This calm spa town in northern Czechia draws visitors to its healing hot springs and 12th-century landmarks, including a neo-Gothic town hall and castle ruins.
Teplice sits in northwestern Czechia, where thermal springs have bubbled since Roman times. You'll find grand buildings like the baroque Church of Saint John the Baptist, walk through the castle gardens with their 18th-century design, and relax in historic spa houses. Visit the botanical gardens to see rare tropical plants, watch an opera at the Art Nouveau Krušnohorské Theatre, or take a short trip to Duchcov Castle, where Casanova spent his final years as a librarian.
Thermal Springs and Spa Experience
The thermal springs in Teplice reach 41°C and contain minerals that help treat musculoskeletal and nervous system conditions. You'll find the main treatment facilities at the Pravřídlo spring, including the Emperor's Spa building and Beethoven's Spa House. Each spring, the city celebrates the start of spa season with three days of concerts, exhibitions, and street events.
Exploring Teplice Castle
Walk through the Regional Museum inside Teplice Castle to see exhibits from prehistoric artifacts to modern art. The inner courtyard contains a Romanesque crypt with Queen Judith's remains and parts of an ancient basilica. Inside the museum, you'll discover Gothic art pieces, Renaissance artifacts, and a collection of historical clocks.
Parks and Gardens
Walk, jog, or skate through the castle garden, which Prince Jan Nepomuk Clary-Aldringen redesigned in the 18th century. The botanical garden grows about 2,000 plant species, including the rare African conifer Afrocarpus gracilior and fifty-year-old cacti. Several greenhouses contain tropical and subtropical plants, making this the only botanical garden in the Ústí nad Labem Region.
Cultural Life
Listen to the North Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, performing in the city since 1838. Watch operas and plays at the Krušnohorské Theatre, built in the 1920s with its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture. During summer, attend concerts and art exhibitions at the Garden House in the castle grounds, including events of the Little Paris project.
Day Trips from Teplice
Climb Doubravská hora hill for views of the city, the Ore Mountains, and the Central Bohemian Uplands. You can reach the Gothic castle ruins on foot or take the weekend Humboldt tourist train. Visit Duchcov Castle nearby to see where Giacomo Casanova worked as a librarian in his later years.
Jewish History
By 1930, Teplice had the second-largest Jewish population in Bohemia after Prague, with over 3,000 residents. Jewish entrepreneurs developed the city's glass manufacturing, ceramics, and coal mining industries. While the original synagogue no longer exists, you can learn about the community's story through exhibitions at the Church of Saint Bartholomew.
