Villas in Jachymov

About Jachymov

Jáchymov is a spa town of just over 2,000 people at about 730 m on the German border and roughly 15 km north of Karlovy Vary. Silver was found here in 1512 and mining made it one of the biggest towns in Bohemia, and the dollar takes its name from the coins minted here. It was also the first place in the world where radium was mined. The world's first radon spa was founded here in 1906. Three ski areas lie within the municipality, and a chairlift climbs Klínovec year-round. Homes are mostly small, built for two to four, with a sauna in a few. Evenings are quiet.

Is Jachymov right for you?

Best for

Skiers, spa visitors and walkers wanting small homes in the Ore Mountains

Not for you if

You want a pool or a big group home, because homes here are small and none has a pool.

Near Jachymov

• Klínovec

  Highest peak in the Ore Mountains at 1,244 m, with a chairlift from Jáchymov and a stone observation tower.

• Karlovy Vary

  Famous spa town about 15 km south, with twelve hot springs and colonnades.

• Boží Dar

  Start of the road that climbs to the Klínovec summit, the alternative to riding the chairlift up from Jáchymov.

Getting to Jachymov

Prague is the practical airport, about an hour and a half by road. Karlovy Vary airport has only a few scheduled international links, so most visitors fly to Prague and drive or take a coach to Karlovy Vary first. A car is easiest in the hills.

When to go to Jachymov

Winter is ski season: three ski areas operate in the municipality, and in the upper mountains a thick layer of snow often lasts until April. In summer the Klínovec chairlift keeps running, as it does all year, and the hills open up for walking. The Eduard biathlon complex nearby has cross-country trails. Pack for cold at altitude.

Jachymov villa holidays: questions answered

Nearby towns to Jachymov

• Loucna pod Klínovcem (11)
• Abertamy (9)
• All of Ore Mountains