Czechs Favor Spring Getaways Within Czechia: Rising Trend for Quick Escapes and Easter Adventures
This year, Spring break is all about relaxation, nature, and light exercise. Most Czechs prefer to travel with a partner (41%) or family (34%), while a smaller share go with friends (13%) or solo (10%). Nearly half (49%) of respondents favor long weekends, whereas 23% choose a traditional week-long holiday. Up to 90% plan to keep their spring break to ten days or less.
“Czechs want to travel more often, but for shorter periods of time. They are looking for places where they can quickly recharge their batteries, enjoy nature, and experience quality services. Czechia provides ideal conditions—it’s affordable, varied, and easily accessible,” says František Reismüller, Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism. He adds: “This is why more people are favoring domestic destinations that offer security, flexibility, and a wide range of experiences in a compact area.”
Choices Include Price, Quality, and Returning to Favorite Places
Outdoor activities remain a key theme for spring travel. One-third of Czechs plan a relaxing holiday focused on light sports, mainly hiking (74%) and walks with family or friends (63%). Short cycling trips (29%) and water activities (17%) are also popular. Less than a fifth primarily want to relax, while 17% plan to visit cities and 13% are interested in cultural sights. Preferences differ by age: those aged 30–39 tend to favor family activities, whereas the younger generation (18–29) seeks dynamic options like mountain hiking (21%), ferrata (12%), or yoga holidays (14%).
“Hiking and outdoor activities have long been popular among Czechs. The accessible landscape, well-marked trails, and variety of trails make Czechia an ideal destination for active recreation. Moreover, people are increasingly combining physical activities with other experiences, such as gastronomy or cultural exploration,” states Tereza Hofmanová, Director of Management and B2B Cooperation at CzechTourism.
Price (94%) and quality of service (93%) are crucial in holiday planning, along with information on accommodations (91%), location (88%), and nearby attractions (85%). Over half (55%) rely on recommendations from friends and family, while younger generations often look to social media (48%) for inspiration.
Czechs are loyal to familiar places, with nearly a third returning to known destinations this year, primarily heading to South Bohemia (18%) and South Moravia (17%). They often visit multiple regions in one trip and mostly travel by car or motorbike (69%), while about 21% opt for the train.
When traveling within Czechia, map applications are widely used (88%), with the most common being Mapy.cz/Mapy.com (42%) and Google Maps (19%). Tourists also frequently utilize the Waze app (10%).
Czechs Spend Similar Amounts on Spring Holidays as Last Year; Guesthouses Lead
About half plan to spend similarly to last year (47%), with a fifth expecting to spend more (19%) and one-tenth anticipating spending less. Spending trends remain stable year-on-year. On average, Czechs plan to spend CZK 7,632 per person on their spring holidays, with more than half (CZK 3,919) allocated to accommodation. The most common choices are higher-standard lodgings like guesthouses (49%) or hotels with three or more stars (41%).
Other significant expenses include dining out (19%), fuel (10%), and purchases such as souvenirs or clothing (10%). Smaller amounts are spent on transport (6%) and miscellaneous expenses (3%).
“Czechs know where to invest for quality—looking for good accommodations and delicious meals—but they also carefully weigh value for money. It turns out luxury isn’t their focus, but rather the overall experience and assurance that their holiday will meet expectations,” concludes Petr Janeček, head of the Institute of Tourism.
Fewer Czechs Will Travel Abroad This Spring Than Last Year
Only 33% plan to spend their spring holidays abroad, down 13 percentage points from last year. They intend to travel abroad for an average of 7.7 days, with popular destinations including Italy (18%), Slovakia (17%), Austria (16%), and Poland (15%).
For accommodations, they mostly prefer high-category hotels (59%), and air travel is the most common transport option (41%). The typical budget for a foreign holiday is CZK 17,084 per person, with accommodations costing the most (CZK 7,934), similar to domestic spending.
Individuals with university education are more likely to travel abroad. Among those opting to stay domestic, common reasons include not traveling in spring (54%) or financial constraints (29%). The desire for safe, complication-free travel also favors domestic destinations.
Easter: Traditions Persist, Interest in Events and Shorter Trips Grows
Easter remains a primarily family-focused holiday for many Czechs, with over four-fifths (81%) preferring to spend the spring holidays at home, particularly among those over 60. However, interest in combining Easter with experiences is on the rise, with 77% planning to attend local Easter events like fairs or folklore festivals, and another 17% traveling to nearby regions for similar activities.
Easter traditions are blending with modern lifestyles. While traditional customs like baking Easter treats (53%), dyeing eggs (50%), and feasting (29%) remain, many are also using the holiday to explore new places. About 83% of Czechs see the pomlazka as a symbolic Easter tradition.
Current data confirms a growing interest in Easter getaways, with an occupancy rate of around 63% during the holiday weekend and an average price of CZK 3,350 per room. This marks a slight decline from last year in both occupancy (72.5%) and prices (CZK 3,424). Additionally, the number of available accommodations has decreased by nearly 1,200 to under 15,000. The regions with the highest occupancy rates include Olomouc (82%), Ustecký (72%), and South Moravian (71%). Popular traditional tourist spots include Šumava (75%), Plzeň region (74%), Kralický Sněžník (73%), and Pošumaví (65%). In terms of pricing, Prague stands out with an average of CZK 7,334 per room, followed by the Karlovy Vary region (CZK 3,359) and the South Moravian region (CZK 3,298).
Find inspiration and tips on the Kudy z nudy portal!
Honesty, craftsmanship, ancestral heritage, love, and time-tested skills embody Czech, Moravian, and Silesian traditions. The tourist portal Kudy z nudy, managed by the CzechTourism agency, offers numerous suggestions on where and how to spend this Easter. This includes folk festivals, regional specialties, Czech beer tasting, and opportunities to meet tradespeople and learn about traditional crafts. Spa treatment enthusiasts and fans of Easter delights will also find much to enjoy, with the tables filled with festive fare. Foreign tourists can check for tips at VisitCzechia.com for more regular updates.
- Collection method → CAWI – online – structured panel interviewing
- Location → Whole country
- Participation in the survey → 1,000 respondents
- Target group → Czech population aged 18+
- Quota → gender, age, education, size of place of residence, and region
- Data collection → 9 – 17 March 2026
