How to spend top weekend in Karlovy Vary - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Excursion to the Geyser Underground

You can visit the center of Karlovy Vary from 6:00 to 19:00 on any day of the week. You can enjoy the hot thermal springs there. It is located in the colonnade. It was built in 1975. A fascinating sight is waiting for you. You will see how the water jet escapes from the surface of the earth. Its temperature is 70 degrees. The height of the jet reaches 12 meters. You can also take a tour of the underground source. This is where the water used for health and medical purposes at the resort comes from. You will see the full power of hot water, from which all the local mineral springs originate. You will also view all the formations that have resulted from the high salt content in the thermal water.

Climb to the Observation Decks of the Resort

There are several observation platforms in Karlovy Vary. You will admire the beauty of the surrounding area of the resort and the sights of the city from them. One of them is located on the top of the Diana Tower. It was built on Friendship Hill in 1914. It is open to the public all year except January. You will climb it by the stairs, having overcome 150 steps. You can do this for free. You can also use the elevator.

The Goethe's Lookout Tower is the oldest tower in the city. It was built in the middle of a forest on a hill up to 700 meters high in 1889. It is open from 11 am to 8 pm from Tuesday to Sunday from April to September. You can visit it until 4 pm from October to March. You need to take bus number 8 going to the village of Hurki to get here. The observation deck is located at an altitude of 42 meters. You will have to climb it on foot by 165 steps. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The Castle Tower stands in the center of Karlovy Vary. It is part of a large fortress built in the XIV century. The fire occurred at the beginning of the XVII century. It destroyed the castle. However, the tower was restored. You can get to its observation deck by taking the elevator today. There is also a viewing platform Jelení Skok (deer jump) in the central part of the resort. You will take stunning photos and enjoy the magnificent view of the city there.

Extreme Recreation in the Vicinity of the Resort

If you want more active and extreme entertainment during your holiday at the health resort, you can take a walk or bike along one of the 21 routes. For example, there is an ecological trail between Doubi and the Loket Castle. Its length is 13 kilometers. The trip will take about 6 hours on foot. You will overcome this path in 3 hours by bike.

You can also go to the Svatoš rocks. They are formed as a result of a break in the mountain chain by the Ohře River. The mountain range is divided into 2 parts. They are similar to the granite of the pyramid form. You will take up rock climbing, walk over a picturesque canyon on a suspension bridge made of wooden planks, and get the thrill of rafting on the river by canoe here. You will also visit a nature reserve called Slavkovský les, (Slavkov Forest) to get adrenaline rush on rope rides.

Visit an Amusement Park

If you leave Karlovy Vary by car and spend 45 minutes on the way, you reach the city of Lengenfeld in Germany. Plohn Entertainment Park is located there. You will pay 22 euros for the entrance ticket. There are several theme zones there. You will visit the Wild West, the dinosaur reserve, the fairy forest, and the Japanese garden. Boat rides, water rides, and roller coasters are also waiting for you.

For example, you can take a ride on the roller coaster "El Toro". They are made of wood. Their height is 28 meters. The length of the slides is 725 meters. The cabins move at a speed of 75 kilometers per hour. There is an attraction "Wild Pig". If you use it, you will quickly descend a long water chute. You can also participate in rodeos and ride a raft through the "Lost World" in "Prehistoric Times". The park is open from 10 am to 5 pm daily from the beginning of May to the end of October.