Karlovy Vary
Founded in the 14th century by Charles IV and built around a cluster of hot springs, Karlovy Vary is Czechia's most visited spa town, set at the confluence of the Ohře and Teplá rivers amid mountain terrain. Its Belle Époque architecture and well-preserved historic centre make it one of the more photogenic towns in the country, and in 2021 it joined the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site "Great Spa Towns of Europe." It also hosts the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of Europe's leading film events.
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- Population45,500
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
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Karlovy Vary: quick answers
Where is Karlovy Vary?
Karlovy Vary is in Karlovarský kraj, Czechia, about 60 km37 miles in a straight line from Plauen.
How do you get to Karlovy Vary?
The nearest airport is Karlovy Vary (KLV), about 16 min away by road. The nearest train station is Karlovy Vary dolní nádraží, about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Karlovy Vary?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -2°C28°F. The wettest month is July, with about 93 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Karlovy Vary?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 59 restaurants, 30 cafés and 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Karlovy Vary?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Františkovy Lázně, Petrohrad and Měcholupy. Karlovy Vary is listed among the day trips from Prague.