237 Karlovy Vary

Welcome to Karlovy Vary
"The City of Healing Waters"

Welcome to Karlovy Vary, the jewel of Bohemia, where elegance flows as naturally as the thermal waters that made this town world-famous. Nestled in a lush valley embraced by forested hills, the city unfolds like a painted postcard, with pastel colonnades, grand spa houses, and the gentle murmur of the Teplá River guiding your every step.

Wander along ornate promenades where emperors, artists, and visionaries once strolled, sampling the mineral springs from delicate porcelain cups as steam rises softly into the cool air. Each spring has its own character and legend, turning a simple walk into a ritual of wellness and discovery, while the architectural splendor of the Mill Colonnade and Market Colonnade adds a sense of timeless grace.

Karlovy Vary is not only a sanctuary for relaxation but also a stage for culture and glamour. The city comes alive during the internationally renowned Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, when cinema stars and storytellers fill the streets with excitement and sparkle, blending seamlessly with the town’s refined spa atmosphere.

Climb to panoramic viewpoints like Diana Tower for sweeping views over red rooftops and rolling green hills, or lose yourself in the surrounding nature trails where tranquility reigns. In the evening, candlelit cafés and elegant restaurants invite you to savor Czech and international cuisine, accompanied by the famous Becherovka herbal liqueur, born right here.

With its harmonious blend of healing traditions, natural beauty, and refined culture, Karlovy Vary offers an experience that soothes the body and enchants the soul. Come and immerse yourself in a town where time slows, elegance lingers, and every moment feels like a gentle indulgence.

9 Highlights

The Mill Colonnade, Karlovy Vary’s most iconic landmark, is a grand neo-Renaissance structure housing several hot mineral springs and forming the architectural and social heart of the spa town
The Historic spa center, with pastel-colored spa houses, ornate hotels, and riverfront promenades, reflects the town’s 19th-century golden age as a retreat for European nobility
The Diana Observation Tower, reached by funicular or forest paths, offers sweeping views over Karlovy Vary’s red roofs and surrounding wooded hills
The Vrídelní Colonnade, home to the Vřídlo geyser that shoots thermal water up to 12 meters high, showcases the raw power behind the town’s world-famous thermal springs
The Svatosské Rocks, a dramatic granite rock formation above the Ohře River, provide one of the region’s most scenic hiking areas, complete with a legendary footbridge
The Market Colonnade, a wooden, ornamented structure near the river, shelters historic springs and adds fairy-tale charm to the old town
The Loket Castle, in the nearby medieval town of Loket, crowns a rocky river bend and ranks among the Czech Republic’s most photogenic fortresses
The Ján Becher Museum, dedicated to Becherovka liqueur, explores the town’s signature herbal drink through historic cellars and tastings
The Grandhotel Pupp, a lavish Belle Époque hotel overlooking the Teplá River, is one of Central Europe’s most famous spa hotels and a defining visual symbol of Karlovy Vary’s elegance

Host City / Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Venue / Mattoni Arena
Hosts / Radka Rosická and Jakub Kotek

Participating countries / 40
Returning countries / Australia, Finland, Montenegro and Ukraine
Withdrawing countries / Bosnia-Herzegovina

Debuting players / None

Returning Artists

15	David Guetta / 5 times for France, 4 times for Monaco and once for Ghana, United Kingdom and United States / Double Global Music Champion

12	Soraya Arnelas / 7 times for Spain, twice for Andorra and once for Cuba and Luxembourg / 6th place

09	Jane Zhang / 7 times for China and once for Italy / 11th place

08	Dua Lipa / twice for Kosovo and South Korea and once for United Kingdom, Luxembourg and Netherlands / 5th place

07	Agnes Carlsson / for Sweden / Double Global Music Champion Eluveitie / for Switzerland / Silver Medallist Gjon's Tears / 4 times for Switzerland and twice for Albania / Double Bronze Medallist Lorena Gómez / 4 times for Andorra and once for Spain and Jordan / Global Music Champion

06	Guy Sebastian / 4 times for Australia and once for Malaysia / Global Music Champion

05	Matoma / twice for Norway and United States / Silver Medallist Of Monsters and Men / for Iceland / 6th place sanah / for Poland / 8th place

04	Sugababes / for United Kingdom / Bronze Medallist

03	Alex Vargas / for Denmark / 6th place Asiya / once for Russia and Kyrgysztan / 17th place Jerry Heil / once for Ukraine and Netherlands / Global Music Champion

02

BGYO / for Philippines / Semi Finalist
Ilona Csáková / for Czech Republic / Semi Finalist
Jerub / for United Kingdom / Global Music Champion
Kanita Suma / for North Macedonia / Semi Finalist
Peter Serrado / for Canada / 17th place
Sobel / for Poland / 24th place
Teddy Swims / for United States / 8th place
Tones and I / for Australia / 15th place