Loket Voyage Tips and guide

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

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.

50°11′10″N 12°45′16″E

Map of Loket

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

• 50.1871212.754241 Loket Castle (Hrad Loket). 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.  
• 50.1872312.755752 Black Gate Tower (Černá Věž). Includes small art gallery and wine shop. Fantastic views. 15 Kč.  
• 50.1878712.756353 St. Anne Chapel.  
• 50.1859912.75314 Town Hall.  
• Bookbinding Museum, Town Hall. 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00. 35 Kč. 
• 50.1867712.753595 Church of St. Wencelas.  

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

• ^{[dead link]} Loket Summer Cultural Festival. End of July. Opera performances. 

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

• Ceska Sporitelna. Features and ATM and money exchange. 

• Old Slavic Restaurant, Zámecká / Kostelní, 70. Authentic options. 11 Kč. 
• Restaurant Atmosféra, TG Masaryka 112. Hearty Czech food. 140 Kč. 

• 50.18641812.754481 ^{[dead link]} Lazy River Hostel, Kostelni 61 (Very close to the castle.), ☏ +420 602 946 047, [email protected]. 12 beds. Very homely place. Dorm bed: €10. 
• Pension Masonic House, TG Masaryka 115 (In the main square). 400 Kč, including breakfast. 
• Pension Ulrika (In the main square). 4 rooms. 500 Kč, including breakfast. 

• Quest penzion, T. G. Masaryka 109/53, ☏ +420 732 324 051, [email protected]. Has special dog owner packages 
• The White Stallion Hotel, TG Masaryka 8, ☏ +420 603 148 531. Terrace overlooking the river. Single: 900 Kč; double: 1,200 Kč, breakfast included. 

• Hotel Císař Ferdinad, T.G.Masaryka 136, ☏ +420 352 327 130. Single: 1,050 Kč; double: 1,850 Kč. 
• Hotel St. Florian, T. G. Masaryka 135, ☏ +420 603 148 531. Single: 1,050 Kč; double: 1,850 Kč. 

• 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. 

• Karlovy Vary
• Cheb
• Lázně Kynžvart
• Mariánské Lázně
• Plzen