Extend your workshop
and join me in Karlovy Vary
Would you like to experience a little more of the Czech Republic? Then why not extend your Prague workshop with a two-day trip to the beautiful historic spa town of Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad)?
Located in the northwest of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary dates back to the 14th century and is famous for its thermal springs, elegant spa buildings and beautiful historic architecture. For centuries, the town has attracted visitors from all over Europe seeking health, relaxation and the unique atmosphere of this charming destination.
For photographers, Karlovy Vary offers a wonderful change of scenery from Prague. The town is filled with beautiful architecture, elegant colonnades, colourful buildings, bridges, parks and fascinating details, all surrounded by lush green hills.
Naturally, your camera will come along. We’ll explore the town together, look for interesting subjects and make the most of the available light and surroundings. There will also be time to simply enjoy the atmosphere and experience this beautiful part of the Czech Republic.
Transportation and hotel accommodation are included in the price of the add-on, so all you need to bring is your camera, some comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure.
Two days, a new destination and plenty of new photographic opportunities.
Come along and experience more of the Czech Republic – beyond Prague!
What will we experience?
We’ll leave Prague by bus and make our way to Karlovy Vary, a journey of approximately two hours.
Once we arrive, we’ll take our time to explore and enjoy this beautiful historic spa town. Karlovy Vary is famous for its impressive architecture, elegant colonnades and beautiful surroundings – offering plenty of opportunities for photography around almost every corner.
Of course, we’ll also visit some of the town’s more than 80 thermal springs. Many of them are located inside or alongside the magnificent historic colonnades, which are not only fascinating to experience but also make fantastic photographic subjects.
For those who are early risers, there will be an opportunity to get up early and head out with the cameras before the town wakes up. The quiet streets and beautiful morning light offer a completely different atmosphere – and a great chance to photograph the colonnades and architecture before the tourists arrive.
During the day, we’ll continue exploring, photographing and enjoying the atmosphere of Karlovy Vary before heading back to Prague by bus later in the day.
A relaxed two-day photographic escape, combining architecture, culture, photography and the unique atmosphere of one of the Czech Republic’s most famous spa towns.
What does it cost?
The Karlovy Vary trip is an add-on to the Prague Photography Workshop.
The price includes return bus transportation from Prague and one night at a hotel.
€400 per person, including bus and hotel.
Bookings made less than two months before the workshopwill incur an additional €100 fee, due to higher last-minute hotel costs.
From Wikipedia:
Karlovy Vary(Czech pronunciation:[ˈkarlovɪˈvarɪ]ⓘ; German: Karlsbad, formerly also spelled Carlsbad in English) is a spa city in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 49,000 inhabitants. It is located at the confluence of the Ohře and Teplá rivers.
Karlovy Vary is named after Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperorand the King of Bohemia, who founded the city in the 14th century. The site of numerous hot springs, the city grew into a spa resort in the 19th century and was a popular destination for the European aristocracy and other luminaries. Karlovy Vary's rapid growth was brought to an end by the outbreak of World War I. After the Velvet Revolutionin 1989, Karlovy Vary once again became a major tourist destination.
Karlovy Vary is the most visited spa town in the Czech Republic. It is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which is among the leading film events of Europe. In 2021, the city became part of the transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Great Spa Towns of Europe" because of its spas and architecture from the 18th through 20th centuries. The historic city centre with the spa cultural landscape is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument reservation.