Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad, is a picturesque spa town in the Czech Republic. It is known for its healing thermal springs and graceful architecture. Numerous sights await vacationers in Karlovy Vary.
A central point in Karlovy Vary is the Mill Colonnade. This neoclassical colonnade is home to five of the city’s twelve famous thermal springs, including the important Mühlbrunn Spring. Visitors can taste the thermal water, which is known for its healing properties.
The Moser Glass Museum in Karlovy Vary is dedicated to the world-famous Bohemian crystal glass and offers an exciting insight into the history and production of this precious material. Here you can visit the exhibition and explore the museum store. Tourists are very interested in this museum and it is advisable to plan in advance, as guided tours of the glass factory are often fully booked.
For those interested in culture, the Jan Becher Museum offers an insight into the history of the famous herbal liqueur Becherovka, which originated in Karlovy Vary. You can also taste the liqueur here.
The surroundings of Karlovy Vary also offer worthwhile excursion destinations. The Diana observation tower, accessible by cable car, offers a breathtaking view of the city and the surrounding countryside. Or how about the Christmas House? Here you can celebrate Christmas all year round, shop for decorations and admire a huge collection of teddy bears.
Don’t forget the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which takes place every summer and attracts film enthusiasts from all over the world. It is one of the oldest and most renowned film festivals in Europe.
Discover the sights in Karlovy Vary
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Loket Castle is especially famous for its exposed location. The river Eger runs in the Czech Republic in an almost circular river loop around a granite rock. And it is precisely on these rocks that Loket Castle stands.
Karlovy Vary is famous for its drinking cures at 12 public springs. We have discovered the 13th medicinal spring Becherovka.
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For the region around Karlovy Vary the Karlovy Vary Region CARD is offered, which provides its users with both free and discounted offers. We tested the offer during our stay.
Bohemian crystal glass is world-famous. There is a company in Karlovy Vary that specializes in the production of this glass. In the Moser Glass Museum we took a closer look at the subject of glass production.