Everyone knows Karlovy Vary during the festival.
Few people know how beautiful Karlovy Vary becomes once the crowds leave. If you’re looking for quiet streets, spa architecture and long walks instead of red carpets, this is the perfect time to visit.
Getting there from Prague
If you’re travelling from Prague, the easiest way to reach Karlovy Vary is by bus.
Both RegioJet and FlixBus operate direct services from Prague several times a day, with departures roughly every hour. The journey usually takes around 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours, making the bus faster and more direct than the train. Booking your ticket a few days in advance often gives you the best prices.
Spend a slow afternoon
- Walk along the colonnades.
- Taste the thermal spring water.
- Stop for coffee at a local café.
- Take the funicular to Diana Tower.
- Stay until the evening, when the town becomes quiet again.
Stay overnight
Instead of rushing back to Prague, spend one night in Karlovy Vary. Once the day visitors leave, the atmosphere changes completely.
Looking for an experience?
Whether you prefer exploring on your own or joining a guided tour, you’ll find plenty of experiences in and around Karlovy Vary.
Karlovy Vary is often associated with one spectacular week in July. But once the festival ends, the town returns to what it does best — quiet walks, historic spa architecture and slow afternoons that invite you to stay a little longer.
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