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Prague to Český Krumlov — Bus, Train and the Best Way to Get There

Three ways to reach Cesky Krumlov from Prague — RegioJet bus, train via Ceske Budejovice, or private transfer. Real travel times, prices, and the practical details transport websites skip.

Christmas Markets Outside Prague — Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary and More

The best Christmas markets in the Czech Republic are outside Prague. Cesky Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Olomouc, Brno, and Plzen each offer smaller crowds and stronger local atmosphere.

Prague to Munich by Train — Routes, Prices, and Travel Tips

Direct trains connect Prague and Munich in about 5.5 to 6 hours, passing through Plzen, birthplace of Pilsner beer. Advance tickets start from 19 EUR.

Olomouc Day Trip from Prague — The Czech City Rick Steves Loves

Olomouc is a grand Moravian university city with UNESCO-listed Baroque architecture and almost no international tourists. Two hours from Prague by train, it offers the architectural depth of a former capital at a fraction of the crowds.

Lednice and Valtice — The UNESCO Chateau Duo in South Moravia

Lednice and Valtice are two Liechtenstein chateaux connected by a 283-square-kilometre UNESCO landscape of alleys, fishponds and follies. This guide covers both estates, the Wine Salon and how to plan the trip from Prague.

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Czech Spa Towns — Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně, and Františkovy Lázně

The Czech Republic's three great spa towns — Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, and Frantiskovy Lazne — form a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's what to expect and how to visit.

Brno Day Trip from Prague — Catacombs, Castles and the Czech Second City

Brno is the Czech Republic's second city with a Gothic hilltop castle, Europe's second-largest ossuary and a UNESCO-listed Modernist masterpiece. Two and a half hours from Prague by train, it fills a day with variety.

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Bohemian Paradise Day Trip — Rock Formations and Trosky Castle

Bohemian Paradise is a UNESCO Global Geopark an hour northeast of Prague, with sandstone rock cities, the twin-towered ruin of Trosky Castle and over 400 climbing pillars. This guide covers what to see and how to get there.

Křivoklát Castle — A Gothic Fortress in Bohemia's Ancient Forests

Krivoklat Castle stands on a rocky promontory above Central Bohemia's oldest forests, roughly 90 minutes west of Prague. The Gothic royal hunting castle holds a Late Gothic chapel, a round prison tower, and a great hall that ranks among the largest medieval secular spaces in the Czech Republic.

Prague to Vienna — Is It Really Possible in a Day?

Vienna is 4 hours from Prague by train, making a day trip technically possible but genuinely exhausting. Here's an honest breakdown of what works, what doesn't, and why one overnight changes everything.

Visiting Terezín Memorial — What to Expect and How to Prepare

Terezin Memorial is one of the most important Holocaust remembrance sites in Central Europe, about an hour north of Prague. This guide covers what to see at the Small Fortress, Ghetto Museum, Magdeburg Barracks, and Columbarium, and how to prepare for the visit.

Skoda Factory & Museum Tour: Day Trip from Prague

Visit the Skoda Auto factory and museum in Mladá Boleslav, 50 km from Prague. 130 years of Czech automotive history, hours, tickets, and tips for visitors →

Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Plzen — Where Lager Was Born

In 1842, a Bavarian brewer named Josef Groll produced the world's first golden lager in the cellars beneath Plzen. The Pilsner Urquell brewery still stands on the same site, and the tour ends with an unfiltered tasting you can't get anywhere else.

Konopiště Castle — The Archduke's Hunting Lodge That Changed History

Konopiste Castle was Archduke Franz Ferdinand's private retreat, 40 kilometres south of Prague near Benesov. The estate holds over 300,000 hunting trophies, a weapons armoury, and one of the finest rose gardens in Central Bohemia.

Karlstejn Castle — The Fortress That Guarded Crown Jewels

Karlstejn Castle was built by Emperor Charles IV in 1348 to protect the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. The fortress sits on a limestone ridge above the Berounka valley, 30 kilometres southwest of Prague, with two interior tour circuits and a picturesque village at its base.

Dresden Day Trip from Prague — Baroque Beauty Across the Border

Dresden is two hours from Prague by train, and the story written into its buildings — Baroque grandeur destroyed in 1945, then rebuilt stone by stone — makes it one of the most compelling day trips from the Czech capital.

Cesky Sternberk Castle: Visitor Guide & Day Trip from Prague

Visit Cesky Sternberk Castle, owned by the same family for nearly 800 years. Tour info, opening hours, how to get there from Prague, and what to see →

Český Krumlov or Karlovy Vary? Choosing Your Day Trip

Cesky Krumlov offers medieval lanes and a castle above the river. Karlovy Vary delivers spa elegance, hot springs, and 19th-century colonnades. Here is how to choose.

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Bohemian Switzerland Day Trip from Prague — Dramatic Landscapes

Bohemian Switzerland is home to Europe's largest natural sandstone arch, a gorge boat ride between vertical rock walls, and hiking trails through landscapes used in the Chronicles of Narnia. It's two hours from Prague and worth every minute of the drive.

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Hluboká Castle: The Complete Guide to the Most Beautiful Castle in the Czech Republic

Built to resemble Windsor Castle, Hluboká nad Vltavou rises above the Vltava River in extraordinary Neo-Gothic splendour. The most beautiful castle in the Czech Republic — 145 kilometres from Prague.

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Kozel Brewery Tour from Prague: The Complete Guide to Velké Popovice

Just 25 kilometres from Prague, in the village of Velké Popovice, one of the world's best-known Czech beers has been brewed since 1874. Here is everything you need to know about a Kozel Brewery tour from Prague.

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Terezín Memorial: A Complete Guide for Visitors from Prague

An hour from Prague, Terezín tells a story that must not be forgotten. This is a complete guide to visiting the Terezín Memorial — what happened here, what to see, and how to prepare for one of the most important day trips from Prague.

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Karlštejn Castle: The Complete Guide to the Most Famous Castle in Bohemia

Built by Emperor Charles IV in 1348 to safeguard the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. The most famous Gothic castle in Bohemia — just 30 kilometres from Prague.

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Kutná Hora & the Bone Church: The Complete Day Trip Guide from Prague

Seventy kilometres from Prague, Kutná Hora was once the silver capital of Central Europe — and home to a church decorated with the bones of 40,000 people. One of the most extraordinary day trips in the Czech Republic.

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Český Krumlov Day Trip from Prague: Private Tour & Complete Guide

Český Krumlov is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe — a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a fairytale castle, a bear moat and cobblestone streets frozen in time. Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your day trip from Prague.

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Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague: The Complete Local Guide

Karlovy Vary — also known as Karlsbad — is Europe's most famous spa town and one of the most rewarding day trips from Prague. Twelve healing springs, grand colonnades, the legendary Becherovka liqueur and architecture built for emperors and kings. Everything you need to know for the perfect day.