{"id":242435,"date":"2026-06-13T06:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T04:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=242435"},"modified":"2026-06-14T14:58:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T12:58:51","slug":"what-see-karlovy-vary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/","title":{"rendered":"What to See in Karlovy Vary: 9 Tips for Colonnades, Spas &#038; Day Trips 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Karlovy Vary has a reputation as a town you visit mainly for medical treatments and sipping water from little porcelain cups. But let me clear up that misconception right away, because <strong>this spa town offers far more than just gentle strolling<\/strong> with a wafer in hand. The architecture looks more like a giant film set dropped into the deep green valley of the Tepl\u00e1 River, and the atmosphere instantly transports you back to the golden age of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although people travel here from all over the world in search of health, <strong>you&#8217;ll also find top-notch caf\u00e9s, mysterious forest viewpoints and food that will pleasantly surprise you<\/strong>. Spend just a single weekend here and you&#8217;ll immediately understand why dozens of famous figures, from Goethe to Hollywood stars, fell in love with these streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve put together <strong>the most interesting things Karlovy Vary has to offer<\/strong>. I&#8217;ll tell you which colonnades not to miss, where to catch the prettiest views of the pastel fa\u00e7ades, and which hotels are worth the splurge according to enthusiastic traveller reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2528\" height=\"1696\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender.jpg\" alt=\"Grandhotel Pupp by the Tepl\u00e1 River in Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238734\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender.jpg 2528w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-700x470.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-2048x1374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-1392x934.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pupp-rerender-1920x1288.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2528px) 100vw, 2528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#TLDR_what_to_see_in_Karlovy_Vary\" >TL;DR: what to see in Karlovy Vary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#When_to_visit_Karlovy_Vary\" >When to visit Karlovy Vary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Where_to_stay_in_Karlovy_Vary\" >Where to stay in Karlovy Vary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#What_to_see_and_do_in_Karlovy_Vary\" >What to see and do in Karlovy Vary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#1_The_Hot_Spring_Vridlo_the_heart_of_the_spa\" >1. The Hot Spring (V\u0159\u00eddlo): the heart of the spa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#2_The_Mill_Colonnade\" >2. The Mill Colonnade<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#3_The_Market_and_Park_Colonnades\" >3. The Market and Park Colonnades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#4_The_Castle_Tower_and_Castle_Hill\" >4. The Castle Tower and Castle Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#5_The_Church_of_St_Mary_Magdalene\" >5. The Church of St Mary Magdalene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#6_The_Orthodox_Church_of_Sts_Peter_and_Paul\" >6. The Orthodox Church of Sts Peter and Paul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#7_The_Diana_Lookout_Tower_and_funicular\" >7. The Diana Lookout Tower and funicular<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#8_Lesser-known_viewpoints_above_town\" >8. Lesser-known viewpoints above town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#9_Becherovka_Moser_and_spa_wafers\" >9. Becherovka, Moser and spa wafers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Where_to_eat_in_Karlovy_Vary\" >Where to eat in Karlovy Vary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Day_trips_around_Karlovy_Vary\" >Day trips around Karlovy Vary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Where_to_next\" >Where to next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#How_many_days_to_set_aside_for_Karlovy_Vary\" >How many days to set aside for Karlovy Vary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Are_the_colonnades_and_springs_free\" >Are the colonnades and springs free?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#How_to_drink_from_springs_properly\" >How to drink from springs properly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#Can_you_get_to_Karlovy_Vary_without_a_car\" >Can you get to Karlovy Vary without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/what-see-karlovy-vary\/#When_does_the_film_festival_take_place_in_Vary\" >When does the film festival take place in Vary?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR_what_to_see_in_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>TL;DR: what to see in Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>The Hot Spring and colonnades<\/strong>: the Mill, Market, Park and Hot Spring colonnades form the absolute core of spa life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The spa cure your way<\/strong>: a stroll just wouldn&#8217;t be complete without the classic cup, warm mineral water and a sweet wafer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Viewpoints<\/strong>: for the best photos, head up to the Diana Lookout Tower by funicular or to the gazebos above town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Becherovka, Moser and wafers<\/strong>: a trio of traditional treats that inseparably belong to the town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day trips nearby<\/strong>: Loket Castle, Be\u010dov nad Teplou Chateau and neighbouring Mari\u00e1nsk\u00e9 L\u00e1zn\u011b are all close by.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best time to visit<\/strong>: late spring and early summer are ideal, while in July the town comes alive with its film festival.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_visit_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>When to visit Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The town looks its best in late spring and the first half of summer, when <strong>all the parks around the Park Colonnade are in full bloom<\/strong> and the historic buildings bask in the sun. May and June bring ideal conditions for long walks, because it&#8217;s already pleasantly warm but the streets aren&#8217;t yet bursting at the seams with the main holiday crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early July traditionally belongs to the KVIFF film festival, which is <strong>one of the biggest cultural events in the Czech Republic<\/strong>. The town transforms beyond recognition during this time, and you&#8217;ll bump into crowds of young people and film fans everywhere. It&#8217;s an amazing experience, but be aware that accommodation sells out hopelessly months in advance and prices shoot through the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you prefer peace and quiet, the autumn months offer romantic views of the golden leaves in the surrounding forests. Winter has its own special charm thanks to the Advent markets and the clouds of steam that rise from the hot springs into the frosty air. <strong>Karlovy Vary simply works all year round<\/strong>, so it all comes down to which atmosphere you&#8217;re after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Most of the promenades and forest trails are <strong>completely free<\/strong> and open at any time of day. So you don&#8217;t need a big budget at all to soak up the right mood \u2014 just lace up some comfortable shoes and head out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>Where to stay in Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of accommodation here is genuinely wide, and it largely shapes the impression you take home from your weekend. You can sleep in enormous palaces with crystal chandeliers, or in smaller family-run guesthouses scattered across the surrounding hills. <strong>You just need to decide which style you prefer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa.jpg\" alt=\"Carlsbad Plaza spa hotel in Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238735\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-hotel-spa-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after a truly exceptional experience and don&#8217;t mind paying extra, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Grandhotel%20Pupp%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grandhotel Pupp<\/a><\/strong> is an absolute legend dating back to 1701. This is where the famous Bond film Casino Royale was shot, and according to guest reviews you really do feel like a movie star here. Equally luxurious care is promised by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Carlsbad%20Plaza%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Carlsbad Plaza Medical Spa &#038; Wellness<\/a><\/strong>, with its huge wellness centre, or the fairytale-like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Savoy%20Westend%20Hotel%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Savoy Westend<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lovers of classic elegance, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Imperial%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hotel Imperial<\/a><\/strong> is a perfect fit \u2014 it even has its own funicular to take you up to it. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Parkhotel%20Richmond%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Parkhotel Richmond<\/a><\/strong> also boasts lovely ratings; it&#8217;s surrounded by a calm English park and offers an escape from the busiest crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a happy medium right in the thick of things, travellers often recommend the modern <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Hotel%20Dvorak%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Spa &#038; Wellness<\/a><\/strong> or the very popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=karlovy-vary-co-videt&#038;hotelname=Grandhotel%20Ambassador%20Karlovy%20Vary&#038;address=Karlovy%20Vary%2C%20%C4%8Cesko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Grandhotel Ambassador N\u00e1rodn\u00ed D\u016fm<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Whatever you book, <strong>try to get a room facing the valley<\/strong> rather than the busy road. Waking up to the morning mist drifting over the river and historic rooftops really does make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_see_and_do_in_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>What to see and do in Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a look at the specific places that definitely shouldn&#8217;t be missing from your itinerary. I&#8217;ll show you the most famous springs as well as the secret forest paths with cracking views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Hot_Spring_Vridlo_the_heart_of_the_spa\"><\/span>1. The Hot Spring (V\u0159\u00eddlo): the heart of the spa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is the absolute centrepiece of the whole town.<\/strong> Hot mineral water shoots up from deep underground under enormous pressure to a height of twelve metres, and the water itself reaches an incredible 73 \u00b0C. This whole natural spectacle plays out inside the glass-walled Hot Spring Colonnade from 1975, which forms an interesting functionalist contrast to the older buildings around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleverly arranged around the main geyser are cooler taps where people draw water for the drinking cure. The taste is reportedly quite distinctive \u2014 very salty and slightly ferrous \u2014 so <strong>it&#8217;s probably not to everyone&#8217;s liking right away<\/strong>, but you simply have to give it a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo.jpg\" alt=\"The Hot Spring \u2013 a hot geyser inside the Hot Spring Colonnade\" class=\"wp-image-238736\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-vridlo-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Perituss, CC0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: To make the experience complete, <strong>grab a traditional porcelain cup<\/strong> with a built-in spout in the handle. They&#8217;re sold at every stall for a few euros, and you&#8217;ll have a lovely souvenir sorted at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Mill_Colonnade\"><\/span>2. The Mill Colonnade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many consider it <strong>the most beautiful building in the entire town<\/strong>, and honestly, it&#8217;s hard to disagree. This stunning structure was designed by the famous architect Josef Z\u00edtek, who is also responsible for Prague&#8217;s National Theatre. When you stand before its majestic row of 124 Corinthian columns, you&#8217;ll feel more like you&#8217;re somewhere in ancient times than in western Bohemia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, there are a total of five different springs, and people are constantly strolling about with their cups. I warmly recommend stopping for a moment to <strong>admire the beautiful details on the ceilings<\/strong> or the statues on the balustrade, which represent the individual months of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1074\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada.jpg\" alt=\"The Mill Colonnade with its Corinthian columns\" class=\"wp-image-238737\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada.jpg 1074w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada-700x1043.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada-768x1144.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada-1031x1536.jpg 1031w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-02-mlynska-kolonada-696x1037.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Txllxt TxllxT, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Market_and_Park_Colonnades\"><\/span>3. The Market and Park Colonnades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The wooden Market Colonnade, with its white lacework decoration, <strong>looks incredibly romantic<\/strong> and resembles a giant carved gazebo from the Swiss Alps. As well as the Market Spring, the Charles IV Spring also rises here, and the Castle Tower towers up right behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a little further downstream you&#8217;ll come across the Park Colonnade. It&#8217;s a light cast-iron structure set amid the greenery of Dvo\u0159\u00e1k Gardens. People often praise it as <strong>the ideal spot for a quiet rest<\/strong>, since it tends to be slightly less crowded than the central ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada.jpg\" alt=\"The Market Colonnade and Castle Tower in Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238738\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-trzni-kolonada-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Zorka Sojka, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada.jpg\" alt=\"The cast-iron Park Colonnade surrounded by greenery\" class=\"wp-image-238739\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-sadova-kolonada-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lubor Ferenc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Castle_Tower_and_Castle_Hill\"><\/span>4. The Castle Tower and Castle Hill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This tower is actually the last remnant of the original castle that Charles IV himself is said to have had founded here. Today there&#8217;s a restaurant with a terrace in its grounds, but <strong>the walk up the hill is worth the little bit of effort on its own<\/strong>. As a reward you&#8217;ll get a really lovely bird&#8217;s-eye view over the bustling streets of the spa district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez.jpg\" alt=\"The Castle Tower in Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238740\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-zamecka-vez-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lubor Ferenc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-stays-module\">\n<style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESET PRO GUTENBERG \u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.lk-stays-module * { box-sizing: border-box; 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Wellness<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Modern hotel right in the center of the action, often recommended by travel reviews as the golden middle ground.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Church_of_St_Mary_Magdalene\"><\/span>5. The Church of St Mary Magdalene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Baroque church by the famous architect Kili\u00e1n Ign\u00e1c Dientzenhofer, dating from 1737, is one of the main landmarks of the whole valley. You can&#8217;t miss its two green copper domes even from a distance. I definitely <strong>recommend taking a peek inside<\/strong>, because the interior is surprisingly bright, and for those interested there&#8217;s also an accessible underground crypt hidden here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2528\" height=\"1696\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean.jpg\" alt=\"The Baroque Church of St Mary Magdalene above the town\" class=\"wp-image-238741\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean.jpg 2528w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-700x470.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-2048x1374.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-696x467.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-1392x934.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kostel-mari-magdaleny-clean-1920x1288.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2528px) 100vw, 2528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Orthodox_Church_of_Sts_Peter_and_Paul\"><\/span>6. The Orthodox Church of Sts Peter and Paul<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The golden onion domes of this late-19th-century church clearly point to just how popular the local spa once was among Russian high society. The fa\u00e7ade is gorgeously decorated, and inside it hides valuable icons and mosaics. It&#8217;s a kind of <strong>fascinating exotic element<\/strong> that nicely breaks up the otherwise typically Central European architecture of the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2302\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2.jpg\" alt=\"The Orthodox Church of Sts Peter and Paul with its golden domes\" class=\"wp-image-238742\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-700x1007.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-768x1105.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-1068x1536.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-1423x2048.jpg 1423w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-696x1001.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-pravoslavny2-1392x2003.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Txllxt TxllxT, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Diana_Lookout_Tower_and_funicular\"><\/span>7. The Diana Lookout Tower and funicular<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t fancy slogging up the steep hill, a comfortable historic funicular will carry you from the centre straight up to the Diana Lookout Tower. From the viewing platform at over 500 metres, <strong>you&#8217;ll get the absolute best panoramic view<\/strong> across the wider area, and in good weather you can see all the way to the peaks of the Ore Mountains. Families with children will also appreciate the local butterfly house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana.jpg\" alt=\"The Diana Lookout Tower above Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238743\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-diana-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Lubor Ferenc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Feel free to take the funicular to shorten the way up, but <strong>definitely walk back down along the forest trails<\/strong>. It takes less than an hour, and along the way you&#8217;ll pass the famous chamois statue at the Deer Leap viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Lesser-known_viewpoints_above_town\"><\/span>8. Lesser-known viewpoints above town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, a huge number of tourists stay only down by the river, which is a real shame. The <strong>most interesting and most peaceful views are actually found up in the spa forests<\/strong>. Locals love these trails, and anyone who makes the climb usually says it was the loveliest moment of their whole trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Deer Leap with the chamois statue<\/strong>: a legendary spot where, according to legend, a deer is said to have shown Charles IV the hot springs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goethe&#8217;s Lookout<\/strong>: a pretty little brick tower you can reach via a pleasant walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charles IV Lookout and the Three Crosses<\/strong>: historic spots from 1877 with a very romantic atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You only need to climb a few dozen metres above the level of the colonnades and suddenly you find yourself in complete silence in the middle of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik.jpg\" alt=\"The chamois statue at the Deer Leap viewpoint\" class=\"wp-image-238744\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-kamzik-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jan Starec, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Becherovka_Moser_and_spa_wafers\"><\/span>9. Becherovka, Moser and spa wafers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Karlovy Vary is clear on this one. Becherovka, Moser and spa wafers form a trio without which a trip hardly counts. The herbal liqueur Becherovka has been made here to a secret recipe since 1807 and is often jokingly nicknamed the thirteenth spring. You can even visit the Jan Becher visitor centre and <strong>explore the whole exhibition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also worth a mention is the famous Moser glassworks, which has been supplying crystal to leading statesmen all over the world for more than 160 years. And finally, I mustn&#8217;t forget the crispy spa wafers filled with hazelnut or vanilla cream. <strong>Their sweet aroma wafts from every other little shop<\/strong>, and a trip without tasting them would hardly even count.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1184\" height=\"1199\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop.jpg\" alt=\"A stall with original Karlovy Vary spa wafers\" class=\"wp-image-238745\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop.jpg 1184w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop-700x709.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop-768x778.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-oplatky-crop-696x705.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1184px) 100vw, 1184px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sharon Hahn Darlin, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_in_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>Where to eat in Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Karlovy Vary long ago outgrew dumplings and sv\u00ed\u010dkov\u00e1 (beef in cream sauce). An <strong>interesting coffee scene and a few really good international restaurants<\/strong> have sprung up here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a great dessert and coffee, it&#8217;s reportedly worth heading to the elegant Caf\u00e9 Pupp or to Parisienne, which has absolutely fantastic reviews. If you&#8217;re into specialty coffee, walk a little way up the hill to Raposa Coffee Roastery. They have their own roastery, a beautiful view, and travellers agree it&#8217;s one of the best spots for an afternoon break. You&#8217;ll also get a good cappuccino at Cafe Kava or at the smaller Pinkiez espresso bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to a proper lunch, Restaurace Tusculum near the gardens is very often recommended, or the slightly more upscale Le March\u00e9. <strong>For vegetarians, the Indian Haandi Indian Restaurant is a great choice.<\/strong> According to the reviews, they make excellent paneer cheese, fresh flatbreads and a varied selection of meat-free curries that even meat lovers rave about. For a lighter snack or a quick soup, the popular BAGEL Lounge does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re looking for a <strong>genuinely good vegetarian offer<\/strong> that doesn&#8217;t stop at the obligatory fried cheese and chips, Indian restaurants or modern brunch caf\u00e9s will be your very best bet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_trips_around_Karlovy_Vary\"><\/span>Day trips around Karlovy Vary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The surrounding area hides plenty of historical and natural attractions, so if you&#8217;re staying for several days, <strong>be sure to set aside time for a few trips to the neighbourhood<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket.jpg\" alt=\"Loket Castle above the Oh\u0159e River near Karlovy Vary\" class=\"wp-image-238746\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kv-loket-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Isiwal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Loket Castle<\/strong>: a gorgeous medieval fortress perched on a rock above a bend in the Oh\u0159e River, easily reached by both train and car.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be\u010dov nad Teplou<\/strong>: the local chateau is home to the Reliquary of St Maurus, the Czech Republic&#8217;s second most valuable goldsmith treasure after the crown jewels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Svato\u0161 Rocks<\/strong>: a stunning rock formation by the river, made for relaxed afternoon walks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mari\u00e1nsk\u00e9 L\u00e1zn\u011b<\/strong>: another famous spa town with a magnificent Singing Fountain, lying just half an hour away.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re planning castle tours or specific treatments, <strong>it&#8217;s better to buy your tickets online in advance<\/strong>. You can use a portal like <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>, for example, to avoid queuing at the ticket office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_next\"><\/span>Where to next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the spa atmosphere has won you over, take a look at some other similar articles on the blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/best-wellness-hotels-czech-republic\/\">The best wellness hotels in Europe<\/a><\/strong>: tips on places where you can treat yourself to a proper rest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/magazin-marianske-lazne-nejsou-jen-lazne\/\">Mari\u00e1nsk\u00e9 L\u00e1zn\u011b: more than just a spa<\/a><\/strong>: a detailed guide to another beautiful town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/czech-republic-best-places-holiday\/\">Where to go on holiday in the Czech Republic<\/a><\/strong>: plenty of inspiration for more beautiful places across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!-- LKM_GYG_CARD start q=\"karlovych varech\" lang=\"en\" rendered=\"2026-06-14T08:02:04+00:00\" v=\"1\" -->\n<style id=\"lk-gyg-styles\">\n@import url(\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap\");\n\/* === LK GYG karty \u2014 CRO redesign 2026-05 (namespace .lkx-) ===\n   C\u00edl: vy\u0161\u0161\u00ed CTR (hero + v\u00fdrazn\u00fd social proof + ak\u010dn\u00ed CTA, m\u00e9n\u011b \"reklamn\u00ed\").\n   Injektuje se inline do prvn\u00edho markeru postu (refresh_cards.py --inline-css). *\/\n.lkx-module, .lkx-module *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.lkx-module{\n  font-family:'DM Sans',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Georgia,sans-serif;\n  max-width:860px;margin:2.5rem auto;color:#1f2328;\n}\n\n\/* HEADER \u2014 lehk\u00fd editorsk\u00fd, \u017e\u00e1dn\u00fd bannerov\u00fd blok; 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