Karlovy Vary
Key Competitive Attractions
Situated in the west of the Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary is famous for its mineral waters, and has some of the world’s most attractive spa towns. Over 600,000 visitors travel to Karlovy Vary annually. With a population of 304,644, annual tourists outnumber residents by 2:1. As such, Karlovy Vary is the tourist capital of the Czech Republic, only coming behind Prague in terms of visitors.
Karlovy Vary is named after its capital city, and the capital is the most famous of the spa towns. There are a total of 102 villages and 30 towns in the Karlovy Vary region, across a variety of terrain. Karlovy Vary contains both the most densely and most sparsely forested areas in all of the Czech Republic. These natural resources provide great variety in employment, with mining and forestry being important industries.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
The Business Development Agency of Karlovy Vary works to provide support to businesses seeking to locate in the region. They provide contact and cooperation with partners including CzechInvest, the Chamber of Commerce, and universities and higher education facilities.
