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.

Hluboká Chateau

Hluboká Chateau

Hluboká is a monumental Romantic chateau; originally a Gothic castle, it was remodelled in the Baroque style during the first half of the 18th century.…
Brno

Brno

Špilberk and Petrov are the 2 hills that characterise Brno: The cathedral sits atop of one; and on top of the other stands the imposing…
Plzeň and Pilsner Brewery

Plzeň and Pilsner Brewery

For many people, Plzeň means beer. This is true, at the very least, in the German form of the word. Pilsner Urquell, for lots of…
Mělník

Mělník

Melnik is a small town about 30km north of Prague and is the centre of Bohemia’s burgeoning winegrowing area. It has a huge amount of…
Konopiště Chateau

Konopiště Chateau

The Konopiště chateau is about 45km from Prague. It was founded in the 14th century and in 1887 it was renovated by the successor to…
Křivoklát Castle

Křivoklát Castle

Records mentioning the royal castle Krivoklat were first recorded around 1100 A.D. though today's building dates from the late 13th century. It was enlarged and…
Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn was founded by Charles IV in 1348 as a treasury for the imperial regalia and his collection of relics. Today with an average of…
Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov

Located 180 km from Prague, it is one of a few towns that have still retained its own medieval nature. Cesky Krumlov is in the…
Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary is the Czech Republic’s most visited spa resort, though probably not as glamorous and famous as it once was in the middle of…
Terezín

Terezín

Terezin is former garrison town originally built by Emperor Joseph II. as an ingenious system of military fortresses for a protection of the kingdom at…
Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

Thanks to its silver mines, which were open for 250 years, Kutna Hora was, after Prague, the second most important town in the Bohemian kingdom.…
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