A famous spa region in Bohemia, 75 mi/120 km west of Prague and near the Czech Republic's border with Germany, Marianske Lazne is not as pretty or as large a town as Karlovy Vary. The spa hotels and adjacent park, however, are magnificent.
At the turn of the 20th century, the resort was a playground of the rich and famous (Edward VII, Sigmund Freud, Franz Kafka and Richard Wagner used to frequent the baths). It was converted into a medical complex in World War II and then into a vacation spot for the proletariat. It was allowed to crumble under communism, but now features many luxurious hotels that offer diverse wellness and relaxation treatments.
In addition to indulging in a spa experience, make a day trip to Lazne Kynzvart and its chateau or the monastery at Tepla.
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