Excursions Outside Prague

cesky_krumlov_pr.jpgIf 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, especially for their short driving distance from Prague. If you like spas and architectural gems try to visit Karlovy Vary. This city is famous for its hot mineral springs and beautiful promenade. If you are a beer patriot, 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 discovery of large deposits of silver and copper ore turned Kutna Hora overnight into one of the boom towns of central Europe.

If you do not wish to hire a car or use regular bus or train several companies offer organized day trips by bus. If you travel on your own by bus or train journey take usually longer compare to organized excursion - transport.

Which City Should I Add to my Trip to Prague?

As with most European cities, most people simply visit them for a short break, with three or four days usually being the maximum length of any vacation there. Many people want to have a much longer vacation than this though and therefore look to add ...

Cesky Krumlov – A city that will enthrall you

According to statistics, this picturesque city has been, not unjustifiably, the second most visited city in the Czech Republic, and since 1992 has been recorded in the List of UNESCO Monuments of Cultural Heritage. It is fascinating indeed to visit the complex of a castle and manor, meandering alleys deep beneath it, and numerous wall paintings, which can be found not only at the manor courtyards.

Spas is the Czech Republic

Let yourself be pampered in Mariánské Lázně.

Jachymov

This old mining town in the foothills of the Krušné Mountains is a popular ski destination, and is also known for its healing spas. Jachymov also has some good tennis courts and mini-golf facilities. The town offers great possibilities for cross-country skiing, hiking and cycling.

Excursions - what to See out of Prague

There are a few sights nearby Prague which are definitely out of the ordinary. First of them is Kutna Hora where you can visit Sedlec Ossuary (church decorated with some 40 000 bones) and Czech Silver Museum follwed by Karlštejn Chateau, Konopiště Chateau, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov.