Karlovy Vary, Czechia - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-15

Karlovy Vary is a picturesque spa town famous for its thermal springs, magnificent architecture, and tranquil atmosphere. Come enjoy relaxing spa treatments, drink the healing waters, and stroll along the beautiful promenades.

Top things to do in Karlovy Vary

Things to do in Karlovy Vary include Mill Colonade, Hot Springs Colonade, Market Colonnade. Here are 12 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Karlovy Vary

Here is what 3 days in Karlovy Vary look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
7
Walking
29 min
  1. 1
    Mill Colonade
    300 m (🚶 4 min)
  2. 2
    Park ColonnadeCity Center
    200 m (🚶 4 min)
  3. 3
    Imperial Spa (Císařské lázně)
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  4. 4
    Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and PaulChurch · West End
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  5. 5
    Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda)
    200 m (🚶 6 min)
  6. 6
    Church of St. Peter & St. PaulChurch
    50 m (🚶 3 min)
  7. 7
    Jan Becher MuseumMuseum
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Day 2

Stops
7
  1. 1
    Church of St Mary Magdalene
    1.1 km (🚶 26 min)
  2. 2
    Karlovy Vary MuseumMuseum
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  3. 3
    Grandhotel PuppConcert hall · City Center
    650 m
  4. 4
    Art Gallery Karlovy VaryMuseum · City Center
    650 m
  5. 5
    Hot Springs Colonade
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  6. 6
    Market ColonnadeCity Center
    900 m (🚶 18 min)
  7. 7
    Diana Lookout Tower
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Moser Glass MuseumMuseum
    8 km
  2. 2
    Loket Castle
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Karlovy Vary?

Mill Colonade, Hot Springs Colonade, Market Colonnade, Diana Lookout Tower, Church of St Mary Magdalene, Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul and 6 more. Mill Colonade: An impressive Neo-Renaissance colonnade housing five thermal springs, a perfect place to stroll and taste the mineral waters.

What can you do in 3 days in Karlovy Vary?

Day 1: Mill Colonade, Park Colonnade, Imperial Spa (Císařské lázně), Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Day 2: Church of St Mary Magdalene, Karlovy Vary Museum, Grandhotel Pupp, Art Gallery Karlovy Vary. Day 3: Moser Glass Museum, Loket Castle.

Which museums are worth visiting in Karlovy Vary?

Museums worth visiting in Karlovy Vary: Art Gallery Karlovy Vary (City Center), Jan Becher Museum, Karlovy Vary Museum and Moser Glass Museum.

Which churches are worth seeing in Karlovy Vary?

Churches worth seeing in Karlovy Vary: Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul (West End) and Church of St. Peter & St. Paul.

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