Vridlo
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The country's warmest geothermal spring spouts from a depth of 3,000 meters at a temperature of 73 degrees Celsius.
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romanshorner
Munich, Germany1,277 contributions
Mar 2020
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.
Written February 28, 2021
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Liba P
Montreal, Canada35 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
The Vridlo is located at the Hot Spring Colonnade in the centre of spa town. Presently(temporerly?) is situated in front of the glass dome. Inside the dome there are 3 smaller springs. The Vridlo rises from the depth of 3000 meters (9000 ft) and gushes up to 12 meters above the ground.Its temperature is 73C (163F) and the yield 2000 litres/min (500 gal.)The CO2 content is 400mg/litre. Remaining 12 thermal springs have lower temperature(29 - 63C), and mostly lower content of CO2.Different temperatures,CO2 contents and salt contents play the major role in treatments of variety disorders(diabetes,metabolic,gout,diseases,liver,gallbladder etc.).The most famous spring is The Mill Spring, located at The Mill Colonnade, The Mill Colonnade is one of the most beautiful architecture realised in the Golden years (19st.) of Carlsbad.
Written May 8, 2016
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Sivarnee
Bangkok, Thailand1,058 contributions
Feb 2014 • Friends
You should not miss the Vřídlo hot spring, the symbol of this world-famous spa city. Vřídlo is the only source of thermal water used for the local spa baths, 72 °C mineral water. The mineral water is used also for drinking cures and you can take a guided tour of the old part of the underground thermal spring. The visitors will learn about the production of the souvenirs known as stone rosettes, which can purchase here along with thermal spring salt.
Written December 18, 2014
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saltacity
Weinheim, Germany1,124 contributions
Aug 2020
This a communist-era building from the 1970s. The feeling is a bit like a time machine, taking you back to tourism behind the Iron Curtain. The tourist booths seem not to have changed over the last 50 years. From an architectural point of view this building ruins the otherwise well-preserved façade of Karlovy Vary. All in all this building is not really worth more than 5-10min of your time.
Written August 10, 2020
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Karel123
Pardubice105 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
Despite the fact that the building where the spring shoots over 10m high was build in communist era and is really ugly, you can buy tickets for underground visit of "Vridlo" which is much more interesting !
Written October 30, 2011
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ankismile
Sankt Augustin, Germany147 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
The building next to it offers spring water for drnking on 3 different temperatures. We tasted most of the thermal spring waters in Karlovy Vary but this one tasted best. We couldn't see it shoot up and didn't plan to wait as well as it was too cold. One can as well enjoy warm waffles on entry of the building.
Written January 6, 2017
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CyberSecureDave
London, UK384 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We spent a day trip in Karlovy Vary, and were astounded at the magnificent Hot Springs which were more like the Iceland Geysers! So we sampled the mineral waters with the special Karlovy Cups and bathed in the steam thermals of Vridlo on our walk up to the Grand Hotel Pupp & Funicular Railway for our Lunch in the Rustic Log Cabin Restaurant Diana!
Written June 14, 2016
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YXH61
YXH19 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
KLV is my hometown, geyser used to be higher and was going all the time. Now they turn it off somehow and the colonnade closes at 7:00 pm. The original colonnade was an awesome building, made from cast iron and glass. Torn down during world war 2 and rebuilt in wood. In the late 60 and early 70 the idiotic communistic government built this hideous concrete box instead the original colonnade. So it lost a bit of its old time charm.
However there is a possibility to visit the underground of the hot spring with a guide. It is very interesting.
However there is a possibility to visit the underground of the hot spring with a guide. It is very interesting.
Written June 22, 2015
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Alena Rudenko
Samara, Russia135 contributions
Dec 2011 • Business
Ask for the underground excursion with a Czech guide! To see Vridlo better!
Written December 29, 2011
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zima2
Sokolov, Czech Republic613 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
The biggest hot spring in Karlovy Vary spa. The building is little bit ugly, but there are several hot springs to drink inside.
Written August 2, 2015
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Hi, how does the swimming work; where is it located, can you rent towels, robes and slippers and what is the cost? We will be day bisitors to Katlovu Vary.
Written November 18, 2021
Unfortunately, while I was there-only a day and a half-I didn't have the opportunity to use the baths. Perhaps, checking with the Grand Hotel (a major hotel in Katlovu Vary) someone at the desk can help you out. What a beautiful city!! Enjoy!
Written November 19, 2021
Hello there. We are coming for the day on the 22nd and wonder if we can book a massage and use of the thermal pools?
Written November 19, 2019
היי רציתי לדעת האם יש בריכות חמות שאפשר להיכנס אליהם בבגדי ים כמו בתי מרחץ, גם אם אנחנו לא סגרנו חדר במלון בKarlovy Vary
אם כן מה השם של המקום ואיפה הוא ממוקם?
Written September 17, 2018
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