The European Commission has announced the inauguration and opening of the renovated railway service in South Moravia calling it a significant development for the region of Czechia that was made through the Cohesion Policy. In a statement issued on June 22, the same authority stated that adding 37 new electric units to the railway line would undoubtedly positively impact the congestion issues during peak hours. By introducing these new units, the capacity of the South-Moravian railway will be enhanced, allowing for a smoother and more efficient transportation experience for the about 22 million passengers who rely on this railway each year. “The new railway units will provide efficient rail services and contribute to making the European Green Deal a reality. I am happy that this project is being inaugurated today and will now concretely improve the life of Czech citizens on South Moravia,” the Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, said on Friday. The project, which was approved in December 2019, received €223 million of funding from the Cohesion Policy during the 2014-2020 programming period. According to EU Commission, this funding significantly contributed to the project’s overall budget of €265 million. The introduction of modern rolling stock brings numerous...
The Neo-Renaissance Stránov Château is situated in the village of Jizerní Vtelno near Mladá Boleslav in Central Bohemia. However, the interiors and exteriors are currently undergoing partial reconstructions. You can take a guided tour through the château interiors or climb up the Gothic castle tower with a beautiful view of the River Jizera valley. The original castle was built between 1463 and 1468 by Jaroš of Svojovice. The period is represented by the well-preserved distinctive stone tower. At that time, the castle was the centre of a relatively large property that was in the 2nd half of the 16th century in the possession of the Berka family from Dubá. It was at that time that the original castle was completely changed – rebuilt in the Renaissance style: the renovation was completed at the beginning of the 17th century. The last stage of the renovation, in the late Renaissance style, was carried out on the order of Vilém Slavata of Chlum. The look of the chateau was then maintained until the mid 18th century, when (in 1746) the family of Příchovský from Příchovice took the assets into their possession. In 1767, Jan Příchovský had a new church built on the premises...
After years of announcements of new routes, Europe’s night train revival is now in full-swing. All across the continent, trains are providing a much more comfortable, eco-friendly and sometimes even cheaper alternative to planes. And now yet another new sleeper route has been confirmed. Rail start-up European Sleeper has announced a night train service in 2024 that’ll link two of Europe’s most culture-packed capitals: Brussels and Prague. While the route was initially announced in 2021 and slated for launch last summer, it’s now been officially confirmed with a start date of sometime next year. If the name European Sleeper rings any bells, that might be because the company just launched a brand-new route between Berlin and Brussels. Over 10,000 tickets have apparently been sold for that new service – and we even tried it ourselves. You can read all about our experiences on European Sleeper’s new route here. European Sleeper’s Brussels-Prague route is an extension of that Brussels-Berlin route. Expected to take about 15 hours and stop at Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Berlin, it’ll also stop at Dresden before arriving in Prague. Naturally, thanks to the Eurostar connection at Brussels, it also hints at the possibility of travellers being able...
Wizz Air is launching a direct flight from Prague to Tirana, the airline said Friday. The carrier’s aircraft will start operating between the Czech and Albanian capitals from 25 March 2024. The flight will be operated four times a week. Information about ticket prices is not available yet. At the moment, only Czech airline Smartwings flies on this route. 8 things you must do in Tirana Albania’s capital is a Balkan gem, undiscovered by the masses. From the Pyramid of Tirana and Skanderbeg Square, to ornate mosques to museums built inside atomic bunkers, there’s plenty here to uncover… Often a stop-over on the way to Balkan outdoor adventures, there’s no reason to pass up Albania’s quirky capital with curiosities like bunkers and pyramids to explore. An easy flight from London, this inexpensive city offers a relaxing stay devoid of the typical European tourist masses. 1. Ride a cable car up Mount Dajti Tirana’s natural beauty lies in the mountains ringing the city. Take advantage of a clear day to ride up to Mount Dajti. A twenty-minute drive (here’s our tip on how Rent a Car in Albania) or thirty-minute bus ride from the city centre, the ride will take your...
The land of fire and ice, Iceland, with the northernmost metropolis in the world – the city of monuments and mysterious nooks – can be reached as of now by direct flights from Prague thanks to Icelandair. Passengers can fly to Reykjavík four times a week and take advantage of a convenient transfer to onward flights to North America. “Icelandair’s new direct connection will not only boost outbound tourism to Iceland but also provide ideal opportunity for reaching Icelandair’s wide network in North America. Thanks to this new service, we anticipate further strengthening of tourism between the Czech Republic and the United States and Canada,” Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, said. Moreover, the opportunity to welcome a new carrier at Prague Airport is always a clear proof of the Czech market appeal. The new carrier will offer flights to the airport in Keflavík four times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, using Boeing 737 MAX8 aircraft for 160 passengers to operate the route. “We are happy to add Prague to our extensive summer flight schedule. It is a destination known for art, culture, and history. This is the first time we have offered scheduled flights to...
The worst holiday destination in terms of inflation for the average family this year is Hungary, where visitors will pay 28.4% more than last year. According to analysis by Cyrrus, holidays in the Czech Republic will cost 16.6% more year over year, followed by Poland at 15.3%, and Croatia at 9.6%. In contrast, there is almost no change in prices for families to holiday in Ireland, where travelers will pay 0.4% extra. Compared to last year, it may be cheaper for Czechs in Sweden and Malta, by 2.8% and 6.6% respectively. The analysis compares countries by inflation and the exchange rate to the Czech koruna. For holidaymakers, inflation also depends on their specific purchasing behavior, so the analysis provides four model examples with different purchasing behaviors. The authors then calculated basket inflation in all EU countries and took into account the year over year change in the exchange rate of the Czech koruna. The Czech koruna has weakened slightly against the Hungarian forint over the past twelve months, which, according to the analysis, makes the Hungarian price increase even more painful for Czech tourists. Against the Swedish krona, on the other hand, the Czech koruna has strengthened noticeably, which dampens inflation for Czech travelers there. According to the Cyrrus models, for a...
The Czech Republic is introducing a single ticket for rail travel from Prague to several Ukrainian cities such as Kharkiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro. As reported by VisitUkraine.today, a Ukrainian information portal for help, the move has been taken in cooperation with the Czech railway company RegioJet and the Ukrainian railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. Such a decision intends to enable travellers from Ukraine to travel from Prague to these cities with a single ticket, regardless of connections and transfers. A train night will also be available for passengers travelling from Prague to Przemysl. In addition, it is necessary that these passengers pass on Ukrzaliznytsia trains to their destination in Ukraine. As for the price of a one-way ticket to the farthest point, which is Zaporizhzhia, it starts from €70.9. Meanwhile, tickets to Kharkiv range from €69.2, from Prague to Dnipro – €68, and from Prague to Poltava – €65. In March last year, an additional free evacuation flight was organized by Ukrzaliznytsia and Czech Railways that allowed people to leave the Czech Republic and return to the Lviv region. Whereas, during June 2022, RegioJet launched a daily night train service from Prague to Przemysl, with a subsequent transfer to UZ trains...
Croatia, the top foreign tourist spot for Czech travelers, is proving to be a more expensive holiday destination this year compared to the previous one. The average expenses for an average Czech family have soared by several thousand Czech crowns. Nevertheless, estimations indicate that around one million Czech tourists intend to visit Croatia this summer, surpassing last year’s figure of nearly 850,000. Tour packages have witnessed a substantial price surge of approximately fifteen percent, surpassing the usual single-digit increases seen in most other destinations. Jan Papež, spokesperson for the Association of Travel Agencies, stated, “The accommodation costs provided directly by providers or through booking systems have slightly risen. However, the robust Czech crown helps mitigate a part of the increase.” Since the introduction of the euro, food and accommodation prices have notably escalated, experiencing an increase of around twelve to fourteen percent, as confirmed by Jan Bezděk, spokesperson for the NEV-DAMA travel agency. Grocery and service prices in Croatia have primarily risen by approximately twenty percent since January. This surge can be attributed in part to inflation exceeding 13 percent and the transition to the euro, leading merchants to round prices upward. The cost of coffee has witnessed the most...
Icelandair is launching a non-stop flight from Prague to Reykjavik. Now the volcanoes, geothermal waters, and Northern Lights that attract thousands of tourists each year are at your fingertips. If you travel this summer, you can even experience the midnight sun. Iceland lies over 2,500 kilometers from Prague but now you can travel there on a non-stop flight. Iceland’s national air carrier, Icelandair, will launch a direct service between Prague and Reykjavik on Thursday, June 1st. Flights from Václav Havel Airport will operate four times a week and will also make for speedier air connections to the United States. The route will be operated by a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with a capacity of one hundred and sixty passengers. The new route to Iceland will fly from Prague every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The line will also operate in autumn and winter after the summer schedule ends. The airline has yet to release the days of the week flights will run during the autumn and winter seasons. According to Jaroslav Filip, Director of Air Commerce at Prague Airport, the new direct connection will not only boost tourism to Iceland, but also provide an additional option to connect to other destinations in North America. Passengers will be able to reach...
A stunning historic city, beautiful beaches, and an important port. Dubrovnik, which is often considered the most beautiful city in Croatia, offers all of this. The journey to the south of Dalmatia will become easier this year thanks to the new route operated by Croatia Airlines from Prague to Dubrovnik every Thursday until mid-October. In addition, the carrier will also offer two flights a week to Split. “I am pleased that this year, thanks to Croatia Airlines, we will offer passengers more flights from Prague Airport to the Adriatic Sea. Croatia has long been one of the most popular destinations for Czech tourists, so expanding the range of flights for the summer holiday season is a logical choice,” Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, said. Airbus aircraft for 144 or 174 passengers will operate the Dubrovnik route every Thursday, while the Split route will be serviced as frequently as twice a week, on Mondays and Saturdays, using the Dash 8-Q400 aircraft with a capacity of 76 passengers. “I believe that many Czechs will use this fastest connection with the Croatian part of the Adriatic and that our flights will provide them with additional motivation to explore the natural, historical, and...
Planning holiday excursions? Enjoy the most beautiful holidays with a Ticket for Summer (Jízdenka na léto), and travel throughout the whole country by train. The promotion applies to travel between 1 July and 31 August 2023. It is aimed primarily at travellers who plan to actively travel around the Czech Republic during the summer holidays. The ticket price is 1390 CZK for seven days and 1990 CZK for fourteen days (reduced prices of 695 and 995 CZK for children up to 18 years, students up to 26 years and seniors). With it, during its term of validity, one can ride on all ČD trains without limitation, travel any number of kilometres, get off anywhere and then board any regular connection. Only on SC Pendolino connections is it necessary to purchase a reservation. Other special offers have been prepared for the summer as well, for example, discounted tickets for certain music festivals. Admission discounts have also been prepared for ČD customers on other festivals, historic buildings, tourist exhibitions and much more. Passes can be purchased at railway ticket offices and on the official website of the company from June 15th. The Ticket for Summer offers: travel aboard ČD trains throughout the Czech...
German low-cost carrier Eurowings will launch a direct flight between Prague and Tbilisi. The carrier will start flying between the two capitals from 30 October 2023. The flight will be operated twice a week – on Mondays and Fridays. The journey time will be 3 hours and 40 minutes. Tickets are already on sale. The cost of one-way flight at basic fare (with hand luggage only) starts from 3500 CZK. It will be the second direct flight between the Czech Republic and Georgia. At the moment, the Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air flies from Prague to Kutaisi (Georgia’s second largest city). The Georgian destination is becoming increasingly popular among Czech tourists. The visa-free regime between the countries, which has been in place since 2005, also contributes to the popularity. What to visit Tbilisi offers a charming mix of both cultures, and plenty to do. Cobblestone streets wind through Old Town, a sprawling maze of historic buildings like the Anchiskhati Basilica, which dates back to the sixth century. On Rustaveli Avenue, you’ll find a string of art museums and so many world-class cafes you’ll feel “like you could be in Paris,” according to a Money reader. Pop into one of the local...
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