The unforgettable atmosphere of travelling by a steam train and unique views of the capital are worth trying! From the Smíchov railway station, the train goes to the Prokop Valley. The canyon in it reaches depths of up to 70 meters and it was created by erosion during the last million years. Up to the station of Rudná u Prahy, we go on the track nicknamed “Humpbacked”. From Hostivice to Smíchov, the train runs along the route of the former Buštěhrad line which exceeds an altitude difference of 150 meters. Thanks to its profile, the surrounding natural scenery, and two historical viaducts, the track has earned the name “Prague Semmering”. The name Semmering is derived from the very first mountain railway in Europe – built in the Austrian Alps in the 19th century. The final section of the journey allows you to admire the legendary Vyšehrad rock and the plain of Pankrác with modern buildings. From the railway bridge across the Vltava river, you will also be delighted with the city’s spectacular skyline crowned by the majestic Prague Castle. History In the years 1868 to 1872, the company Buštěhradská dráha had a section connecting the then-known Smíchov Common Railway Station and Hostivice...
Palm-lined streets, old picturesque houses and beautiful beaches at the foot of the Turkish Riviera mountains – all this and more will be possible to visit even during the winter. SunExpress is extending operations on its regular air connection from Prague to Antalya. The carrier will service the route once a week, every Sunday, starting the end of October. In the past years, Prague Airport did not offer regular direct flights during winter to Antalya as standard. “Antalya has long been one of the busiest and most popular destinations. It is the third most visited city in the world in terms of international arrivals. Therefore, we are happy that SunExpress is extending its operations on the Prague – Antalya route and will thus provide Czech passengers with a connection to the Turkish Riviera even in the winter months,” Jaroslav Filip, Prague Airport Aviation Business Director, said. Effective 30 October 2022, passengers will be able to use the SunExpress air connection to Antalya at the following times: * The listed times are local to the respective destinations. The flight No.: XQ320/YQ321 will be operated with Boeing 738-800 type of aircraft with 189 seats. About SunExpress SunExpress was founded in 1989 as a joint...
The world’s deepest, flooded freshwater sinkhole—the Hranice Abyss in the in the Přerov District in the Olomouc Region—has now measured a little bit deeper, according to new data. A recent expedition to the cave in the Czech Republic found that it measures at least 1,476 feet deep, according to a press release. Scientists have previously only guessed at the sinkhole’s depth. The new measurements exceeded previous estimates in 2016, of 1,325 feet under water level. Scientists were able to gauge the actual measurements by using a robot that was lowered into the sinkhole’s depths. The Hranice Abyss is actually thought to be deeper than this. However, scientists have still not managed to reach the bottom of the sinkhole, due to technology limitations. During the expedition, scientists also gathered more data on the shape of the hole. From this they were able to draw up a 3D map of its depths, CT24 reported. This was done using a smaller robot, installed with six cameras and sonar beams. “The most important thing for us is that we managed to create a map backed by data. We can see from it that the Border Gap is one huge hole that leads vertically down; at 450 meters...
If you are looking for an ancient, mysterious place to visit in Moravia south of Brno, look no further than the Rosa Coeli convent. According to legend, whoever enters here absorbs only positive energy, despite a complicated history of the place. “Just a few minutes of staying in the magical spaces of the raw Gothic of the former monastery will improve your mood,” says its website. The ruin is located in the town of Dolní Kounice in the district of Brno-venkov in South Moravia. You can get here by car from Brno in about half an hour, and by public transport with a transfer in less than an hour. The approximate driving time from Prague depends on traffic, but expect at least 2 hours and 15 minutes. During the summer holidays, the Rosa Coeli Monastery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before you go here, check that you are following the stated opening hours, because the building is locked when closed. The full entrance fee is 80 CZK, with various discounts and tours available. According to contemporary sources, the monastery was to be founded in 1181 by the Moravian noble Vilém of Pulín as an apology for...
Tábor is an easy day trip from Prague (by train or by bus), and it is a fascinating journey into times past. The city was founded as a commune in 1420, when the Hussite Wars were in full and brutal swing. Two Hussites, Jan Bydlínský of Bydlín and Petr Hromádka of Jistebnice, were the co-founders. They were members of a Hussite faction that came to be known, not surprisingly, as the Taborites. Tábor (which, in Czech, means “camp”) was the place in which legendary Hussite general Jan Žižka trained farm workers to become skilled soldiers, using the brilliant tactic of repurposing farm tools – the tools which the men were used to handling – into weapons of war. Žižka never lost a battle, and the commune thrived. When anyone joined the group at Tábor, that person threw all of his or her worldly goods onto a common heap and went to work for the good of the community. The Taborites steadfastly refused to acknowledge the authority of the King of Bohemia, even though King (and Holy Roman Emperor) Sigismund granted it the status of a royal town in 1437. The town remained unconquered until 1452, when George of Podĕbrady (in...
Got European travel plans this summer? Don’t forget to pack your passport, sunscreen and plenty of patience. After two years of pandemic restrictions, travel demand has roared back, but airlines and airports that slashed jobs during the depths of the COVID-19 crisis are struggling to keep up. With the busy summer tourism season underway in Europe, passengers are encountering chaotic scenes at airports, including lengthy delays, canceled flights and headaches over lost luggage. Schiphol, the Netherlands’ busiest airport, is trimming flights, saying there are thousands of airline seats per day above the capacity that security staff can handle. Dutch carrier KLM apologized for stranding passengers there this month. London’s Gatwick and Heathrow airports are asking airlines to cap their flight numbers. Discount carrier easyJet is scrapping thousands of summer flights to avoid last-minute cancellations and in response to caps at Gatwick and Schiphol. North American airlines wrote to Ireland’s transport chief demanding urgent action to tackle “significant delays” at Dublin’s airport. Nearly 2,000 flights from major continental European airports were canceled one week this month, with Schiphol accounting for nearly 9%, according to data from aviation consultancy Cirium. A further 376 flights were canceled from U.K. airports, with Heathrow accounting...
Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Sundays, Jazeera Airways is to transport passengers between Prague and Kuwait. The direct air connection between the two countries will thus make Prague available to a part of the Persian Gulf with considerable inbound tourism potential. “A direct route to Kuwait will provide Czech tourists with easy access to this interesting country, famous for its cosmopolitan character, or it can serve as a transfer point for flights to more distant destinations, such as India. Alongside Prague, travelers from Kuwait may find the West Bohemian spa triangle attractive, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List last year,” Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors.” Jazeera Airways is Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline active in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, operating commercial and cargo flights from Terminal T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline services more than 50 popular destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe, which include highly sought-after business, leisure, and weekend destinations. “We are very pleased to launch this new service to Prague and the Czech Republic for the summer season, thus providing our customers with broader options of enjoying a holiday full of activities and...
If you’re planning a short holiday and you want to discover places from behind the bars we have a tip for a great, but yet very simple bike trip Prague – Dresden. This bike ride is around 250 km long but is very flat and the majority of the time you will cycle on dedicated cycling paths. There is a system of long-distance cycle routes called EuroVelo. Prague – Dresden follows route number seven. You start following the river Moldau north on its right bank. The first town on the way is Kralupy Nad Vltavou, from there you’ll continue towards the beautiful castle Veltrusy from where you continue to Mělník where Moldau flows into the Elbe. If you´re not in a rush we recommend climbing up to the castle from where there is a beautiful view down to the rivers. This is also a great opportunity for a lunch or coffee break if you fancy a restaurant over cycling path food stands. The next stretch between Mělník and Litoměřice is around 50 km long and follows the river via other historical towns Roudnice and Terezín. Terezín is worth stopping. The town is a former military fortress composed of the citadel...
FlixBus proves once again that it is an essential segment in the development of Croatia’s tourist offer with the addition of three destinations. On May 30, began the operations between Prague and Rijeka began. Buses run five times a week. Ticket price – from CZK 749. On June 1, the carrier launched a connection to Pula (Istrian peninsula), five times a week. From June 2, you can also reach Split on a daily basis. Tickets start from CZK 999. ˝FlixBus, as a strong European brand, thanks to its wide network, high frequency and affordable and quality service during all these years, has established itself as an important segment in the development of Croatia’s tourist offer. And in these challenging times for all of us, we strive to respond positively to the needs of our passengers for travel and to update our offer while respecting all safety measures constantly,” said Ante Grbesa, director of FlixBus CEE South region. Until this year, the increase in the number of tourists arriving from abroad by FlixBus buses, from season to season, has grown by up to 80% to certain destinations. The FlixBus green bus network extends to 29 European countries and connects 2,000 destinations...
The German low-cost airline Eurowings has expanded its summer flight schedule from its Prague base with an attractive holiday flight. From June 2 to September 29, 2022, Eurowings will fly on a new seasonal flight from Prague to the Greek island of Mykonos. The direct connection will be operated once every Thursday with departure from Prague at 14:00 and arrival at Mýkonos at 17:50. The return flight will depart on the same day at 18:35 and land at Prague Airport at 20:35. In addition to the direct flight, Eurowings also offers connections on Sundays with a transfer in Cologne. The cheapest return tickets are available for CZK 4998 only at the beginning of June. In July, return tickets starts from CZK 6998, at the end of August from CZK 5248. Mykonos’ top things to do beyond the clubs Hora Mykonos’s main town is the perfect introduction to the island and life in a traditional, pedestrian-friendly, busy Greek port. Its narrow lanes get packed with people in high season. They weave past a kaleidoscope of high-end boutiques, crammed shops selling essentials, lively cafes and top restaurants you’ll want to return to at night. After getting jostled on the main streets, pick an emptier...
On May 27, 2022, Delta Air Lines landed back at Václav Havel Airport Prague, restoring the only nonstop service between the Czech Republic and United States. Both the inbound and outbound flights operated at near capacity showing the demand for this route – Delta’s first in more than two years. “We’re delighted to return to Prague today for the first time since 2019 and the full flight shows the demand for travel to this beautiful city,” said Thomas Brandt, Delta’s regional sales manager, who travelled on the service from New York. “The removal of all covid entry requirements last month has had a positive impact on bookings. We’re looking forward to a successful summer season connecting Prague to New York and beyond, while also supporting our respective tourism economies.” In 2021, the U.S. was the largest non-European inbound source market to the Czech Republic with 44,000 visitors, according to data from the Czech Statistical Office. In 2019, almost 600,000 Americans visited the country. “The resumption of direct flights to New York, which was one of the most attractive long-haul destinations from Prague in 2019, is excellent news,” said Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors. “It will be particularly appreciated by Czech...
The new night trains from Brussels via Amsterdam to Berlin, Dresden and Prague will not yet be running this summer as expected, the Dutch-Belgian start-up European Sleeper announced on Tuesday. Initially, the aim was to launch the night trains by spring 2022, which was postponed to “the beginning of summer.” However, this target date will not be met either. “Preparations are in full swing, but it is not possible to start the new Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague night train in the summer of 2022,” the company announced on Twitter. To avoid disappointment, the start-up is not putting a new start date forward for the time being. “We are working very hard to start as soon as possible. More news soon.” Preparations are in full swing, but it’s not possible to start the new Brussels-Amsterdam-Berlin-Prague night train in the summer of 2022. To avoid disappointment, we are not giving a new start date for the time being. We’re working very hard to start asap. More news soon! — European Sleeper (@EuropeanSlpr) May 24, 2022 European Sleeper is working together with the Czech railway company RegioJet for its nighttime connection, but the start-up is also working on other trains. “We see a lot of...
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