Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
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Cultural Experience,
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Karlovy Vary (also known as Carlsbad) is a charming spa town about a 2 hours west of Prague, all higgledy-piggledy Art Nouveau buildings and wealthy Russian tourists. Legend has it that Charles IV discovered the spring while out hunting with his dogs and founded the town - hence the name.
It enjoyed a vogue in the 19th century, when all manner of fashionable folk (including Beethoven and Chopin) rolled up to take the medicinal waters. You can still take a number of treatments here, including drinking the whiffy waters of the springs, but most Western visitors prefer to try out Becherovka, the town's signature herbal liqueur.
Latest Reviews
Review by Dorie D, December 2012
Doing what: Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague
A beautiful town. Definitely worth visiting.
Review by Cristiane S, September 2012
Doing what: Czech Spas of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne from Prague
Very nice tour, we've had a beautiful day! Karlov Vary is a wonderful barroque town and on september 4th, 2012 we've even saw the rainbow over the river that cross the town. The guide Petr was gentle, explained everything and even gave us free time. Highly recommended tour!
Review by bassam, USA, September 2012
Doing what: Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague
beautiful trip and very nice tour guide
Practical Info
You can reach Karlovy Vary by train from Prague, but a bus will take about half the time. Get one from Prague's Florenc station.
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