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Czechia

Tour Prague Castle and the Old Town's astronomical clock, cross Charles Bridge at dusk, eat in centuries-old beer halls, and take the train to Kutná Hora's bone-lined ossuary.

Best timeMay to Jun, SepMoneyCzech koruna (CZK)Plugs[plug types and voltage]Main airportPrague (PRG)
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Overview

Most first trips to Czechia, also known as the Czech Republic, center on Prague, where three days cover the Old Town, the castle and Vyšehrad. Kutná Hora is about an hour away by train for a day trip, and Český Krumlov in the south is about 3 hours by bus.

Late spring and September are mild and good for walking. July and August are the busiest months, winters are cold, and from late November Prague's main squares fill with Christmas markets.

When to go

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Prague's Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square run from 28 Nov 2026 to 6 Jan 2027. In August 2027 the Letní Letná festival fills Letná Park from 11 to 31 Aug.

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Itineraries

[Photo: Prague]
Prague in 3 daysOld Town Hall, Jewish Museum, Clementinum, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Petřín Tower, St. Nicholas Church, Vyšehrad, Municipal HouseBalanced pace
[Photo: Prague]
Prague in 4 daysOld Town Hall, Jewish Museum, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Petřín Tower, Vyšehrad, Municipal House, Sedlec Ossuary, St. Barbara's ChurchBalanced pace

Where to stay

PragueThe Old Town for first-timers on foot; Malá Strana for Baroque lanes below the castle; the New Town around Wenceslas Square for metro and tram links.Best areas to stay in PragueHotels in Prague
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Getting around

  • Prague Airport: Trolleybus 59 reaches Nádraží Veleslavín in about 15 min, where metro line A runs to the center; bus 100 meets metro line B at Zličín.
  • To Kutná Hora: Hourly trains from Praha hlavní nádraží take about an hour, with a timed local train for the last 3 km into town.
  • To Český Krumlov: Buses take about 3 hours from Prague, several times a day, directly or with a change in České Budějovice.
  • In Prague: Walk the old center and ride the rebuilt Petřín funicular, back in service since 22 Sep 2026, up Petřín Hill.
  • Taxis: Use official taxi stands, a reputable company or a ride-sharing app, and avoid hailing taxis on the street.

Before you go

Travel insuranceHealth insurance from home often doesn't cover care abroad. Check what your plan includes, then compare travel cover for your dates. Visitors from outside the EU must hold medical insurance for their whole stay in Czechia.What the rule means for your policy
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