Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is the largest spa town in the Czech Republic. Its high concentration of natural thermal springs, the deep and picturesque valley of the Teplá River, steep rocky slopes, and forested hills make it a place of exceptional natural beauty and unique scenic viewpoints.
This charming town developed from the late 19th to the early 20th century in the style of Historicism and Art Nouveau, based on designs by the world-renowned architects F. Fellner and H. Helmer from Vienna. These visionaries recognized the great importance of Karlovy Vary for the future.
The town is characterized by elegant villa districts located on the valley slopes and in the outlying suburbs. Karlovy Vary offers numerous hotels, guesthouses, parks, and forests featuring remarkable pavilions, including observation towers and summer houses, all connected by an extensive network of walking trails and paths.
Karlovy Vary, a cosmopolitan and stylish town with an unmistakable atmosphere, has always been a destination for European heads of state and royal families, aristocrats, statesmen and politicians, as well as famous writers, composers, and scientists. The town’s international significance is further emphasized by the presence of places of worship representing several different religions.
