Loket

Loket is a town in Bohemia in Western Czech Republic with a population of 3,200.

Understand

Loket is a very picturesque village surrounded by a curve in the Ohře River.

Get in

The bus from Karlovy Vary provides a very beautiful scenic view of the town. There are 7 departures per day during the week, taking 20 minutes and costing 20Kč.

You can also walk along a marked trail from Karlovy Vary, 17km away.

Get around

The town is tiny and can easily be covered on foot.

See

🌍 Loket Castle (Hrad Loket). April–October 9:00-17:00, November–March 9:00-16:00. Built in the late 14th century. Used as a prison from 1788 to 1947. Restored in the 1970s. 90Kč.
🌍 Black Gate Tower (Černá Věž). Includes small art gallery and wine shop. Fantastic views. 15Kč.
🌍 St. Anne Chapel.
🌍 Town Hall.
Bookbinding Museum, Town Hall. 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00. 35Kč.
🌍 Church of St. Wencelas.

Do

Rafting Trips.
- Rafting Ohre. Rafting trips and boat rental. 2-person canoes: 500Kč to 750Kč; 4-person boats: 1,200Kč to 2,400Kč.

Festivals

Loket Summer Cultural Festival. End of July. Opera performances.

Buy

Loket is famous for its porcelain and there are several crafts shops in town.

Ceska Sporitelna. Features and ATM and money exchange.

Eat

Pizzeria na Ruzka, TG Masaryka & Kostelni. Wood-fired oven pizza. 110Kc.
U Sejk, TG Masaryka 115. Hearty Czech food. 140Kc.

Drink

Sleep

Budget

🌍 Lazy River Hostel, Kostelni 61 (Very close to the castle.), ☎ +420 352-684-587, e-mail: info@lazyriver-hostel.com. 12 beds. Very homely place. Dorm bed: €10.
Pension Hala, TG Masaryka 115 (In the main square). 400Kč, including breakfast.
Pension Ulrika (In the main square). 4 rooms. 500Kč, including breakfast.

Mid-range

Quest penzion, T. G. Masaryka 130, ☎ +420 732 324 051, e-mail: info@penzionquest.cz. Has special dog owner packages
Hotel Bily Kun, TG Masaryka 8. Terrace overlooking the river. Single: 900Kč; Double: 1,200Kč, breakfast included.

Splurge

Hotel Císař Ferdinad, T.G.Masaryka 136, ☎ +420 352 327 130. Single: 1,050Kč; Double: 1,850Kč.
Hotel St. Florian, T.G.Masaryka 70, ☎ +420 352 685 109. Single: 1,050Kč; Double: 1,850Kč.

Connect

Infocentrum, TG Masaryka 12. January–March: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; April–December: Monday-Sunday 10:00-12:00, 13:-17:00. Tourist information. Internet access available. Internet access: 40Kč per hour.

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