CZECH REPUBLIC

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Germany to the west, Austria to the south, Slovakia to the east and Poland to the north.

The Czech Republic was born in 1993, after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia and ever since then it’s been on the map for every tourist. And with good reason too- because the country has virtually something for everybody. If you’re a night bird, and keen on being entertained, Prague is perfect; if you’re mad about history and want to visit some of the best museums, cathedrals and chateaux in Europe, you’ll have plenty to ogle at. And there are lots of mountains, forests, lakes and rivers for anybody who’s fond of the great outdoors. The country, ever since it became a democracy, has changed considerably- many cities are getting a facelift; the country has become more tourist-friendly; and, on the whole, it’s a good place to spend a vacation, no matter what type.

Capital: Prague

Best Time of Visit:

  1. Although a year round destination, around May to October- is the most pleasant time to visit.

Min Days Required: 6 days

Places of Interest: 

  1. Prague – Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Prague Zoo, Prague Astronomical Clock, Dancing House, Vysehrad
  2. Brno – Villa Tugendhat, Veveri Castle,  The Moravian Gallery, The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Brno Ossuary
  3. Ostrava – CEZ Arena, Cathedral of the Divine Savior
  4. Pilsen – Radyne Castle, Great Synagogue, Cathedral of st. Bartholomew

Climate:

  1. The Czech Republic has a typically continental climate: temperate over most of the year, but pretty cold in the winters.
  2. The weather’s fairly wet throughout the year, and summer often has sudden, sharp thunderstorms; winters are snowy (on an average, there are between 40 to 100 days of snow per winter), and often foggy, especially in the plains.
  3. Winters are particularly severe over most of the country, and in the mountains, the months between December and February are usually well below freezing, with January being the coldest.

Currency: Czech Koruna

Things to carry:

  1. Some warm clothing is advised almost throughout the year, except during the summer months, when it’s just about warm (July is the hottest).
  2. If you’re visiting the country during the winter, go well equipped with woollens- it can be very cold, and temperatures are usually well below 0 C.
  3. Remember that the country’s weather is fairly damp; anoraks, umbrellas and raincoats are needed almost throughout the year.

Air:

  1. Vaclav Havel Airport– located about 10 km west of the centre of Prague, (Praha in Czech), is a hub of Czech national carrier – Czech Airlines (CSA), a SkyTeam member.
  2. Other international airports are in Brno (with flights to London, Moscow, Rome, Bergamo, Eindhoven and Prague), Ostrava (flights to Vienna (suspended), London, Paris CDG and Prague), Pardubice, Karlovy Vary (flights to Moscow and Uherské Hradiste).