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
Map of Loket
The town is tiny and can easily be covered on foot.
See
- 1 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.
- 2 Black Gate Tower (Černá Věž). Includes small art gallery and wine shop. Fantastic views. 15Kč.
- 3 St. Anne Chapel.
- 4 Town Hall.
- Bookbinding Museum, Town Hall. 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00. 35Kč.
- 5 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
- 1 [dead link] Lazy River Hostel, Kostelni 61 (Very close to the castle.), ☏ +420 352-684-587, 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, info@penzionquest.cz. Has special dog owner packages
- [dead link] 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.