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Diana Lookout Tower

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
+420 353 222 872
Ranked #1 of 13 attractions in Karlovy Vary
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Lookouts
Owner description: Diana is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Karlovy Vary. Take the funicular from colonnade street to get direct to this beautiful place... more » Owner description: Diana is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Karlovy Vary. Take the funicular from colonnade street to get direct to this beautiful place incl. best famous look-out tower, 100 y. old restaurant, forest terrace and mini-zoo. Only in restaurant Diana you can eat surrounded by spa forests while watching our peacocks. Only from look-out tower Diana you can take perfect photos of whole Karlovy Vary. Only in our mini-zoo you can caress just a few days old animals - if you come in right time ;-) On winter warm up by large fireplace in our historical restaurant, on summer surely use walking paths through the spa forests which starts right from our place. Visiting the "Tourist area Diana" will be nice and relaxing part of your trip to Karlovy Vary and you can come all year long. You didn´t see Karlovy Vary if you werent´t at Diana! « less
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We went to Diana tower after walking through the city, it was a nice and relaxing break after fighting our way through the crowds of Russians in the streets... I also recommend the restaurant there, they serve good-quality food for reasonable prices (no more expensive than restaurants down in the town).

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

We hiked to the Diana Lookout Tower from the Elisabethbad pools, and it was a lovely walk and so nice to arrive on Easter Monday to the smell of barbecuing sausages! The tower has a lift, which we used on the way up to enjoy the views and snap some photos of this most photogenic town. We skipped down the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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I would highly recommend a trip up to Diana. You can hike up or take a little funicular up the high for about $2 USD. It is worth it to climb up the lookout tower once you are there and just bask in the incredible view. You can then grab a beer or some lunch at the excellent restaurant at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We were in kralovy vary for engagement, and also went to this tower, there is a little train that takes you up the hill if you dont have good shoes for tourism;) you can see all the sourroundings from the tower and it does not cost a lot. There is also restaurant next to it, where is good food and... More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Take a funicular to the top and walk back down to the city. The funicular is very steep and to be honest, i was quite scared but dont worry, its safe. There is a lift at the tower, so if you dont want to climb the steps, its great for you. The entry is free. There is also a restaurant... More

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Yukon
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Nice view when everything is running....... Few years ago we were visiting Karlovy Vary and wanted to go up to Diana a see the area and than walk back down to spa. Monday - funicular did not work, but Diana was open. You had to walk up through the forest and way up uphill. Tuesday - huray !!! Funicular works,... More

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Michael_KV, Owner at Diana Lookout Tower, responded to this review
23 March 2012

Dear SIr, thank you for your review. I´m very sorry for troubles you described. But you have only mentioned that you visited Diana "few years ago". I´m sure your "bad points" goes to previous owners and so I don´t find your bad review --without concrete specification of the term of your visit-- completely fair for my present team which takes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

It was a nice view at the top and the Cappucino was delicious!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 December 2011
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The tram up to the tower is a little sketchy. It is old and moves very slow but we made it up and back down! The view was magnificent. This is a wonderful place for pictures. Afterwards you can grab a bite or drink before heading back.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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The walk to the tower was more memorable than actually arriving there, although the views were lovely, especially for a fall visit. The tower offers a free elevator. The outdoor cafe near the tower makes for a great snack and rest stop.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011
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Excellent look out point over Karlovy Vary, you can walk up in good weather or take a small cable car, which has a midway stop. When you get to the top a walk up or lift takes you to magnificent views over the town, but the very best bit is the log fire restaurant with an authentic local menu at... More

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Michael_KV, Owner at Diana Lookout Tower, responded to this review
1 December 2011

Hello, thank you for your nice review. I´m happy to hear you were satisfied with our place and restaurant´s menu. Hope to see you in the future! Michael Kucera and employees. More

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