Teplice
- 11.5 km
- 5 hours (including sightseeing)
Visit Teplice, the oldest spa town in Central Europe, located on the picturesque border between the Czech Central Mountains and the Ore Mountains. Thanks to its unique location, healing springs, and rich cultural life, the town has earned the nickname "Little Paris" and has attracted the most important personalities of its time for centuries. This route will take you through the historic center and rugged parks where history was made.
Your journey begins at the modern VisitTeplice information center, where you can get all the information you need, enjoy refreshments at the local café, or view the current exhibition on the upper floor.
Next, head towards the Šanov district, famous for its spa houses and the Czechoslovak Army Gardens. Walking along Lípová Street, you will pass several 19th-century Neo-Renaissance villas. One of them houses the Teplice Regional Library, whose renovated interiors are well worth a visit. Nearby is also a memorial to the Jewish synagogue, which was one of the largest in Bohemia at the time.
Cross Janáček Park and Písečný Hill to gradually climb up to Doubravská Mountain, dominated by Doubravka Castle. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of the Ore Mountains, the city, and its surroundings.
The heart of the city is Castle Square, dominated by the picturesque Church of St. John the Baptist. If you climb its tower, you will be rewarded with a view of the Ore Mountains and the city of Teplice. Right next to it is the imposing Teplice Castle, which currently houses the regional museum.
At the end of your trip, we recommend a stroll through the Castle Gardens. Those who love to relax should not miss the Beethoven Spa and its unique Thermalium complex, where you can experience the power of thermal water for yourself.
VisitTeplice Information Center
The first place you should definitely not miss when visiting Teplice. The staff at the information center will provide you with all the information you need for your stay in the city and its surroundings and offer a wide range of informational materials. The modern information center also includes a gallery and a café, where you can enjoy refreshments and recharge your batteries before your trips.
Beethoven Spa House
The Beethoven Spa is one of the oldest spas in Central Europe. It was built directly on the legendary Pravřídlo spring in Teplice and remains a leading center for movement medicine to this day. It combines a century-old tradition of treatment with modern care, attracting guests from all over the world.
The spa also includes Thermalium, a unique pool and sauna complex with undiluted thermal water from Pravřídlo, whose exceptional composition has significant healing effects, especially on the musculoskeletal system. This modern relaxation area is open to the general public every day and offers an ideal combination of treatment, rest, and regeneration in the unique spa environment of Teplice.
Teplice Aquatic Center
The Aquacentrum, like the Teplice spa houses, uses healing thermal water from local springs. It offers visitors a wide range of water attractions, a four-lane swimming pool, and a sauna world. It is the ideal place for fun and relaxation in any weather, not far from the city center.
The spa also includes Thermalium – a unique pool and sauna complex with undiluted thermal water from Pravřídlo, whose exceptional composition has significant healing effects, especially on the musculoskeletal system. This modern relaxation area is open to the general public every day and offers an ideal combination of treatment, rest, and regeneration in the unique spa environment of Teplice.
Church of St. John the Baptist
The Church of St. John the Baptist on Castle Square is one of the most picturesque places in Teplice. It was built at the end of the 16th century and later acquired its Baroque appearance. Its tower offers a magnificent view of the historic center and the panorama of the Ore Mountains. On the upper floor of the tower, you will also find an original exhibition of paper models of famous buildings.
The tour also includes a meeting with the "sleeping guard," whose legendary negligence is said to have caused a great fire in 1793. After this event, the construction of new houses in the Classicist style began—many of which still contribute to the unique character of the city today.
Teplice Castle (regional museum) and castle gardens
The Teplice Museum is one of the oldest regional museums in Czechia and is located in the impressive Teplice Castle, whose roots date back to the early Middle Ages. Visitors can discover the rich history of spa culture, archaeological finds documenting the oldest settlements in the area, and unique collections of art and everyday culture of our ancestors. The complex also includes a Romanesque exhibition with the remains of the original monastery.
The museum offers a pleasant stop for tourists who want to get to know the cultural and historical side of Teplice during Eurorand. The castle is located in the very center of the city, surrounded by a spa park and castle gardens – a popular oasis of calm in the middle of the city, and is easily accessible on foot and by public transport.
Doubravská Mountain
A solitary phonolite hill on the outskirts of Teplice with beautiful views of the České středohoří Mountains. An interesting nature trail leads from the water reservoir on the hillside. The slopes of the hill form the Doubravka protected natural monument, and at the top you can explore the ruins of a medieval castle and enjoy refreshments with a view. A popular place for trips and relaxation for locals and visitors alike.
Beuron Chapel and Biopark of Teplice High School
Chapel of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary (Beuron Chapel)
A hidden gem of Teplice located on the grounds of the Teplice Gymnasium. The oldest preserved monument of the Beuron art school in Bohemia attracts visitors with its unique architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
Biopark Teplice
A small zoological and botanical garden in the heart of the school offers more than 100 species of animals and dozens of exotic plants. Discover enclosures, aviaries, a pond, a vineyard, and ungulates—an experience for the whole family.
Observatory
The Teplice Observatory on Písečný Hill is open to anyone interested in stargazing. The observatory is regularly open to the public for daytime observations, which focus primarily on the Sun and the phenomena occurring on its surface, as well as for evening observations of the Moon, planets, star clusters, nebulae, galaxies, and other celestial objects.
In addition to regular events, the observatory is also open during extraordinary phenomena, such as solar and lunar eclipses, bright comets, or meteor showers. Occasionally, viewing opportunities are expanded to include observation from the garden and the rooftop terrace.
Planetarium
A planetarium uses projections onto a dome to create the illusion of the night sky. Unlike an observatory, the show is not dependent on the weather, the time of day, or the location, so you can enjoy viewing astronomical phenomena almost anytime and from anywhere on Earth.
We are open to the public twice a week—on Wednesdays and Sundays—but we also offer the option of scheduling visits at other times for larger groups from the general public. The afternoon shows at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. are designed primarily for children, featuring space-themed fairy tales followed by an accessible explanation of what’s happening in the sky. The evening program at 7 p.m.—usually a popular lecture on astronomy or astrophysics or a guided tour of the night sky—is primarily intended for teenagers and adults.
