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Vřídlo is the principal geothermal spring in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, where water reaches approximately 72°C and erupts to a height of about 12 meters from a fissure in granite. The spring is enclosed within the Vřídelní kolonáda, a glass-and-concrete colonnade completed in 1975. Water from Vřídlo is also distributed through a system of pipes to drinking vessels at other colonnades in the town, where visitors collect it at progressively cooler temperatures for traditional curative use.
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Vřídlo ranks #137 of 201 in the Hot Spring ranking, behind Paulina Lake Hot Springs, ahead of Glenwood Hot Springs Resort.
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How hot does the Vřídlo geyser in Karlovy Vary actually get?
The Vřídlo is the hottest spring in the Czech spa town of Karlovy Vary, with water temperatures reaching up to 72 degrees Celsius. It shoots water up to 12 meters high in a geyser-like formation inside the Hot Spring Colonnade.
Can you drink the water directly from the Vřídlo spring?
Yes, visitors are encouraged to drink the thermal water, but it must be done using specially designed ceramic drinking cups. The water is cooled as it flows through the Hot Spring Colonnade's drinking stands, making it safe to consume without burning.
Where exactly is the Vřídlo hot spring located?
The spring is housed inside the prominent Hot Spring Colonnade in the center of Karlovy Vary. This large glass-and-concrete structure was built specifically to showcase and manage the massive geyser.
What causes the Vřídlo to spray so high into the air?
The spring is driven by immense geothermal pressure deep underground, forcing the hot mineral water upward through a fissure in the rock. This natural pressure is what allows the Vřídlo to reach its towering height inside the Colonnade.
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