Diana Lookout Tower
Diana Lookout Tower
4.5
09:00 - 18:45
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09:00 - 18:45
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09:00 - 18:45
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:45
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09:00 - 18:45
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09:00 - 18:45
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09:00 - 18:45
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Diana is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Karlovy Vary. Take the funicular from colonnade street to get direct to this beautiful place incl. best famous look-out tower, 100 y. old restaurant, forest terrace, butterfly house and mini-zoo. Only in restaurant Diana you can eat surrounded by spa forests while watching our peacocks. From the look-out tower Diana you can take perfect photos of whole Karlovy Vary and surroundings. The butterfly house is a perfect goal of your trip in all weathers. On winter warm up by large fireplace in our historical restaurant, on summer surely use walking paths through the spa forests which starts right from our place. Visiting the "Tourist area Diana" will be nice and relaxing part of your trip to Karlovy Vary and you can come all year long. Who has not been at the Diana Observation Tower, has not seen Karlovy Vary!
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Brun066
Florence, Italy12,580 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
Where - walking south - the compact core of the historic city of Karlovy Vary ends, at the Pupp hotel, a funicular takes you a few hundred meters uphill to this tower.
The arrival point of the funicular is already prominent; but this quality is enhanced by the height of the tower, which allows the view to be elevated above the curtain of thick trees covering the entire hill, and also the whole of the surrounding hills.
Thus, not far to the north-west side, the Erzgebirge mountain range appears, indicating the border with Germany; and in the other directions a series of less prominent hills, heavily wooded and lonely, contrasting singularly with the urbanization of the underlying valley floor of the Tepla river, in which the spa area is located, and of the northern districts of the city, which can be seen further away.
The beauty of these hills easily induces the desire to follow their paths; firstly the one – 17 km long – leading to the beautiful village of Loket
It's also worth noting that the climb to the tower is free, a rather rare feature among this type of buildings.
The arrival point of the funicular is already prominent; but this quality is enhanced by the height of the tower, which allows the view to be elevated above the curtain of thick trees covering the entire hill, and also the whole of the surrounding hills.
Thus, not far to the north-west side, the Erzgebirge mountain range appears, indicating the border with Germany; and in the other directions a series of less prominent hills, heavily wooded and lonely, contrasting singularly with the urbanization of the underlying valley floor of the Tepla river, in which the spa area is located, and of the northern districts of the city, which can be seen further away.
The beauty of these hills easily induces the desire to follow their paths; firstly the one – 17 km long – leading to the beautiful village of Loket
It's also worth noting that the climb to the tower is free, a rather rare feature among this type of buildings.
Written 27 November 2023
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Johnny Trekkie
San Diego, CA9,336 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
There are lots of towers in Europe, most much bigger than this one! But Diana Observation Tower is up on the mountain, giving big beautiful wide views of the charming town of Karlovy Vary. Words cannot describe the view, just checkout the pictures...you get a nice view of both city and nature. A very reasonable 150CZK$6.50 buys you a roundtrip ride on the funicular to the tower, and the park area. Hopefully you have better luck during your visit than mine...the elevator was not working!
Written 21 November 2023
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Jon T
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Jul 2023
Really nice walk through the forest from Karlovy Vary up to the Diana Tower, at the top went up the Diana tower and gained impressive views of the local area.
Good restaurant next door at the top, had a lovely soup, salad and beer
Good restaurant next door at the top, had a lovely soup, salad and beer
Written 10 July 2023
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Justin W
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ3,734 contributions
May 2023
+After leaving Restaurant Diane after a wonderful lunch, our tour group went the top of the Diana Lookout Tower. The views were just spectacular. You could see the whole town and the surrounding forest. It was really amazing.
The pictures I took at the top really have wonderful views and were gorgeous. After lunch, you have to take the trip up and look at the views. Wow!
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The pictures I took at the top really have wonderful views and were gorgeous. After lunch, you have to take the trip up and look at the views. Wow!
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Written 31 May 2023
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Lex
Ramsau im Zillertal, Austria13 contributions
Nov 2022
Diana Lookout Tower is a very good tip for hiking trip, of course you can use the cable car but hike is better
Written 13 January 2023
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Elina Michaelidou
London, UK584 contributions
Jun 2022
The tower offers great views of Karlovy Vary and the nearby, and the best part is that it's free. The area around the tower has also a few more activities to do, such as the mini zoo and the butterfly garden. It is really worth visiting the tower and the hill, in general, if you have a couple of hours to spare.
Written 12 December 2022
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Adrian C
Wath-upon-Dearne, UK18 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Karlovy Vary is a spa town in North Checzia with amazing architecture , thermal springs and situated in a forest with terrific walking and cycling trails.
There are several viewing towers on the upper slopes around the area with great views.
There are several viewing towers on the upper slopes around the area with great views.
Written 30 September 2022
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Teresa C
Metro Manila, Philippines1,557 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
A short funicular railway to the top and then another short ride in a small elevator up the observation tower. Vast views of area.
Written 26 September 2022
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Karolina P
6 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
you can buy a ticket for a cable cabin. in the price is included the entrance to the view tower. beutiful view over Karlovy Vary city centre, there are 150 steps but you can use the elevator. at the top is also restaurant and mini zoo and small buterfly garden
Written 28 June 2022
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panjabigastronome
Aberdeen, UK372 contributions
May 2022
Well worth the effort for the great views. The walk up to the tower is signposted and not too strenuous.
Written 18 June 2022
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Fulienjoy
Singapore, Singapore4 contributions
Hello! I will be visiting in early Nov with 2 elder parents and a 20 month old. I would like to know:
1) What are the opening hours of the mini zoo?
2) Are there any manageable scenic routes or nearby locations worth checking out before we head back onto the funicular for the return trip?
Vita40
Piedmont, Italy81 contributions
Hello,
1. it is open from 9am until 6pm every day like the butterfly museum. The butterfly museum is more interesting than the mini zoo. I recommend going for lunch, because up there is a very nice restaurant with good local food.
2. yes, but to go up or down to this place, which with elderly parents I do not recommend, because even in November you can find snow. The place is really small, don't wait for much, but it is worth visiting, because from the tower you will find the viewpoint over the city. In the tower find the elevator that will take you up.
Trip374220
Tel Aviv, Israel
здравствуйте как проехать на обзорную башню диана из отеля павлов в карловых варах меня берет лютая зависть что мама там была без меня и видела эту красоту а я нет спасибо заранее владимир
Elena
Kaliningrad, Russia9 contributions
Добрый вечер! Очень красивый и небольшой Отель Павлов, тоже думали в нем остановиться. Подняться на высоту Дианы можно на фуникулере возле отеля Пупп. С правой стороны между отелем и магазинами есть проход по лестнице. Либо подняться от православной церкви влево в сторону посольства России и возле музея восковых фигур есть дорога асфальтированная в лес.
Hetty1972
Salzburg, Austria
Sind die Wege dort oben asphaltiert ? Kann man ohne große Erschütterungen mit einem Rollsstuhl fahren ? Vielleicht sogar wieder bis nach unten?
Rebecca F
27 contributions
Nein. Auf gar keinen Fall Rolli tauglich. Schmale Naturwege. Hoch und runter mit der Bahn OK. Mittlerer Ausstieg ohne Empfehlung. Oben: 3 Treppenstufen bei der Bahn zu überwinden und dann asphaltierte eher unebene Wege.
Guy123
102 contributions
Parking question :
What is the ideal car park location when visiting the Funicular train (behind Grandhotel Pupp)?
I am currently staying in Resort Poppy.
Many thanks
Andreas Michaelides
Cyprus899 contributions
The city is not big you can easily walk it thought and you will appreciate and enjoy it better.
sminerals
Saraburi, Thailand4 contributions
Dear Sirs,
Can I drive up to the tower?
Is restaurance next to the tower?
Thanks,
Sminerals
Michael
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic21 contributions
Dear Sara.
Thank you for your question.
Yes, the restaurant is located just a few meters from the tower.
Unfortunatly, cars cannot go via the spa forest to our place - it´s highly protected area from noise or pollution...
I would recommend to use the funicular or to come on foot. It´s a beautiful walk ;-)
More information can be found on our official web pages.
Miriam N
Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon
hello,
is it easy to get there? how do i get there if the bus dropped me off at the center of Karlovy vary? and how much will a taxi coast?
thank you in advance!
Michael
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic21 contributions
Dear Miriam,
yes, it is very easy. For detailed information about how to get to our place incl. interactive map please visit our homepage - made in four language versions to choose from.
The price for taxi from central bus station to Grandhotel Pupp (close place from the funicular station) costs 120 CZK - 250 CZK, depending on taxi company you choose.
Looking forward to your visit!
Kind regards
Michael.
999876543
Ufa, Russia66 contributions
Добрый день!
Можно ли пешком дойти от отеля до выставки Ро Фьера Милано? Или доехать на общественном транспорте? Если можно, то на каком маршруте? Спасибо! Собираемся остановиться в этом отеле в апреле 2015 года, в период проведения мебельной выставки.
999876543
Ufa, Russia66 contributions
Добрый день! Какой отель Вы имеете в виду? Вопрос выскочил на отзыве по Башне Диана в Карловых Варах. Оттуда пешком до выставки в Милане далековато, конечно :-). А если речь идет об отеле Меннини в Милане, то до выставки вы доберетесь достаточно легко на метро. Ближайшая к отелю остановка метро у центрального ж/д вокзала, но тогда нужно будет ехать с пересадкой, так как вам нужно на красную ветку метро, идущую до Ро (городок, где находится выставочный центр). А если есть силы и желание прогуляться, то можно дойти до Корсо Буэнос Айрес, там ближайшие станции метро красной ветки без пересадок Лима (Lima) или Порто Венеция (Porto Venecia). Кстати, на Корсо Буэнос Айрес отличный и недорогой шопинг, это одна из самых больших и демократичных торговых улиц в Милане. По красной ветке метро едете до конечной станции, там выходите с общим потоком посетителей, там все идут на выставку, вас буквально вынесут к южному входу на выставку. Обратите внимание, что до конечной станции действует специальный тариф на метро, уточните при покупке билетов. Рекомендую заранее приобрести входные билеты на выставку на сайте выставки, намного дешевле получается и не придется в очереди стоять при входе на выставку. Вам придет на электронную почту именной билет со штрих-кодом, с ним идете прямо к турникету, сканируете штрих-код и проходите. Есть билеты на один вход, два входа, три входа, на неделю. Есть варианты билетов, совмещенных с билетом на метро и другие виды общественного транспорта - без ограничения количества поездок. Тоже удобно и выгодно. С ним вы на станции метро, с которой поедете на выставку, подходите к билетному автомату и, просканировав штрих-код, получаете универсальный проездной в виде карточки. Если сами не разберетесь, посмотрите, как это делают другие посетители выставки - народу полно будет, говорят на всех языках.
А вообще дорога на метро из Милана в Ро утомляет - почти час езды в битком набитом вагоне метро. Туда еще ничего, обратно уже умираешь от усталости и валишься с ног. Поэтому мы в этом году забронировали отель не в Милане, а в самом Ро, в 500 метрах от выставки. Надеюсь ходить до выставки пешком. Непременно поделюсь впечатлениями.
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- Hotels near Diana Lookout Tower:
- (0.48 km) Grandhotel Pupp
- (0.54 km) Male Versailles
- (0.88 km) Hotel Romance
- (0.71 km) Carlsbad Plaza Medical Spa & Wellness Hotel
- (0.71 km) Savoy Westend Hotel
- Restaurants near Diana Lookout Tower:
- (0.03 km) Restaurant Diana
- (0.54 km) Male Versailles
- (0.75 km) Oysterium Wine & Oyster Bar
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