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INTRODUCING KARLOVY VARY .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3

MAP OF KARLOVY VARY ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

TRANSPORT ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

PARKING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

PUBLIC SPAS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

MONUMENTS AND INTERESTING PLACES .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERIES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

CULTURAL CALENDAR .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

CINEMAS, THEATRES ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

LEISURE ACTIVITIES .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

SHOPS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

ACCOMMODATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

RESTAURANTS, BARS, FAST FOOD, TEAROOMS, DISCOS ............................................................................................................................................................................... 35

WI-FI CONNECTION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 39

CASHPOINTS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

USEFUL INFORMATION AND ADVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

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INTRODUCING KARLOVY VARY

WELCOME TO KARLOVY VARY!

Karlovy Vary lies in West Bohemia at the confluence of the Teplá River and the Ohře River, about 120 km west of Prague. It is the largest and best-known spa city in the Czech Republic.

Charles IV founded the city in the 14th century. According to the legend, the Emperor had the city built soon after the accidental discovery of thermal springs by his hunting retinue. The spa facilities enjoyed the favour of many aristocratic houses and rich burghers as early as the 16th century. Owing to a series of natural disasters, only a few buildings have been preserved from that period. Most architectonic monuments originated in the 18th and the 19th century when the city experiences a „period of abundance“.

Journey to the spa …

Balneotherapy has been developed and improved since the very establishment of Karlovy Vary to this date. It mainly promotes the recuperation of patients suffering from digestive disorders, metabolic disorders, diabetes, gout, obesity, periodontitis (gingivitis), locomotive system disorders, liver diseases, and diseases of the pancreas, the gallbladder and bile ducts, states after oncological and neurological diseases.

The balneotherapy provided in Karlovy Vary comprises a number of curative procedures. Time-proven spa baths and drinking cure as well as modern methods cryotherapy, floating, laser therapy, etc. are used in treatment.

Both traditional spa treatment and wellness you can savour in Carlsbad sanatoriums, spa hotels and public spas.

The spa treatment provided in Karlovy Vary consists of special procedures based mainly on the use of mineral springs. To achieve desired results, spa treatment must take at least three weeks. After arriving at a spa facility, a client consults one of the spa physicians who perform an initial medical examination and prescribe the most appropriate treatment procedures. The daily schedule of massages, curative baths and drinking cure has to be strictly observed. The effects of the treatment will soon set in. For instance a bubble bath, a carbonic bath, a dry carbonic bath, a peat (mud) bath, a mineral bath, whirlpool, additive baths, warm and cold water jets, a sauna, a steam bath, a classical massage, lymph drainage (manual or instrumental), a reflex massage, a water massage (hydropuncture), laser therapy, paraffin and peat packs, therapeutic physical

exercise (individual or group), water gymnastics, cryotherapy, gas injections (pneumo puncture), oxygen therapy, inhalation, floating, enema rank among procedures, which are commonplace in

most of the spa houses.

Karlovy Vary in numbers Founded 2nd hf of 14th cent. Population 50 594 Area 59,1 km² No. of beds almost 10 000 Elevation 370 – 600 metres Distance from: Prague 120 km Mariánské Lázně 50 km Český Krumlov 250 km Munich 320 km Vienna 460 km Frankfurt 380 km Moscow 2100 km

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MAP OF KARLOVY VARY

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TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT TERMINALS TERMINÁL - DOLNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ (LOWER RAILWAY) Contact

The main station of intercity bus transport and train transport in the direction of Bečov, Mariánské Lázně

972 442 559, tel. 353 913 111

HORNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ (UPPER STATION) Contact

A train station 972 442 145

TRŽNICE - MHD (PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUS SERVICE) Contact

A public transport bus station, the next-to-last bus stop on the way from Prague It is possible to buy public transport bus tickets in an information centre or a newsstand. There are one-day tickets, seven-day tickets and sightseeing tickets available - more information on www.dpkv.cz

tel. 353 505 311, 606 737 469

www.dpkv.cz

LETIŠTĚ KARLOVY VARY (AIRPORT KARLOVY VARY) Contact

K Letišti 132, K. Vary - Olšová Vrata tel. 353 360 611

www.airport-k-vary.cz

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INTERCITY TRANSPORT - BUSES AUTOBUSY KARLOVY VARY (BUSES KARLOVY VARY) Contact

Sportovní 578/4, K. Vary tel. 353 226 221, tel. 353 223 662 LIGNETA Contact

Mírová ulice 144, K. Vary tel. 352 666 994 www.ligneta.cz DOPRAVNÍ PODNIK KARLOVY VARY (TRANSPORT COMPANY KV) Contact

Sportovní 656/1 tel. 353 505 311 www.dpkv.cz STUDENT AGENCY Contact Opening hours

(1) T. G. Masaryka 58/34, K. Vary tel. 353 176 333 (1) Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (2) Západní 2A, K Vary www.studentagency.cz (2) Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat, Sun 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

TRAIN TRANSPORT ČESKÉ DRÁHY (CZECH RAILWAYS) Contact

Nákladní 31, K. Vary 360 01 tel. 840 112 113 www.cd.cz VIAMONT Contact

tel. 972 422 153 www.gwtr.cz

AIR TRANSPORT LETIŠTĚ KARLOVY VARY (AIRPORT KARLOVY VARY) Contact

K Letišti 132, K. Vary - Olšová Vrata tel. 353 360 611 www.airport-k-vary.cz ČSA Contact

K Letišti 132, K. Vary - Olšová Vrata tel. 353 225 760 www.csa.cz

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ASIANA Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 812/14 234 704 999 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.letuska.cz STUDENT AGENCY Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 58/34, K. Vary 353 176 333 Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.studentagency.cz

TAXI A CENTRUM TAXI KARLOVY VARY Contact

Varšavská, K. Vary 353 223 000, 606 462 580 www.acentrumtaxi.cz GEORGIA TAXI KARLOVY VARY Contact

Jezerní 155, K. Vary 140 14, tel. 606 605 605 www.georgiataxi.cz WILLY TAXI Contact

Dr. Davida Bechera 24, K. Vary 353 221 040, 800 100 TAXISPOLEČNOST Contact

Školní 358/7, K. Vary 800 900 409

RENT A CAR EUROPCAR Contact Opening hours

Hotel Thermal, I. P. Pavlova 11, K. Vary 602 654 789 Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. www.europcar.cz CZECHOCAR A. S. Contact

Divadelní náměstí 43/5, K. Vary 353 232 099 www.czechocar.cz GARAXIS Contact Opening hours

Čankovská 3, K. Vary 722 129 492 non-stop www.garaxis.cz

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TRAVEL CAR Contact

Terminál Dolního nádraží, Západní 2A, K. Vary 774 006 666 www.travelcar.cz

OTHER TRANSPORT CABLE RAILWAY DIANA Contact Opening hours

It was first opened in 1912. It takes you from Stará louka (Old meadow) up to the Diana lookout tower, the Deer jump way station

353 222 638 II, III, XI, XII 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.dpkv.cz IV,V,X 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., VI - IX 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

CABLE RAILWAY IMPERIAL Contact Opening hours

A cable railway connecting Divadelní náměstí (Theatre square) with the Imperial hotel was opened in 1907. It runs through the tunnel, which is 127 metres long.

353 236 561 Mon - Fri 5:30 a.m. - 9:10 p.m. www.dpkv.cz Sat, Sun 6:45 a.m. - 9:10 p.m.

HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE Contact

Main Post Office, Divadelní náměstí 777 683 176 SCENIC RAILWAY Contact Opening hours

A small train can seat up to 36 passengers in its carriages. Passengers will see the historic town centre during a 30-minute journey.

www.dpkv.cz V - IX daily 19. IV - 30. IV, 1. X - 13. X Fri, Sat, Sun,

holiday

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PARKING

The spa area is a zone with a strict regime of traffic and very limited parking possibilities, which is marked with No entry with the additional sign that reads “MIMO VOZIDEL S POVOLENÍM A PO ZAPLACENÍ POPLATKU NA MĚSTSKÉ POLICII” (except for the cars

with permission and against payment to the Town police). A written stay certificate serves for a one-off en-try in order to unload and load luggage on the day of arrival and departure. It is necessary to park your car in reserved parking spaces.

A one-off entry permit to the spa area is issued by the Town police, at Moskevská 34, tel. tel. 353 118 917. For more information on parking possibilities contact a hotel or an information centre.

KOME - CHARMING TOWN Contact Opening hours

A car park intended for passenger cars and buses. The price includes transport by bus No. 20 (Pendl Bus) to the town centre to the Spa I and back. Suitable for buses.

353 504 512, 353 504 511 I - XII 8 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

602 202 719

PARKING HOUSE Contact Opening hours

Libušina, K. Vary 602 301 234 non-stop PARKING GARAGE Contact Opening hours

Náměstí Dr. Milady Horákové, K. Vary 353 228 569 non-stop TERMINÁL DOLNÍ NÁDRAŽÍ (BUS TERMINAL LOWER RAILWAY) Contact Opening hours

Západní 2080/2A - suitable for buses 353 504 518 non-stop CAR PARK / GARAGE HOTEL THERMAL Contact Opening hours

I. P. Pavlova 11, K. Vary 359 002 306 non-stop

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PUBLIC SPAS

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You will find many spa houses, which will pro-vide you complex spa care and offer you a wide range of wellness programmes directly in their own facilities.

There is a survey of hotels and spa houses available on www.karlovyvary.cz.

Individual treatments may be also provided by public spa houses.

SPA V - ELIZABETH SPA Contact Opening hours

Smetanovy sady, K. Vary 353 304 210 Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. The Elizabeth Spa is the largest public spa house in Kalrovy Vary www.alzbetinylazne.cz Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. CASTLE SPA Contact Opening hours

Zámecký vrch, K. Vary 353 222 649 Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Guests can see the monumental stone relief face of the “spirit of the springs,” - a ruler and a guardian of all Carlsbad springs directly from the thermo-mineral swimming pool.

www.zamecke-lazne.com Sat, Sun 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

PUPP ROYAL SPA Contact Opening hours

Mírové náměstí 2, K. Vary 353 109 515 daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.pupp.cz CARLSBAD CLINIC Contact Opening hours

Mariánskolázeňská 17, K. Vary 352 441 211 daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A luxurious medical-wellness centre www.carlsbad-clinic.cz THAWAN - THAI SPA HOUSE Contact Opening hours

Mlýnské nábřeží 1, K. Vary 353 540 254 daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.tawan.cz WELLNESS STUDIO SRDÍČKO Contact Opening hours

I. P. Pavlova 11, K. Vary 353 236 605 Mon - Thu 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

www.regeneracnicentrum.cz Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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MONUMENTS AND INTERESTING PLACES

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KARLOVY VARY IS A WONDERFUL SCENERY OF UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS, AN AMAZING PLACE FOR PEOPLE IN LOVE, IDEAL FOR ROMANTIC WALKS PARK COLONNADE (1880, FELLNER AND HELMER) Contact Opening hours

This colonnade once served as the esplanade of the Blanenský Pavilion, which was demolished in the 1960’s. Fortunately, the colonnade has survived to this date, which was mainly due to its general reconstruction.

353 362 100 permanently accessible www.splzak.cz

MILL COLONNADE (1871 - 1881, JOSEF ZÍTEK) Contact Opening hours

Since 1893, when it was extended to the Rock Spring (Skalní pramen), it has been 132 m long. Its roof supported by 124 Corinth-style columns shelter an orchestra pit and five mineral springs.

353 362 100 permanently accessible www.splzak.cz

MARKET COLONNADE (1883, FELLNER A HELMER) Contact Opening hours

The wooden structure inspired by Swiss architecture was meant to arch over mineral springs for a couple of years only. However, when it surmounted the Market Spring and the Charles IV Spring (Tržní and Karla IV.) for more than a hundred years, the local authorities decided to keep it in place and ordered its overall reconstruction.

353 362 100 permanently accessible www.splzak.cz

THERMAL SPRING COLONNADE (1969 - 1975, PROF. VOTRUBA) Contact Opening hours

From the 16th century onward, the geyser of hot mineral water used to be covered in by many structures: a baroque building, an empire colonnade, a cast alloy colonnade or a temporary wooden colonnade. Another and for the time being still existing structure embracing the spring was erect in the late 1906’s.

353 362 100 daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.splzak.cz

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POST OFFICE MANOR HOUSE (1791) Contact Opening hours

The building was designed in a classicist style. However, it bears many signs of romanticism, which mainly applies to its interiors. Originally, the house was a stable for post office horses. The Manor House has been a place where celebrations and concerts take place.

353 224 119 Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.postovnidvur.cz

MAIN POST OFFICE (1900 - 1904, FRIEDRICH SETZ) Contact Opening hours

At its era, it was one of the most modern, progressive postal facilities in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire. At the third floor level there are four allegoric statues representing a telegraph, railroad transport, shipping, and post office.

353 161 111 Mon -Fri 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

JAPANESE GARDEN Contact Opening hours

The Japanese garden is part of the vast English park around the Richmond hotel. The garden is made of stones. The place symbolises water and its purpose is mainly meditative. Its author is Masumi Schmidt Muraki.

permanently accessible

SPA I - EMPEROR’S BATHS (1895, FELLNER A HELMER) Contact

The wonderful premises of the Emperor’s Baths have been exposed to the years of dilapidation. You may admire the partially retained original interiors accessible during sightseeing tours.

736 650 048

DIANA Contact Opening hours

The observation tower has stood since 1914 on Friendship Height (Výšina přátelství) above the Grand Hotel Pupp. It can be reached on foot, following forest paths, or by cable car. One cable car trip takes about 3 minutes

353 222 872 II, III, XI, XII 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.dianakv.cz IV, X 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. V - IX 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

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MUNICIPAL THEATRE (1886, FELLNER A HELMER) Contact Opening hours

Two architects, Fellner and Helmer, dressed the theater in a new baroque robe. If you find it beautiful outside, you will be astonished with its interiors. Their splendour is topped with a painted curtain representing an allegory of arts by F. Matschem.

353 225 621 During a theatre performance or it is possible www.karlovarskedivadlo.cz to book a tour at an information centre

CHATEAU GATE Contact Opening hours

It towers above the Chateau Colonnade. Its original gothic design was from about 1358; the gate was built upon an order of Charles IV. However, it was destroyed by devastating fire in 1604. Only its tower was reconstructed in a baroque style and renowned spa visitors were welcomed from its platform

775 757 068 Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat, Sun 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

OBSERVATORY Contact Opening hours

Thanks to the robotic telescope it offers online observation of various astronomical objects.

777 953 422, 357 070 595 according to the programme www.astropatrola.cz

THREE MOORS HOUSE (1910, F. OHMANN)

This house erected in Stara Louka was the home of J. W. Goethe during many of his stays in Karlovy Vary. Nowadays it serves as a pension.

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RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS

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ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH (1737, KILIÁN IGNÁC DIENTZENHOFER) Contact Opening hours

In the underground of the church, there is a unique funeral chapel with remains, which were removed from a cancelled cemetery. Tours to the baroque crypt are arranged by SPLZaK (Správa přírodních zdrojů a kolonád = Administration of natural resources and colonnades).

tel. 353 223 668 daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. www.splzak.cz

ST. PETER AND PAUL ORTHODOX CHURCH (1898, WIEDEMANN) Contact Opening hours

The construction of this orthodox church was inspired by a church nearby Moscow. This distinct building can hardly be overlooked. One of the decorations is a relief representing Russian Tsar Peter the Great.

353 223 451, 353 223 238 daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ST. ANDREW CHURCH AT THE CEMETERY (1500) Contact Opening hours

The church was erected in a gothic style and reconstructed in 1841. Several renowned personalities such as dr. David Becher, dr. Jean de Carro, architect F. Gilly and many others are buried at the former cemetery.

731 619 671 Sat, Sun, holiday from 10 a.m. religious holiday in a working day 6 p.m.

ST. PETER AND PAUL EVANGELIC CHURCH (1856, ZEISSIG) Opening hours

The local evangelic church was built at the turn of the 19th century in a new Romanesque style. It is found near the Emperor’s Baths.

Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bible hour: Fri 6 p.m.

Church service: Sun 9 a.m. ST. LUCAS ANGLICAN CHURCH (1877, DR. MOTHES) Opening hours

The church was built on Chateau Hill according to a pseudo-Gothic design. Its construction was financially supported by spa guests from England.

inaccessible

ST. URBAN CHURCH (13TH CENTURY)

The oldest preserved structure in the city is found in a district called Rybáře. Its beginnings date back to about the second half of the 13th century when a settlement process started.

ROMANESQUE CHURCH OF ST. LINHART (13TH CENTURY)

The ruins of this roman structure lie near a forest café Linhart. The first mention of the church comes from as early as 1246.

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ST ANDREW CHAPEL Contact Opening hours

Originally, a funerary chapel built in the Gothic style in 1500. Nowadays it serves as a parish church of St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Church in Karlovy Vary.

731 619 671 Sat, Sun, holiday 10 a.m. religious holiday in a working day 6 p.m.

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MUSEUMS, EXHIBITIONS AND GALLERIES

MOSER VISITOR’S CENTRE Contact Opening hours

Kpt. Jaroše 46/19, K. Vary 353 416 132, 353 416 112 Museum: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The newly designed, modern exposition offers an absorbing tour, which maps over 150 years of the glassworks’ history. The tour presents famous owners of luxury Moser crystal products, together with pieces ranging from the oldest examples of glasswork to contemporary collections, with more than 1 000 exhibits on display.

www.moser-glass.com Glassworks: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sales Gallery: Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

JAN BECHER MUSEUM Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 57, K. Vary 359 578 142 daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This museum is located in a historical building scented with the local unique liqueur ‘Becherovka’. Becherovka is one of the best-known products of Karlovy Vary.

MUSEUM KARLOVY VARY Contact Opening hours

Nová louka 23, K. Vary 353 226 253 III, IV, X, XI, XII Wed - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The permanent exhibition features the history of the region, emphasizing the development and history of balneology as well as the natural riches of the region.

www.kvmuz.cz V - IX Tue - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

TOUR OF THE THERMAL SPRING UNDERGROUND Contact Opening hours

Vřídelní kolonáda, K. Vary (Building of the Thermal Spring Colonnade) 353 362 100 V - IX The space under the colonnade floor hides infrastructure for the drawing, distribution and thermal regulation of thermal water. However, there are also areas where aragonite ‘grows over’ the souvenirs of Karlovy Vary. There is a tour in the old section of the thermal spring underground.

www.splzak.cz

ART GALLERY KARLOVY VARY Contact Opening hours

Goethova stezka 6, K. Vary 353 224 387 Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A permanent exhibition of 20th-century art www.galeriekvary.cz INTERACTIVE GALLERY BECHER´S VILLA Contact Opening hours

Krále Jiřího 1196/9, K. Vary 606 928 844 Tue - Sun 10 a.m. - 5. p.m. It represents an example of a family villa from the beginning of 20th century, built with regard to comfort living. In 2011, It was converted to an interactive gallery for

www.becherovavila.cz

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young artists. CHRISTMAS HOUSE Contact Opening hours

Studentská 73, K. Vary 353 220 091, 728 839 971 Wed - Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Christmas house in Karlovy Vary is the first and only one in the Czech republic. It is full of hand-painted Christmas ornaments, angel figurines, Christmas trees, lights, candles and beautiful decorations.

www.vanocnidum.cz

MUNICIPAL GALLERY OF KARLOVY VARY Contact Opening hours

Stará louka 26, K. Vary 353 223 641 Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. It offers a selection of Czech authors’ works - paintings, graphics, sculptures, glass, and ceramics.

www.mgkv.cz

GALLERY NA OCHOZU Contact Opening hours

Vřídelní kolonáda 1st floor, K. Vary 602 576 963 daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.charliegallery.cz

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CULTURAL CALENDAR

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Stay up-to-date with current cultural events thanks to our information centres or our always-updated website www.karlovyvary.cz

European Meeting of Aristocracy April A traditional meeting of members of aristocratic families with concerts, balls and exhibitions Colonnade concerts May - September Concerts of summer season take place, among other places, at the Mill Colonnade. Concerts are free

and they are held when temperature exceeds 16 degrees Celsius. Spa Season Opening May Annual traditional city celebrations with participation of many personalities of the cultural and political life,

a ceremonial blessing and opening of the healing springs, parades in historic costumes, fairs, promenade and colonnade concerts of classical, folklore and modern music.

Food Festival Karlovy Vary May Gastronomical event associated with a presentation of culinary art, a manual dexterity contest of cooks

and bartenders. The highlight of the event is an annual traditional run “Waiter, Scarper.” Karlovy Vary Carnival June For one day, streets of the spa town will change into theatre stages full of masks, musicians, floats,

jugglers and acrobats. On the spot, visitors can make original masks, compete with others in walking on stilts or try joggling.

Day with the Town June This day is dedicated to children, who will try their abilities, skills and knowledge, not only about Karlovy

Vary, during various entertaining tasks International Film Festival June/July A film festival held annually in Karlovy Vary and attended by renowned film stars and directors from all

over the world. In past years, there were for instance Robert de Niro, Robert Redford, Sharon Stone, John Malkovich, Susan Sarandon and others.

Beethoven’s Days August These days have been held in Karlovy Vary since 1992 in remembrance of the composer’s stay in the

spa town in 1812. Karlovy Vary Folklore Festival September In every aspect of the festival programme visitors of all age group can dance, sing, play and draw, or just

listen to rhythms and melodies from all around the world and watch dancers on the scene in various folk costumes.

Dvorak’s Karlovy Vary Autumn September The first Dvorak’s festival was held in 1951, the second one in 1954 on occasion of the 50th death

anniversary and it has been held regularly under this name since September 1959. Tourfilm October One of the oldest festivals of tourist films and videos

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International Jazz Festival October Due to its artistic qualities, it ranks among the most important cultural events of Karlovy Vary region and as well among the most sought-after jazz festivals of the Czech republic.

Antonin Dvorak's Singing Competition November Every year 80 - 110 singers take part in the completion from almost all around the world. IMPORTANT SPORT EVENTS Karlovy Vary City Triathlon August City Triathlon is an event held on third weekend in August. A race leads virtually throughout the town. A

swimming part of the race takes place in the area of the Rolava natural swimming pool. Race courses leads through a commercial district and a spa zone. There are also various side events.

Skisprint December A cross country skiing race in the centre of Karlovy Vary

CINEMAS, THEATRES

CINEMAS ČAS CINEMA Contact

T. G. Masaryka 3, K. Vary 353 223 272 www.kinocaskv.cz DRAHOMÍRA CINEMA Contact

Vítězná 50, K. Vary 353 233 933 http://vstupenky.karlovyvary.cz OPEN-AIR CINEMA Contact

777 727 871 www.facebook.com/letnikinokv

THEATRES KARLOVY VARY MUNICIPAL THEATRE Contact

Divadelní náměstí 21, K. Vary 353 225 621 http://www.karlovarske-divadlo.cz/ HUSOVKA Contact

Husovo náměstí 2, K. Vary 353 233 933 http://vstupenky.karlovyvary.cz

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CHILDREN’S THEATRE Contact

Vítězná 51, K. Vary 602 485 995 http://divadlodeti.webnode.cz/

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LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Karlovy Vary will surprise you with a wide range of leisure activities. You cannot be bored here …

The spa region with more than a hundred of kilometres of marked spa walks suitable for tourists as well as for cyclists will lead you to the newly opened St Linhart Rope Centre. For cyclist, there is available a network of cycle paths in Karlovy Vary. Principal one leads along the Ohře River. Cyclobuses and cyclotrains will transport you from Karlovy Vary to your starting point. Visit one of the information centres where you will be provided with tourist guides of spa forests and surroundings or a few variants cycling maps.

In case you cannot imagine a holiday without active recreation and spa walks are not sufficient, make use of one of many sports venues. Sports, especially golf and tennis, have a long tradition in the Karlovy Vary Region.

Karlovy Vary is often visited by golf groupies. There are at least five high-quality golf courses near Karlovy Vary, one of which is in the town centre. Eighteen hole golf course from 1933, which is close to Olšová Vrata, ranks among the best known (also among the oldest not only in the Czech republic, but also in central Europe).

If you like water, the Ohře River is navigable from Cheb to Litoměřice It’s passable from Karlovy Vary almost all year long. The Ohře River flows through beautiful natural scenery and historical places there. If you prefer a swimming pool, there are a newly opened swimming pool complex near KV Arena incl. a whirlpool, a paddling pool, a sauna and a water slide, an open-air swimming pool by the Thermal hotel and an indoor pool in the Elizabeth’s spa at your

disposal. For recreational and relaxation purposes make use of a leisure time centre Rolava, which offers activities for the whole family. For inline skating fans, there is available the Meander Ohře, where there is a playground in addition to the in-line skating trail.

ST LINHART ROPE PARK Contact Opening hours

Sovova stezka 504/4, K. Vary 773 231 311 July, August 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. www.llkv.cz MEANDER OHŘE Contact

Plynárenská 1603/2, K. Vary [email protected]

BIKE HIRE VONDRÁČEK CYCLOCENTRE Contact Opening hours

Vítězná 15, K. Vary 353 229 566, 777 202 290 Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.cyklo-vondracek.cz Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ČD BIKE - LOWER RAILWAY STATION Contact Opening hours

Západní 2A, K. Vary 972 442 559, 972 443 505 30. III - 3. XI daily from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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ČD BIKE - MAIN RAILWAY STATION Contact Opening hours

Nákladní 31, K. Vary 972 442 220, 972 443 505 30. III - 3. XI daily from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

SIGHTSEEING FLIGHT OK BALLOONS Ltd. Contact Opening hours

Hot-air ballooning 353 540 860, 777 714 886 to order only www.balonem.eu AEROBATICS FLIGHT CENTER KARLOVY VARY Contact

353 331 238, 603 871 189 www.aerobatic.cz AEROKLUB KARLOVY VARY, O.S. Contact

K Letišti 197, K. Vary 353 331 107 www.aeroklub-kv.cz

GOLF GOLF & RACING CLUB Contact

Kpt. Jaroše 29, K.Vary 353 592 163 www.racingclub.cz GOLF RESORT KARLOVY VARY Contact

Pražská 219, K. Vary 353 331 001, 353 331 101 www.golfresort.cz ASTORIA GOLF RESORT Contact

Cihelny 353 972 281 www.astoria-golf.com GOLF CLUB HÁJE Contact

Háje 60 - Kolová, K. Vary 721 157 534, 724 502 302 www.golfhaje.com

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Those interested can make use of an offer at favourable price in the form of Golf Pass, which can be bought in every reception of contractual golf courses. Golf Pass includes one game at courses:

o Golf Resort Karlovy Vary www.golfresort.cz o Royal Golf Club Mariánské Lázně www.golfml.cz o Golf Resort Františkovy Lázně www.gr-fl.cz o Golf Resort Astoria Cihelny www.astoria-golf.com o Golf Club Sokolov www.golf-sokolov.cz

CANOE AND RAFT HIRE PETR PUTZER - RAFTING OHŘE Contact

Boathouse under the Cheb bridge, K. Vary 606 902 310 www.putzer.cz DRONTE Contact

728 102 594, 733 738 475 www.dronte.cz

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TENIS TC GEJZÍRPARK Contact

Slovenská 5A, Karlovy Vary 353 222 662, 603 379 692 www.tenis-karlovyvary.cz TC IMPERIAL Contact

Libušina 18, Karlovy Vary 353 206 184 www.sportcentrum-imperial.cz TC ROLAVA Contact

Area by Rolava natural swimming pool, K. Vary 603 730 248 www.tenis-rolava.cz TC LOKOMOTIVA Contact

Bečovská 1811/11, K. Vary 353 224 771 www.teniskv.cz

INDOOR/OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL - NATURAL SWIMMING POOL ROLAVA - natural swimming pool Contact

The area includes surfaces fit for pétanque, tennis courts, a circuit for in-line skaters, a climbing wall, a playground, a water slide…

725 796 327, 777 727 872 www.koupaliste-rolava.cz

THERMAL Contact Opening hours

I. P. Pavlova 11, K. Vary 359 001 111 daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. An outdoor swimming pool with thermal water, 50 metres long www.thermal.cz SPA 5 - ELIZABETH SPA Contact Opening hours

Smetanovy sady 1145/1, K. Vary 353 304 220 Mon 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. An indoor swimming pool, 25 metres long www.alzbetinylazne.cz Tue 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wed 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Thu 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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KV ARENA Contact Opening hours

Západní 1812/73, K. Vary 359 011 111 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.kvarena.cz Wed 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

IN-LINE SKATING - Meander Ohře, Rolava leisure time area

ICE SKATING arranged every year by KV arena

PLAYGROUNDS Playgrounds ranked among the most popular - outdoor: the Meander Ohře, the Rolava leisure area, Interspar, an area near the Regional Office of the Karlovy Vary Region; indoor: a playroom in Čankovská street (tel. 775 478 080, web: www.smajlik-kv.cz)

CLIMBING WALL KV STĚNA (KV WALL) Contact Opening hours

Kpt. Jaroše 376, K. Vary 734 236 345 Mon - Fri Thu 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.

www.kvstena.cz Sat, Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

CRUX Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 623, K. Vary 725 727 395 Mon - Thu 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.

www.stenacrux.cz Fri - Sun 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

CROQUET - the oldest croquet playing court in the Czech Republic awaits visitors in Březová near Karlovy Vary. There are two croquet green playing courts in the area and a court in a heated

hall in winter months (tel. 602 335 533, www.kroket.org).

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SHOPS

SHOPPING CENTRES VARYÁDA Contact Opening hours

Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K.Vary 353 221 100 Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.varyada.cz FONTÁNA (FOUNTAIN) Contact Opening hours

Chebská 370/81A, K. Vary 353 506 111 daily www.itesco.cz HYPERMARKET GLOBUS Contact Opening hours

Obchodní 30, Jenišov near K. Vary 353 171 111 Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.globus.cz ATRIUM Contact Opening hours

Karla IV. 505/1, K. Vary 359 019 111 daily www.atrium-kv.cz

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TRADITIONAL PRODUCTS FROM KARLOVY VARY

NATURAL COSMETICS Ltd. - thermal spring cosmetics Opening hours

Nábřeží Jana Palacha 969/16 daily SPA CHEMIST’S - thermal spring cosmetics Contact Opening hours

Mlýnské nábřeží 5, K. Vary 353 221 373 daily www.lazenska-lekarna.cz JAN BECHER MUSEUM - company shop Contact Opening hours

T.G. Masaryka 57, K. Vary 359 578 142 daily www.becherovka.cz EPIAG LOFIDA - company shop of porcelain Contact Opening hours

Hlavní 30, K. Vary - Dalovice 351 124 309 Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.epiag.cz SALES GALLERY MOSER - company shop of glass Contact Opening hours

Kpt. Jaroše 46/19 353 416 136 Mon - Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.moser-glass.com

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ACCOMMODATION

There are available more than 10000 beds for spa visitors in spa hotels, sanatoriums, pensions, lodgings or hostels at various prices. For further information visit town websites on www.karlovyvary.cz or contact our

Information centre, which will help you to arrange accommodation. Get information about accommodation on +420 777 686 974. It is possible to send your request on [email protected]. On the basis of your

wishes we will be glad to send you a tailor-made offer, or an overview of accommodation in Karlovy Vary.

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RESTAURANTS, BARS, FAST FOOD, TEAROOMS, DISCOS

There is a wide range of classic and fast food restaurants in Karlovy Vary. Do not hesitate to taste traditional Czech cuisine, encourage your senses by a well-chilled aperitif, and as a finishing touch to delicious meals have a bite on traditional Karlovy Vary Wafers. Let yourself be enticed by delicious smells of many specialties wafting up from many restaurants along the Teplá River in the spa zone of Karlovy Vary.

You may spend a beautiful evening pleasantly in a club, at a concert, in a theatre or to the accompaniment of live music inviting you to dance, let us offer you some tips.

Elefant is the best-known café in Karlovy Vary, on which there is a board with a horizontal line showing water level of the Teplá River during floods in 1890.

ELEFANT Contact

Stará louka 30, K. Vary 353 235 053

LIVE MUSIC CAFÉ VIENNA Contact Opening hours

Libušina 18, K. Vary 353 203 762 Open daily 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.imperial.kv.cz Live Music: Wed 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thu 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat, Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. CLUB IMPERIAL Contact Opening hours

Libušina 18, K. Vary 353 203 761 Open daily 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. A stylish English club www.imperial.kv.cz Live music: Mon, Wed 8:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. BLUES CAFÉ, SPA RESORT SANSSOUCI Contact Opening hours

U Imperialu 11, K. Vary 353 207 112 Wed, Fri, Sat 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. A modern café with a bar and summer terrace www.spa-resort-sanssouci.cz TOSCA Contact Opening hours

Moravská 8, K. Vary 353 178 111 Mon, Thu, Sun 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. A smoke-free café with musical performances http://tosca.temparano.cz CHEBSKÝ DVŮR (CHEB COURTYARD) Contact Opening hours

Tržiště 39, k. Vary 353 229 332 Fri, Sat 7:30 p.m. OLD TIMES NIGHT BAR, CARLSBAD PLAZA Contact Opening hours

Mariánskolázeňská 23, K. Vary 352 441 195 Open daily 6:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. www.carlsbad-plaza.com Live music: Tue - Sat

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BARS BARRACUDA COCKTAIL BAR Contact Opening hours

Jaltská 7, K. Vary 353 235 053 Mon -Thu: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. An atmosphere of a Caribbean beach bar with Latin-American music www.barracuda-bar.cz Fri -Sat: 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. Sun: closed CALIFORNIA CLUB Contact Opening hours

Tyršova 1753/2 353 222 087 daily 1 p.m. - 5 a.m. A music club offering Czech and international cuisine SCHAFFY'S GARÁŽ - café & cocktail bar Contact Opening hours

Bezručova 6, K Vary 775 878 651 Mon - Thu, Sun 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. A café and cocktail bar offering warm meals http://schaffysbar.cz Fri, Sat 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. BECHER’S BAR Contact Opening hours

Mírové náměstí 316/2, K. Vary 353 109 111 open daily 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. A luxurious night bar offering a wide range of beverages and gourmet specialities www.pupp.cz FOOPAA Contact Opening hours

Jaltská 7, K. Vary 722 658 334 Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.foopaa.cz Fri 8 a.m. - 4 a.m. Sat 4 p.m. - 4 a.m. EDIE BAR Contact Opening hours

Jugoslávská 3, K. Vary 608 665 566 Sun - Tue 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. A café and cocktail bar offering warm meals www.ediebar.cz Wed - Sat 3 p.m. - 3 a.m.

FAST FOOD MCDONALD’S Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 560/17, K. Vary 724 576 286 Mon - Sun 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Dolní Kamenná 1039/10, K. Vary 606 029 230 www.mcdonalds.cz WOK Contact Opening hours

Bulharská 746/17, K. Vary 353 585 212, 607 967 309 Mon - Sun 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. www.woktogo.cz

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KUS-KUS (COUSCOUS) Contact Opening hours

Bělehradská 8, K. Vary 777 066 477 Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Vegetarian food www.kus-kus.cz RAD’S BAGUETTES Contact Opening hours

(1) Zeyerova 2, K. Vary 353 223 218 (1) Mon - Fri 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. -12 p.m.

(2) Kpt. Jaroše 375/31 353 221 707 (2) Open daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.radsbaguettes.cz BAŠTA FIDLI Contact Opening hours

Dr. Davida Bechera 4, K. Vary 773 239 099 Mon, Tue, Thu 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.basta-fidli.cz Wed 7 a.m. - 2 a.m., Fri 7 a.m. - 4 a.m. Sat 4 p.m. - 4 a.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. TEHERAN DONER KEBAB Contact Opening hours

Bulharská 13, K. Vary 606 860 608 Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri, Sat 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sun 12 p.m. - 10 a.m. UNIVERSAL TEAROOM Contact Opening hours

Varšavská 1168/13, K Vary 355 321 196 Mon - Fri 12 p.m. - 10 a.m. www.cajovnici.cz Sat 2 a.m. - 10 a.m.

TEAROOMS DOBRÁ ČAJOVNA (GOOD TEAROOM) Contact Opening hours

Bulharská 2, K. Vary 608 822 827 Mon - Sun 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. www.dobracajovnakv.cz UNIVERSAL TEAROOM Contact Opening hours

Varšavská 1168/13, K Vary 355 321 196 Mon - Fri 12 p.m. - 10 a.m. www.cajovnici.cz Sat 2 a.m. - 10 a.m. “U DAVIDA” TEAROOM Contact Opening hours

Krále Jiřího 35, K. Vary 605 960 015 Mon - Sun 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.

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www.u-davida.cz

DISCOS IRISH PUB RACEK Contact Opening hours

Sedlecká 759/1, K. Vary - Rybáře 353 449 044, 602 311 711 Fri, Sat 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. DANCING CLUB THERMAL Contact Opening hours

I. P. Pavlova 2001/11, K. Vary 728 496 978 Tue - Sun 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. BECHER’S BAR Contact Opening hours

Mírové náměstí 316/2, K. Vary 353 109 111 open daily 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. www.pupp.cz BARRACUDA COCKTAIL BAR Contact Opening hours

Jaltská 7, K. Vary 353 235 053 Mon -Thu: 7 p.m. - 1 a.m. www.barracuda-bar.cz Fri -Sat: 7 p.m. - 3 a.m. RETRO CAFÉ BAR Contact Opening hours

T. G. Masaryka 18, K. Vary 353 100 710 Fri, Sat 10 p.m. - 3 a.m. www.retrocafebar.cz

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WI-FI CONNECTION

VARYÁDA - shopping centre Contact Opening hours

Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K.Vary 353 221 100 Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.varyada.cz FONTÁNA (FOUNTAIN) - shopping centre Contact Opening hours

Chebská 370/81A, K. Vary 353 506 111 non-stop www.itesco.cz HYPERMARKET GLOBUS Contact Opening hours

Obchodní 30, Jenišov near K. Vary 353 171 111 Mon - Sun 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. www.globus.cz DRAHOMÍRA - CINEMA & CAFE Contact Opening hours

Vítězná 50, K. Vary 353 233 933, 774 399 848 Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://kinodrahomira.cz MUNICIPAL LIBRARY KARLOVY VARY Contact Opening hours

I.P. Pavlova 891/7, K. Vary 353 221 365 Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. www.mestskaknihovnakv.cz Wed 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. REGIONAL LIBRARY KARLOVY VARY Contact Opening hours

Závodní 378/84, K. Vary 353 502 888 Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. www.knihovna.kvary.cz FREEDOM CAFÉ Contact Opening hours

Jugoslávská 1706/3, K. Vary 353 321 621 Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. www.freedomcafe.cz HOTEL THERMAL - café Contact Opening hours

I. P. Pavlova 11, K. Vary 359 001 111 daily 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. www.thermal.cz

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CASHPOINTS

Address

Česká spořitelna - Albert Horova 1223/1, K. Vary

Česká spořitelna - JIP (SC Sedmičky) Dolní kamenná 1016/5, K. Vary

Česká spořitelna - SC Varyáda Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K. Vary

Česká spořitelna - Trafo station ČEZ Vřídelní 100/35, K. Vary

Česká spořitelna (Czech Savings bank) T. G. Masaryka 569/14, K. Vary

Citibank - Atrium Karla IV. 505/1, K. Vary

Citibank - Hotel Petr Vřídelní 86, K. Vary

ČSOB - branch T. G. Masaryka 951/32, K. Vary

ČSOB - HM Globus Obchodní 30, K. Vary

ČSOB - Kaufland Sokolovská 1019/148, K. Vary

ČSOB - Main Post Office T. G. Masaryka 1, K. Vary

ČSOB - Post Office Sokolovská 243/92, K. Vary

ČSOB - Regional Office of the KV Region Závodní 353/88, K. Vary

FIO - Bristol Hotel Sadová 2026/19, K. Vary

FIO - Colonnade Hotel I. P. Pavlova 469/8, K. Vary

FIO - HM Globus Obchodní 30, K. Vary

FIO - SC Varyáda Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K. Vary

FIO - Thermal Hotel I. P. Pavlova 2001/11, K. Vary

GE Money Bank Západní 1135/3, K. Vary

GE Money Bank Sokolovská 1019/148, Karlovy Vary

GE Money Bank - HM Globus Obchodní 30, K. Vary

GE Money Bank - SC Fontána (Fountain) Chebská 370, K. Vary

GE Money Bank - SC Varyáda Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K. Vary

Komerční banka (Commercial bank) Bělehradská 1229/13, K. Vary

Komerční banka (Commercial bank) T. G. Masaryka 282/57, K. Vary

Komerční banka (Commercial bank) - Hospital Bezručova 19, K. Vary

Raiffeisen Bank Krále Jiřího 39, K. Vary

Raiffeisen Bank - Airport K Letišti 132, K. Vary

UniCredit Bank Zeyerova 7, K. Vary

UniCredit Bank - SC Varyáda Kpt. Jaroše 375/31, K. Vary

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USEFUL INFORMATION AND ADVICE

Karlovy Vary

A town with regulated traffic regime - the spa area is a zone with a strict regime of traffic and very limited parking possibilities, which is marked with No entry with the additional sign that reads “MIMO VOZIDEL S POVOLENÍM A PO ZAPLACENÍ POPLATKU NA MĚSTSKÉ POLICII”

(except for the cars with permission and against payment to the Town police). A written stay certificate serves for a one-off en-trance in order to unload and load luggage on the day of arrival and departure. It is necessary to park your car in reserved parking spaces.

A one-off entry permit to the spa area is issued by the Town police, at Moskevská 34, tel. tel. 353 118 917. For more information on parking possibilities, contact a hotel or an information centre.

Typical souvenirs from Karlovy Vary - wafers, Becherovka, Moser glass, spa cups, petrified roses

Important phone numbers

Emergency telephone number 112 Breakdown service ABA 1240 Ambulance 155, +420 353 232 000 Global Assistance 1220 Police 158, +420 974 366 111 UAMK 1230 Municipal police 156, +420 353 118 911 Municipality +420 353 118 111 Fire 150, +420 950 371 111 Information on telephone numbers 1180, 1188

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a parliamentary republic and a member of the European Union. It is situated in central Europe. Its capital is Prague. It borders on Germany, Poland, Slovakia and Austria.

Czech is an official language.

The Czech Republic has its own currency - the Czech crown - most of the shops therefore do not accept a payment in another currency. For that reason, we would recommend to exchange at least a minimum amount of

money (for refreshments, toilets, admissions to galleries, castles and chateaux). For exchange, banks are the most suitable because they charge a minimal fee. You can also exchange your money in the exchange bureau

of the information centre where there are no additional fees for foreign exchange.

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Important rivers of the Czech Republic are as follows: the Labe River (370 km) and the Vltava River (433 km) in Bohemia, the Morava River (246 km) and the Dyje River (306 km) in Moravia and the Odra River (135 km) and the Opava River (131 km) in Silesia.

Currency of the Czech Republic - Czech crown (Koruna česká), 1 Kč (Koruna česká) = 100 halers, 1 € is around 25 Kč

International dialling code of the Czech Republic - +420

Religion - most of the population (59 %) is atheistic, the largest denomination is the Roman Catholic Church (26, 8 %), followed by the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (1,15 %) and the Czechoslovak Hussite Church (0,97 %).

Embassies and consulates in the Czech Republic - http://www.mzv.cz/

Some basic phrases

Dobré ráno Guten Morgen Доброе утро Good Morning Dobrý den Guten Tag Добрый день Good Morning Dobrý večer Guten Abend Добрый вечер Good Evening Na shledanou Auf Wiedersehen До свидания Goodbye Ahoj! Hallo Привет! Hello Jak se máš? Wie geht´s? Как дела? How are you? Jak se máte? Wie geht es Ihnen? Как дела? How are you? Děkuji Danke Спасибо Thank you Prosím Bitte Пожалуйста Please Kolik to stojí? Wie viel es kostet? Сколько стоить это? How much does it cost? Jak se dostanu k …? Wie komme ich zu …? Как добраться до …? How do I get to …? Kde je pramen č. …? Wo ist die Quelle Nummer…? Где источник номер …? Where is the spring number…?

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In case of any questions, do not hesitate to contact the Information centre of Karlovy Vary. We will be only too pleased to recommend you where to go for culture, a trip, a good meal and where to find the most suitable accommodation. We will arrange a guided tour of the town, accommodation and restaurant services for groups. There are also available more useful information materials, or souvenirs in the information centres. Come and visit us - we look forward to seeing you!

Your INFORMATION CENTRE

Information centre TGM T. G. Masaryka 53

360 01 Karlovy Vary

tel. +120 355 321 171 fax +120 355 321 179

Opening hours

MON - FRI 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. SAT, SUN 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

[email protected]

www.karlovyvary.cz

Information centre Thermal Spring Colonnade Vřídelní kolonáda

360 01 Karlovy Vary

tel. +420 773 291 243

Opening hours MON - FRI 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. SAT, SUN 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.