Sankt Joachimsthal: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Sankt Joachimsthal (Jáchymov) is represented in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Erzgebirge/Krušnohoří as one of five Czech components, with the Hornická krajina Jáchymov. In the town, mining heritage, historic churches, mineral springs and informative educational trails come together.
Culture
The exhibition at the Latin School Library presents a unique collection of chained books, known as „libri catenati“, which is connected with the beginnings of the town of Jáchymov in the early 16th century.
The Špitální kostel is Jáchymov’s oldest surviving architectural monument. It features a unique structure made entirely of timber framing and has preserved its original appearance. It can be visited at designated times with a guided tour and during cultural events.
The Kostel sv. Jáchyma was built between 1534 and 1540 as the first Lutheran church in Bohemia. Following the devastating fire in 1873, it was rebuilt between 1874 and 1876 to its present form according to a design by the architect Josef Mocker.
The Královská mincovna Museum presents the history of silver mining, coin minting—including the thaler minted under the rule of the Šlik noble family—and the later radon spa industry.
Mining and Mineral Springs
The Důl Svornost mine dates back to 1518 and has been Central Europe’s longest-operating mine since 1530. Four mineral springs are extracted from Důl Svornost and used in Jáchymov’s balneotherapy facilities.
The world’s first radon baths were established in Jáchymov in 1906. They used the region’s radioactive mine water to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Štola č. 1 is approximately 250 metres long and was opened to the public in 2008. Guided tours explain its purpose, the original ore-mining techniques and the mineral veins found there. The mine also houses a small exhibition on mining technology featuring mine carts, drills and rails. The visitor route includes authentic mining areas from the 16th century.
Water and Knowledge
Aguacentrum Agricola is open to the general public and offers a 25-metre swimming pool, a sauna, a Kneipp trail, a whirlpool, a water slide and a smaller pool for children.
The Radon Educational Trail ends in Jáchymov’s spa district. At several stations, it provides comprehensive information about radioactivity in nature, its measurement and effective protection options.
Routes and Places of Remembrance
Cycle Route 2005 starts at the lower end of the new Horní Žďár–Jáchymov cycle path, follows the former railway line to Jáchymov and continues uphill along Dvořákova ulice to the settlement of Suchá.
The Jáchymovské peklo educational trail is 8.5 kilometres long and has 12 stations. It commemorates the lives of political prisoners from the uranium-mining labour camps around Jáchymov. The educational trail ends at Šlikovský hrad, from where there is a sweeping view of Jáchymov and the surrounding Krušnohorské kopce.
Other Places
For further orientation, the local pages lead to Suchá and Nové Město.
For the overarching travel overview: Karlovy Vary Region.
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