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Day Trips from Prague: The Complete List by Distance
Every worthwhile day trip from Prague sorted by driving time: Karlštejn (40 min), Kutná Hora (1 h), Terezín (1 h), Karlovy Vary (2 h), Český Krumlov (2 h), Dresden (2 h), Vienna (3.5 h) and more, with what to see and how to get there.
Best Time to Visit Prague: Month by Month
The best months to visit Prague are May, June and September: warm, long days and manageable crowds. December has the Christmas markets, July and August the heat and the queues, January the lowest prices. A month-by-month guide with weather and events.
Charles Bridge, Prague: History, Statues and When to Go
Charles Bridge has connected the Old Town and the Lesser Town since 1357. What to look for among the 30 statues, when it is empty, what the towers cost, and how to combine it with the castle and the Jewish Quarter.
Prague Old Town and Old Town Square: What to See
Old Town Square is the heart of Prague: the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, St Nicholas and the Old Town Hall tower. What to see around the square and in the surrounding lanes, when the clock performs, and how to plan a half day.
Prague Jewish Quarter (Josefov): Synagogues, Cemetery and How to Visit
Josefov holds the Old-New Synagogue from about 1270, the Old Jewish Cemetery with 12 000 tombstones, the Pinkas memorial and the Spanish Synagogue. Which ticket to buy, when it is closed, how long it takes and how to combine it with the Old Town.
Houska Castle from Prague: The Gate to Hell, One Hour Away
Houska Castle, the 13th-century fortress with the 'gate to hell' legend, is about 60 km north of Prague, one hour by car and awkward by public transport. Opening season, the legends, what is actually there and what to combine it with: Kokořín, Bezděz and Mácha Lake.
Where to Stay in Prague: Neighbourhoods Compared
Old Town for first visits, Lesser Town for romance and the castle, New Town for value and transport, Vinohrady for cafés and local life, Karlín and Smíchov for modern hotels. What each area is like, how far from the sights, and how to get there from the airport.
Prague River Cruise: Which Vltava Boat Trip to Choose
One-hour sightseeing cruises, two-hour dinner cruises, jazz boats and the small Prague Venice boats under Charles Bridge: what each shows, what it costs, where it departs and how to fit a cruise into a day in Prague.
Getting Around Prague: Metro, Trams, Taxis and When a Private Car Is Better
Prague public transport is cheap and excellent: three metro lines, trams that reach the castle, one ticket for everything. How tickets work, how to avoid taxi scams, the airport connections, and the situations where a private car with driver saves the day.
Prague Airport Guide: Arrivals, Departures, Terminals and Transfers
Václav Havel Airport Prague in practice: which terminal your flight uses, where the arrivals meeting point is, how early to arrive for departures, lounges, parking, and the fastest way into the city for a fixed 750 CZK.
Car Rental vs Private Driver in Prague: Which Is Cheaper and Easier?
Renting a car in Prague means motorway vignettes, Old Town driving bans, expensive parking and Austrian and German toll rules. A private driver costs a fixed price per trip or per hour. When each one wins, with the real costs.
Prague in December: Christmas Markets, Weather and What to Expect
December in Prague means the Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, temperatures around freezing, short days and a full city. Dates, what to eat, what closes over Christmas, and day trips to the Dresden and Vienna markets.
Prague to Salzburg: Private Transfer, Train or Bus?
How to get from Prague to Salzburg: 3.5 hours door to door by private car with a stop in Český Krumlov, or 5 to 6 hours by train with a change in Linz. Prices, times and what to see on the way.
Prague to Linz: Private Transfer vs Train
Linz is 245 km from Prague: 2.5 to 3 hours by private car, or 4 hours by direct Railjet train. Times, prices and why a stop in Český Krumlov makes the car the better choice for groups.
Prague to Vienna Airport: Private Transfer, Train or Bus?
Flying out of Vienna Airport (VIE) from Prague? A private transfer takes about 3.5 hours door to terminal for a fixed price per car; the train needs a change in Vienna and 4.5 to 5 hours. Times, prices and timing advice.
Prague to Munich Airport: Private Transfer, Train or Bus?
Munich Airport (MUC) is 340 km from Prague: about 3.5 to 4 hours by private car to the terminal, or 5 to 6 hours by train and bus with changes. Prices, times and when to leave for your flight.
Prague to Berlin Airport (BER): Private Transfer, Train or Bus?
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 330 km north of Prague: 3.5 hours by private car to the terminal, or 4.5 to 5.5 hours by train or bus with a change in Berlin. Prices, times and departure advice.
Prague to Bratislava: Private Transfer, Train or Bus?
Bratislava is 330 km from Prague: about 3.5 hours by private car, 4 hours by direct train, 4 to 4.5 hours by bus. Prices, times and how to combine it with Vienna or the Moravian wine region.
Prague to Hallstatt: Private Transfer, Day Trip or Overnight?
Hallstatt is 370 km from Prague and has no direct train: about 4 hours by private car, 6 to 7 hours by rail with two or three changes. Prices, whether a day trip is realistic and the best stops on the way.