The funicular has been transporting spa guests from the colonnade to Diana for more than 100 years. The lower station is located next to Grandhotel Pupp in Mariánské Lázně.
The funicular runs every 15 minutes and its maximum capacity is 40 persons. The ride through the spa woods up to Diana takes approx. 3 minutes and on your way, you may admire the marvellous view of Karlovy Vary.
Funicular and Diana Observation Tower Operating Hours
| Funicular | The observation tower | |
| November to March | 9 am – 5 pm | 9.15 am – 4.45 pm |
| April and October | 9 am – 6 pm | 9.15 am – 5.45 pm |
| May to September | 9 am – 7 pm | 9.15 am – 6.45 pm |
| 24.12. (each year) | CLOSED | |
Funicular Pricelist
| One way ticket | Return ticket | |
| Persons aged 15 years and over | 100 CZK | 150 CZK |
| Children from 6 to 15 years | 50 CZK | 80 CZK |
| Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) | 200 CZK | 400 CZK |
| Group member (from 10 passengers) | 90 CZK | 130 CZK |
| Children 6-15 years group member (from 10 passengers) | 40 CZK | 70 CZK |
| Disability card holders (ZTP and ZTP/P) | 50 CZK | 80 CZK |
| Dog | 60 CZK | 80 CZK |
| Bicycle | 90 CZK | 120 CZK |
| baby-carriage | free admission | |
| Holders of the Karlovy Vary Card and the Vary Virtual app with a valid annual voucher | discount 50% | |
| DIANA Observation Tower | free admission |
Payment is accepted in cash (CZK) or by contactless credit card.
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