Czech Minister Discusses Direct Flights to Vietnam

Czech Interior Minister Jan Hamacek discussed a possible launch of direct flights between Hanoi and Prague.

ČSA and Smartwings to Increase Frequency on Flights

Smartwings and Czech Airlines are increasing the number of flights on their regular scheduled routes from Prague Airport

Drahanské údolí – Prague Wilderness

Drahanské údolí, aka Drahan or Draháň Valley is part of a natural park called Draháň – Troja – yes, it has officially more than one name, and all of them are really difficult to read. It´s almost unbelievable, but it’s still part of Prague. If you are brave enough to travel by metro and bus to a distant neighborhood, you will be rewarded by breathtaking sceneries. We’ve discovered this hidden gem recently, and we’ve been riding our bikes there. So, of course, I was stopping every ten metres to enjoy the view, to check the small cottages behind the trees or just look at something that caught my eye — and there were plenty of interesting things. Be warned: this valley is not only visually beautiful, but also a bit demanding, so don’t wear your dancing shoes. You’ll have to jump over creeks, watch your steps (or wheels) all the time because of roots, branches or the above-mentioned creek. And by the way, if you’re on your bike, you have to wade through it (or you can ride IN the creek for some time, yay!) too. If you want to go downhill (not much, but it’s more pleasant to go...

Eurostat: Czechs Spend 140 Euro on Average for a Holiday

EU residents spent 377 euro for a vacation in 2017 on average, while the residents of the Czech Republic ranked last, with a 140-euro average allotted for their holidays, according to data released by Eurostat on Tuesday. Czechs spent around €72 for domestic trips and €430 for holidays abroad. All trips included, they spent an average of €34 per night. Slovaks appear much less cost-conscious, with an average expenditure of €249 per trip (€138 in Slovakia and €454 for outbound trips), or an average of €62 per night – nearly twice as much as Czechs. The biggest spenders in Europe in terms of vacations are the residents of Luxembourg, with a 769-euro average for a holiday in 2017, followed by those of Austria (641 euro) and those of Malta (633 euro). On the opposite end, there are those from Hungary (161 euro for a vacation in 2017), Latvia (155 euro), Bulgaria (153 euro). The Eurostat data also show that in only eight of the 28 EU member states more than half of the total expenses on tourism were made in domestic destinations. Romania is a leader in this chapter (where 79 percent of the 2.245 billion euro of the total...

LOT to Launch New Flight From Prague to Budapest

Polish airline company LOT is launching five new flights from Budapest, to Seoul, Belgrade, Prague, Stuttgart, and Sofia. The first direct flight to Prague from Budapest will launch on March 30, 2020, and will fly twice every workday. To service the new flights, LOT will operate three new Embraer E-Jet planes from Budapest and hire 60 pilots and 150 stewardesses, he said. Prague Airport estimates that the connection could be used by up to 110,000 passengers per year in both directions. Tamás Menczer, the Hungarian foreign ministry’s state secretary in charge of communications and international representation, said that the announcement mirrors Hungary’s growing importance in Europe and the world. Budapest – Prague (daily except Sunday): 07:30 – 08:45 (daily except Saturday) 09:25 – 10:35 Prague – Budapest:  (daily except Sunday): 09:25 – 10:35 (daily except Saturday): 20:05 – 21:15  

Getting Around the Czech Republic: Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn is a majestic Gothic castle, strategically placed on a hill overlooking some of the beautiful forests. It has an exceptional position among Czech castles. It was founded 1348 by the Czech king and Roman Emperor Charles IV. as a private residence and a safe place for the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire. In a Chapel of the Holy Cross can be found a world unique paint collection of Master Theodoric, the court painter of Charles IV. Nowadays, it is the most visited castle in the Czech Republic, for its beauty, fairy tale look, and rich history. It can be also easily reached from Prague by train in only 40 minutes. As a visitor you may choose from 3 different guided tours: The private and representative rooms of Emperor Charles IV (Basic tour) The sacred rooms of the castle with the chapel of the Holy Cross (Exclusive tour) The Great Tower View If you choose the 2nd option, you will have a chance to visit the spiritual heart of the castle: the chapel of the Holy Cross in the Great Tower. You might know the legend that women were not allowed to enter the castle, but it is not completely true. They were not allowed...

Does Prague Need A Second Airport?

Cyklohráček – The Train for Families and Cyclists

The so-called Cyklohráček is ideal for families with children. This bike and the child-friendly train started its operation in 2014 and it operates at weekends and national holidays until the end of the season. A trained team makes sure children don’t get bored during the journey. There are toys as well as tables with board games such as Ludo, Checkers, and other games. Kids can also borrow jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, or a train dispatcher’s set. “Due to the end of the state of emergency and the expiration of the government resolution on the restriction of free movement of persons, the train Cyklohráček will start its season on Saturday, April 17,” said Filip Drápal, spokesman for Ropid. Cyklohráček was also awarded one of the best consumer-focused projects in the nation. The train consists of three wagons that can hold 116 passengers and 25 bikes: a carriage full of toys designated for younger children; there is also a children’s corner with building blocks, train sets, picture books, and train puzzles. This carriage is also the best if you want to watch the engine driver or to watch the route. The second carriage for cyclists where they can fill up their tires with...

New Budapest to Prague Private Train Tour Unveiled

The new private train journey is offered by MIR Corporation. Guests will enjoy the pleasures of Old World rail travel aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle Danube Express from Budapest to Prague. On the way, they’ll stop in Bratislava, Vienna, Krakow, and end the tour at a 5-star hotel in Prague. This Budapest to Prague private train tour is scheduled for July 5-12, 2020. Prices range from 160,000 CZK to 510,000 CZK per person. Days 1-3: Budapest, Hungary • Keszthely In Budapest, you will visit the Royal Palace, used by Franz Josef of Austria, and Matthias Church, originally built in 1255 and then head for Keszthely on the shores of Lake Balaton. Here, tour the Helikon Castle Museum, or take a boat ride on Lake Balaton. Day 4: Bratislava, Slovakia • Vienna, Austria An introductory tour includes a stroll through the Old Town and the imposing Soviet War Memorial at Slavin. After lunch on board, travel the short distance to Vienna. A tour of the city includes the Vienna Opera House, built from 1861 to 1869 in the style of the Italian Renaissance. Admire the many other beautiful buildings around the Ringstrasse, and enjoy a concert at the Lichtenstein Palace. Day 5:...

Prague Ranks 2nd Most Women-Friendly Travel Destinations In The World

Being a wanderlust is never a gender-specific feeling, and time has proven it right. With many women now becoming independent and having a feminist ideology of their own, traveling solo has become the latest trend. Many women are coming forward to plan their travel days internationally and even to challenging destinations. However, women-friendly places are a big priority for solo travelers to ensure safety and security. Malaga in Spain has been recognized as the most women-friendly travel destination in the world for 2019, according to a survey by the CEOWORLD magazine, while Prague (Czech Republic) and Tokyo (Japan) placed second and third, respectively. The data come from an annual survey of 85,000 solo female travelers and 9,000 travel agents in 82 countries commissioned by the CEOWORLD magazine. The study was conducted over three months, from January 20 – April 19, 2019. The 2019 rankings placed China’s Chengdu in fourth ahead of the Indian capital city of New Delhi into fifth; while Bangkok ranked sixth, and Reykjavik in Iceland seventh. Overall, among the top 10 best places to travel alone for females, the eighth, ninth, and tenth positions are held by Rome, Melbourne, and the New York City. There is some...

Prague Castle Is (Again) The Most Popular Czech Tourist Attraction

Prague Castle remains to be the most popular tourist destination in the Czech Republic, according to figures put together by Czech Tourism agency. Last year, it attracted over 2.4 million tourists, a nearly three-percent increase year-on-year. The first 3 tourist destinations in 2018: Prague Castle (2.4 million visitors) Petrin funicular (2.07 million visitors) Prague zoo (1.4 million visitors) While Prague Castle may be a given, some surprises made the diverse list of locations—which includes plenty of destinations beyond Prague—from the industrial sights of Dolní Vítkovice, to the zoo in Zlín and Aqualand Moravia. CzechTourism also released some other rankings, aside from the top 50 list. The most popular architectural site was Obecní dům (the Municipal House) in Prague. The most popular memorial site was the ossuary at the Church of All Saints in Kutná Hora – Sedlec. Prague Castle was the most popular castle. The most popular museum was Forest, Game and Fishing Museum at zámek Ohrada in Hluboká nad Vltavou. Other popular places include the Jewish Museum, the National Theater, Žižkov Television Tower, Průhonice Park, the National Technical Museum. While Průhonice Park is technically outside of the city limits, it is counted as part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Author: red

Czech Railways Launched "All-You-Can-Travel" Summer Ticket

Planning holiday excursions? Enjoy the most beautiful holidays with a Ticket for Summer (Jízdenka na léto), and travel throughout the whole country by train. Czech Railways is offering a seven-day or two-week ticket option that allows passengers to ride for 790 CZK or 1190 CZK, respectively (student and senior discounts apply). 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. Tickets are valid for consecutive travel between July 1-August 30 and are only second-class. 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. The Ticket for Summer offers: travel aboard ČD trains throughout the Czech Republic for a period of 7 or 14 days without limitation with respect to the number of kilometers traveled an unlimited number of journeys and ČD train categories used board and disembark anywhere ticket linked to a person (can only be used by...