Best Time to Visit Karlovy Vary for 4 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

Museum of Glass MOSER

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 19, Kpt. Jaroše 46, Dvory, 360 06 Karlovy Vary, Czechia

A 150-year-old Moser glass factory museum, which houses more than 2,000 crystal and glass objects. Walking into the museum, you can learn about the history of the glass manufacturing industry, related manufacturing processes and other professional knowledge through videos and various exquisite exhibits. The museum also guides visitors to visit the Moser glass factory, where they can learn more about Czech glass craftsmanship.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Museum of Glass MOSER, you can head to Jan Becher Museum, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Jan Becher Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 120 CZK

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: T. G. Masaryka 282/57, 360 01 Karlovy Vary, Czechia

The Becherovka Museum has a collection of all alcohol related to Becherovka (Becherovka), and you can also buy the best medicinal wine in town here. Today's world-famous Behlovka liquor is brewed from the mineral water of Karlovy Vary and the surrounding grass. When visiting the museum, you can not only learn more about Bekhlovka liquor, but also visit the wine cellar, wine barrels, wines and labels of different ages, and taste the unique flavor of liquor.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Jan Becher Museum? Luxury Spa Hotel Olympic Palace is one of your top choices.

Luxury Spa Hotel Olympic Palace

Featuring a spa centre and free WiFi, Luxury Spa Hotel Olympic Palace, which was opened in August 2015, offers luxury accommodation in Karlovy Vary. The hotel features a salt cave, wellness centre with mineral water, sun terrace and views of the garden. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries.A 24-hour front desk is at guests' disposal.Mill Colonnade is 100 metres from Luxury Spa Hotel Olympic Palace, while Market Colonnade is 200 metres away. The nearest airport is Karlovy Vary Airport, 3 km from the property.

Day 2 | Morning

Market Colonnade

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Middle of Karlovy Vary spa area on the left bank of the Tepla river

The Market Hot Spring Corridor is located on the traditional market square below the castle. The entire corridor is made of Swiss wood and decorated with countless star-shaped carvings. There are three mineral springs, the Charles IV Spring, the Lower Palace Spring and the Market Spring. The Market Spa Corridor was first built in 1882 and completed in 1883. It was designed by well-known Vienna architects Fernal and Hermel. In the early 1990s, the cloister underwent a large-scale restoration before it looked like it is now. Compared with the park hot spring cloister and the mill hot spring cloister, the Karlovy Vary market hot spring cloister is shorter in length. The architectural style is similar to the park hot spring corridor, with white as the keynote, and it is larger and more delicate than the park corridor. In the evening, the market hot spring corridor is particularly moving under the illumination of the light. There are three hot springs in the market hot spring: Charles IV Spring, Xia Gongbao Spring and Market Spring. The legend of the IV.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Mlynska kolonada.

Mlynska kolonada

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Mlynske nabrezi 507/5, Karlovy Vary 360 01, Czech Republic

The Mill Spa Corridor is a very beautiful spa corridor in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, named after the nearby mill. The entire architectural style follows the neo-Renaissance route. There are 12 vivid sandstone allegorical statues on the walls of the cloister, which symbolize the 12 months of the year. The Mill Spa Cloister was built in 1871 and completed in 1881 by the designer of the Prague National Theatre, Joseph Tidyk. The promenade is 132 meters long and 13 meters wide, and has become one of the traditional symbols of Karlovy Vary. The promenade has 124 Corinthian columns, and the 12 sculptures on the colonnade represent the 12 months of the year. There are five hot spring exits in the Mill Springs Corridor, Mill Spring, Rusalka Spring, Wenceslas Duke Spring, Libusher Spring and Rock Spring. The temperature of the hot springs at each outlet varies, from the rocky spring at 46.9°, to the warmer 65° of the Duke Wenceslas I spring.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Grandhotel Pupp is the best places.

Grandhotel Pupp

The impressive Grandhotel Pupp with free WiFi is located in the centre of the spa area of Karlovy Vary. It offers spacious rooms, fine cuisine, and an exclusive spa area.Founded in 1701 by Johann Georg Pupp, who originally was a confectioner, the Grandhotel Pupp already accommodated such famous guests as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Johann Sebastian Bach and Richard Wagner.All rooms feature elegant furniture, satellite TV and a minibar. Some units also offer a balcony and a flat-screen TV. Digital newspaper and magazine service is available.The Royal Spa offers a relaxation pool, meditation bath, spa baths, steam bath, different saunas and a fitness room free of charge for guests. There is also a salt cave at an additional charge. The Royal Spa Suite is a private spa for 2 people with massages, spa bath and sauna. A wide range of beauty and wellness treatments and massages is available.Fine Bohemian specialities and international dishes are served in the various restaurants. 2 bars invite you to relax or enjoy the evening entertainment, including a live band in the Becher's Bar.

Day 3 | Morning

Park Colonnade

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Park Colonnade Zahradní, 360 01 Karlovy Vary

The park hot spring cloister is adjacent to the Dvorzak Garden. There are many literary works collected in the cloister. The beautiful environment is a favorite place for scholars and writers. There are two hot springs in the park, Snake Spring and Orchard Spring, which can be drunk directly. The water temperature is about 29 degrees Celsius and 42 degrees Celsius respectively. The cloister was completed in 1881 and was formerly the concert hall of the Brans Quarter Hall, designed by the well-known Vienna architects Fellner and Helmer. The white cast-iron promenades are connected to each other, and the slender carved decorative patterns are very elegant.

Day 3 | Afternoon

St Mary Magdalene's Church nearby is the top choice before you leave Park Colonnade and hit the road.

St Mary Magdalene's Church

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: U.S. Svobody 1, 360 01 Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

The Church of Mary is located on a hill next to the hot spring cloister. As of 2010, it has been listed as one of the cultural monuments of the Czech Republic. The church was first built in 1733 and took three years to complete. It was designed by the well-known Czech architect Krian Ignaz Deenchenghof. The whole church is towering like clouds, and you can see the gorgeous retro Baroque furniture in the 18th century when you walk into the church. In addition, a unique style of burial tomb is buried in the basement below the church, which can also be seen at a glance.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Spa Hotel Imperial in advance, because all the tourists head to St Mary Magdalene's Church love staying at it.

Spa Hotel Imperial

Built in the early 1900s, Hotel Imperial is a well-known landmark in Karlovy Vary. Its award-winning spa centre offers an indoor pool, and the restaurant hosts cooking shows.

Rooms here come with satellite TV, a minibar and free internet access. There is a small seating area in each room.

National cuisine is served at the non-smoking restaurant. Café Vienna offers traditional desserts and coffee specialities. In the evening, live music and cocktails are offered at the Imperial Club.

Spa therapies at the Imperial include carbon dioxide baths and beauty treatments. There is a hot tub, sauna and fitness room. Bathrobes and slippers are included in the price.

4 tennis courts can be booked at the sports centre. Guests can also rent bikes and helmets directly at the hotel.

Day 4 | Morning

Hot Spring Colonnade

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-7:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: Divadelní nám. 2036/2, 360 01 Karlovy Vary

The hot spring cloister is made of glass-clad iron concrete, and the entire building follows a modern functionalist style. There are popular mineral hot springs in the cloister, and it is worth seeing the large hot springs that are about 12 meters high. The thermal spring cloister was built in 1975, designed by the renowned architect Jaroslav Otruba, and opened to the public in May 1975. There are a total of 5 hot springs in the hot spring corridor, with water temperatures ranging from 30°, 50° to 72°. Among them, the big hot spring can spout about 12 meters, and an average of 2,000 liters of mineral water can be poured out in one minute. It is very spectacular and worth seeing.

Day 4 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Hot Spring Colonnade, don’t forget pay a visit to Orthodox Church of Saint Peter and Paul.

Orthodox Church of Saint Peter and Paul

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Krále Jiřího 2c 01 360 01 Karlovy Vary

St. Peter and Paul Church is located on the hillside of Karlovy Vary. It is a very luxurious Orthodox church with a very dazzling golden onion-shaped tower. The church was built in 1897 for Russians who came to Karlovy Vary for spa treatments in the 19th century. It was designed by architect Gustav Widemann, who referenced the ancient church of Ostankin near Moscow. The whole church is in Byzantine style, there are very exquisite carvings on the pillars, and the interior decoration is luxurious.

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