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The quality of life in the Karlovy Vary Region

The Karlovy Vary Region is a great place to live a quality, interesting and rich life in. Read the brief characteristics of our region. The beautiful, often unique countryside, convenient location near the Czech-German border and nearness of Prague, a number of monuments, cultural and sports events, natural attractions, opportunities for active leisure time, good accessibility and network of roads within the region create perfect conditions for a good life.

Spa tradition and balneology

Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the Karlovy Vary Region is its spa tradition and balneology whose major potential lies in a famous ‘spa triangle’ comprising Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Františkovy Lázně. This area is the second most sought after tourist destination in the Czech Republic, Prague being No. 1. The Karlovy Vary Region is proud of the most significant concentration of spa facilities and venues in the Czech Republic (more than 49% of all spa beds). The region is home to 5 spa resorts: Karlovy Vary, Jáchymov, Mariánské Lázně, Františkovy Lázně and Lázně Kynžvart.

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More than two thirds of the guests staying in the region’s accommodation facilities are foreigners, most of them coming from Germany and Russia. Another large group of clients comes from Ukraine, the Netherlands, Austria, China, USA, Slovakia or Israel. Czech guests represent the second largest category of clients. It is the high concentration of spa facilities in the Karlovy Vary Region that brings more than 50% of clients to local accommodation establishments.

Visitors coming to the Karlovy Vary Region can seek more information in a tourist portal that is produced in 4 language versions and can be accessed at the Tourist portal of the Karlovy Vary Region.