SOCIAL & GUEST PROGRAMMES
A social programme will provide an opportunity for informal contacts and discussions among the participants. It will include the usual attractions as Welcome Reception, Concert, Conference Trip & Dinner, and Singing Fountain Performance. New at the RadChem series will be the Beer Party on Monday supported by several regional breweries. The costs of social programme have been included in the conference registration fees.
Accompanying persons will have the opportunity to independently explore the unique atmosphere of Western Bohemia - its historical landmarks and picturesque landscape, enjoy spa treatments, and, of course, join the conference´s social programme.
Following the huge success at the last meeting (download the full audio recording or view a short video), Radiochemistry Jam Band Session will be organised again. All participants who actively perform music are encouraged to bring their own instruments, if possible. Accompaniment-providing piano will be available. Bigger instruments loans may be negotiable - indicate the need during the registration. The intention is to achieve a bond on a different level while creating an unusual lasting experience.
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception will be held on Sunday 10th at 19:00 in the Marble Hall of the Conference Centre.
Beer Party
Beer Party will be held on Monday 11th at 20:00 till 22:00 in the Conference Centre.
Concert
The band will perform in the Casino Conference Centre on Tuesday 12th at 20:00 till 21:30.
Jam Band Session
Jam Band Session will be held on Thursday 14th since 20:00 til 21:00. Singing Fountain will follow till 21:30.
Singing Fountain Performance
Unique experience of combination of water and classical music in a historic centre of Marianske Lazne. The location is few hundred meters from the Conference venue.
Conference Trips - Wednesday 13 May afternoon
1. Karlovy Vary
Trip to spa town Karlovy Vary – colonnades and springs or individual programme.
Excursion to the UNESCO spa town of Karlovy Vary – guided city tour and free time.
Links:
https://www.karlovyvary.cz/en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV83ySLiHUg
2. Kynžvart Castle + EUTIT (Basalt and Eucor Casting Plant)
Visit to Eutit s.r.o., a leading global producer of casts from molten basalt.
A guided tour of representative chateau Kynžvart interiors including valuable arts from the Metternichs´s possession.
Links:
https://www.eutit.cz/
https://youtu.be/LMzkwbQJeTw?t=57
https://www.zamek-kynzvart.cz/en
3. Loket Castle
Tour to the medieval castle including the expositions of porcelain, arms, medieval torture devices, and also a mineral collection featuring the famous Loket meteorite.
Short individual walk through the historic centre of Loket.
Links:
https://www.hradloket.cz/en/
https://www.loket.info/en/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN5ltgjcBF8
4. Bečov nad Teplou Castle
Tour to the historic interiors of the Lower Baroque Chateau, presenting life in the 19th century.
The unique Romanesque goldsmith's masterpiece – the priceless Reliquary of St. Maurus is included.
Links:
https://zamek-becov.cz/en
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdjnyRAdbN8
5. SOOS Nature Hike
Hike through a unique nature reserve with its extensive peat bogs with large amounts of mineral springs and mofettas - also called mud volcanoes.
Links:
https://www.frantiskovy-lazne.info/en/interesting-places/the-soos-national-nature-reserve_347
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TgfHYBe99E
Radchem jogging
Group running session every conference day, Monday to Friday. Join us for 5 km to 10 km trips in the diverse landscape of Marianske Lazne. We start in front of the Conference Center at 6:45 a.m.