Although the holidays are over and the days are slowly getting shorter, there is something to look forward to. The last third of the summer in Prague is typically packed with events. So, where to? One novel idea is the Prague Sounds open-air music festival, to mark the 25th anniversary of the ‘Strings of Autumn’ Festival. The main venue will be the floating stage on the Vltava river between 2-8 September, allowing the artistry to be watched from vessels, bridges, islands, and the Vltava waterfront, against Prague’s impressive historical backdrop. Vinohrady vintage from 9 to 11 September will be bringing plenty to remind of the bygone Austro-Hungarian monarchy, with a wine tasting selection from all the countries that once made up this multinational grouping. Wine-making has a long tradition in Prague’s Troja district. You get two excuses to visit. Firstly, on Saturday 11 September at the Troja Vintage and the following weekend, September 18-19 at the Harvest Celebration in the Prague Municipal Botanical Garden. You can sample the wine from the local St Clara vineyard, and also take your chance to visit the wine cellars. The very popular Grébovka Vintage bamboozles every year by starting things at Náměstí Míru square, some distance away. In keeping with this paradoxical tradition, they’ll kick off in front of St Ludmila’s...
Until the end of the holidays, a unique event called “At home in Prague” is taking place in the capital, which we have proudly joined as a partner. “We are fully on-board with the project’s central idea – supporting local tourism – and so we’ve prepared a once-in-a-lifetime gift for holidaymakers. Everyone staying at one of the project’s Prague hotels will receive a gift from us. A special voucher VIP Day Pass with an additional 10% discount on items, and a maximum 50% discount off the original price, for shopping in Fashion Arena Prague Outlet in Prague Štěrboholy”, says one of the representatives. In an effort to boost local tourism, this year the Prague authorities have created a unique project called “At home in Prague”. More than 230 Prague hotels and dozens of cultural and entertainment institutions have got involved. Fashion Arena Prague Outlet has become this year’s only partner from the “shopping centres” category, preparing even greater benefits for the visitors involved. Everyone booked into one of the participating Prague hotels during the summer holidays can start benefitting from the project. Guests can ask for vouchers at their reception. The voucher enables them to visit various Prague monuments or...
“An extension of Prague’s public transport” – this is how representatives of Nextbike, the largest domestic bike-sharing company, talk about their upcoming project with the city administration. The project was put in charge of the organizer of the Prague public transport Ropid, who after the completion of the test phase will evaluate the interest of passengers and propose further steps. According to the city management, shared bicycles are a beneficial complement to public transport. “At short and medium distances, it is the most environmentally friendly individual means of transport,” says one of the representative. The aim of the project is to verify the interest of Prague public transport passengers in the use of shared bicycles and to offer Lítačka owners another possibility of transport in the metropolis over shorter distances. There are two main rental services: Rekola with 600 bikes and Nextbike with 700 bicycles. If you are interested in renting an e-bike, there are two operators with them in Prague: Bolt and Homeport. However, the idea of including shared bikes in the public transport system is already receiving criticism from Praguers. At the beginning of August, due to tariff changes, those passengers who were used to using one-off tickets when traveling by public transport...
When one says the Czech Republic, most people will recall some architectural landmarks. And also a beverage that has the longest tradition in the Czech Republic – beer. Recently, breweries have been experiencing a boom, which has also given rise to microbreweries, looking for new ways in this tradition. We will show you where to go on a trip along a beer trail. Krkonoše Beer Trail The Krkonoše Mountains can be found in the north of Bohemia. The Krkonoše Beer Trail, open until the end of September, connects the most beautiful and the highest parts of the Krkonoše Mountains and excellent beer. The Krkonoše Beer Trail offers visitors a mountain hike that is about thirty kilometres long, with four stops where you can enjoy beer from five local microbreweries (Hendrych Brewery – Friesovy boudy, Pivovarská Bašta with its Krkonošský Medvěd beer, Trautenberk Brewery, Pec Brewery, and Penzion Andula with the Fries beer). South Bohemian Beer Trails In South Bohemia, you can hike or cycle along six beer tourist trails. They include, for example, Budvar in České Budějovice, Samson, Dudák in Strakonice, and a whole range of microbreweries. Six beer trails offer the opportunity to taste different beers and see the nearby tourist destinations, such as the Orlík Chateau, Vyšší Brod Monastery or the Šumava National Park....
Rosé wine is one of the most beloved drinks for summer. It is light, refreshing, and instantly makes one feel elegant and sophisticated. Its iconic pink tint looks amazing in a wine glass and serves as a perfect compliment at any summertime gathering. What makes rosé even better is its universality when it comes to foods it could be eaten with, especially with grilled dishes. Usually, that kind of food is served with a glass of red, however, during summer and hot weather, a strongly tannic wine may not be the best choice, which is why a glass of rosé will go nicely with both hefty and light meals. How rosé wines are made Contrary to stereotypes, rosé is not the result of mixing white and red wines together. There are several production methods. The most popular is known as “bleeding” (fr. Saignee) – the berries of red grapes are lightly pressed, the skin is torn and the enzymes contained in it start the fermentation process. After a few hours, the skin is removed, but the juice has time to turn into a rich pink color. It is important not to overexpose here, therefore in France rosé is often called...
Prague’s coolest festival! Come and have fun with family and friends at Prague Ice Cream Festival – a celebration of all kinds of ice cream! For a modest entry fee, taste several kinds of ice cream and enjoy the day in a beautiful environment with an interesting program. The festival was established in 2015 and is currently the largest festival of its kind in Central Europe. Participants in the festival are not only from the Czech Republic but also from Poland and Slovakia. At Prague Ice Cream Festival you will find all types and flavors of ice cream – gelato, soft, yogurt, ice roll, sorbets, and ice lollies. Prague Ice Cream Festival offers also entertainment for children and adults, a number of competitions, and tastings. Lovers of fresh fruits, alcoholic and soft drinks, coffee, and good food are also sure to be satisfied. The best part is that you can do taste testing to decide which one is your favorite. All sorts of flavors including vegan and organic will be offered. The festival also helped contribute around 100 000 Kč to Kapka naděje (Drop of Hope) charity and more than 19 000 to Adra charity. Each visitor to the festival will...
Prague has many iconic sights that become great souvenirs for the city’s visitors. Recently, new items designed and made by local artists were added as official city merchandise- crystal glasses, comics, jewelry made of rose glass, and so on. According to Klára Malá, a spokeswoman for Prague City Tourism (PCT), the Czech capital wants to support artists, be a more sustainable city, and actively promote tourism. Potential buyers can look at and get new souvenirs online or at the Petřín Lookout Tower. “We have decided to enter the market with authentic, personal souvenirs that have a story and do not just take up space,” said PCT board member Jana Adamcová. She added that sustainability is also one of the main objectives of the new tourism strategy in the metropolis. Prague is now newly represented by crystal glasses decorated with gilded symbols of Prague towers, which were created in a limited edition under the direction of the designer Rony Plesl by the workers of the Rückl glassworks. For youngsters, they launched comic book tales of art on the underground by Magnesia Litera award winner Ondřej Horák and illustrator David Kalika (Kakalík), as well as a cartoon guide to the Prague conservation...
More and more people are seriously considering insects as a source of protein. The environmental benefits are manifold, but can regional start-ups in Central and Eastern Europe overcome consumer resistance to the idea that bugs can be food? Eating insects, also known entomophagy, is part of many traditional diets across the world. Insects such as crickets and mealworms are safe for human consumption and are a great source of protein. There are environmental benefits to consider as well. Rearing insects produces less greenhouse gas and uses less land and water compared to livestock. Insects also have a higher “feed conversion” — they can convert feed to protein more efficiently than traditional food animals such as pigs. Globally, there are already many start-ups turning insects such as crickets into food and selling them, either as protein powder made from ground-up bugs or whole – sometimes flavoured, sometimes not. In Central and Eastern Europe, Czechia has emerged as a regional hub for this nascent sector, boasting several high-profile start-ups. One of these is Terraz, producing a new twist on an old favourite — pasta made from cricket flour. Another is Entoway, selling a protein supplement made from plant protein and crickets. “It all...
L’Etape by Tour de France is a global series of races focused on cycling for the public attended by local enthusiasts and racers from around the world. The Czech premiere will offer a weekend cycling holiday for the whole family, which will include two racing routes for cyclists of all performance levels – the first track will offer 136 kilometers, a shorter variant will take cyclists on a 93-kilometer circuit. The cycling race for the public with the start and finish in Prague will take place on August 28, 2021. Furthermore, the routes will lead along the closed roads of the Křivoklát region, the Beroun region and the Czech Karst. The festival park with lots of stalls, attractions, a museum and the official products of Tour de France will be in the very centre of Prague. There will be much more to Tour de France than “just” racing, and L’Etape Czech Republic will be no different. You can look forward to a rich accompanying program. It is ideal for cycling fans, families with children; even lovers of French culture and gastronomy. For the fans watching the race along the sidelines, organizers will be preparing hotspots full of entertainment. This event is being held in the...
The best day of the week is here and no doubt you’re all getting ready for another stonkingly good weekend in Prague! Víno na Střelečáku WHEN: August 13-14 WHERE: Střelecký ostrov PRICE: Free Střelecký Ostrov will turn into an island of wine on Friday and Saturday. You can taste wines from South Moravia and abroad. and listen to live music in the afternoon and evening. The event starts on Friday at 2.30 pm and ends on Saturday at 10 pm. Meeting of cultures in Kyje WHEN: August 14 WHERE: Parish garden in Kyje PRICE: Free Are you a music fan? Then you might be interested in this event. In the parish garden near the Church of St. Batholomew, will take place a series of concerts from 4 pm to 9 pm. You can listen to Balkan and Romani rhythms, Slovak and Ukrainian folk, or to original music with elements of African, Mongolian, and black culture. Letni Letna WHEN: August 12 – August 31 WHERE: Letná Parks PRICE: Free A unique line-up of international contemporary circus stars, the largest festival of Czech circus and theatre companies, clown shows, open-air performances, concerts, film screenings, workshops, and extensive programs for kids. Claptone WHEN:...
Starting on August 19, this summer’s Final Sale is taking place at the Fashion Arena Prague Outlet. A varied selection of discounts will be available until Sunday, August 22. And to make shopping as convenient as possible, Fashion Arena has extended the shopping hours – during the sale stores will be open from 9 a.m. up to 8 p.m., just so you can avoid any queues. You can also look forward to a special weekend programme. You can find details of all the special offers here. Together with the Óčko music TV channel, organizers prepared special events for children and adults alike that will take place over the weekend (21–22 August). There’s going to be a kids’ disco in the afternoon and adults can participate in competitions for prizes. Customers can take a moment to relax on the terrace at the Óčko Lounge chill-out zone or in the garden with sunshades, lounge chairs, mist sprinklers and a playground. For even greater accessibility there will be a free shuttle bus running from the Depo Hostivař metro station. It all begins with breakfast From 9 a.m. you can get yourself a coffee and croissant at Starbucks or Costa Coffee, a fresh omelette...
The first stalls selling burčák appeared on Thursday in several towns in South Moravia. The first grapes intended for processing into burčák began to be harvested in the Chateau Valtice vineyard. Burčák is made of grapes harvested and squeezed just a few weeks ahead and constantly fermenting. It’s basically the first stage in wine production. Burčák must be stored carefully to prevent explosions. CO2 gas forms as the wine ferments, so it’s best stored upright with the cap loose enough for the gas to escape. It should also be consumed within a day or two of buying to ensure peak flavor. This alcoholic wine drink is produced when the pressed grape juice is partially fermented. Its consumption is typically connected with the first autumn days. Laws about burčák The Czech law allows the sale of “burčák” starting August 1. Burčák can only be produced using grapes grown and processed in the Czech Republic, and can only be sold between August 1st and November 30th. The grapes must also be from the current year’s harvest. Burčák cannot be diluted in any way by the seller, and consumers must be informed that they are purchasing half-fermented wine and where it comes from....
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