Here we are in carlsbad! After visited all the main sights of the city, walked around the main streets and tried thermal mineral water from existing sources, the question arises: "What else can you do in Karlovy vary?".
Now it's time to take a walk to the famous carlsbad tower observation tower "Diana" and the eponymous railway.
Tower of Diana with the Diana funicular railway are the main attractions of the Czech Spa town of Karlovy vary. Located Diana Observation tower on top of a hill of Friendship. From the observation deck of the tower offers a beautiful view of the lush greenery of the city and its surroundings.
To the tower for a few minutes will take you to the current funicular. Or you can for 20-30 minutes to climb on foot walking the forest trails of Friendship hill, while enjoying the pristine nature and wonderful forest scenery, and for one and to strengthen the physical form. This method is just for us!
To city centre to get to the cable car and the paths leading to the top of the hill and therefore the tower Diana you need to focus on the Grandhotel Pupp (Grandhotel Pupp), the right of the hotel is a narrow passage between the houses, this road leads to the bottom station of the funicular. Hence originates forest Hiking trail to the lookout tower Diana.
It looks like the building of the funicular Diana/Diana
When we stood at the entrance to the funicular many passing tourists asked us, "Where is the entrance to the funicular and the tower of Diana?". We showed up on the building and said, "Yes, that is the building of the funicular". Surprised people were inside. Really, the bottom station of the cable car looks very similar to a café.
The building houses the ticket office and originates the funicular
In summer the cable car operates from 09:00 to 19:00, runs every 15 minutes. During the trip, the van makes two stops where you can go, walk and travel further on a different flight or go by foot to the tower. Travel by funicular to the first stop is 45 CZK in one direction, second stop - the tower of the Diana 45, - CZK one way and 80 crowns there and back.
The first stop of the cable car, is called the deer leap/Jeleni skok, coming at this stop you can visit almost all the sights of the hill of Friendship. The second and final stop is the top, here is our goal - the tower and the whole complex of Diana.
From the bottom station of the cable car, if you bypass the station even though left though on the right, you can walk on forest paths leading to the top of the hill to the tower Diana absolutely free, along the way after seeing all the same sights of the hill.
We went on foot, going to be the signs leading to the tower
A walk through the forest area was short, but quite interesting. On the way to the tower at the top of the hill there are interesting stone buildings, equipped place to stay.
For a more informative and interesting walking suggest lifting one side of the lower funicular station, for example, to the left and down on the other to the right. The main attractions of the hill of Friendship are on the right side of the road of the funicular and forest landscapes more attractive on the left.
The photo of the obelisk
The closer we go to the lookout tower Diana, the more beautiful views of the city and surrounding area
And here is Diana observation tower, there we are!
At the top of the tower at a height of 35 meters is an observation deck. The observation tower you can walk up, breaking the 150 stairs or the modern Elevator. The entrance to the tower is free, lift is also free of charge.
From the lookout tower Diana really offers a beautiful view of Karlovy vary suburbs of the city and hills. Review stand 360 degrees of the beauties of nature, and with each side types differ in their topography and colors. On one side you see lush green town, with other trees, and the tops of the hills of carlsbad.
We especially enjoyed the wonderful scenery of untouched nature, stretching to the far horizons
In addition to the Diana tower, at the top of the hill is the place to stay, buffet with snacks and soft drinks, and a restaurant. Guess what the name of the restaurant near the tower of Diana and Diana funicular? That's Right, "Diana"))
Prices for snacks at the kiosk-buffet
Near the restaurant freely peacocks, and begging for something tasty to visitors
Behind the restaurant is the tropical garden with exotic butterflies. The garden, of course, this name is too loud, it looks more like a small room where a recreated tropical nature and butterflies. The entrance to the butterfly garden paid, the cost of an adult ticket is 80 CZK, children - 40 CZK. The door is glass, and because the room is small, the whole garden is and butterflies are free to see through the glass door.
Behind the butterfly garden is a mini zoo "Diana", which is free, you can see some home animals: pony, pig, goat, etc.
Admiring the beautiful views of Karlovy vary and the surrounding area, having acquired the territory near the tower Diana, we went back to the city for the same forest trails. Since the cable car we didn't use it all the charm of the hill of Friendship and observation tower Diana are absolutely free.
What can I say, summing up! Deciding to visit the observation tower Diana, nothing "exotic" and especially you will not find, but we assure you, the trip will be very interesting and will bring a lot of positive emotions. Visiting the hill of Friendship, we with one hundred percent certainty can recommend to all guests to Karlovy vary to climb the observation tower Diana and the eyes to see the wonderful panorama seen from the lookout tower and stroll through the forest trails of the hill of Friendship in this rest from the city bustle, body and soul!
Anyone who can see this are dreaming to see this tourist spot. thank you so much. *****