With the increase in outdoor dining as countries across Europe begin to reopen, many will look for some stunning views to go with their cold drinks. Which makes the idea of rooftop bars in particular quite appealing. It’s an easy way to avoid any major rush in a lower part of the building, you can chill out in a cooler area due to the altitude and that’s before you even get to the variety of cocktails on offer. Taking into account online reviews from Google, Tripadvisor, and previous media coverage, as well as input from the editorial team of Big 7 Travel on factors including rooftop views, design, and drinks list, they have revealed the hottest places to sip ‘n’ social distance this summer. Two Prague bars have been listed in this special list. The popular Balcony bar, located at Jungmannovo nám. has been ranked as the 7th best rooftop bar in Europe. “Balcony Bar is a charming rooftop bar in the very center of Prague, with a view of Národní třída and the National Theatre. It’s inspired by hip rooftop bars in cities such as New York or London, but with a historical Czech take on it.,” writes Big...
Temperatures over the next seven days will rise to 34 degrees, according to a regular weather forecast issued by the Czech Hydro-Meteorological Institute. “The weather in our country will be influenced by the pressure over Central Europe, which will slowly advance to the east. Between the pressure high over eastern Europe and the low-pressure ridge over western Europe, very warm air will flow towards us from the south,” meteorologists said today. On Tuesday, the sky will be partly cloudy during the day. Lowest night-time temperatures 12 to 8 °C. Daytime highs 25 to 29° C. On Wednesday, the forecasted temperature is 28-30 °C during the day and 17°C at night – the weather will be sunny with no to very few precipitations. Lowest night-time temperatures 15 to 11 °C. On Thursday, the weather will be clear without rains, with temperatures increasing up to 29-33 ° C, around 28 °C in the northeast On Friday morning, the sky will remain clear, with occasional thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening in western Bohemia with a temporary increase in cloudiness. Daytime temperatures will be between 30-34 ° C. Saturday is expected to be partly cloudy, with occasional rain and thunderstorms: 30°C during the...
The main star of the Metronome Prague Warm Up event (September 10 – 12th) will be the British band Morcheeba. There will also be a magnificent tribute to the world’s most famous Czech rocker Ivan Kral, and other performers will soon be confirmed. The 2020 edition of Metronome Prague Festival was canceled due to the Covid situation and there had been hopes it could take place this June. If you are one of the patient holders of tickets purchased for the years 2020 or 2021, you will get the opportunity to purchase tickets at a discounted price. “This year we invite you to Metronome Prague Warm Up event, with the key encouraging slogan “We have to warm it up!”, said David Gaydečka, co-founder of Metronome festival. Tickets are available here at the ticket presale website GoOut.cz. British group Morcheeba has been on the global music scene since the 1996 release of their debut album Who Can You Trust?. Although it was created at a time when electronica dominated the scene, the group founded by brothers Ross (guitar) and Paul (electronics) Godfrey along with singer Skye Edwards was able to combine mainstream electronica with a number of other influences. Currently, the group is...
On Saturday, tests in the Czech Republic revealed 74 cases of Covid-19, which was the lowest increase for the day since July 11. However, weekend numbers tend to be lower due to less testing intensity. There are less than 14 cases per 100,000 inhabitants over the past seven days. Since the beginning of March last year, the ministry has registered more than 1.66 million cases. So far, 30,225 people died of Covid related complications. The mitigation of the epidemic shows a decrease in the incidence number in the most affected districts in the south and west of Bohemia. In Český Krumlov region, the number of newly confirmed Covid cases per week per 100,000 population decreased to 57. The seven-day incidence number also decreased in the České Budějovice region from 51 to 47, in the Prachatice region from 35 to 34, and in the Klatovy region from 41 to 38. 49,416 people received the first dose of the vaccine on Saturday. Almost 6.5 million doses have been given so far. The epidemiological situation is likely to worsen in autumn “There are four scenarios of possible development of the COVID-19 epidemic and the epidemiological situation in the Czech Republic is likely to worsen in the...
You would never believe that a place like this could be hidden right in the middle of the city centre. Skautský Institut is situated in the very centre next to the clock on Old Town Square and if you didn’t know that it’s there, you would probably never find it by accident. If you happen to be somewhere close and you want to run away from the big crowds and unaffordable prices, it is the right place for you to go. Skautský Institut is a coffee place, snack bar, reading room, and a lovely place for hanging out with your friends, but it hides away bigger ideas behind it than just this. People behind the bar are scouts, of course. They are chilled out and friendly, like the atmosphere in the café. It got its name from organizing many scout-oriented workshops, discussions, exhibitions, and other activities for adults and children about diverse topics, but they are also focusing on the history and position of scouts and the impact of totalitarian regimes on the community. If you feel like organizing your own public or private workshop about anything you have in mind but don’t have the right place for it, you’ve found...
In April, researchers from the Institute of Physics at the Czech Academy of Sciences collected around 500 surface and air samples onboard buses, trams, trains, and in metro stations operated by the Prague Public Transit Company using ad hoc biosensors and air sampling systems. The presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been tested using swabs from surfaces that people regularly touch such as poles, grips, seats, push-buttons, contact-free ticket terminals as well as control buttons in elevators, escalator handrails, escalator retaining system in metro stations, or street furniture on platforms such as benches or info panels. All 558 samples taken were negative, announced the representative of the Institute Alexandr Dejneka. Czech researchers took 154 samples in buses, 160 in trams, 126 in the metro trains, and 52 in metro entrance halls. In addition, 66 air samples were taken directly in the cabins of buses, trams, trains, and at metro stations. The swabs in metro carriages were taken immediately after passengers get off and the train is taken to the metro depot because the time a train spends in the terminal station navigating to the opposite travel direction was not long enough for the researchers to take the samples. For buses,...
Few things can spoil the urban landscape like improperly placed advertisements. This is especially valid for a historical city like Prague, whose beauty has few rivals in Europe. New adverts have to be in accordance with the “Manual for a Cultivated Prague“. The document, which stresses that “Prague is not Disneyland”, also offers guidance on how to obtain the required advertising permits, navigate the approval process and access a consultation. Entrepreneurs will be able to ask for financial assistance from 15-19 July, September 2021. The subsidy will be paid for the already present advertising signs within the following year. “Money can be used for work relating to graphic design, creation, and installation. This can include for example a signboard, a company sign, display cases, menu, and boards or changes to the shop windows,” describes Prague spokesman Vit Hofman. The guide covers the acceptable sizes, materials and positioning of shop advertisements and highlights both good and poor examples. For example, the city urges businesses not to cover shop windows with photographs or stickers. “The center of Prague is advertising for the entire country, but for a long time, it hasn’t been a particularly attractive sight. Flashy advertising, the legendary plastic of trdelnik,...
Located in Holešovice, Prague 7, the former site of the Park Hotel, Mama Shelter have unleashed their technicolor magic on this formerly dreary and dated hotel, bringing it not only up-to-date but adding a much-needed injection of enthusiasm. More than a simple hotel It is much more than just a hotel, with giant beds, TVs and free high-speed wifi. It’s an oasis of hospitality, tied to the energy of the city and its unique, diverse characters. The MAMA SHELTER has 238 rooms of four types (Medium, Large, XXL, and Penthouse) that provide the comforts of home and the convenience of the modern digital world. Leave your worries at the door and immerse yourself in our roomy double and twin options, or the flawlessly-prepped Prague penthouse. Rooms are as comfy as they are clever, with Mama Skin organic toiletries, free movies, and intelligent screens designed by Jalil Amor. Enjoy life at Mama… Mama Shelter is not just a place to relax. It is a space where people can meet, eat, drink, shop, dance, and celebrate. The hotel’s two restaurants offer guests and Prague-residents alike authentic home-style cuisine. The Mama restaurant allows for communal dining at large wooden tables or quiet and...
US electric car maker Tesla has opened its first brand center in the Czech Republic in Průhonice, outside of Prague. The branch will provide sales and deliveries of new cars and their service in one place. There are several hundred Tesla owners in the Czech Republic. Market experts say the opening of an official Tesla sales point is unlikely to significantly increase their numbers. The US carmaker wants to further strengthen its foothold in Eastern Europe, with plans to open stores in Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia, and other countries in the region. Tesla also announced the opening of three new fast-charging stations in Lovosice, Pilsen and Kamenný Újezd. From January to the end of May this year, the American carmaker sold 88 new cars in the Czech Republic. Tesla currently offers four vehicles for sale: Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X. The Silicon Valley company late Thursday marked the delivery of a souped-up version of its luxury sedan. Mr. Musk, Tesla’s chief executive, has billed it as the quickest production car on the market. T The vehicle, dubbed Model S Plaid, can accelerate from zero to 60 miles an hour in less than two seconds, Tesla says on its...
This past year most of us haven’t strayed far from the street where we live, what with Covid-19 lockdowns, stay-at-home orders and travel bans. But whether you’re daydreaming about international travel, or just excited to branch out of your neighborhood into the city center, Time Out has some inspiration fodder ready. The global media brand has rounded up what it calls the world’s coolest streets, as selected by some 27,000 city residents from across the globe. “What makes a street cool (especially in 2021)? To put it in a nutshell: food and fun, culture and community – and a rooftop bar doesn’t hurt either, ”writes the magazine. The result is the following ranking of the 30 coolest streets in the world. Topping the list is Smith Street in Melbourne, Australia, a buzzy thoroughfare known for its independent stores, gay bars, live music venues and great restaurant scene. The list comes as a separate global ranking of the world’s most liveable cities, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit this week, named Adelaide as the best Australian city to live in. Křižíkova street in Prague has been described as: “It may have suffered years of neglect and flooding, but today Křižíkova feels...
Just as last year, Prague City Hall will support the restart of tourism with the ‘At Home in Prague’ initiative. The metropolis will be attracting visitors from home and abroad with free admission to selected museums, galleries, or zoos. This year, visitors can look forward to a number of innovations – live cultural events and a sightseeing tourist tram. ‘Last summer season, we managed to attract over 70 thousand visitors with the ‘At Home in Prague’ initiative, and at least partially offset the drastic effects of the coronavirus crisis. This year, we have allocated CZK 60 million to support tourism and cultural institutions that are involved in the At Home in Prague program. I believe that this will kick-start the approaching tourist season and hasten the return of visitors to the metropolis’ says Hana Třeštíková, Councillor for Culture and Tourism. The program was prepared by City Hall in cooperation with Prague City Tourism. Visitors can take advantage of the benefits on offer from the start of July until the end of August. The principle is the same as last year. For each night spent in a participating hotel or group accommodation facility in Prague, the visitor receives a voucher. This can...
Eurowings is expanding its European network: with the opening of a new basis in Prague, the German airline is expanding its services in Eastern Europe and will initially station two Airbus A320 aircraft in the Czech capital from 31 October 2021. In the summer of 2022, three aircraft will take off for Eurowings with Prague becoming the 10th Eurowings base in Europe. For the first time, the Lufthansa Group subsidiary will then be able to offer non-stop connections from Prague to attractive business and holiday destinations throughout Europe. Eurowings CEO Jens Bischof: “Eurowings will offer non-stop connections to Czech business travelers and vacationers alike – just in time for the relaunch of air traffic after the long-time Corona crisis. We will focus on offering local touch combined with top-notch customer-friendly services at our Prague base that will clearly distinguish Eurowings from low-cost airlines. We are looking forward to soon convincing many Czech guests about our excellent Eurowings products and services.” Current airline rankings show Eurowings is one of the most punctual and popular carriers in Europe. This is exemplified, for example, by Eurowings being awarded triple gold at this year’s German Customer Award for “best price/performance ratio”, “best customer satisfaction” and “best...
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