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Czechia✨ 10 best things to do in Czechia

Things to do in Czechia

1. Cross Charles Bridge at dawnWalk among the Baroque statues before the crowds arrive, with Prague Castle glowing above the river.
2. Explore Prague CastleWander the vast complex, from St Vitus Cathedral to the tiny houses of Golden Lane.
3. Watch the astronomical clockCatch the hourly procession of apostles on the medieval clock in Old Town Square.
4. Drink in a beer hallSip a freshly poured pilsner in a traditional pub or tour the brewery town of Plzeň.
5. Float through Český KrumlovRaft or canoe the Vltava as it loops around a fairy-tale castle town.
6. See the Bone ChurchVisit the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora, decorated with the bones of thousands of people.
7. Hike Bohemian SwitzerlandTrek among sandstone towers to the great natural arch of Pravčická brána.
8. Take the waters in Karlovy VarySip mineral water from spa cups along elegant colonnades in this historic spa town.
9. Tour Moravian wine cellarsTaste white wines in village cellars around Mikulov and Valtice.
10. Eat svíčková and trdelníkTry beef in creamy sauce with dumplings, then a sugar-coated pastry as a street snack.

Czechia🗺️ Where to visit in Czechia

Where to go in Czechia

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  PragueBohemia · capitalA beautifully preserved capital of bridges, spires and squares with a buzzing café and pub scene.
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  Český KrumlovSouth Bohemia · castle townA UNESCO-listed riverside town dominated by a huge Renaissance castle.
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  Kutná HoraCentral Bohemia · silver townOnce rich from silver, with the soaring St Barbara's Church and the famous ossuary.
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  Karlovy VaryWest Bohemia · spa townA grand spa town of hot springs, colonnades and pastel buildings.
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  BrnoMoravia · second cityA lively university city with functionalist architecture, including the UNESCO-listed Villa Tugendhat.
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  Bohemian Switzerland National ParkNorth · sandstone hikingGorges, rock towers and river boat rides in a striking sandstone landscape.
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  OlomoucMoravia · historic cityAn underrated city with grand squares, a UNESCO Holy Trinity Column and few crowds.
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  Lednice-ValticeSouth Moravia · landscapeA vast designed landscape of chateaux, follies and parks in wine country.

Czechia🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Czechia

Best time to visit Czechia

Czechia has a temperate continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, often with snow in the mountains. Summer brings the most rain, usually as short showers and thunderstorms.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Prague (approximate averages).

Czechia🎉 Festivals & events in Czechia

• May-June
  Prague Spring International Music FestivalA prestigious classical music festival opening with Smetana's 'Má vlast'.
• Late June-early July
  Karlovy Vary International Film FestivalOne of Central Europe's leading film festivals, with screenings open to the public.
• June
  Festival of the Five-Petalled RoseČeský Krumlov returns to Renaissance times with costumes, jousting and markets.
• Late November-December
  Christmas marketsSquares fill with wooden stalls, mulled wine, carols and giant Christmas trees.

Czechia🧭 Czechia itinerary ideas

How many days in Czechia?

Czechia🎒 Backpacking Czechia – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $40–60 a day

• Trains and buses are cheap and reliable; book ahead online for the best fares between main cities.
• Prague's Žižkov and Vinohrady neighbourhoods have good-value pubs and a local feel away from the Old Town.
• Eat a daily lunch menu (denní menu) at pubs and canteens for a filling and cheap main meal.
• Buy a public transport pass in Prague - trams, metro and buses are excellent and cheap.
• Brno and Olomouc are cheaper than Prague and have friendly hostel scenes.

Czechia🛡️ Safety & money in Czechia

Emergency: 112 general · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 150 fire

Czechia🛬 Getting to Czechia

Prague's Václav Havel Airport is the main international gateway. Czechia is in the Schengen area, with fast trains and buses from Germany, Austria, Poland and Slovakia.

✈️ Cheap flights to Czechia: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Czechia💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Czechia

• Czechs drink more beer per person than any other nation.
• Prague Castle is listed as one of the largest ancient castle complexes in the world.
• The word 'robot' was introduced by Czech writer Karel Čapek in a 1920 play.
• Sugar cubes were invented in the Czech lands in the 1840s.
• Prague's astronomical clock dates from 1410 and is one of the oldest still working.

Czechia❓ Czechia travel FAQ

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