BASIC INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY
The cadastral area of the town of Jáchymov covers approximately 5,080 hectares (about 50.8 km²). In recent years, the population has been roughly around 2,500 permanent residents, although the exact figure may vary slightly according to current statistics.
The elevation of the town ranges approximately from 560 to 750 metres above sea level, with the historic centre situated at about 670 metres. The long-term average annual temperature is roughly between 6 and 7 °C, depending on the observation period and measurement location. Jáchymov is sheltered from northern winds by the southern slopes of the Ore Mountains, which positively influences the local climate.
The town lies on the road connecting Karlovy Vary, about 20 km away, with the border area of Boží Dar – Oberwiesenthal, approximately 7 km away. Its geographical position corresponds roughly to 50°21′ north latitude and 12°55′ east longitude.
The total length of the historical Jáchymov adits and mines is professionally estimated at about one thousand kilometres, making the local mining underground among the most extensive in Central Europe. Only partial underground maps have survived. According to tradition, it was once possible to descend into the mines in the Abertamy area and emerge again in Jáchymov, illustrating the extraordinary scale of historical mining. The vast majority of underground workings are now inaccessible, and for many their exact locations and routes are no longer known.
