Karlovy Vary and surrounding

Karlovy Vary is the most prominent Czech spa town. It is situated in the western part of the Czech Republic.

Local spa treatment is based on the use of mineral water which has healing effects and originates in granite crystal base in the depth of 2000meters. It has beneficial influence on liver, intestine disorders, on stomach and liver. The water contains NA, CO-SO4 and 60% of it gushes at the temperature of 73°C and produces 2000litres a minute. It is richly mineralized with the content of about 5,9 – 6,5 g/l, the content of CO2 varies from 0,375 – 0,750 g/l.

Dr. David Becher, who died in 1792, promoted the spa treatment and thanks to his modern methods Karlovy Vary became a world-known spa town.

In the 19th century his followers dr.Jean D.Carro, dr. Rudolf Mannl and dr. Eduard Hlawaczek continued in his work.

Trips to the surrounding of Karlovy Vary

• Loket and the castle Loket » – get to know the beauty of the historic town founded in 1234 and surrounded by a beautiful countryside. The picturesque town Loket situated along the Ohře river will charm you.
• The Teplá monastery » – the sightseeing tour of the valuable monastery interiors.
• The castle and chateau Bečov » – the priceless reliquiary of St. Maurus
• Sacred area of Ostrov » – an interesting complex of historic buildings.
• Chateau Kynžvart » – the seat of the chancellor Metternich.
• Educational trail Kladská » – ponds, charming countryside in the middle of the nature reserve the Slavkov forest.
• Svatošské rocks » – enjoy the beauty of the nature reserve of the Slavkov forest and have a look at gorgeous nature scenery in the form of beautiful rock pillars, which have been registered as the protected landscape sight since 1933.
• Ecological farm Hory » – come with us to walk through the ecological farm to see the bred fallow-deers in the game-preserve and to find your own Carlsbad twin.

Attractive tours and cultural events

• Museum of Jan Becher » – Visit of original cellars and production including historic objects connected with Becher liqueur.
• Museum and glassworks Moser » – Exhibition of products which some of them were awarded prices at many international exhibitions.