The Karlovy Vary Region has long drawn visitors for its mineral springs, Belle Époque architecture and spa tradition stretching back centuries. This summer, there is another reason to book a flight: five world-class golf courses, one smart pass, and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape as your backdrop. Here is everything you need to know.

Dear Readers,

Welcome to our special golf edition newsletter, packed with inspiration, hot tips and ideas for your next golfing getaway. This time, we're heading to West Bohemia - one of Central Europe's most attractive golf destinations, where world-class courses meet UNESCO-listed spa towns, elegant hotels and breathtaking natural scenery.

A few things worth knowing for trip planning. The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival runs 3th–11th July, transforming the spa town into one of Europe's most glamorous cultural events. If you can time a golf trip to overlap, evenings become something else entirely, with the legendary Grandhotel Pupp at the centre of it all.

For accommodation, West Bohemia has a notable new option in 2026: the Swissôtel Mariánské Lázně has opened in a collection of restored Art Nouveau buildings with 125 rooms, 23 suites, a rooftop bar and the Pürovel Spa & Sport wellness centre, three kilometres from the Royal Golf Club. Those looking for something more intimate might consider Boutique Hotel SwissHouse, General Partner of the Royal Golf Club, a family-run property with 150 years of history set in the quiet Bellevue villa district.

Warm regards,
The CzechTourism Team