Karlovy Vary walking tour & city guide
An elegant spa town of colonnades and hot springs.
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Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town in Czechia, founded in the 14th century by Emperor Charles IV. Its pastel buildings, colonnades and hot mineral springs line a narrow river valley.
The colonnades
Visitors stroll along the colonnades sipping warm mineral water from special porcelain cups. The Mill Colonnade, with its columns, is the largest, and the Hot Spring Colonnade has a geyser shooting up to 12 meters.
Visiting tips
Karlovy Vary hosts an international film festival every July. The Diana lookout tower, reached by funicular, offers views over the town.
Top sights in Karlovy Vary
- 1
Mill Colonnade
A grand colonnade with springs.
- 2
Hot Spring Colonnade
A geyser of hot water.
- 3
Diana Lookout Tower
Views reached by funicular.
- 4
Grandhotel Pupp
A historic grand hotel.
- 5
Church of St Mary Magdalene
A baroque church.
Food markets & where to eat in Karlovy Vary
Colonnade cafés
Cafés along the river.
Old Meadow (Stará louka)
Restaurants and shops.
Wafer shops
Fresh spa wafers.
Food to try in Karlovy Vary
Spa wafers
Thin round wafers with sweet fillings.
Becherovka
A local herbal liqueur.
Mineral water
From the hot springs.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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