad Plaza Hotel does. At the end of the day whether or not this whole concept of healing waters is a gimmick is unknown to me. I will say that a visit to Karlovy Vary is an absolute must. The springs, the food, the spas, and more importantly, the people are wonderful.
    Written March 13, 2022
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  • pamatu049
    Prague, Czech Republic240 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great spot for the whole family. Better to arrive early in the morning. 45 min guided tour, 30 min museum, 20 min shop. You will love this place and its products! PS: shopping centre 5 min walk from Moser factory
    Written October 1, 2023
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  • Beth C
    Manchester, NH11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    BEAUTIFUL colonnade!! highly recommend a quick visit if in Karlovy Vary! Awesome mineral water!! Recommend trying all of them!
    Written January 1, 2024
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  • Gidons51
    Herzliya, Israel4,333 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very nicely richly decorated Catholic Church . Just in center of town , with great view of the Main Street and the river . We enjoyed a beautiful organ concert with a solo singer , a real adventure. Follow up the music performances.
    Written July 22, 2023
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  • avipiti
    Hod Hasharon, Israel2,901 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located right off the promenade in the center of Karlovy Vary, this is a beautiful park with a very pretty pond with ducks. The tress in the autumn are magnificent
    Written October 21, 2022
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  • Sara K
    Munich, Germany24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice place and educated- we learn a lot about the place and its past- find out, at last, the reason for the funny ceramic pots in all the souvenir shops in the city
    Written March 30, 2023
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  • PavlaPavla
    Chrudim, Czech Republic6,560 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nová Louka is on the opposite side of the river Teplá than Stará Louka. Both sides are beautiful. You can find there nice, very well maintenance buildings, a lot of hotels and restaurants.
    Written July 24, 2020
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  • Anna 🌹
    Nuremberg, Germany18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very beautiful place with not tasty but healthy water 💧People believe that this water can heal, it’s coming from inside the ground and it’s warm
    Written December 23, 2022
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