And an extraordinarily beautiful, bewitching city. Buildings in Karlovy Vary are similar in architectural style and form a single architectural ensemble, but, despite this, each building of this fabulous city is unique. Located at different heights on the mountain slopes, the houses look like an illustration from a children's book - bright, colorful, with amazing roofs and well-kept gardens. Almost any of them can be considered a landmark of Karlovy Vary.
Since Karlovy Vary owes its worldwide fame to its mineral springs, let's first of all consider those sights of Karlovy Vary, which are the architectural design of places where healing waters come to the surface.
So, the first attraction of Karlovy Vary is the Mlynskaya (Mill) colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda, No. 1 on). This is perhaps the most popular place in Karlovy Vary. Built on the site of the city's mill under the direction of the famous Prague architect Josef Zitek, who also designed the world-famous National Theater in Prague, the colonnade did not please the inhabitants of Karlovy Vary. The townspeople felt that the building did not fit with the architecture of the city, and awarded it a host of derogatory names, including "Kingling Alley" and "Carrot Patch".
Initially, it was assumed that the building of the colonnade would be three-story, but for a number of reasons only the first floor was built. Later, at the end of the 19th century, the Mlynskaya colonnade was rebuilt and another source was added to it.
Today, the length of this landmark of Karlovy Vary is 132 meters, 124 columns support the roof with a terrace decorated with 12 sculptures representing the months of the year, and five mineral springs are displayed in marble vases.
Address: Lázeňská, 18/2. GPS coordinates: 50.2252194N, 12.8818250E
The white wooden Market Colonnade (Tržní kolonáda, No. 2 on), built at the end of the 19th century, was conceived as a temporary building. However, this landmark of Karlovy Vary is still standing. Of course, in the 20th century, the city authorities completely reconstructed it. Like many other buildings in Karlovy Vary, the Market Colonnade was built by the Viennese architects F. Felner and G. Gelmer. The colonnade is interesting because of the bas-relief over the spring of Charles IV with the depicted and surprisingly elegant wooden lace decorating the colonnade.
Address: Tržiště 4-6. GPS coordinates: 50.2235239N, 12.8832200E
Geyser colonnade
The geyser colonnade (Vřídelní kolonáda, No. 3 on) is a landmark of Karlovy Vary, where you will find the most famous source of this spa town. A geyser is a mineral spring, the temperature of which is +73°C, spouting from the ground to a height of about 12 meters.
Initially, the gazebo at the geyser was wooden, then cast iron, and only in the second half of the 20th century was the modern building of the Geyser Colonnade built. The geyser itself is located in the glass pavilion of the colonnade, and in the walking hall of the colonnade you can taste water of different temperatures from individual fountains.
Address: Divadelni náměsti, 2036/2. GPS coordinates: 50.2230539N, 12.8836331E
The next attraction of Karlovy Vary will definitely interest art lovers. This is the Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Kostel svaté Máří Magdaleny, No. 4 on), located a hundred meters from the Geyser Colonnade. The church was built in the 18th century on the site of a Gothic church of the 15th century and a cemetery. The masterpieces of art in the temple include painting, sculpture, architecture and the work of jewelers. Here you can admire the paintings and statues, and go down into the dungeon to see the funerary chapel.
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene often hosts organ music concerts, and since 2010 this landmark of Karlovy Vary has the status of a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic.
Address: náměstí Svobody, 1. GPS coordinates: 50.2227278N, 12.8844483E
The Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul (Kostel svaté Petra a Pavla, No. 5 on) is also a landmark of Karlovy Vary. It was erected at the end of the 19th century in the style of Moscow and Yaroslavl churches of the 17th century. Approaching the temple, you will see a traditional porch, a covered gallery, a vestibule and a bell tower. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is crowned with gilded domes. Inside, the temple is decorated with stained-glass windows, stucco and painting, there is a large oak iconostasis and, of course, beautiful icons.
Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Inspection of this attraction of Karlovy Vary is included in most tourist routes, as the Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul is one of the best examples of the ancient architecture of the city.
Address: Krale Jiřího 1039/2B. GPS coordinates: 50.2246875N, 12.8749211E
Column of the Holy Trinity (left)
Other noteworthy sights of Karlovy Vary include the Holy Trinity Column (Trojičný sloup), or the Plague Column (No. 6 on). Similar structures were installed throughout Europe after the plague epidemic swept through, and they personified the gratitude of people to God for getting rid of the plague.
However, the meaning of the Plague Column in Karlovy Vary is somewhat different - the plague that raged in Europe miraculously bypassed the resort city, and the people erected this monument in gratitude for God's great favor. The compositional dominant of this landmark of Karlovy Vary is the coronation of the Virgin Mary.
Address : Trzistě. GPS coordinates: 50.2231169N, 12.8827539E
In the very center of the city there is another attraction of Karlovy Vary - a small, cozy and very beautiful park - Dvorakovy Sady (Dvorakovy Sady, No. 7 on). The park, founded at the end of the 19th century, is named after the famous Czech composer Antonin Dvořák, who, according to historical documents, was a frequent visitor to Karlovy Vary. Centuries-old trees grow in the Dvorak Gardens, there is a small lake and, of course, a monument to the great composer. This park is very popular with both citizens and tourists: here you can walk on the lawns, have picnics, play tennis.
Address: Mlynské nábřeží. GPS coordinates: 50.2276800N, 12.8780800E
One of the main attractions of Karlovy Vary, of course, is the Diana observation tower (Rozhledna Diana, No. 8 on). From the observation deck of the 40-meter tower, standing at a height of 560 meters on the Peak of Friendship, a breathtaking view of the city opens up, Karlovy Vary is visible at a glance. The Diana Tower can be reached in three minutes by funicular, the station of which is located at the famous Pupp Hotel, or you can walk along well-groomed paths with signs. An elevator will take you to the observation deck of the tower, but if you want, you can overcome 150 steps of a spiral staircase. They say: “You have not seen Karlovy Vary if you have not been to the Diana Tower.
A stone's throw from this attraction of Karlovy Vary, in the "Butterfly House", you can admire hundreds of beautiful exotic butterflies fluttering in the tropical garden, go to the Mini Zoo and dine in the cozy restaurant "Diana".
Address: Vrch přátelství 1. GPS coordinates: 50.2190000N, 12.8723747E
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We drank water simply on the advice of our doctors in the morning and evening from spring No. 6. And in the afternoon we experimented from different ones (there are 12 of them in total). They started drinking from 200 grams, after a few days they added another 50-100. For the liver, a good source number 11 "Freedom" near the bottle-kiosk with Becherovka (water 60 degrees). Buy a plastic bath (we had one in our apartment) and make mineral water baths for your feet and hands.
Mugs for drinking are sold everywhere. Prices do not vary much - from 70 to 120 crowns. Other wellness treatments can also be purchased at Lazne V (price list and employees speak Russian).
Drink in small sips, pausing between sips. In almost any disease of the gastrointestinal tract, they drink 40 ... 60 minutes before meals and warm or hot water. For people with constipation, a cold drink is prescribed 15 minutes before meals.
WALKS
The most pleasant. Behind the Plague Pillar monument, a steep road leads up, along which you can walk for 10 minutes to the red old cathedral (abandoned). A little further - Peter the Great Street. This is my favorite street. On the right there are mansions, cool hotels, the Russian consulate, and at the very end - the Church of Peter and Paul (it works exactly until 18-00, prices for candles are crazy.)
And on the left is the forest, several paths lead to it, choose any one.
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There are several paths through the forest. Opposite Lazne III there is a large electronic map of the city, if you press the button on the object, the lamp indicating the route will light up. Each route has its own color (you will see colored stripes on the trees). But no matter where you wandered, you still go out either to the springs, or to the Termal, or to the Masaryk area. So everything is arranged there, do not get lost.
Another option for a walk is in the direction of the Pupa hotel (the same one where Casino Royale was filmed). Here he is, the white prince.
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An excellent walking area goes past it along the course of the river without entering the forest. You will see the monuments to Beethoven, the Richmond Hotel (it will be on the left across the road, behind it is also a beautiful park, admission is free).
Along the way, you will come across a (cheap) art gallery. There is a free toilet :) and a great exhibition of paintings and sculptures. We liked it. In addition, there are comfortable chairs, you can rest. This is a photo of a sign on the building.
If you go to turn into the forest in this area, then the paths will lead you to the rocks, on which there are monuments to the Olen (Deer Leap), Peter 1, various gazebos, from where views of the KV open. In short, it will not be boring, there is a restaurant somewhere there.
And it’s also good to take the funicular up Mount Diana. I am describing the road to it, because we have been looking for a long time, but everything turned out to be as easy as shelling pears.
We go to the end of the street towards Pupp, but we don’t turn anywhere, but go into the tiny Mariana street, almost a wall between the houses. At the very end of it there will be a ticket office and immediately landing on the lift. You can buy a one-way ticket (80 kroons), and walk back down the forest paths. On the mountain there is a tower (take the elevator), from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and the forests around, a restaurant (there is delicious strudel and coffee), behind the restaurant there is a mini-zoo.
Read the sites, look at the guidebook (a guy in a wheelchair in the Atrium on the second floor sells a very good red color with maps. The second “seller” there is an old labrador :)) and you yourself will discover a thousand more interesting places.
THE SHOPS
Near the Theater at the bus stop (you already know it, this is the final one) - we take bus number 2 and go to the other terminus to the store - Interspar, but the stop itself is called somehow differently (damned sclerosis). This is a hypermarket where there are products, but I liked the clothing departments more.
Bus number 1 stops near the Atrium, you can get to the Globus hyper (this is also the final one, it takes a long time to go there, about half an hour, but on the other hand, in the private sector outside the city, you can see plenty of Czech houses, much less time back). There is an awesome selection of cheeses and ready-made meats, and there are plenty of things too. In every supermarket there are restaurants and toilets free of charge and very cool :) with music :)).
ATTENTION! The carts are fastened in front of the entrance, to unfasten them, put a coin into the slot at the handle (usually indicated in 5 or 10 kroons), then take it back.
There is also a TESCO store, but we did not go there.
Buses run strictly according to the schedule.
The schedule is written in blue on weekdays, in yellow on weekends and holidays.
Bus tickets can also be bought at a small tobacco kiosk in the walking area (somewhere near the Petr Hotel).
In the walking area there is a Vata store, the former Tsebo. But there are also German shoes, the choice is good, there are always models with discounts. When buying from 2001 kroons (that is, about 3,700 rubles), they issue TAX-free in the Czech Republic (have a passport with you). (In Germany, from a purchase of 25 euros, that is, 1100 rubles).
FOOD IN CAFE
In general, food in the Czech Republic is cheap. We spent about 7 thousand rubles in 16 days with a cafe (four times) and shops. At the same time, we love to eat and tried to try a little of everything.
The menu is always posted in front of the entrance to the cafe. Be guided by the price of beer - if 0.5 liters costs 25-30 crowns, this place is inexpensive.
The food is delicious, but, alas, not dietary.
Take symbolic souvenirs with you - they will come in handy, win over the people (in a travel agency, a doctor), etc. Then it is easier to ask for help. We took plates with the image of a Russian temple, calendars, sweets.
In Czech, "to the right" as in Bulgarian means "to the left". Keep this in mind when asking for directions (point with your hand). And they also have pointers installed as if in vain - they often do not correspond to the real direction.
- Carry a photocopy of your passport with you.
- You need a passport with you when traveling to Germany (for free taxis), there are no customs as such between countries, documents are not checked.
- Count the money for everyone - there are also a lot of crooks, especially in Prague.
Buy tickets for the return trip to Prague and back to the bus in advance (at the information center at the Dolni nadrazi station).
If you want to save on wrapping your suitcases, you can take a thicker roll of film with you.
When shopping, remember that luggage weight is limited. We had a luggage limit of 20 per person and 6 kg of hand luggage, and we went overboard (but we were “forgiven” because we were not flying to Russia, but to Warsaw).
Have a nice trip! Perhaps someone will add to my guide? Yes, the trip budget (road, apartment, visa, meals) amounted to 62 thousand rubles in 16 days.
At the same time, they are also so well located that within the radius of a day trip there is a huge selection of interesting places, and diverse ones, from natural wonders to ancient cities, castles, museums. How many times have we visited Vary, but there are always a couple of interesting places where we have not been yet.
What is the best way to go on an excursion from Karlovy Vary - organized, with a guide, or on your own? I recommend starting with a group tour, such tours are offered literally at every turn, and all the information is given in Russian, and the prices are mostly affordable. You can independently go hiking in the immediate surroundings, and then, when you are well oriented in the area, learn how to use Czech buses, learn a few basic phrases in Czech (outside of Karlovy Vary, Russian is far from being spoken everywhere), then you can already go in independent swimming.
What excursions can you go on?
So, it’s worth starting with a sightseeing walking tour from Karlovy Vary around the city and its immediate surroundings, you can easily do it yourself, you just have to stock up on a map. I also advise you to pay attention to the 91 sightseeing bus route around the city, this is the best option for the first acquaintance with Vary.
If you are interested in the guide's story and transfer, you can order a city tour, it costs about 5-10 euros. This usually includes a walk through the streets, a Japanese rock garden, a visit to the main viewing platforms, and sometimes the Moser glass factory.
Then slowly increase the radius and explore the surroundings. If you are very scared, take a tour, they are inexpensive, and the choice is huge.
You will be able to see the most interesting sights near Karlovy Vary. The most popular excursion is the resort triangle Frantiskovy Lazne + Cheb + Marianske Lazne. The latter are the famous rival of Karlovy Vary in the field of balneology, and, by the way, they can be visited separately, capturing the nearby Chodovar brewery. The cost of such excursions is within 10-25 euros, for about 5-7 hours.
Often the excursion includes the Svatosh rocks, do not miss the chance to see them, these are rock formations of a very unusual, bizarre shape.
Local pride is the medieval castle of Loket, one of the most interesting places in the area, but I advise you to watch it not as part of a combined tour, but separately, there are such excursions.
Loket Castle
There are many options for the “castle + brewery” excursion, for example, the Manetin castle and the Hische brewery (it will cost 20-30 euros, 5 hours).
So, what else is in the vicinity… Just 20 km from Karlovy Vary you can visit the pretty town of Jáchymov, and in general the nearby towns are very nice: Becov nad Teplou, Nejdek, the mountain village of Nové Hamry, Bozi Dar with its unusual walk through the peat bog .
Yachymov
Path through the peat bog
But castles without beer (fortunately, it’s not a problem to find excellent beer in the Czech Republic): a curious medieval Křivoklát, 90 km away (it’s convenient to visit the stunning karst Konepruska caves together), as well as Orlik Castle with the Zvikov fortress, located in a very picturesque bend of the Vltava River ( about 200 km from Kvarlovy Vary). Such excursions take a whole day and cost from 50 euros.
Křivoklát Castle
Orlik
Quite tiring (240 km), but, honestly, one of the most amazing excursions is the charming castle of Hluboka nad Vltavou and, perhaps, the most precious pearl of Czech cities. A standard tour costs about 55 euros and lasts 12 hours, but it is advisable to stay in Krumlov overnight to see the mesmerizing spectacle of its streets illuminated by evening lights.
Castle Hluboka nad Vltavou
Cesky Krumlov
A little more than 200 km to the ancient Czech city of Kutna Hora with a gloomy ossuary (the trip will take 11 hours and cost 55 euros).
Ossuary
How without Prague
And, of course, the darkness of various options for excursions to Prague, which is 130 km away: classical, evening, historical Prague, by boat. The cost of excursions is 25-50 euros, and the duration is about 10 hours. Such excursions are popular, but I heartily recommend spending at least a few days in Prague, really, it deserves it.
Visiting neighbors
It’s a sin not to take advantage of the favorable location of Karlovy Vary and not to visit the nearest neighbors of the Czech Republic, there are countless excursion options here.
In our experience, the most convenient option for such a trip is a car, but you need to know at least a little of the language. "Yellow buses" are also convenient, but you need to adjust to the schedule. If there is no experience of independent travel at all, it is better to take a tour.
Germany
Perhaps, here is the widest choice of inexpensive (35-50 euros) and interesting one-day tours.
This is Bamberg, one of the most beautiful Bavarian cities (however, we have not seen ugly cities in Bavaria). Its highlight is the fishermen's quarters reminiscent of Venice, standing on the water, as well as a very original local beer "rauchbier".
This is the famous Bavarian, and - the city of porcelain and painting, and the fabulous Rottenburg (if you are in the pre-Christmas time, be sure to visit it, the festive atmosphere here is simply magical).
There are also overnight excursions: the castles of Bavaria, including the legendary Neuschwanstein, and
Have you been everywhere in the capital of the Czech Republic and have one free day left? We will tell you what bright and interesting impressions you can fill it with. Ten destinations for a one-day tour from Prague.
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Day trips from Prague
#one. Karlovy Vary
A small city in the west of the country, where you should go from Prague in the first place, is known for its mineral springs. There are fifteen in total and they are all well equipped. There are many sanatoriums, as it is believed that local waters are useful for diseases of the stomach, liver and intestines. Of course, in order to get a full-fledged treatment, you need to come here for a longer period, but even in one day there is something to see in the city.
Among the main attractions: the Geyser Colonnade, the Jan Becher Museum with the Becherovka brand store, the Diana Tower with an observation platform from where you can see the city and its surroundings, the Moserovsky Glassworks - the birthplace of Czech royal crystal. Even just walking around the city is quite interesting. Do not forget about the local forest parks, where trails for hiking are laid.
For a trip to Karlovy Vary, it is best to take a guided tour. So there will be less problems with tickets. This destination is popular, it is worth ordering a few days in advance, especially for early flights, which are sold out quickly. If possible, you can order an individual route - for example, a 10-hour excursion. If the cost of 229 EUR is divided by a company of seven people, a little more than 30 EUR will come out.
If you decide to travel on your own, we recommend choosing a bus.
Buses depart from the Florence bus station (the metro of the same name is located nearby), flights start at 6:30 and then every hour. The cost of the trip is 149 kroons, and you will spend a little more than two hours on the way. The last one departs from Karlovy Vary at 20:00. But by train from the Main Station you will have to go an hour longer. In addition, only the first train is suitable, which departs very early, at 5:18. If you go second, then on the spot you will be closer to eleven. The ticket will cost 10 crowns more (2nd class).
By the way, be careful when buying tickets at the box office. It is necessary not only to name the destination station, but also to stipulate the absence of transfers.
This will not affect the cost, but two or three transplants can be arranged for you. This is true for all destinations in the Czech Republic. In our article, ticket prices are given subject to advance purchase. If you take them directly on the day of departure, the cost will increase by two to three times.
#2. Karlštejn Castle
One of the most popular places for Saturday and Sunday rest among Praguers themselves. This is explained not only by the proximity to the capital - it is only 30 km away, but also by its rich history and picturesque surroundings. called one of the symbols of the country. In any case, without visiting the most famous castle in the Czech Republic, the trip can hardly be called complete.
Getting to it is easy. From Prague every half an hour there is a suburban train to the town of Beroun. You need to get to the stop, which is called Karlstejn. It will take about forty minutes, and you will have to pay 55 crowns. There is also a bus to the castle. Line 311 departs from Zličín metro station every 30 minutes. But this is an ordinary city bus that makes many stops and takes 50 minutes.
#3. Liberec
One of the most modern, which at the same time has not lost touch with the past. A futuristic TV tower and an old Gothic-style town hall, Liberec Castle and a zoo with open enclosures coexist here. You can visit the botanical garden and the water park, take the cable car up Mount Ještěd.
There are several large castles in the vicinity, but it is better to set aside a separate day for visiting them. Otherwise, Liberec is a great idea for a day trip from Prague - take note!
Despite the fact that Liberec is a fairly large city by Czech standards, with almost a hundred thousand people living there, there is no direct train from Prague. In terms of time and money, the most profitable option for the railway is to change trains in Turnov, but it still takes 2.5 hours and 109 crowns.
It takes a little more than an hour by bus, the trip will cost 89 kroons. The final stop in Prague is near the Černý Most station, the traffic interval is one hour.
#four. Czech krumlov
A small but very atmospheric city, the architecture of which has not changed much since the late Middle Ages. Even part of the city walls and fortifications have been preserved. The historic center is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The only negative is that you have to walk almost everywhere, the streets are so narrow that modern transport will not fit there. There are many attractions in the city, so it is better to book an excursion from Prague to see them all.
You should definitely visit Krumlov Castle. It is the second largest surviving in the Czech Republic and is interesting not only in terms of beauty. In summer, costumed festivals are held on its territory, which recreate the life of the past. In addition, you should definitely take a walk along the Cloak Bridge, the town hall and the streets of the city, look into the Minorite monastery, local museums, the Egon Schiele art center and the Fairytale House, which hosts puppet theater performances.
There are two options for organized trips to Krumlov to choose from:
- Group for 27 EUR per person. It is carried out on a large bus with a guide. In a group of up to 50 people;
- A more interesting, but also slightly more expensive option is an individual tour lasting 10 hours. The cost is 250 EUR for a group of up to 4 people.
For those who want to organize a trip from Prague on their own. The direct train from Prague to Cesky Krumlov departs late - at 8 am. However, you can take the Prague – Linz express train, which leaves from the Main Station at 6:02, and get off at the České Budějovice station, where after 9 minutes you can transfer to the train to Nové Udoli. It's not as convenient as the Express and it has a lot of stops, but you'll be there in 45 minutes.
The bus to Krumlov departs at 6:00, but its final destination is not the Florence bus station, but the Na Knížecí station. The journey in both cases takes almost three hours, and the fare is 189 crowns.
#5. Kutna Hora
Ossuary - one of the strangest sights in the Czech Republic
A small town in the east of the Czech Republic, where you should go from Prague for one day, this is Kutná Hora. It is full of ancient churches, cathedrals, palaces and other interesting tourist sites. The fact is that for a long time one of the richest silver mines in Europe was exploited here and local residents invested part of the extracted wealth in construction. World-famous places in the city: the Church of All Saints with a ossuary, a former mint, the Hradek Silver Museum in a medieval mine and the Ursuline Monastery.
Usually in the Czech Republic, bus routes are more convenient than railway ones. In this direction, it is not. Trains (direct or with a change in Kolin) go to Kutna Hora every hour and a half, the ticket price is 89 kroons, and the travel time is about 60 minutes. Route 381 departs from Háje station every hour or two, it's a little over an hour and a half on the road and costs 100 crowns.
#6. Sychrov Castle
Sychrov Castle is one of the places worth visiting from Prague!
A neo-Gothic castle, well known in Russia from the fairy tale film "Three Nuts for Cinderella", which was filmed within its walls. The castle was built in the 17th century, but in the middle of the 18th century it was rebuilt in the spirit of French romanticism. It is interesting with a huge collection of antique furniture, dishes, household items and weapons. At the heart of the storerooms are treasures taken out by representatives of the family of princes Rogan from France during the revolution. Because of this, Sychrov is called a French corner in the Czech Republic.
If you are too lazy to organize trips from Prague on your own, book excursions on Tripster. These routes come up with local residents who have a story to tell about the surroundings of Prague. You can go to Sykhrov with a guide Nadezhda along the route. During the 7-hour tour, you will learn a lot and have a great time!
There is no direct transport connection between Prague and Sychrov, although it is only 90 km from the capital. Therefore, if you come across an excursion to this castle, take advantage of this offer. In addition, her program usually includes another castle, most often Fridlant, or Turnov, which you still have to pass. On your own, it is also best to get through this city.
At 9:25, a train departs from Prague, which arrives at Turnov station at 11:12, and at 11:30 a bus leaves from there directly to the castle. The terminal is located near the station. The trip will cost 79 kroons for an ambulance ticket and 20 kroons to go directly to Sykhrov.
#7. Spa Teplice
The city is located just 90 kilometers from Prague, almost at the very border with. Tourists are primarily attracted by local thermal springs and the architecture of the historical part of Teplice. In recent years, in addition to spa treatment, various beauty treatments and relaxation services have been offered here, such as massages or thermal pools. Of course, ordinary tourists will also like it here. In addition to historical attractions, such as the Duchtsov Castle or the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Teplice has a beautiful Botanical Garden and Lake Barbora.
If you still decide to get there on your own, then, as elsewhere in the Czech Republic, you have to choose between bus and rail transport. In principle, both methods are convenient, but most often they choose the train. The fact is that the one departs from the Main Station approximately every two hours, starting at 5:18.
But the buses depart from the Holesovice station from 7:30, however, with an hourly interval. This means that it will take more time on the subway. The cost is almost the same: the train will cost 79 kroons, and the bus - 69 kroons.
#eight. Melnik Castle
The city and castle Melnik - the idea of a chic excursion from Prague!
Tourists are attracted not only by the past of this castle, today you can taste local wines and beer, sit in a cafe with a beautiful view of the city, attend concerts. Naturally, excursions are held here, while the current owner of the castle introduces the exhibits of the inner chambers. You can also walk around the city, see historical buildings and visit the local history museum, as well as get acquainted with the life of the modern Czech province.
The easiest way to get to Melnik is by bus. From Holešovice train station they run on weekdays every half an hour and for only 50 crowns. There are few direct passenger trains and the ticket price is already 77 crowns. You can take an ambulance to Turnov to Vshetat station. However, it must be remembered that in any case, it will take another twenty minutes to walk from the station to the castle itself.
#9. Makhovo lake
When the inhabitants of Prague want to get enough of a real beach holiday, they go to Makhovo Lake. This artificial reservoir was created back in the fourteenth century, and today it is a favorite place for picnics. Here you can not only lie on the sand and ride a yacht, but also take a walk through the coniferous forest, visit Bezdez Castle and go fishing.
On the shore of the lake is the settlement of Doksy. Accordingly, it is necessary to get to it. If you travel by train, you will have to pay 159 crowns and make at least one change in Bakov or Mlada Boleslav. But there is a direct bus from Holesovice train station. However, keep in mind that the full route works only in the summer season. The rest of the time it operates only once a day.
#ten. Dresden, Germany
Dresden is an easy day trip from Prague
In principle, you can easily travel from Prague to almost all major cities in Europe, but Dresden is the closest. It is only 150 km away. You can easily organize a one-day tour for yourself, see the Old Masters Gallery and other museums in the city, go shopping, visit local cathedrals and try German beer. Even a simple walk through the old city will leave behind many pleasant memories and memorable photographs.
The communication between the cities is very well established, and the traffic is quite large. There are even several trains. The cheapest way to get there is the Berlin EC 178 Alois Negrelli, which leaves at 6:28. A ticket to Dresden on it will cost 239 crowns, the rest of the trains will be more expensive, at least 372 crowns.
Buses that depart from the Florence bus station travel in this direction eight times a day, and tickets are sold for 295 crowns.
Excursions in Prague and surroundings
The most interesting excursions we found in Prague are private tours from locals. They will not only guide you along the route, but also tell you where to spend your free time, how to save money in Prague.
Florence metro station on the map of Prague
If you are determined to organize excursions from Prague on your own, here is the Florence station on the map. The nearest hotels are marked with markers. This area is convenient for living
Karlovy Vary- this city invariably comes to everyone's mind when it comes to the Czech Republic. Karlovy Vary is popular among Russian tourists; Russian is heard everywhere on the streets and in shops. That is why this resort is also suitable for those tourists who do not speak any foreign language - with your native Russian, you will definitely not get lost here, and you will feel at home in the very heart of Europe. The climate in the city is mild, the weather in Karlovy Vary is about the same as.
The resort is located 130 km west of Prague. The population of the city is 50,000 people. The city was founded in 1370 and named after King Charles IV of Bohemia. The resort gained wide popularity at the beginning of the 19th century due to its hot springs. At different times, the guests of the resort were such famous people as Peter I, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Ivan Turgenev.
Karlovy Vary Spa specializes in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolic disorders and endocrine glands, diseases of the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system.
famous spa hotels in Karlovy Vary that provide comprehensive treatment include the following:
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hotel Imperial | Karlovy Vary, U Imperialu 31 |
| Spa Resort Sanssouci | Karlovy Vary, U Imperialu 11 |
| Sanatorium Krivan | Karlovy Vary, Sadova 800/5 |
| Spa Hotel Thermal | Karlovy Vary, I. P. Pavlova 2001/11 |
| Sanatorium "Astoria" (Sanatorium Astoria) | Karlovy Vary, Vridelni 92 |
| Spa Sanatorium "Manes" | Karlovy Vary, Křižíkova 13 |
You can book accommodation in these hotels and resorts on the website. The accommodation will include an examination by a doctor, three meals a day and treatment.
You can learn more about these sanatoriums, the procedures and prices offered in them on the Russian version of the official website of Karlovy Vary.
Luxury lovers can stay in the only five-star hotel in Karlovy Vary - Hotel Pupp(Grandhotel Pupp).
Springs of Karlovy Vary
Currently, the resort uses for medicinal purposes 16 mineral springs. The springs are located mainly in the colonnades. In total, the resort has 4 colonnades. Before visiting the spring, do not forget to bring an empty bottle with you or one of the pretty vessels for drinking mineral water, which are sold everywhere in Karlovy Vary and are a good souvenir from Karlovy Vary.
This is how jugs for drinking water from springs look like.
Garden Colonnade
There are 3 springs in the Garden Colonnade, the water in which differs in chemical composition: Serpent Spring (Pramen Hadí), Garden Spring (Pramen Sadový), Liberty Spring (Pramen Svoboda).
And here is the Garden Colonnade itself.
Mlynskaya colonnade (Mlynská kolonada)
The Mlynska Colonnade is the largest colonnade in Karlovy Vary. There are 5 mineral springs in the colonnade, actions and concerts are often held in it.
Market Colonnade
Inside the Market Colonnade, decorated with carvings, there are 3 mineral springs, including the Spring of Charles IV (Pramen Karla IV).
Geyser Colonnade
In the Hot Spring Colonnade there is the largest spring in Karlovy Vary called "Geyser" (Vřídlo), as well as 4 springs with chilled water from the Geyser of different temperatures.
Inside the Geyser Colonnade.
I propose to walk along the main pedestrian street of the city I.P. Pavlova and along the river Teplá by Nábřeží Jana Palacha, where most of the attractions of the city of Karlovy Vary are located. What will we see?
The ugly building of the Hotel Thermal, built under the communists. It is held annually International Film Festival.
Emerald greenery and well-groomed paths.
Lots of flowers everywhere. Flowers spread even the current date.
Tents selling famous delicacies - Karlovy Vary waffles (oplatky) and souvenir products.
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