Karlovy Vary

Wellness & spas

Discover the spa town of Karlovy Vary on a day trip from Prague. Benefit from a short guided tour and learn about the history of the city, followed by some free time to explore at your own pace, where you can visit the watchtower and funicular. Depart from central Prague and travel to Karlovy Vary. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of the town center and marvel at the most famous geyser, Vřídlo Sprudel, gushing its mineral waters to a height of nearly 12 meters. Learn a bit about the fascinating history of the city, which has been a popular spa town since the 14th century. Admire the spa colonnades and learn about historic figures such as Tsar Peter the Great, and German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. After this, you’ll be free to explore the town on your own. Take the time to visit the funicular and admire the views from the historic watchtower. After your free time exploring, relax on the return journey back to Prague.

Get to Karlovy Vary Terminal Bus Station from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station or vice versa in just 2 hours 15 minutes on a modern bus. Take the hassle out of the start or end of your holiday by booking your ticket online in advance. Simply relax on air-conditioned buses from the comfort of your seat and arrive at your destination on time, either at Prague central or Karlovy Vary central. Be greeted and supported by staff who will help you onboard and enjoy the view of Prague and Karlovy Vary during the transfer. On board the luxurious yellow coaches you will receive free hot drinks and can buy a selection of other refreshments. Daily newspapers and magazines make your journey more enjoyable, as does Wi-Fi on all lines, leather reclining seats with seat belts, and of course an on-board toilet. During the journey you can watch a movie, listen to music, or play electronic games, all thanks to the interactive touchscreens with an entertainment portal built into every seat.

Depart Prague and journey to the legendary spa town of Karlovy Vary in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The history of the city dates back to the 14th century and the time of Charles IV, and the curative effects of the local mineral springs were used as treatments for figures such as Peter the Great and Goethe. One of the most famous attractions is the hot spring that spews out hot thermal waters to a height of 12 meters. Visit a wide range of the historical and modern colonnades the town is known for, and taste the water from different natural mineral springs.

Journey to the largest, most well known Czech Spa - Karlovy Vary – just 2-hours away from Prague. Also known as Carlsbad, the founding of this town has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. Learn about the 16 famous springs with temperatures from 12°C to 72°C, the most famous being Vridlo. Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local china and glass manufacturing industry. Before lunch, admire these products as you visit the Moser Glass Museum and finally, visit the Moser Glass Shop. After lunch, you go on a guided tour of the center of Karlovy Vary, and after the tour you have free time.

The tradition of spa treatment in Karlovy Vary goes back more than six centuries. For centuries people have been able to cure their ailments with the miraculous properties of the mineral water that rises from the bowels of the earth to the surface. The spa was visited by the scientific, political and artistic elite of the 19th century, such as Beethoven, Franz Joseph I, Dobrovský, Paganini, Chopin, Mozart, Gogol, Tyl, Barrande, Purkyně, Freud and many others. Karlovy Vary is also popular among contemporary VIPs like Jude Law, Antonio Banderas, John Malkovich, Robert De Niro, and Renee Zellweger. Join a tasting session and try the magical effects of the hot springs for yourself. Led by expert guide, discover the rich history of each spring, surrounded by the picturesque charm of cobblestone streets and elegant spa architecture. Indulge in a day of relaxation and rejuvenation, sipping on the finest mineral elixirs and soaking in the timeless ambiance of Karlovy Vary.

Depart Prague and journey to the beautiful spa town of Karlovy Vary about 100 kilometers to the west of the Czech Republic capital. Upon arrival, benefit from the chance to take a walk along its enchanting promenade. Founded by King Charles IV in 1358, Karlovy Vary is notable for its mineral springs that have healed many celebrities, including the German poet Goethe and the Russian Tsar Peter the Great. Stroll along the colonnades of the spa and get a taste of the hot springs for yourself. The town is well-known as the location of the Moser glass factory, founded by Ludwig Moser in 1893. Renowned around the world for its high quality glassware, Moser's former clients include the court of the British King Edward VII, the Shah of Persia and Emperor Franz Josef I of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, among others. Take a guided walking tour of the historical town center. Benefit from some free time to shop and enjoy a stroll on your own before the return journey to Prague.

We invite you on a day trip to the spa town of Karlovy Vary, situated about 100 km west of Prague. The world famous spa was founded by the Czech king Charles IV in 1358 and the local mineral springs have healed many celebrities, such as the German poet Goethe and the Russian Tsar Peter the Great. While walking along the colonnade, you´ll have a chance to taste the hot springs as well. The trip includes and guided walk through the historic center. The lunch will be provided in a local restaurant.

Experience the largest, most well known Czech Spa - Karlovy Vary – a scenic 2-hour drive from Prague. Also known as Carlsbad, the founding of this town has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. Experience some of the 12 famous springs with temperatures from 40°C to 72°C, the most famous being Vridlo, as you walk along the Tepla River and the majestic Neo-Renaissance colonnades. Enjoy samples of the different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs before lunch. Then, admire the city's famous glass and china as you visit the Moser Glass Shop and the Thun Porcelain Shop. Enjoy a guided tour of the Moser Glass Factory Museum Next, journey to the famous Marianske Lazne, with its curative springs. Take a tour of the spa with its unique historical architecture, a sampling of the spa waters from the famous Cross Spring, and finally visit the ancient colonnades.

Watch a film about Karlovy Vary, produced by a professional video company using high-quality equipment. Enjoy a beautiful and bright video image accompanied by informative content in 4 languages. Choose from English, Czech, Russian, and German, and enjoy the film without being distracted by captions. See the most beautiful locations in the region, on a big screen with live sound. Relax in a cozy cinema hall with 35 seats, located in the historical center of the city, in the middle of the most popular excursion route. Whether you're in Karlovy Vary for the first time or have been here before, the film is perfect for you. Learn a lot about the region and expand your knowledge. The film is suitable for guests of the city from other countries, as well as guests from other cities of the Czech Republic and, of course, local residents.

Legend says that Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) was founded by the Czech king and holy Roman emperor Charles IV in the 14th century. It is said that the ruler discovered a unique spring here while out hunting deer. Over the centuries a spa town has developed here whose fame has surpassed the borders of Bohemia, with Karlovy Vary becoming synonymous with charm and social standing. It has welcomed such figures as Goethe, Beethoven, Gogol, Paganini, Casanova, and Mozart, along with dozens of heads of state, while in recent times it has hosted many movie stars thanks to its film festival, which is one of Europe’s most important. You will experience a genuine spa atmosphere on pleasant walks through its enchanting historical core, which follows the Teplá stream. You will fill a spa jug from several of the local healing springs and stroll in the shadows of elegant colonnades, such as the Mlýnská and Tržní Colonnades. You will see the magnificent theatre, Císařské lázně and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. The hottest of the springs – the Vřídlo – emerges from the ground nearby. But be carefult! The water has an incredible temperature of 72 degrees! You will make your day in the fairy tale town even more pleasant by visiting one of Karlovy Vary’s lookout spots - the Diana Tower, from which the town feels like it’s in the palm of your hand. And what kind of trip to Karlovy Vary would it be if you didn’t take home some local wares?! The best known include the products of the world famous Moser glassworks, Thun Karlovy Vary porcelain, or the excellent Becherovka herbal liqueur, which is often dubbed the town’s 13th spring.