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The Grandhotel Pupp and the spa houses of Karlovy Vary at dusk in December

Beyond the city · in West Bohemia

Karlovy Vary: Our Favourites

Colonnades and 15 healing springs, the Grandhotel Pupp, Becherovka and the film festival.

The back story

  1. The back story

    Karlovy Vary: the back story

    Karlovy Vary·In depth

    The spa town of colonnades and 15 healing springs, one of the UNESCO Great Spa Towns of Europe, home of Becherovka, Moser and the film festival.

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What to see

  1. Casino Royale

    Grandhotel Pupp

    Karlovy Vary·Grand hotel

    The grand hotel of Karlovy Vary, with Grandrestaurant Pupp and Malá Dvorana in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

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  2. Every summer

    Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

    Karlovy Vary·Festival

    The international film festival of Karlovy Vary.

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