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Ostrov

Carlsbad Region, Czechia · Europe

About Ostrov

Ostrov is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Hroznětín, 19km from Loket Castle.

Ostrov is a town located in Carlsbad Region, Czechia. With a population of 15,681, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ostrov sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ostrov to your route.

About Ostrov

Ostrov Castle (Czech: zámek Ostrov, German: Schloss Schlackenwerth) is a castle in Ostrov in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It dates back to the 15th century, but has been reconstructed into baroque palace with gardens under the Saxe-Lauenburg and Baden-Baden families. In the 19th century, it belonged

Read more to the Tuscan branch of Habsburg family. Nowadays, it houses municipal offices, a library, a gallery and museum. Its gardens were once considered the most famous of Bohemia.

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What are the best things to do in Ostrov?

Ostrov offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ostrov located?

Ostrov is located in Carlsbad Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 50.3059 latitude, 12.9391 longitude.

What is the population of Ostrov?

Ostrov has a population of approximately 15,681 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,681
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Carlsbad Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
50.3059, 12.9391

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Ostrov

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Karlovy Vary

An elegant spa town famous for its hot springs, ornate colonnades, and pastel-colored buildings nestled in a forested valley.

10 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Loket Castle

A stout Romanesque-Gothic castle on a rocky spur encircled by the Ohre river, near Karlovy Vary.

19 km · about 20 min drive

racetrack

Autodrom Most

A Czech circuit built on land cleared by open-cast lignite mining, giving it a strange lunar setting and a fast, flowing 4.2km layout used for touring cars and track days.

53 km · about 60 min drive

museum

August Horch Museum

Museum in the birthplace of Audi tracing Saxon automobile history from Horch and DKW through Trabant and modern Volkswagen.

56 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Sachsenring

A uniquely anti-clockwise circuit in Saxony with dramatic elevation changes, famous as a left-turn-dominant MotoGP venue.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Ostrov.

Hroznětín

🇨🇿 Czechia

5 km awayPop. 1,721

Sadov

🇨🇿 Czechia

5 km awayPop. 1,016

Jáchymov

🇨🇿 Czechia

6 km awayPop. 3,143

Merklín

🇨🇿 Czechia

6 km awayPop. 1,117

Dalovice

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 1,880

Karlovy Vary

🇨🇿 Czechia

9 km awayPop. 45,500

Abertamy

🇨🇿 Czechia

11 km awayPop. 1,315

Nová Role

🇨🇿 Czechia

12 km awayPop. 4,047

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