這個小鎮在捷克西部,從布拉格出發乘黃巴士2小時直達。溫泉在14世紀被發現,發展為貴族養生之地,自此成了很多歐洲人來做溫泉治療的度假勝地。
Karlovy Vary is a spa town situated in western Bohemia, Czech Republic. The place can be reached by bus in around 2 hrs from Prague. It is historically famous for its hot springs since 14 century and It is the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic nowadays.
溫泉鄉以特普拉河分成兩邊,沿著河邊一側往前走再從另一側折返,很快可以行完。有點體力的還可以步行上山頂,近市中心的有二個景點可以看全市風光。我們玩得懶了,只在市中心走走沒有上山。
The town is divided by Teplá river. You can easily visit the heart of the town centre on foot. Walk along the river on one side and then cross the bridge to the opposite side. There are two lookout points at the hill nearby where you can be reached by feet - DIANA Observation Tower and Deer Jump Lookout. We are chosen to surf at the town centre in cool weather.
大街主要是小店賣些紀念品和飯店,餐廳集中在巴士站附近。這裡算是溫泉迴廊的起步點。
Walk from the bus terminal to the Hot Spring Colonnade, you will go through some restaurants and souvenir shops. Until you see the tourist direction, here as the starting point of meeting those hot springs.
現時卡羅維瓦利擁有16個主要及300多個小泉眼,16個主泉眼分佈小鎮不同位置,沿溫泉迴廊一路上可以看到大部分出名的泉眼。
There are around 16 major named hot springs and 300 small one spread over the town.
泉眼之上築有不同風格的迴廊,供人一邊飲用泉水一邊散步舒筋活絡。建得精緻優雅的迴廊,成為這裏的特色景點。
Since the 16th century the spring was covered by many structures: the stone, wooden, cast-iron colonnade in Swiss style, Art Nouveau style and Pseudo-Renaissance style and the latest modern reinforced steel and concrete in Functionalistic style.
泉水溫度不一,據說無論飲用或浸泡也對身體回復甚有益處。想嚐泉水嗎?跟大多數旅客一樣買一個溫泉杯,這種杯沿途很容易買到,有不同款式和容量。拿杯子去裝溫泉水,然後用後面的尾巴來吸。一定要試,超級難喝的好像鐵鏽味,一試難忘。溫泉餅以溫泉水做成,甜甜簿簿的夾心威化餅,味道還可以。
The temperature of spring water vary and people say the minerals inside is good for health. I had little interest in drinking the water but I thought I should at least try it. We bought a special designed porcelain cup from the souvenir stores as tourists always do and fill the spring water from the tap and sip at the tail of the cup. It is rusty tasted and frankly, the taste is disgusting. Lázeňské Oplatky is a biscuit made of spring water, some creamy vanilla in-between the thin layer waffle, it is sweet and taste good.
溫泉水雖然味道有點似鐵銹,但仍有不少居民自備保溫壺和遊客很認真的一杯杯裝來喝。
Although the spring water with heavy taste will not be everybody's favour, I saw people walking around with huge mug filled with the steaming water.
如果不是特別愛喝泉水,在街上來來回回是有點無聊的,遇到的人也不多。可能大部旅客去了嘆水療 。
Here is not much things you can do and see actually on the streets in winter. If you are not very keen on drinking spring water, consider to take a spa session to spend your time.
我們在這裡住一晚。多得晚上的一場大雪,第二朝早上整個小鎮轉裝了。
We spent a night here and the beautiful town covered in snow in next day morning.
昔日貴族的養生地大部分建築都很優雅美麗。
Most of the buildings here are in elegant, after all, here is the vocation places for the noble in old days.
離開溫泉鎮步往巴士站途中,經過安靜舒適的公園。
The parks covered in snow, enjoy the tranquility and that is beauty in nature.
這次中歐旅程結束了紀錄到此為止。2018的旅程還未有計劃,期待著會到世界的那一個角落。
This is the end of the trip to central Europe. No idea yet for the next destination in 2018. Keep coming back and see where we go.
實用資料 Useful Information
1. Mineral Springs introduction https://www.karlovyvary.cz/en/mineral-springs
2. Famous colonnades and springs by temperature https://www.karlovyvary.cz/en/colonnades-and-springs
3. Yellow Bus https://www.regiojet.com