Karlovy Vary in 2 days
Day one runs the colonnades to the glass and liqueur factories, day two picks a trip by the day of the week — Bečov on Saturdays, Loket on Sundays.
- How long
- 2
- Moser
- Tour on weekdays Mon–Fri 9–14 (tour)
- Becherovka
- Closed Monday
Day one stays in the Teplá valley: from the Mill Colonnade to the Vřídlo, with a spouted cup bought along the way, then the Diana funicular to the lookout and a tour through the Moser and Becherovka factories, which only run on weekdays. Day two depends on the date — the bus to Loket runs only on Sundays, to Bečov nad Teplou only on Saturdays, both only 1 April – 30 October, so the day follows that schedule.
The colonnades and the factories
The Mill Colonnade, five mineral springs under one roof, free entry.
Along the way, any shop sells a lázeňský pohárek, a spouted cup to drink from, with a first warm lázeňská oplatka wafer from a stall, €0.82.
The Hot Spring Colonnade, where the Vřídlo spring sends up a jet as high as 12 metres, the view free summer 6–19, winter 6:30–18.
The Diana funicular up to the lookout and tower above the Grandhotel Pupp, return ticket €6.76 (return).
Walk back down past the Grandhotel Pupp, a working hotel since 1701, seen from outside or the lobby.
The Moser glassworks, a tour with a glass-blowing demonstration, €15.16, only on weekdays before 2 pm — book the slot ahead.
Lunch, a set menu €5.29–7.75.
The Jan Becher Museum, a tour through Becherovka production with a tasting, €11.89, closed Monday.
A free afternoon along the colonnades, or a walk up to the Jelení skok viewpoint above the Diana tower.
A day trip, by the day of the week
Bus from the Tržnice stop — the direction depends on the day, and only runs 1 April – 30 October.
Visiting the destination: a chateau, a fortress or a spa, depending on the day (below).
Bus back to Karlovy Vary, with a free afternoon for another walk along the colonnades.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
What if the day trip falls midweek?
Loket only runs on Sundays and Bečov nad Teplou only on Saturdays, both 1 April – 30 October. On other days, Jáchymov has no such restriction.
Does the Moser tour need booking ahead?
Yes, the workshop tour with the glass-blowing demonstration runs on a timed slot, weekday mornings only.
Are the factories open on Mondays?
Moser is, Mon–Fri 9–14 (tour); museum Mon–Sat 9–16. The Jan Becher Museum is closed Monday.
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