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Christmas at Czech Castles – Tours and Programs This Year

Czech castles and châteaux offer a distinctive way to experience the Advent and Christmas season. From festive decorations and craft markets to guided tours highlighting historic holiday traditions, these landmarks provide seasonal experiences for families and visitors of all ages. Many sites also remain open for New Year’s tours, allowing for an extended holiday visit. Loučeň Château This Baroque residence, surrounded by extensive gardens and labyrinths, hosts The Story of the Christmas Tree exhibition from November 17, 2025, to January 17, 2026. Evening visits include the Labyrinths of Light, where the castle park is illuminated for a seasonal walk. On November 29, 2025, the château will display the country’s largest Advent wreath in the courtyard fountain. December programs include Advent tours and special activities for children.   Karlštejn Castle Karlštejn Castle, a Gothic landmark founded by Charles IV, will be decorated for Advent, offering visitors insight into historical holiday traditions. Seasonal tours, including The Imperial Residence of Charles IV, are available from November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026, every Friday through Sunday.   Třeboň Château Set in a UNESCO-listed pond landscape, Třeboň Château was historically associated with the Schwarzenberg family. From November 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026, visitors...

 by Prague Morning Nov 19, 2025

LOT Polish Airlines Reportedly Eyes Takeover of Smartwings

Poland’s national carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, is reportedly preparing a bid to acquire Smartwings, the Czech Republic’s largest airline, according to Hospodářské noviny. The publication said LOT, Eurowings (Germany), and SunExpress (Turkey) are the final contenders for a potential takeover. Smartwings’ billionaire owner, Jiří Šimán, is exploring a partial or full sale amid the ongoing recovery of the aviation sector. Šimán, 75, previously bought out a 49.9% stake held by Chinese investors, a stake that had long complicated efforts to sell the airline. While he may look for a strategic partner, local analysts believe he does not intend to leave the aviation industry entirely. “Šimán has always made it clear that aviation is a long-term investment for him and that he wishes to remain involved,” the paper wrote. Smartwings, known for both scheduled and charter flights, is the Czech Republic’s leading airline and a key player in the Central European leisure travel market. For LOT, the acquisition would mark its first major expansion since its aborted 2020 bid for Germany’s Condor Airlines, which was scrapped due to the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. LOT’s main shareholder is Poland’s State Treasury, with a minority stake held by Polska Grupa Lotnicza. If...

 by Prague Morning Nov 11, 2025

Eurowings Adds Three More Summer Routes from Prague

Eurowings will expand its Prague operations next summer, introducing three holiday routes connecting the Czech capital with Ibiza, Brindisi, and Faro. The airline, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, aims to strengthen its southern European network, focusing on seasonal leisure travel from Prague Airport. The first new connection, linking Prague and Ibiza, will begin on June 1. Flights will run once a week, every Monday, and continue through the end of September. A few days later, on June 3, Eurowings will open a route to Brindisi on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The service will operate every Wednesday until September 23. Finally, flights to Faro, in Portugal’s Algarve region, are scheduled to start on June 16, with departures every Tuesday until late September. Tickets for all three destinations are already on sale through Eurowings’ booking system. Although the airline has recently reduced some operations in Prague, its local base will continue to function. According to Raquel Krüggelerová, Eurowings’ spokesperson, the Czech capital remains “an integral part of the Eurowings network.” Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more

 by Prague Morning Nov 09, 2025

Air 001 Expands Into Czech Market with Seaside Charter Routes

A new airline brand, Air 001, is preparing to enter the Czech market with charter flights to popular seaside destinations. The carrier was established this year by Polish travel agency Itaka in partnership with Bulgarian airline Electra Airways, according to the Polish daily Rzeczpospolita. Air 001 is expected to collaborate closely with Čedok, the Czech subsidiary of Itaka, which will likely handle its charter operations. Čedok, one of the country’s oldest travel agencies, has so far worked with the carrier Smartwings, but the new partnership is expected to strengthen its position in the holiday flight segment. Čedok confirmed that the new airline brand will be officially introduced on November 5, with flights scheduled to begin in the summer season of 2026. “The new carrier will expand the range of flights from regional airports and improve access to popular holiday destinations,” the company said in a statement. The Air 001 fleet currently includes three Airbus A320s and one larger Airbus A321, already operating charter flights from Poland and Slovakia. During its first operational season, the airline reportedly completed around 1,400 flights, transporting approximately 240,000 passengers—nearly one-fifth of Itaka’s total customer base, Rzeczpospolita reported. Air 001’s model allows Itaka to run its...

 by Prague Morning Oct 31, 2025

Prague Airport Adds 15 New Destinations for Winter Season

Passengers can look forward to a rich offer of winter flights from Prague Airport. The winter flight schedule, which is valid from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026, features 15 new destinations, 12 newly operating carriers, and a year-on-year increase in seat capacity of more than 12%. It will be possible to fly from Prague to a total of 127 destinations around the world with 66 airlines. Among the new destinations compared to the 2024/2025 winter operating season are, for example, Amman (Ryanair), Abu Dhabi (Etihad Airways), Beirut (Eurowings), Bordeaux (easyJet, Volotea), Cork (Aer Lingus), Marrakech (Eurowings), Sharjah (Air Arabia), Toulouse (Smartwings), alongside Iasi, Yerevan and Skopje (Wizz Air). New charter flights will complement the offer with, for example, the Maldives, Muscat, and Sharm el-Sheikh. The number of weekly frequencies will also be increased on more than 20 regular routes. These include Athens, Dublin, Reykjavík, Paris, Catania, Copenhagen, and Málaga. In the 2025/2026 winter season, new carriers will be welcomed to Prague, for example, Air Arabia (Sharjah), AJet (Istanbul/SAW), Animawings (Bucharest), alongside airlines which launched their operations to Prague during the last summer season, namely Asiana Airlines (Taipei), Condor (Frankfurt), and Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi). In total, over 45...

 by Prague Morning Oct 26, 2025

Benefits of Using Modern Tools for Institutional Software Access

Institutions rely heavily on digital systems for education, administration, and collaboration. Modern learning environments depend on reliable software delivery to ensure students and staff can access the resources they need without delay. Traditional computer labs once defined academic technology, but times have changed. Schools and universities now seek flexible, efficient, and secure ways to deliver applications anywhere, on any device. Modern tools for software access redefine that experience and support better outcomes for everyone involved. Improving Flexibility in Software Delivery Education no longer happens only in classrooms. Students expect to work on assignments from home, in libraries, or on the move. Modern access tools make that possible without complicated installations or hardware limitations. Institutions that adopt cloud-based application delivery systems allow users to reach software securely from any device. This flexibility improves participation and supports remote learning initiatives. Whether students work on a campus computer or a personal laptop, they experience the same functionality. Faculty members benefit from the same advantage when preparing lessons or managing grading software. Accessibility from multiple locations keeps productivity high and eliminates dependency on specific lab computers. Reducing IT Burden and Streamlining Management Institutional IT departments face growing demands with limited resources. Managing multiple software...

 by Prague Morning Oct 26, 2025

Flights from Prague Hit Record Lows Amid New Airline Competition

Airfares from Prague are dropping to levels not seen in years, with some long-haul destinations now cheaper than ever before. The fall in prices comes as international carriers compete for Czech passengers with aggressive discounts, expanded routes, and new connections from Václav Havel Airport. Travel industry experts say that in some cases, the cost of flying abroad has fallen by half compared to last year, marking the lowest real prices in modern history once inflation is taken into account. One of the main drivers of the price drop is the entry of new airlines into Prague. Etihad Airways, Condor, Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Arabia are among the carriers now operating routes that were previously dominated by just a few competitors. Their arrival has triggered fare wars on popular connections. According to Josef Trejbal, director of the booking platform Letuška.cz, this is especially visible on the Prague–Frankfurt route. “The average price of a return ticket has dropped to around CZK 4,500, which is about half of what passengers paid a year ago. With inflation taken into account, we are currently traveling at the cheapest rate in history,” Trejbal explained. Long-Haul Flights at Bargain Prices While cheaper flights to Germany...

 by Prague Morning Oct 02, 2025

Flying from Prague? Terminal 2 Now Allows Two-Liter Bottles

Passengers flying from Prague’s Václav Havel Airport can now experience looser rules when it comes to carrying liquids on board. Starting Tuesday, October 1, travelers departing from Terminal 2 will be able to bring one additional liquid container of up to two liters inside their cabin luggage. The change is possible thanks to the installation of modern CT X-ray machines, which can scan hand luggage more thoroughly than older devices. As a result, passengers will no longer need to remove laptops, electronics, or liquids at security checks in Terminal 2, making the process faster and less stressful. These scanners, which use computed tomography technology, offer a detailed three-dimensional view inside passengers’ bags. Unlike older X-ray machines that only produce flat, two-dimensional images, the new system allows airport staff to inspect luggage without asking travelers to remove laptops, tablets, or small bottles of liquids. Prague Airport joins other major international hubs that have already adopted this technology, including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and New York JFK. Under the new rules, travelers may carry one extra liquid container larger than 100 milliliters, provided its volume does not exceed two liters per person. The contents of the bottle do not matter—it can be...

 by Prague Morning Oct 01, 2025

Eurowings Cuts Prague Routes but Adds Two New Destinations

Eurowings will make sweeping changes to its operations in Prague this winter. The German low-cost airline, part of the Lufthansa Group, is reducing its number of regular routes from fifteen to just nine, while introducing two new destinations and, for the first time, charter services for Czech travel agencies. During the summer season, three Airbus A320s are stationed in Prague, while in the winter this drops to two. The new schedule for winter 2025/26, beginning at the end of October, reflects both a tightening of operations and a diversification into charter services. Compared to the summer schedule, several regular destinations will disappear. Eurowings is suspending flights from Prague to Athens, Heraklion, Cologne, Nice, Valencia, and Mallorca. Plans for Rome and Barcelona have also been scrapped, at least until March 2026. Earlier this year, the airline had announced an ambitious expansion to the Canary Islands, with services planned to Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Fuerteventura. That program has since been scaled back, with only Tenerife remaining for the upcoming winter. The other routes have been pushed to late March 2026. Despite the cuts, Eurowings is opening two new destinations from Prague: Beirut and Marrakech. Both routes are scheduled to launch in...

 by Prague Morning Sep 29, 2025

Smartwings Expands Winter Schedule with 7 New Routes from Prague

Czech airline Smartwings will launch a major expansion of its network at the start of the winter 2025/26 timetable. From late October, the carrier plans to introduce seven new destinations from Prague and increase frequencies on some of its busiest existing routes. The expansion begins on October 23, 2025, when the airline will add direct flights to Barcelona, Porto and Rome. Barcelona will be served four times a week, giving travellers easy access to Catalonia for short breaks and longer holidays. Porto will operate twice weekly, while Rome will be available four times a week. The following day Smartwings will add flights to Bilbao, connecting Prague with the Basque region twice a week. On October 25 the airline will start services to Toulouse, a key city in southern France and home to Europe’s aerospace industry, also twice weekly. The most substantial increase comes on October 26 with new daily flights to Bucharest and a heavy expansion on the Brussels route. Smartwings will fly to the Belgian capital twelve times a week, making it one of the largest carriers on this connection and appealing both to business travellers and passengers heading to the European Union’s administrative centre. Alongside the new destinations,...

 by Prague Morning Sep 23, 2025

“Czech Village of the Year 2025” Goes to Písečná in Pardubice Region

Písečná, a small municipality in the Pardubice Region, has been named Czechia’s Village of the Year 2025. The title was announced on Saturday, September 20, in Vacov, South Bohemia, which held the award last year. More than 180 municipalities across the country entered the annual competition. Thirteen of them advanced to the national final, including Písečná, which earlier this summer won the regional round and secured one million crowns in support. Písečná lies in the Ústí nad Orlicí District, just five kilometers from the town of Žamberk, below Žampach Mountain. With a population of around 585, the village has long been recognized for its cultural and community life. The jury highlighted the preservation of its traditional landscape, careful management of greenery, and consistent use of planning tools to ensure that new construction respects the original character of the village. The Competition and Its Goals The Village of the Year competition is part of Czechia’s Rural Renewal Program, established in 1995. It promotes active participation of residents in municipal life, encourages sustainable development, and supports the preservation of traditions. To qualify, municipalities must submit a development strategy. The jury evaluates not only public spaces but also community activities, local businesses, and...

 by Prague Morning Sep 20, 2025

Pumpkin World Amusement Park is Now Opened to Public

A seasonal amusement park for children, named Pumpkin World (Dýňový svět), will open in the Czech village of Nová Ves u Leštiny on Saturday, September 2o. For adults, there are plenty of pumpkin-based treats on offer: pumpkin soup, pumpkin syrups, and pancakes with pumpkin jam. Entry to the farm is only possible with a reservation, confirmed the co-owner Jaroslava Pipková. “Over the years that our pumpkin farm has been running, interest has grown so much that we couldn’t manage without reservations—there simply wouldn’t be enough space,” she explained. According to Pipková, not only families with children, but also local schools and kindergartens, regularly visit the farm. The number of visitors now reaches into the thousands. The Pipkovi family first opened their “pumpkin world” in 2010. “We decided to try growing pumpkins. It worked, so we started selling them at the market and later here on the farm. But we wanted to add something extra so people had a reason to come, so we created the pumpkin world,” Pipková recalled. The farm’s large garden has since become the stage for this “orange world.” “Over time, word spread, people kept coming, and now we can’t skip a single year,” she said with...

 by Gabriella Burgess Sep 19, 2025

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