Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary (commonly called Karlsbad, its German name or Carlsbad, its English name) is a city in Bohemia, in the western Czech Republic.

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Karlovy Vary Halal Travel Guide

Karlovy Vary, meaning "Charles' Bath", was named after Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, who founded the city in 1370. It is famous for its thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) and its colorful and whimsical architecture. For these reasons, it was a popular tourist destination in the 18th century with guests including Tsar Peter the Great, Emperor Franz Josef I, Beethoven, Goethe, Wagner, Brahms, Leo Tolstoy, and Karl Marx. Tourism grounded to a halt during World War I and the city never regained its former glory. After World War II and the largely German-speaking city was cleared of its inhabitants and replaced with Czech settlers. Czech remains the major language today but the signs of German culture and legacy are still very evident.

The town, along with Prague, was the filming location of many scenes identified as being in Montenegro in the 2006 movie Casino Royale.

Travel to Karlovy Vary

Travel on a Bus in Karlovy Vary

Student Agency operates hourly buses to/from Prague's Florenc and Dejvicka stations 05:00-20:00. The trip takes 2 hours and costs 155 Kč for adults.

Other bus companies also run services from Prague's Florenc station but they are more expensive and not as comfortable as Student Agency's buses. Czechshuttle.com offers daily transport between Karlovy Vary and Cesky Krumlov, among other places.

By Rail

Karlovy Vary is well connected to a regional and long-distance train network. The vast majority of trains in Karlovy Vary Region are modern and very comfortable. Also, some of the railways are quite scenic. When planning your journey, use journey planner nes.cz/vlaky/spojeni/ IDOS]. For more details see Rail travel in the Czech Republic.

• Prague: 3h10min, long-distance Rx trains on line Station cz|r5 leave Prague Main Train Station every 2 hours, 7 times a day, trains on this route are slower than buses, however, you can experience the diverse character of the Czech Republic: industrial areas in North Bohemia and scenic sections like Lovosice - Ústí nad Labem or Kadaň - Karlovy Vary. SuperAction ticket costs from 159 CZK, Ordinary ticket costs 331 CZK.
• Nürnberg: 2h40min, 1 change, regional RE trains on line Station cz|r29 depart from Nürnberg Main Train Station every 2 hours, in Cheb you have to switch to long-distance Rx train on line Station cz|r5, 5 times a day. First Minute Europe ticket costs from 235 CZK, Basic international fare ticket costs 981 CZK.
• Dresden: 3h30min, 1 change, long-distance EC trains on line Station cz|ex3 leave Dresden Main Train Station every 2 hours, in Ústí nad Labem you have to switch to long-distance Rx train on line Station cz|r5, 6 times a day. Includes scenic sections like Dresden - Ústí nad Labem or Kadaň - Karlovy Vary. First Minute Europe ticket costs from 235 CZK, Basic international fare ticket costs 746 CZK.

Also, regional trains operate on railway lines nr. 140 (Klášterec n/O - Karlovy Vary - Cheb), 141 (Merklín - Karlovy Vary), 142 (Johanngeorgenstadt - Karlovy Vary) and 149 (Mariánské Lázně - Karlovy Vary). Railway routes to Johanngeorgenstadt and Mariánské Lázně are pretty scenic as line 142 leads through Ore Mountains and line 149 through Slavkov Forest.

All long-distance and most regional trains arrive at

• Karlovy Vary Station | 50.235278, 12.866944 Bus stop Horní nádraží|1|13}} - , which is located north of the cite center. Station is newly reconstructed, so it offers modern facilities. Although, all trains from Mariánské Lázně and some other regional trains terminate at
• Karlovy Vary Lower Station alt= | 50.229722, 12.864167 Bus stop Dolní nádraží - Terminál|18 or Dolní nádraží|3|6|18|23}} - This station is located on the western edge of the downtown next to the intercity bus station.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Karlovy Vary

• Karlovy Vary Airport IATA Flight Code: KLV 50.203056, 12.915 - Karlovy Vary Airport Karlovy Vary Airport, terminal This airport only serves a very limited number of scheduled international connections and due to its closeness to Prague no domestic services whatsoever

}} If you're arriving from a place not connected to KLV, it will likely make more sense to fly into Prague (IATA Flight Code: PRG). Other airports in reasonable geographic proximity include Nürnberg (IATA Flight Code: NUE), Leipzig / Halle (IATA Flight Code: LEJ) and Dresden (IATA Flight Code: DRS). That said, out of all of these, Prague still offers the most comprehensive selection of destinations and is the hub of Czech flag carrier Czech Airlines.

How to get around in Karlovy Vary

GPS 50.2243|12.8780 The town can comfortably be covered on foot, but a vehicle or motorcycle is useful for adventuring the surrounding areas.

Bus travel is very cheap. A week ticket for 220 Kč also gives you a trip on the Diana furnicular. A ticket can be useful if you need to make trips up and down the river for whatever reason.

What to see in Karlovy Vary

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• Mill Colonade - Mlýnská kolonáda | 50.225278, 12.881944 - Popular gathering place. Bands play here in the summer.

• Hot Springs | There are 12 thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) - you can get a list and descriptions at the Infocentrum.

• Rock Spring - Skalní Pramen | 50.22546, 12.88160 - Spurts 1.3 litres of water per minute.

• Hot Springs Colonade - Vřídelní kolonáda| 50.22274, 12.88344 Opening Hours: 6am-7pm Free Spring that spurts 2000 litres of water per minutes in a 14m jet. The thoroughly modernist hall was designed by Jaroslav Otruba replaced an earlier traditional colonnade, derelict after the war. It has a number of small fountains for visitors to take the waters, plus exhibition spaces, a cafe and tours of the underground.

• Lázně III | 50.22642, 12.88045 - Beautiful spa building.

• Lázně I 50.21888, 12.88156 Bus number 2 from the centre, or walk to the top of the town Opening Hours: 09:00-18:00 €1 / 50 CZK Beautiful spa building that housed Franz Josef's baths (he did not visit however) and also used for the casino setting in Casino Royale. The building is being restored after a period of closure to become a cultural centre. There is a small exhibition which also gives you a quick peek around the main entrance halls and stairways.

• Diana Lookout Tower - Rozhledna Diana | 50.21898, 12.87228 - Free You can take the funicular railway or take a beautiful walk through the forest to get here. The funicular costs 25 Kč to the middle station, 45 Kč to the upper one, 80 Kč a return ticket. There is a café and hunting lodge style restaurant serving Czech cuisine as well as a small zoo. Animals including piglets and peacocks roam adjacent to the building.

• Karl Marx Monument - 50.2238637, 12.8761629 . Very close to the Russian embassy and the Orthodox Church and at the start of some woodland walks.

• Church of St. Peter & St. Paul | 50.22467, 12.87488 - Built in 1897. Five golden domes and colourful exterior were modelled on the Byzantine Church of the Holy Trinity near Moscow. The interior of the church is decorated with paintings and icons, gifts of wealthy Russian aristocrats. One of the decorations is a relief representing Russian Tsar Peter the Great.

• Church of St. Lucas | 50.22497, 12.87959 - Anglican church.

• Karlovy Vary Museum | Nova Louka 23 50.22027, 12.87970 Opening Hours: W-Su 09:00-12:00 & 13:00-17:00 Adult: 30 Kč; Child: 15 Kč Local history.

• Jan Becher Museum | Masaryka 57 50.23024, 12.86700 Opening Hours: 09:00--17:00 Adult: 100 Kč; Child: 50 Kč Dedicated to the local inventor of Becherovka.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Karlovy Vary

Spa

• Castle Spa - Zámecké lázně 50.22360, 12.88302 Opening Hours: 7:30AM Monday - 7:30PM €20 for 1 hour, €80 for 4 hours including massage Modern spa center.

• Elizabeth Baths - Spa 5 - @.cz Smetanovy sady 1145/1, Karlovy Vary, 36001 50.23015, 12.87224 Main entrance is in the flower gardens ☎ +420 353 222 536-7 Opening Hours: 09:00-21:00 85CZK-900CZK Somewhat old school publicly accessible state owned spa and baths, with Communist-era baths downstairs, and early twentieth-century therapeutic rooms. Cheap and worth a visit just for the retro feel.

Festivals

• Food Festival Karlovy Vary | in the front of the Thermal Hotel - 1st May.

• Karlovy Vary International Film Festival - Early July.

• International Student Film Festival - Late august.

• Karlovy Vary Folklore Festival | Early September.

• Jazzfest Karlovy Vary | Early September.

• Dvorak Autumn | September. Classical music.

Sports

• Golf Resort Karlovy Vary - Pražská 219 ☎ +420 353 331 001 +420 353 331 001 Opening Hours: March-October The course underwent a rapid renovation, which included the building of a new clubhouse, an irrigation system, and new tees. The Karlovy Vary golf course becomes one of the most prestigious European golf establishments.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Karlsbader-Oblate - "Spa wafers" (Czech: lázeňské oplatky)

Karlovy Vary is famous for its spa wafers. They come in various flavors and are best when warm. The wafers are sold at street stands in Karlovy Vary, and can also be purchased at grocery stores throughout the Czech Republic.

• Cafe Pizzeria Venetia | Zahradni 43 ☎ +420 353 729 221 Pizza: 120Kc Looks out on the Tepla River.

• Jean De Carro | Very good and spacy interior, however dishes served are of a low quality, despite being high priced.

• Parlament | Zeyerova 5 Opening Hours: closed on Sunday Outdoor tables. Good food.

• Steakhouse Sklipek | Zeyerova 1 ☎ +420 353 229 197 Steaks: 180 Kč Huge Steaks meals.

Jan Becher invented the drink that bears his name (Becherovka) in Karlovy Vary. However, it is an acquired taste.

Some establishments on the river charge twice the price of places 20m+ off the main drag so shop around for a place to drink.

• Cafe Elephant | Stara Louka 30 - Coffee: 45 Kč Coffee and cake.

• Juice Cafe Kokopelli | Bulharska 9 - Juice & Smoothies: 20 Kč-37 Kč

• Kafe Brejk | Stara Louka 62 Opening Hours: 9am-5pm Coffee: 35 Kč; Baguette: 50 Kč Design your own baguette.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Camping Březový Háj - brezovy-@ 3km south of town 50.19593, 12.868886 ☎ +420 777 944 252 Tent: 90 Kč; Bed: 250 Kč Open April - Oct

• Hotel Cordoba - @ordoba.com Zahradni 37 50.22821, 12.87491 - From 1,800 Kč
• Hotel Garni Palatin | Lázeňská 10 GPS 50.22439, 12.88278 Very nice place to stay, it is ideal if you take a mineral water drinking course, because the range from this hotel to the closest spring is roughly 20 meters. The hotel is modern furnished, and despite being given only 3 stars looks like a typical four stars hotel. The only disadvantage is absence of a restaurant (breakfast is feasible though).

• Hotel Kavalrie - T. G. Masaryka 43 50.22999, 12.86854 above a cafe, near bus and train stations ☎ +420 353 229 613 Single: 950 Kč; Double: 1,225 Kč
• Pension Rainbow - Šeříkova 92 50.24404, 12.86323 approx. 15 min. walk from centre. ☎ +420 353 560 366 from 690 Kč Family-run guesthouse offering lodging in conveniently furnished rooms, each including a bathroom and a TV-SAT set, in quiet environment.

• Pension Fan - U Trati 57/5 50.24132, 12.87840 ☎ +420 774 289 153 Opened in May 2004, is a two-storied building, situated in the neighborhood Bohatice. Friendly atmosphere, lot of programms available: cycling with or without a cycling guide, golf, golf-school, wellness and relax programms.

• Pension Romania - Zahradní 948/49 50.22887, 12.87417 - From 735 Kč Spacious rooms.

• Sanatorium Astoria - Vřídelní 92 - GPS: 50.22316, 12.88349 Opposite the Mill Colonnade - Single: €40; Double: €80
• Grandhotel Pupp - Mirove namesti 2 ☎ +420 353 109 631 +420 353 224 032 From €130 Check-in: 2PM / Check-out: 11AM Has been a symbol of Karlovy Vary and Czech Republic for three centuries. It is a place of comfort and first-rate service. It was a major location for the 2006 movie Last Holiday starring Queen Latifah. It also appears in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale as Hotel Splendide in Montenegro.

• Hotel Carlsbad Plaza | in the vicinity of the spa facility Lázně I €133 and up Deluxe hotel opened in December 2005.

• Hotel Thermal - Single: From 2,350Kc; Double: From 4,320Kc The biggest hotel in the centre of the city, was used by USSR's political elite for recovery and still features spa and wellness services. It is still state owned and hosts the annual film festival. It is slowly being refurbished, but the once-famous thermal swimming swimmingpool overlooking the city is currently closed, and is likely to remain so until at least 2018. The indoor pools are of a high standard.
• Hyalit Aparthotel - Stari Luka 62 From 1,900 Kč 5 stylish apartments.

• Hotel Bristol Palace - Zámecký vrch 918/34 | Hotel set in an aristocratic manor dating back to the 19th century.

Telecommunications in Karlovy Vary

• Moonstorm Internet | Masaryka 31 Opening Hours: 9am-9pm 48 Kč per hour

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