The most beautiful trips from Karlovy Vary
Where to go on a trip from Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is one of the most visited cities in West Bohemia. It is not surprising, however, that it is the most famous spa in the Czech Republic and one of the most important in the whole of Europe. It boasts a beautiful historic center. In addition, you can make a lot of beautiful trips from here, because in the vicinity there is a picturesque mountain range Slavkovský les and a number of other monuments worth visiting. So where to go on a trip from Karlovy Vary
City tour of Karlovy Vary
Spa and festival town
You can manage a tour of the city of Karlovy Vary, the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic, comfortably for a maximum of one weekend a day, as you walk through the surrounding hills and views. There is plenty to see here all year round. In the city, a colonnade with a hot spring for thermal water, Baroque monuments or hot wafers invites you to take a walk. For hikers, there are hiking trails, viewpoints, lookout towers and a cable car in the surrounding hills. In summer, the city lives by a film festival. continue reading
City tour of Loket
Picturesque city under the famous castle
The picturesque town of Loket has only three thousand inhabitants. It is located on a rocky promontory directly below the famous castle of the same name on the edge of the Slavkov Forest. The main artery of the city is TG Masaryka Street, where you will find all important local monuments. continue reading
Sokolov - city tour
Former center of lignite mining
Sokolov is a town about 20 km southwest of Karlovy Vary, which was founded in the 13th century on the banks of the river Ohře at the confluence with Svatava. The oldest written mention of Sokolov (Falkenau in German) is from April 13, 1279, but the importance of the town increased only in the 19th century due to coal mining. At the time of the greatest expansion, 39 deep and 15 surface mines worked in the Sokolov district. The character of the city and the whole area was significantly influenced by extensive lignite mining and the chemical industry. After the decline in mining, extensive reclamation took place and lakes and parks were created in the vicinity. Today, the interesting places and monuments of this originally mining town stood out again. continue reading
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Czech Yellowstone
Yes, we also have active land. It is located in the west of Bohemia near Franstiškovy Lazní. The reserve was declared in 1964. Thanks to its peat bogs and mineral springs, which spring to the surface. They are called mud volcanoes. These are the echoes of volcanic activity. continue reading
Walk through Kladské peat bogs
Kladská nature trail
The roof of the Slavkov Forest could be called peat bogs around Kladská. At an altitude of over 800 meters above sea level, there is an extensive plateau full of lakes, rainforest and of course peat. Thanks to the rafts, a nice tourist circuit is open here, so you can also see this natural attraction. In addition, there are interesting historic buildings of the Swiss type. continue reading
A tour of Bečov nad Teplou
A historic town in the Slavkov Forest
Inside the Slavkov Forest you will find the beautiful historic town of Bečov nad Teplou, where you will find, among other things, a large castle with a palace and an adjacent Baroque chateau. For lovers of valuable monuments, there is also the famous reliquary of St. Maurus. After the coronation jewels, it is considered the second most important similar monument in the Czech Republic. continue reading
A tour of Kynžvart Castle
Kynžvart journey II.
Former summer residence of the Austrian Chancellor Klemens von Metternich. continue reading
