What to do in Karlovy Vary

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Karlovy Vary which includes a city and a river or creek

Karlovy Vary Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Karlovy Vary has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Karlovy Vary is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Karlovy Vary to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Karlovy Vary Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Elizabeth's Spa

Relax and rejuvenate your body at Elizabeth's Spa, a retreat set in a grand chateau-style building overlooking Smetana Park. Go for a swim in the pool and take your pick from any of the 60 spa treatments and programs, including a beer massage.
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Elizabeth\'s Spa featuring a pool and interior views

2. Mill Colonnade

Since the late 19th century, people have traveled far and wide for the supposed healing waters of the Mill Colonnade. This beautiful neo-Renaissance pillared hall is home to six hot springs and is the largest colonnade in Karlovy Vary. Sample the spring water, admire the colonnade’s lovely architecture and watch a concert on the orchestra stage.
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Mill Colonnade showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

3. Diana Lookout Tower

Set on the top of the Hill of Friendship and surrounded by woods is the Diana Lookout Tower. The landmark structure offers some of the most wonderful panoramic views in the city. After your visit, explore the tower’s grounds which encompass hiking and cycling trails, a mini zoo and a butterfly house.
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Diana Lookout Tower featuring a city and a river or creek

4. Karlovy Vary Municiple Theater

The Karlovy Vary Municipal Theater is the city’s largest theater and one of its top cultural attractions. Its varied program of drama and musical performances delights theater-goers throughout the year. Settle down for an evening of entertainment in an auditorium that’s also noted for its gorgeous artwork.
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Karlovy Vary Municiple Theater showing a garden and heritage elements

5. Church of St. Mary Magdalene

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is one of the finest Baroque buildings in the Czech Republic, and Karlovy Vary's most important Catholic church. Inside are beautiful pieces of 18th-century artwork, while underneath is a crypt housing human remains and a chapel.
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Church of St. Mary Magdalene featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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Church of St. Mary Magdalene showing a church or cathedral, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Karlovy Vary City Centre

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Karlovy Vary City Centre is noteworthy for its spas, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mill Colonnade and Park Colonnade.

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Drahovice

Drahovice might not have many top sights, but Mill Colonnade and Karlovy Vary Christmas Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Drahovice

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