Tourists from Asia are starting to return to the Czech Republic, although their numbers are still noticeably lower than before the pandemic. Chinese travelers, who were once the fifth most numerous visitors to the country, have not yet returned in the same numbers. Before the 2019 pandemic, around 1.7 million tourists came from Asia annually; last year, the figure was just under 800,000. The direct air link between China and Prague, which had been out of service for four years, has now been restored and operates three times a week. “We believe that the resumption of direct flights will attract Chinese tourists to the Czech Republic and that visitor numbers will soon return to pre-2019 levels,” said Chinese Ambassador Feng Piao. In the first quarter of this year alone, nearly 22,000 tourists arrived from China, and the CzechTourism agency expects this number to increase tenfold by the end of the year. According to the agency’s director, František Reismüller, the Czech Republic could see a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels by 2025 or 2026. Most Asian tourists spend only a few days in the Czech Republic, typically three, before traveling to other European destinations. Asian Tourists Replaced by Other Visitors In...
On Sunday, August 11, the Czech Republic will host the ‘Day of Jewish Sites’ (Den židovských památek 2024). During this event, both residents and visitors can access about 45 historical Jewish sites for free, many of which are typically closed to the public. A complete list of participating sites, along with their opening hours, is available on the campaign’s website. Most locations will welcome visitors from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Several sites will offer additional programs for visitors, including guided tours, storytelling for children, and other activities. To make it easier for visitors to navigate, the organizers have developed a mobile application that provides detailed information about each site. The Jerusalem Synagogue (Jeruzalémská synagoga), the largest synagogue in Prague, will also be part of the event. There is a smartphone app and an interactive map to help visitors. Click on the star to find the site — there is historical and other information, but it’s in Czech, so you will have to use Google Translate. Since the fall of communism, around 70 synagogues have been restored, most of them for cultural use — so the Day of Jewish Monuments only takes in a fraction of restored Jewish heritage sites in...
Do you like cider? Taste more than 100 varieties at the Cider Festival on the weekend of September 20-22. If you have only tasted “supermarket ciders” and remember them as alcoholic “soft drinks” full of chemicals, you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The seventh edition of the main festival of fermented beverages of the year takes place at the Cross Club in Holešovice, near the city centre. In addition to craft ciders, ciders, and lemonades by small and local manufacturers from all over the country and abroad. You can also look forward to good food and a fun accompanying program for the whole family. The idea behind organizing this event is to bring together and support dedicated cider producers who often don’t make it beyond their own region and present their beverages to the broader public. A rich accompanying program The event is not only about drinking, but also about entertainment. In addition to quality drinks, you can look forward to great food, musical performances, DJs, workshops and activities for children. They can have fun at creative workshops, like painting on bottles or getting their face painted, while you enjoy your favorite cider. Practical information The Cider Festival takes place outside the...
Most Prague residents are familiar with the narrow passage between Spálena and Opatovická Street, close to Národní třída. This winding, dimly lit pathway with multiple corridors and a courtyard is home to an architectural gem: a rare example of industrial architecture in the city center. This historic site, housing the printing and publishing house of J. R. Vilímek, is set for a major transformation. “The building is largely empty and deteriorating. The owner has decided to convert them into a hotel, a use that has become increasingly popular in Prague,” explains historian Eliška Podholová Varyšová. The five-story building houses at the moment a painting studio, a mini-golf, and a psychotherapy clinic, among other things. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Vilímek’s publishing house operated here, with underground spaces used as book warehouses. Today, these cellars are abandoned, filled with debris and old printing presses. The new hotel is to have 195 rooms with 423 beds. The proposal also includes garages, a restaurant, and space for fitness and wellness activities. “From 15 August, the actual construction and demolition work on the building at 160/18 Opatovická Street will begin in accordance with the permit,” said Karolína Šnejdarová, a spokesperson for...
The National Theatre in Prague has unveiled the Divadlobraní 2024 promotion, celebrating the start of the new season with significant savings. From 23 August to 30 September, tickets for all performances will be available at a 25% discount. This discount applies to the historic National Theatre and its other venues: the National Opera, the New Stage, the Karlin Musical Theatre, and the Stavovské Theatre. The sale period runs from 19 August to 15 September. To enjoy the 25% discount, you can purchase tickets in one of two ways: Visit the National Theatre’s website, select the ‘Divadlobraní’ discount from the list in the shopping cart, and enter the code ‘divadelniurova24’ (without quotes). The system will automatically apply the discount. Provide the code ‘divadelniurova24’ at the theatre box office when purchasing tickets. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
The Czech Republic is set to embark on the construction of high-speed railway (HSR) lines next year, Transport Minister Martin Kupka announced on Friday. The first phase of the HSR project will connect Brno with Prerov in the east, starting in 2025. Construction of the second phase, linking Brno with the southeastern border town of Breclav, is scheduled to begin in 2026, Kupka revealed at a conference in Prague. Trains on the new high-speed lines will reach speeds of up to 320 kilometers per hour. The overall cost of building the core HSR infrastructure across the Czech Republic is projected to be CZK 800 billion. Discussions on constructing HSR in the Czech Republic have been ongoing since the 1990s, but significant progress has only been made in recent years. If the current timeline is maintained, the next major phase, including the Prague corridor, is expected to commence in 2030. A transport model from the Railway Administration predicts that the new high-speed rail between Prague and Brno will serve up to 60,000 passengers daily, reducing travel time between the two cities from nearly three hours to around 50 minutes. “The construction of high-speed railway and increased investment in infrastructure are crucial...
Two million people in the Czech Republic use TikTok. However, in proportion to the population, the country has one of the lowest penetration rates in the EU. Recent estimates show it has 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, while Facebook boasts over three billion users. Under the Digital Services Regulation, TikTok reports having an average of 142 million active users per month in the EU from last August to this January. A detailed breakdown by country offers intriguing insights. Nejnižší podíl populace ze států EU používající TikTok mají Česko a Slovensko pic.twitter.com/xeOL3ooBz5 — Filip Zelenka (@FilipZelenka3) July 25, 2024 When considering the number of users as a proportion of the total population, Luxembourg leads with 46% of its population using TikTok monthly. Ireland follows with 42%, Spain with 40%, Romania with 39%, Lithuania with 38%, Malta with 37%, Greece with 36%, and Italy and France with 35%. Slovakia and the Czech Republic are at the bottom, with only 17% and 19% of their populations using TikTok, respectively. Slovenia and Denmark have 24% usage, while Austria and Croatia each have 25%. Germany has 26%, and Poland 27%. US government says TikTok poses threat to national security The US Justice Department defended...
The monumental, almost ten metres high, dynamic statue of the legendary Czech athlete Věra Čáslavská will be an unmissable symbol for all visitors to the Czech House in La Villette Park in Paris. The tribute to Věra Čáslavská will be on display from 26 July, when the Czech House in Paris opens. It is a symbol of the gymnast’s movements and a reference to the sporting achievements and life attitudes of Věra Čáslavská, a seven-time Olympic champion. “Věra was an amazing person. She was a great athlete, but most of all a wonderful person, with whom it was a pleasure to spend time, as she transferred her enthusiasm to everyone. She loved sport and cheered on all the athletes. That is why we want to remember her again – to our fans and to the whole world,” said Jiří Kejval, President of the Czech Olympic Committee. The statue is made of stainless steel, weighs 7.5 tonnes and reaches a height of over 9 metres. The individual parts travelled from the Czech Republic to Paris in three trucks and were built by a team of technicians on site for a week. View this post on Instagram A post shared...
Visitors to Prague Zoo can now experience virtual reality (VR) starting this week. This new feature allows guests to observe mountain gorillas and herds of wildebeest in their natural habitats. Located in the lower part of the zoo, visitors will find six chairs equipped with VR glasses, available for a fee. This innovative initiative aims to bring people closer to wildlife. In one VR film, viewers are transported to Rwanda, Africa, where they can watch mountain gorillas, including scenes of two alpha males vying for dominance. Another film showcases the epic migration of a million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes across the East African savannahs. “These special goggles provide an immersive VR experience, completely surrounding the viewer. The seats are designed to tilt and shake, enhancing moments such as when a gorilla runs out of the forest,” explained zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek. Mašek emphasized that this VR experience is intended to give people a glimpse of wildlife that they wouldn’t typically see in a zoo. He also highlighted the zoo’s mission to support animals in the wild. Zoo Prague’s director, Miroslav Bobek, mentioned the possibility of adding more films in the future, potentially featuring whales. The VR experience costs CZK 140,...
Crème de la Crème recently announced the opening of its new branch on Strossmayerovo náměstí in Prague 7. The Letná branch offers a variety of 30 different flavors, catering to every ice cream lover. Customers can enjoy both traditional and innovative flavors, all made with love and the finest ingredients. “I am delighted to open our new branch in Letná and bring our unique ice cream experience to a wider audience. We believe our customers will appreciate the artisanal quality of our gelato and the pleasant environment we have created,” says Honza Hochsteiger, founder of Crème de la Crème. During the summer months, customers can enjoy limited-edition “alcoholic gelato” flavors, including the refreshing Jägermeister Orange. Other summer specials include Almond Amaretto, Apricot Prosecco, Orange Campari, Baileys, Piña Colada, Mojito, and Plum Plum. Another popular summer option is the Affogato, made with espresso and their artisan vanilla ice cream. You can also enjoy delicious coffee from domestic craft roasters, refreshing lemonade, and tickle your taste-buds with delicious tarts, pancakes, or sandwiches. “All of our ice creams are gluten-free (except for Oreo and tiramisu) and are handmade using traditional Italian artisan ice cream makers in the original way, where each ice cream...
Flydubai has announced an increase in flights from Prague to Dubai, adding three more weekly rotations to the existing seven. Starting next year, the airline will offer two daily connections on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This increase is currently in a trial phase from February to April. Previously, Flydubai operated one daily flight from Prague, departing in the evening and arriving in Dubai early in the morning. The new flights will depart from Prague at 7:00 a.m., arriving in Dubai at 4:20 p.m. The return flight will depart at 1:55 a.m. and arrive in Prague at 5:55 a.m. A Boeing 737 MAX 8 will serve this route. The additional flights coincide with the start of the spring break, increasing the frequency to ten flights a week until April. This expansion aims to enhance the airline’s offer on the Prague-Dubai route and reduce connection times for other flights from Dubai. Emirates also operates flights from Prague to Dubai, sharing codes with Flydubai on this route. Additionally, Smartwings will return to the route with its winter schedule. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Today, Friday 26th, Prague residents can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Summer Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. The Czech-French Chamber of Commerce, along with the restaurant Petite Eiffel, has organized an exciting program at the site. The Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games will take place in Paris on Friday evening along the River Seine. Over 300,000 spectators will be present in the French capital, with hundreds of millions more watching on TV. During the ceremony in Paris, Prague’s Petřín Tower will shine in blue, white, and red—the colors of the French tricolor. The illumination will start at 8:55 p.m. and continue until 5:30 a.m. on Saturday. Additionally, the French House, known as Maison Francaise, will open next to the Petřín Lookout Tower as part of the La Petite Eiffel restaurant. The opening event at 6 p.m. will be hosted by the French Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Stéphane Crouzat, and Czech Olympian Zuzana Hejnová. The menu will feature delicacies like frog legs, cider from Normandy, and Provençal wine. The event is organized by the Czech-French Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Petite Eiffel, under the patronage of Prague’s Mayor, Bohuslav Svoboda. At the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony, Czech...
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