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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Litoměřice
Litomerice is a town of 26,000 people and is located only 3 miles from Terezin. This means that it is the perfect place to go…
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Telč
Telč is a town in southern Moravia, near Jihlava, in the Czech Republic. The town was founded in 13th century as a royal water fort…
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Liberec
Liberec, located in northern Bohemia, is a historically significant city due to the legendary success of its' textile products. The town evolved primarily in the…
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Mariánské Lázně
Marianske Lazne is an elegant Neo-Classical and Art Noveau spa town (though less well-known than Karlovy Vary) with a wide spectrum of natural therapeutic resources…
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České Budějovice
České Budějovice is a well-preserved medieval fortress town with an impressive history. It was founded in 1265 by Otakar II who wanted a stronghold at…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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