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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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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Cheb
The oft-forgotten city of Cheb, tucked away in a corner of the country that few people visit, is the last Czech city of any size…
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Lidice
Many people believe that the Czechs, when compared to the Poles, Ukrainians, and Belarusians, had it relatively easy under Nazi occupation during World War II.…
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Karlovy Vary Spas
Karlovy Vary is known for its intense, curative spa treatments. While some just come to sample a few of the wide array of available services,…
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Znojmo
Znojmo is a royal and ancient town which features a castle that overlooks the River valley at Dyje. For hundreds of years, it marked a…
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Třeboň
Třeboň is famous across the Czech Rep as the home of the country's well-loved carp, a staple of everyone's Xmas Eve dinner. The carp—along with…
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Tábor
Tábor was the base for the Hussite movement after the execution of its' religious leader, Jan Hus, in Prague. It was founded officially in 1420,…
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Nižbor Glassfactory
Most people visit this village for one reason, and that reason is the RÜCKL Glassworks, which is a place that lets you see how traditional…
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