Prague Castle was the most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic last year, attracting 2.19 million tourists, a 54% increase from the previous year. The Petřín cable car came in second with 1.9 million visitors, followed by Prague Zoo with 1.36 million visitors. These three destinations also topped the list in 2022. The Aquapalace in Čestlice, Central Bohemia, also surpassed one million visitors last year, according to data published by the state agency CzechTourism. Other top ten destinations included the Dolní Vítkovice complex in Ostrava, Aqualand Moravia in Pasohlávky, the Zlín Zoo, Safari Park Dvůr Králové, the Petřín Lookout Tower, and the Ostrava Zoo. The rankings remained mostly unchanged year-on-year, with Špilberk Castle in Brno making the top ten last year, while the Petřín Lookout Tower was not listed. CzechTourism reported that 2023 was a successful year for domestic tourism, with visitor numbers significantly increasing nationwide. The current figures indicate that tourism is nearing pre-recession levels. In Central Bohemia and South Moravia, aquaparks were the top attractions, while the Pilsner brewery led in the Pilsen region. Zoos were the most visited in South Bohemia, Ústí nad Labem, Hradec Králové, Olomouc, and Zlín regions, as well as in Vysočina. In...
After a four-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, Prague has restored its direct air link with Beijing. This route will now operate three times a week, all year round, as announced by Prague Airport spokeswoman Klára Divíšková. In 2019, over 1.7 million tourists from Asia visited the Czech Republic, but that number dropped to 776,000 last year. “I firmly believe that the renewed direct route to Beijing will stimulate inbound tourism from China. The connection to Beijing offers a great opportunity for Czech tourists to explore not only the Chinese capital but also the rest of China and Asia, thanks to connecting flights,” said Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Board of Prague Airport. Hainan Airlines will operate flights to Beijing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays using Airbus A330 aircraft. Tourists from distant destinations, including China, often travel around Europe. From the Czech Republic, they visit Austria, Germany, France, and Italy. “It’s logical; if they are already taking a long flight, they want to experience more destinations. This direct connection will ultimately benefit European tourism as a whole,” added the Director of the Czech Tourism Centre – CzechTourism. Hainan Airlines, established in January 1993 in Hainan Province, China’s largest special...
Would you like to have unforgettable memories of the holiday in the Czech mountains? Let’s try to sleep in a tiny house made of hay. Moreover, right from your bed, you have a view of the sky with stars through the transparent rooftop. You might have romantic ideas about sleeping on hay in plain nature. In this upgraded version, you have a whole tiny house with a bed for two people. However, the most romantic aspect is the transparent rooftop under your bed, where you can watch the sky with stars. If you are not allergic to the grass, you should definitely try it! In fact, this little house is made of straw rather than hay. Straw can keep the warm better, and it is almost waterproof. It makes the little house comfortable as much as possible. However, this kind of experience is a seasonal service from May to September, since the nights in the mountains are cold during the rest of the year. Your experience is coming with a tasty breakfast made of local ingredients. You can have it served right into your bed, enjoy it as a picnic in the meadow, or have it right in the cottage...
Flixbus is introducing a new bus service connecting Prague and Belgrade, Serbia, starting June 18. The new route will operate every Thursday and Sunday, with stops in Brno, Vienna, Budapest, and Novi Sad. Buses will depart from Prague Central Station at 16:35, arriving in Belgrade at 6:30 am the next day, as reported by Dopraváček.eu. In the opposite direction, the bus leaves Belgrade at 23:30 and arrives in Prague at 13:15 the following day. Ticket prices start at CZK 919 from Prague, and CZK 749 from Brno. This new service will greatly simplify travel between the Czech Republic and Serbia. Although Serbia is not an EU member, EU citizens can travel without a visa or passport, needing only an ID card to stay for up to 90 days. Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Prague Airport is to offer regular direct flights to Ulaanbaatar for the first time in its history. The Eznis Airways carrier plans to operate flights to the capital of Mongolia two times a week, on Wednesday and Saturday, effective 10 July 2024, using a wide-body Airbus A330 with a capacity for 256 passengers. This third direct European connection to Mongolia, which is to complement the only two other direct routes available, will also offer interesting options for connecting flights, for example, to Vietnam. “We are very happy that the Eznis Airways carrier is launching a direct route from Prague to Ulaanbaatar. Approximately 12,000 Mongolians live in the Czech Republic, which is one of their largest communities in the European Union. In addition, Mongolia is a traditional trade partner of the Czech Republic. We believe, Czech tourists who will now be able to explore unknown Mongolia currently without the need for visas, will also be satisfied,” Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors, said. Mongolia no longer means just traditional yurts. Only 3.27 million people live in a country occupying an area of more than 1,500,000 square kilometres. Mongolia is twenty times the size of the Czech Republic,...
Krásná samota means “beautiful solitude,” and once you visit this place, you understand why.
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air will launch a direct flight between Prague and the Bulgarian resort city of Varna. The new airline service will start operating on 1 August 2024, as announced in a press release. An Airbus A321 aircraft, with a capacity of 230 passengers, will be put on the route. The flights will run twice a week—on Thursdays and Sundays. The flight duration will be approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. Tickets are already on sale on the official website of the low-cost carrier, with round-trip prices starting at CZK 2900. Today, Smartwings and Bulgaria Air also fly this route. However, their prices are almost twice as high. About Varna Bulgaria’s third city and maritime capital, Varna is the most interesting and cosmopolitan town on the Black Sea coast. A combination of port city, naval base, and seaside resort, it’s an appealing place to while away a few days, packed with history yet thoroughly modern, with an enormous park to amble round and a lengthy beach to lounge on. In the city center, you’ll find Bulgaria’s largest Roman baths complex and its finest archaeological museum, as well as a lively cultural and restaurant scene. Would you like us...
On Friday, May 31, Czech carrier RegioJet will launch a new bus service from Prague to the Croatian resort town of Split. The route will be served by the company’s most modern bus, a double-decker Setra S-531-DT, featuring both standard and superior comfort classes. The seasonal service will be available until October 2024. Buses will run three times a week (Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays) in June and September, and daily in July and August. The journey is expected to take 17 hours, with stops in Brno, Bratislava, and several Croatian cities along the way. One-way ticket prices start at CZK 999 for a standard seat and CZK 1189 for a seat in the ‘Fun&Relax⁺’ premium class. The premium class, located on the upper deck, offers more personal space with an increased distance between rows and fewer seats per row (three seats instead of four). The bus features a multimedia system built into the backs of the leather ergonomic seats, each equipped with USB and USB-C ports and a full 220-volt power outlet. Additional amenities include climate control, free Wi-Fi, and a toilet. On the lower deck, the seating layout is standard (2+2), but it includes two family sections with tables....
Good news for budget travelers! Ryanair is adding a new direct route from Prague to Venice’s Marco Polo Airport, starting in October. This marks a welcome return for the airline, which previously served the route but had a hiatus in recent years. The new route offers a convenient alternative to Ryanair’s existing service to Treviso Airport, which is located further away from Venice itself. While Wizz Air currently offers flights to Marco Polo from Prague, they’re reducing their frequency. Ryanair will operate five flights per week, from Thursday to Monday. Most departures are scheduled for the morning, similar to Wizz Air. However, a Sunday evening flight from Venice provides additional flexibility for travelers. While initial fares may not be the cheapest, with return tickets starting at around 2,600 CZK, Ryanair is known for offering competitive prices, especially as the launch date approaches. Reaching Venice from Marco Polo Airport is a breeze. Several convenient options are available: City Bus Line 15: This budget-friendly option takes you to Mestre, on the mainland, in about 25 minutes for just €10 per ticket. ATVO Buses: These buses also cost €10 and offer direct connections to Venice Island. Water Buses: For a more scenic journey,...
Yesterday, May 10, after the winter break, Delta Air Lines resumed operation of its regular connection from Prague to New York, which it will service on a daily basis until 6 October 2024. Flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport will be operated by Boeing 767-300ER aircraft for 217 passengers, with the cabin configuration of 181 seats in Economy Class and 36 seats in Business Class. Delta Air Lines has been providing its regular flights between Prague and the American metropolis regularly since 19 June 2009. The route operation was disrupted only in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “I am pleased that Delta Air Lines has been offering direct connections from Prague to New York for as many as 15 years. During the period of running its operations in Prague, the American carrier already serviced 5,900 flights and transported 1,119,000 passengers. The United States is a very important market for us, which generated for us over half a million handled passengers last year, including connecting flights,” said Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors. “In the first quarter of this year, we also recorded a growth of 17 percent in this segment, so we...
SCAT Airlines from Kazakhstan is set to introduce a non-stop air service connecting Prague and Astana, starting May 22, 2024. The flights are scheduled twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, as announced by the Prague airport’s press service. Tickets are available for purchase now, with the starting price for a one-way flight at 175 euros (approximately 4300 crowns). The travel duration for this direct route is estimated to be 4 hours and 5 minutes. The Boeing 737-700 aircraft, accommodating 149 passengers, will operate this convenient air link. Here are some of the best things to see and do in Astana. A panoramic tower With its 360-degree city views, Bayterek Tower, in the centre of Nurzhol Boulevard, is the best place to get your bearings. From the top of this landmark building, the new city unfolds beneath you, with eye-catching architecture at every turn. A white tower with a golden sphere at its apex, this ensemble symbolises the tree of life where the samruk, a mythical bird of happiness, lays its golden egg. The enclosed, spherical viewing platform, located at a height of 97 metres, marks the year, 1997, when it was decided to move the capital north from Almaty....
The Czech Republic is setting ambitious goals for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Their pavilion, a striking wooden structure on prime waterfront real estate, promises to be a technological marvel and a launchpad for Czech businesses in Asia. Building on Success Decades after a well-received Czech pavilion at a previous Expo, the Czechs are raising the bar. Their new pavilion boasts a unique design by Apropos Architects, constructed from wood and glass. This wooden marvel stands out in Japan, where earthquake regulations typically limit such structures. The Czechs, however, have addressed these concerns, proving the building’s resilience to Japan’s authorities. Innovation Takes Center Stage The pavilion isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a platform for Czech innovation. Visitors will be greeted by displays showcasing Czech achievements in engineering, finance, agriculture, and artificial intelligence. A central auditorium serves as a venue for business meetings, conferences, and workshops, fostering partnerships between Czech and Asian companies. A Taste of Czechia Cultural immersion goes beyond exhibits. A rooftop restaurant offers stunning ocean views and a delectable taste of Czech cuisine, adapted for Japanese palates. Beer will flow freely from over 100 taps, with a focus on efficiency – the Czechs have even timed how long...
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