Thermal Spas of Karlovy Vary: A Relaxing Escape

 When I first entered Karlovy Vary I felt as though I were being welcomed by the steam escaping through the colonnades. This tiny Czech city is listed among the ancient spa retreats and even nowadays, when one walks in its pastel-colored streets, one can feel that they have been transported to the world of rest and renewal.

 

A Town Built Around Healing

 The Karlovy Vary is a story of its springs. It is said that the town was created when Emperor Charles IV found out about the healing waters during his hunting. Royalties, writers and musicians have since then visited here to burn, drink and give in to its curative capabilities.

 You are walking along the colonnades and you notice that locals and visitors alike are filling up the porcelain cups with warm mineral water that comes straight out of the springs, and it feels both old and new at the same time.

 

The Spa Experience

 The actual magic however is the thermal baths. One afternoon I spent in a state of drowsing between warm pools, saunas and whirlpools, and it seemed to me as though my body were gradually letting go of all the noise and tension it held.

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 Both spas are not similar: some of them are luxurious and have marble columns and chandeliers, others are contemporary and have smooth designs and a view of the hills. Wherever you are, it feels the same, very warm and mineral water that is very relaxing and oddly calming.

 


More Than Just Relaxation

 But Karlovy Vary is not all about soaking. The town per se suggests a slower rhythm. Following a spa-day, you can walk along the Tepla River, have a slice of spa wafer (thin crispy pastry, which is even more delicious after a swim), or you can ride the funicular to Diana Observation Tower where you can see the whole valley.

 It is a destination where relaxation becomes a natural process and becomes a part of daily life.

 

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