Things to Do in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - Karlovy Vary Attractions
Things to Do in Karlovy Vary
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Diana Lookout Tower, Mlýnská kolonáda, Walking Tours, City Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- fromper adult$92
Scavenger Huntsfromper group (up to 6)$36
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)$277- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$321
Day Tripsfromper adult$90- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$113
Thermal Spas & Hot Springsfromper adult (price varies by group size)$507- fromper group (up to 3)$332
- fromper adult$94
- fromper adult (price varies by group size)$321
Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Other Top Attractions around Karlovy Vary
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- DebbieModi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel491 contributionsWow beautiful views and a must do in Karlovy vary. Take the funicular up to the tower entrance and ride the elevator up. The views are spectacular. There’s a restaurant and small zoo on top of the venue.Written June 21, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susanbunny_8La Verne, CA558 contributionsWhen in Karlovy Vary, you had better take the waters!! This is just one of many beautiful colonades. There are a million little shops selling the special spouted cup...go ahead and buy one, what a great souvenir. Then drink that hot mineral water! Yum!Written May 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WWTraveller26Singapore, Singapore1,292 contributionsThe city has seen better days but it is still very charming and worth a visit, with or without Bond from location hunting. The architecture is stunning, the hot water springs still well maintained and there are a decent number of food options.Written May 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Lien GGermany3 contributionsAs I made my way from the pedestrian street to the Russian church, the architecture grew more amazing (kralo jiriho). Before the Second World War, opulent Art Nouveau homes were constructed, and an entirely restored Orthodox church sits at the end of the street. It is highly frequented because there are so many Russian expats and tourists there.Written July 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Eva KSkane County, Sweden100 contributionsThe most beautiful and lovely little town. I´m so happy we decided to go to Karlovy Vary too and not just visit Praque. Don´t miss to buy a traditional cup and taste the water from the springs!
The restaurants close at 10PM and that was a bit of a problem for us since we arrived by car at 9PM and the only place we could get something to eat was a sushi restaurant. The second day we had to eat early in a hurry since we had a booking for spa at 8PM.Written September 8, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Tiberiu_BaranyiTimisoara, Romania19,123 contributionsIn the center of Karlovy Vary - the traveler shall find 4 Colonnades - all of them different, but all of them build with the same purpose , than being to offer cover when is raining or snowing and still allow those visiting to enjoy the warm waters of the mineral springs that are covered by the colonnades.
The "Market Colonnade" was built between 1882 and 1883 by Austrian architects in the so called Swiss style - entirely from wood it has a certain beauty since the wood carving is very delicate and is beautifully decorated.
Entrance is free of charge and also are the springs - but once again pay attention and only sip on the water from the special cups , don't drink too much at once , the effects can be ... well ... I hope you will not find out what happens if you drink too much hot water at once.
Enjoy, it is worth visiting this place.Written April 23, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Claudia R4 contributionsWe did not have much time so we decided to visit just the museum, however it was worth it. They gave us English headset so we could enjoy beautiful glasswork with little bit of education.Written March 14, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brun066Florence, Italy14,028 contributionsThis "colonnade" (actually a closed pavilion), in functionalist style from 1975 - therefore dating back to the Soviet occupation - is probably the least beautiful of those in Karlovy Vary.
But this flaw is compensated by the interest of the thermal phenomena: the emission of hot water at high pressure, giving rise to a water column 15 meters high.
Part of this water is conveyed into pipes which allow it to pass to progressively lower temperatures; so the corresponding taps - located inside the adjacent rooms - allow you to drink water at your preferred temperature.
However, what impressed me most about the complex (even more than the high water column) is the bed of the underlying Tepla river, where it receives the waste water from the source. The river bed, being flooded by this discharge of hot, mineral-rich water, is covered with a characteristic, very green, thermophilic aquatic vegetation; and two semicircular "terraces" of yellowish limestone concretions have also formed, reminiscent of the very famous - and white - ones of Pamukkale in Turkey.Written November 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anna 🌹Nuremberg, Germany28 contributionsVery 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 warmWritten December 23, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gidons51Herzliya, Israel4,741 contributionsA 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, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- avipitiHod Hasharon, Israel4,708 contributionsLocated 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 magnificentWritten October 21, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dror H21 contributionsA picturesque town fun to walk around.
Taste and take in the delicate round waffles that sell on site - both delicious and a unique gift.
You will see a lot of people walking around with different glasses, this is to fill the spring water that comes from taps along the promenade.Written September 26, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
