Mill Colonnade
Karlovy Vary, Czechia
Josef Zítek’s long neo-Renaissance colonnade shelters several of the hot springs of Karlovy Vary. Bring or buy a spa cup and taste the warm mineral water; the spa centre is pedestrian, so use the car parks by the river.
The Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská kolonáda) in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) in West Bohemia is a neo-Renaissance colonnade in the spa centre. It was designed by Josef Zítek, who also planned the National Theatre and the Rudolfinum in Prague, built between 1871 and 1881 and opened on 5 June 1881. The hall is 132 m long and 13 m wide and has 124 Corinthian columns. Twelve sandstone figures representing the months stand on the gable.
Five mineral springs rise under the roof: Mill Spring, Rusalka (Nymph), Prince Wenceslas, Libuše and Rock Spring. The Mill Spring has been used for healing purposes since the 16th century. The spa centre of Karlovy Vary is best explored on foot, and the colonnade is a natural stop on a stroll along the springs.
- Nearest town
- Karlovy Vary, Czechia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 50.2256, 12.8813
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Czechia: Vignette needed for motorways. Buy the e-vignette online before you drive on motorways. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Mill Colonnade?
Mill Colonnade is in Karlovy Vary, Czechia, at GPS 50.2256, 12.8813. It is about 23 km from Fichtelberg.
Can you camp near Mill Colonnade?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Klub vodáků Karlovy Vary, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Mill Colonnade?
Mill Colonnade is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The West Bohemian spa triangle: Plzeň to Karlovy Vary.
What is there to see near Mill Colonnade?
Places worth a stop nearby: Loket Castle (10 km), Kynžvart Château (30 km), Cheb Castle (40 km) and St Bartholomew’s Cathedral (64 km).
When is the best time to visit Mill Colonnade?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)