Opening of the spa season

Marienbad’s biggest event is the annual opening of the spa season which takes place over the second weekend in May. The programme includes the blessing of the mineral springs, a fair and a concert at the main colonnade which often features a big-name act from the Czech Republic or Slovakia. With the town’s many rhododendrons in bloom and the streets and parks full of people, it’s the best time to be in Marienbad.