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Top Things to Do in Karlovy Vary Czech Republic
If you are planning a day trip to Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic is a spa town two hours outside of Prague known for its 300+ hot springs of healing water and medical treatments. The city sits along the Teplá River and is full of cobblestone streets and pastel Art Nouveau buildings. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Karlovy Vary bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Karlovy Vary day trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Karlovy Vary
Photograph the river from the Toskánská/Tuscany Footbridge
Take a selfie with the Karlovy Vary sign
Buy a ceramic mug and sample the town’s healing waters
Check out the five hot springs in the Mill Colonnade
See the geyser at the Hot Springs Colonnade
Learn about Becherovka herbal bitters and enjoy a tasting at the Jan Becher Museum
Soak in a thermal bath at the Windsor Hotel
Eat a Karlovarské oplatky (Karlovy Vary wafer)
Check out the 18th-century Baroque architecture of St Mary Magdalene’s Church
Browse the boutiques on Masaryka Street
Check out the sculptures and relax next to the pond in Dvořák-Park
Photograph the Byzantine Saint Peter and Paul Cathedral
Buy spa cosmetics as a souvenir
Taste the mineral water in the Market Colonnade or the Park Colonnade
Enjoy a spa treatment at the Elizabeth Spa
Go for a hike on the Lázeňské Lesy spa trails
Explore the Grandhotel Pupp, the filming location of Casino Royale
Ride the funicular by the Ore Mountains
Photograph the city from the Diana Tower Lookout
Take the Hot Spring Underground Tour at the Hot Spring Colonnade
Hike up to Goethe Tower or Charles IV Lookout for city views
Photograph the Hotel Imperial
Learn about the city’s healing waters at the Museum of Karlovy Vary
Take a walk along the Teplá River
Wander the streets admiring the Art Nouveau architecture
Enjoy a coffee at Café Elefant, a hangout of Beethoven’s
Tour the Vánoční Dům Christmas Mansion
Photograph the mountain goat sculpture (and city) at Deer Leap Lookout
Tour the 12th-century Gothic Loket Castle
Visit the Moser Museum and watch a glassblowing demonstration
Be sure to check the Karlovy Vary Czech Republic Tourism Board arlovy Vary Czech Republic Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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