Things to do in Karlovy Vary

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Karlovy Vary

Mill Colonnade

The Mill Spa Corridor is a very beautiful spa corridor in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, named after the nearby mill. The entire architectural style follows the neo-Renaissance route. There are 12 vivid sandstone allegorical statues on the walls of the cloister, which symbolize the 12 months of the year. The Mill Spa Cloister was built in 1871 and completed in 1881 by the designer of the Prague National Theatre, Joseph Tidyk. The promenade is 132 meters long and 13 meters wide, and has become one of the traditional symbols of Karlovy Vary. The promenade has 124 Corinthian columns, and the 12 sculptures on the colonnade represent the 12 months of the year. There are five hot spring exits in the Mill Springs Corridor, Mill Spring, Rusalka Spring, Wenceslas Duke Spring, Libusher Spring and Rock Spring. The temperature of the hot springs at each outlet varies, from the rocky spring at 46.9°, to the warmer 65° of the Duke Wenceslas I spring.

No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Karlovy Vary

Market Colonnade

The Market Hot Spring Corridor is located on the traditional market square below the castle. The entire corridor is made of Swiss wood and decorated with countless star-shaped carvings. There are three mineral springs, the Charles IV Spring, the Lower Palace Spring and the Market Spring. The Market Spa Corridor was first built in 1882 and completed in 1883. It was designed by well-known Vienna architects Fernal and Hermel. In the early 1990s, the cloister underwent a large-scale restoration before it looked like it is now. Compared with the park hot spring cloister and the mill hot spring cloister, the Karlovy Vary market hot spring cloister is shorter in length. The architectural style is similar to the park hot spring corridor, with white as the keynote, and it is larger and more delicate than the park corridor. In the evening, the market hot spring corridor is particularly moving under the illumination of the light. There are three hot springs in the market hot spring: Charles IV Spring, Xia Gongbao Spring and Market Spring. The legend of the IV.

Loket Castle

Loket Castle is a well-preserved Gothic castle located in the heart of the town, and its grand scale is breathtaking. Various items and furniture are on display throughout the castle's different areas and rooms. You can also overlook the entire town from the castle and take in the stunning views.

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Karlovy Vary

Diana Observation Tower

Take the cable car to the summit for a view of the entire town—it has become one of the local must-see spots. The towering Diana Observation Tower stands on a hill at an altitude of 562 m. It was built after locals discovered this beautiful hill in the late 19th century, which offers a panoramic view of the entire city, and it subsequently attracted many celebrities to stop and admire the scenery. The observation tower is 35 m tall, and it takes 150 steps to reach the observation deck. Nowadays, you don't need to hike to reach the Diana Observation Tower. You can take the cable car, which runs every 15 minutes, and arrive at the summit in just 3 minutes—it's incredibly convenient.

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Karlovy Vary

Hot Spring Colonnade

Hot Spring Colonnade is built with glass, iron, and concrete, and the entire building follows a modern functionalist style. The colonnade houses popular mineral springs, and the Hot Spring Geyser, which shoots up about 12 m, is a must-see. Hot Spring Colonnade was built in 1975, designed by the renowned architect Jaroslav Otruba, and opened to the public in May 1975. There are 5 hot spring sources here, with water temperatures of 30°, 50°, and 72°. Among them, theHot Spring Geyserdischarges an average of 2,000 liters of mineral water per minute, which is quite spectacular and worth seeing.

No. 15 of Ski Resorts in Czech Republic

Ski resort Plešivec

Ski resort Plešivec is one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the whole Czech Republic. As it is one of the newest ski resorts, only new technologies are used, not only for the sporting experience of visitors. There is artificial snow, fast and comfortable cable cars, more than 10 kilometers of ski slopes and recreational opportunities throughout the area. There is also a dedicated children's ski park, which is also the largest children's ski park in the Czech Republic, with four moving conveyor belts with a length of 83, 42, 40 and 30 meters. In addition to skiing, the natural environment around Plešivec also attracts tourists. The magnificent view of the Krušně Mountains and the rich wildlife make this an ideal location for hiking and nature observation. Visitors can explore the surrounding trails and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature when they are not skiing.

Park Colonnade

The park hot spring cloister is adjacent to the Dvorzak Garden. There are many literary works collected in the cloister. The beautiful environment is a favorite place for scholars and writers. There are two hot springs in the park, Snake Spring and Orchard Spring, which can be drunk directly. The water temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius respectively. The cloister was completed in 1881 and was formerly the concert hall of the Brans Quarter Hall, designed by the well-known Vienna architects Fellner and Helmer. The white cast-iron promenades are connected to each other, and the slender carved decorative patterns are very elegant.

Jan Becher Museum

The Becherovka Museum has a collection of all alcohol related to Becherovka (Becherovka), and you can also buy the best medicinal wine in town here. Today's world-famous Behlovka liquor is brewed from the mineral water of Karlovy Vary and the surrounding grass. When visiting the museum, you can not only learn more about Bekhlovka liquor, but also visit the wine cellar, wine barrels, wines and labels of different ages, and taste the unique flavor of liquor.

Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral

Christmas house