Before visit Karlovy Vary, one of the most recommended excursions from Prague, Czech Republic, you may not know that this historic spa town It is located among an area of forested hills.
For this reason, when you arrive at Karlovy Vary, you do not have a panoramic view of it at the start, although I advise you to take a moment during your visit to go up to the Diana's viewpoint.
From this viewpoint you undoubtedly have the best panoramic views of Karlovy Vary and the entire wooded area surrounding this spa town.
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How to get to Mirador de Diana by cogwheel train
ButHow to get to Mirador de Diana?
For this, the most advisable thing is to take the rack train coming out from the back of the Pupp Hotel, and whose departure station you arrive through a small passage.
Of course, you also have the option of taking a walk uphill and walking up…
For your visit to this city, you can sign up for a excursion from Prague to Karlovy Vary with guide in spanish, or if you go on your own, to a Private tour with a duration of three hours, which is ideal for groups of friends or family
Once you reach the top of the hill on the train, whose journey only takes just three minutes, after walking a few meters you will find the Tower of Diana.
Built in 1914 in stone, you have to climb to the top of the tower to have the proper perspective, as it is immersed in a forest.
Panoramic views from Diana Tower
The climb to the tower can be done on foot (there are only 150 steps) or by elevator, and once at the top you can contemplate the spectacular panoramic views of Karlovy Vary.
From there, you will first be struck by the imposing building of the Hotel Imperial and the towers of the Orthodox Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
After enjoying these views, to go down you can do it again on the rack railway, or if you feel like taking a walk through the mountains, you can do it along the path that leads you back to the city.
Timetables and prices of the rack railway to go up to Mirador de Diana
The Karlovy Vary cog railway timetables They are, from May to September, from 9 a.m. to 19 p.m.; in April and October, from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.; and the rest of the year, from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m.
The tower is closed in the month of January.
Here you can consult the Mirador rack railway ticket prices Diana, which for adults, round trip, is 150 crowns (6 euros).
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