Hot Spring Colonnade (Vřídlo)
Vřídelní kolonáda
Home to Karlovy Vary's most famous geyser, the Vřídlo, where water at 72°C shoots more than ten meters into the air.
The Vřídlo is the city's hottest and most powerful spring, with water at about 72°C. It gushes out roughly 2,000 liters per minute, and its jets can reach over ten meters high, making it a must-see sight in Karlovy Vary. The current fiberglass-and-glass colonnade was built in 1975. Inside is a fountain hall and several cooler springs that can be drunk from. Underground, a passage lined with travertine deposits can be visited on a guided tour only. The colonnade is due for renovation because of its aging structure, so check on site for opening times and the best viewing spots for the fountain. It stands right next to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.
Opening hours
About 6:00am–7:00pm (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Church of St. Mary Magdalene
- Market Colonnade
- Deer Jump (Jelení skok)
- Mill Colonnade
- Grandhotel Pupp
- Park Colonnade
- Orthodox Church of Sts. Peter and Paul
- Hotel Thermal & Outdoor Thermal Pool