Czechia

Czechia is compact and largely medieval in its town centres, with Prague at the middle and castle towns, sandstone rock towns and spa resorts within two hours by train or bus. Beer is cheap and central to eating out. Outside Prague, prices drop sharply and crowds thin out fast.

Cities

Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov is a small Bohemian town wrapped inside a tight bend of the Vltava, below a castle complex with a painted tower and a Baroque theatre. The centre is almost entirely medieval and takes an afternoon to walk. Day groups from Prague fill it at midday, so an overnight stay gives you the town quiet.

Prague

Prague survived the twentieth century with its Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau layers intact, so the centre reads as one continuous historic city rather than a restored fragment. The Vltava splits the castle district from the old town, and both sides are walkable. Crowds concentrate on Charles Bridge and the astronomical clock, but the surrounding lanes empty out quickly.

When to go

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• Spring: Mild with blossom in the parks; long daylight by June.
• Summer: Warm and busiest in Prague; beer gardens open late.
• Autumn: Cool, clear and quieter, with forest colour.

Entry & visas

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