Loket is a town in Bohemia in Western Czech Republic with a population of 3,000 in 2022.
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 20 Kč.
You can also walk along a marked trail from Karlovy Vary, 17 km away.
Get around
The town is tiny and can easily be covered on foot.
See
- Loket Castle (Hrad Loket), 50.18712°, 12.75424°. April–October 09:00-17:00, November–March 09:00-16:00. Built in the late 14th century. Used as a prison from 1788 to 1947. Restored in the 1970s. 90 Kč
- Black Gate Tower (Černá Věž), 50.18723°, 12.75575°. Includes small art gallery and wine shop. Fantastic views. 15 Kč
- St. Anne Chapel, 50.18787°, 12.75635°.
- Town Hall, 50.18599°, 12.75310°.
- Bookbinding Museum, Town Hall. 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00. 35 Kč
- Church of St. Wencelas, 50.18677°, 12.75359°.
Do
- Rafting Trips.
- Rafting Ohre. Rafting trips and boat rental. 2-person canoes: 500-750 Kč; 4-person boats: 1,200-2,400Kč
Festivals
Buy
Loket is famous for its porcelain and there are several crafts shops in town.
- Ceska Sporitelna. Features and ATM and money exchange.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
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- Pension Masonic House, TG Masaryka 115 (In the main square). 400 Kč, including breakfast
- Pension Ulrika. 4 rooms. 500 Kč, including breakfast
Mid-range
Splurge
Connect
- Infocentrum, TG Masaryka 12. January–March: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00; April–December: daily 10:00-12:00, 13:pp-17:00. Tourist information. Internet access available. Internet access: 40 Kč per hour
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