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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Jáchymov

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Jáchymov, Czechia

Updated August 21, 2024

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Hotel Radium Palace.

Jáchymov, Czechia

Hotel Radium Palace

Visitors flock to the historic birthplace of radiobalneology for its therapeutic radium treatments.
The museum, dating to 1536 AD.

Jáchymov, Czechia

Royal Mint Jáchymov Museum

Dedicated to the history of mining and minting in a region rich in silver and radium.

Jáchymov, Czechia

Valley of the Mills (Údolí mlýnků)

A stream flows near the radioactive spa, where people place handmade miniatures of water mills and other strange devices.
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Karl Marx Monument

A larger-than-life statue of the German revolutionist stands proud in a small town where he never lived.
9 miles from Jáchymov
Lobby of the spa with one of its bathtubs on display.

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Kaiserbad Spa

Before serving as James Bond's Casino Royale, this Victorian-era spa catered to the world's elite.
9 miles from Jáchymov
The sally port from above.

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Andělská Hora Castle

This ruined castle perched atop a rocky peak is a great place for a hike.
10 miles from Jáchymov
Vanocni dum

Karlovy Vary, Czechia

Vanocni dum

A mansion where wonders of Christmas are celebrated all year long.
11 miles from Jáchymov
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