Day Trips/Excursions

If you wish to do some exploring beyond Prague, there are many possibilities for excursions. Trips to the medieval Castle Karlštejn or to the concentration camp Terezín are the most popular choices, notably for their short driving distance from Prague. If you like spas and architecture, try to visit Karlovy Vary. This city is famous for its hot mineral springs and beautiful promenade. If you are a beer enthusiast, take a trip to the Plzeň or České Budějovice; both cities are well-known for their brewing industry. Kutná Hora is another recommended city to visit. In the 13th century, the discovery of large deposits of silver and copper ore turned Kutna Hora overnight into one of the boom towns of central Europe.

If you travel on your own by bus or train, journeys usually take much longer compared to an organized excursion or hiring a car on your own. Keep in mind that paying for a tour guide and a car is often a better deal.

Holašovice

Holašovice

Holašovice is a historic rural village which has preserved its typical vernacular architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. It is located in the south…
Mladá Boleslav

Mladá Boleslav

The history of Mladá Boleslav spans over a millennium. A castle was built by Knight Boleslav II on the confluence of the Jizera and the…
Kolín

Kolín

Rich archaeological finds in and around the city brought to light numerous artefacts witnessing all known past cultures on Bohemian territory. The place was a…
Jablonec nad Nisou

Jablonec nad Nisou

Though quite old - it was mentioned as early as 1356 - the small peasant village was bound to wait many centuries for its D-day…
Ostrava

Ostrava

Visit a city where the history of industrial revolution produces a memorable ambiance – enter Ostrava, a place packed with industrial heritage that is both…
Nelahozeves Castle

Nelahozeves Castle

Set high upon a bluff that overlooks the Vltava, under 1 hour to the north of Prague, sits the splendid Renaissance Nelahozeves castle, that houses…
Kroměříž

Kroměříž

Situated 64 kilometres from the Moravian city Brno, Kroměříž old town was virtually destroyed throughout the 30 Year War. Just 1 tower of the Renaissance…
Moravian Kras

Moravian Kras

The best cave systems in the Czech Rep are the ones northwards of Brno (the Moravian capital). Buses packed with kids, and even senior citizens…
Olomouc

Olomouc

Situated about 170 miles (280 km) to Prague's east in the centre of Moravia, Olomouc boasts an attractive town centre, which has been given World…
Český Šternberk

Český Šternberk

The Český Šternberk castle is situated high over the Sázava river, upon a rocky ridge, and is supposedly completely impregnable. This castle was started during…
Rožmberk Castle

Rožmberk Castle

The historical interior of the Lower Castle includes the Knights' Hall with a remarkable panelled ceiling, a picture gallery, an armoury, and a hangman's house.…
Jindřichův Hradec

Jindřichův Hradec

Jindřichův Hradec is a town in the southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. It has approximately 22,700 inhabitants. The city castle and palace is…
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