Karlovy Vary Medical Spa

Among all the cities of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary occupies a special place. It is known far beyond the borders of the country and in this respect it can compete with the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague. The city is located near Bohemia, where several rivers merge at once - Tepla, Ohri and Rolava. By itself, this is not a very large city, no more than 54 thousand people live in it. It is located 120 kilometers from Prague, and 45 kilometers away is the border with Germany.

Before the trip, many tourists book a car in the Czech Republic online in order to get a favorable rental rate, see more attractions and not depend on tour groups. At Prague airport, the cost of a compact class car starts from 15 euros per day, at Karlovy Vary airport the cost is about the same - from 14 euros per day.

The main feature of the city is its unique location and the presence of springs with healing mineral water. This picturesque valley, formed by the confluence of several rivers, is 400 meters above sea level. Around it are the Krushnye and Doupokovskie mountains. Also, everything around is covered with dense Slavkovsky forest.

Steep hills were reflected in the appearance of the city. It is built in terraces, which are located on the slopes and seem to hang over each other. If you look from a height, the city is quite picturesque and has a beautiful view. Wrapped in greenery, it is ideal for a healing spa. Here you can take walks and enjoy the views of the city and the surrounding landscapes.

The city almost entirely consists of buildings with beautiful and unique architecture. This is a kind of cluster of mansions and sanatoriums, especially closer to the center. Many hotels and boarding houses are open for tourists in Karlovy Vary, so you can come here either on a ticket to a sanatorium or on your own by renting one of the hotel rooms.

This is the largest spa in the Czech Republic, as well as one of the largest European spas. There are only about fifteen different sources here, which differ in mineral composition, temperature and other parameters. Mineral waters contain a lot of calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, bromine and other substances. Basically, the waters from the springs of Karlovy Vary are used for drinking. The largest spring is Vridlo, which is the basis for all balneotherapy procedures. Tourists swim in pools, undergo bowel cleansing procedures and much more.

Mineral water from the Mill spring is mainly used for drinking. It is bottled and available to all visitors. Mineral waters are also used for other purposes. By evaporating them, Karlovy Vary salt is obtained, which is rich in minerals and has a wide range of uses.

Vridlo is a natural geyser rising from 2.5 kilometers. Every minute it throws out 2 thousand liters of water. There are five tanks in the colonnade that contain water from this source. It is also worth noting another healing element of Karlovy Vary, which is considered one of the most famous, this is Becherovka. Original and somewhat legendary drink of Central Europe. It first appeared in Karlovy Vary, where production is also established.

If you describe Karlovy Vary, then we can say that it is a city of parks and picturesque greenery, among which a huge number of houses and various buildings made in original architectural styles are scattered. Here you can just walk and breathe fresh air, then go to some cafe and have a tasty snack. The architecture and the city itself will not leave anyone indifferent.

Karlovy Vary is interesting not only for those who want to come here for treatment, but also for people who want to relax in a picturesque and cozy city. The city has a fairly developed transport, there are funiculars that will take tourists to a height from where you can admire the surroundings of this picturesque resort.