Dvořákovy Sady, or Dvorak Park as it’s known in English, is a wonderfully peaceful oasis set in the middle of the town’s spa zone. Spend some time strolling through the green park, admiring the elegant 19th-century architecture of the colonnade and sipping the warm mineral water from the mineral spring beneath it.
The park was founded in the 1870s and is named after the famous Czech composer Antonín Dvořák. Look for a statue dedicated to Dvořák within the park’s grounds.
In 1880, a structure known as the Blanenský Pavilionwas built based upon the designs of the famous Viennese architect duo Fellner and Helmer. Though it would once have contained a concert hall and restaurant, only the colonnade remains. Admire the elegant and elaborate decoration of this cast-iron structure at the southeastern edge of the park.
Venture under the colonnade to where a neoclassical-style fountain spits out mineral water directly from the Snake Spring, one of Karlovy Vary’s 13 springs. Fill up a cup, find a spot on a bench to sit and sip on the hot healing mineral water, which emerges at a temperature of around 86 F (30 C).
Stroll along the sandy paths or stretch out with a picnic on the grassy lawns. During warmer weather, the area around the park is abuzz with people, with many street performers entertaining passers-by outside its boundaries. Despite the liveliness of the surrounding streets, the park itself is usually pretty peaceful and conducive to relaxing.
The colonnade occasionally hosts live music events, mostly during summer. Check ahead to find out if any performances are taking place during your visit.
Find Dvořákovy Sady at the north end of the spa zone, about a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute walk from Karlovy Vary DolníNádraží train station.
