Czech Republic Holidays

The Czech Republic is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. With national parks, medieval castles, pristine river valleys, somber mountains and lush hilly areas, it is a welcome paradise to those who want nothing more than to enjoy a quiet holiday in the midst of nature as well as culture.

Famous Czech Republic Holidays Attractions

The Czech Republic may be a small country but it holds innumerable attractions for its visitors.

Prague: the capital city has many historical and architectural sites that you can explore. Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, the medieval Karluv Bridge and the cemeteries of Vysehrad and Jewish Town are star attractions of the city.

Sumava: It is known for its exquisite landscape and nature reserve, especially Sumava National Park. The medieval town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is another spot that should not be missed.

Bohemia: Bohemia is a haven for lovers of winter sports, spas and cold springs. Its Karlovy Vary is considered to be one of the best spa resorts on earth.

Moravia: It is famous for its vineyards, castles and folk art. The Wagon Wheel, Brno Dragon and Moravian Regional Museum in Brno are some of the sites that are worth a visit. Moravian Karst is also known for its caves and underground rivers.

Other places which you can include in your lists are Pilsen district for its vineyards and folk architecture; Lednice-Valtice for its Chateaux and Landscape Gardens and the Rock Formations at Adrspach-Teplice Rocks.

Top Czech Republic Holidays Hotels

Finding a place to stay in the Czech Republic is an easy task. Prague, Brno, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov all have high-quality hotels. Golden Gate Hotel Prague Czech Republic, Le Palais Hotel Prague and Corinthia Towers Hotel Prague Czech are some of the top hotels located in the capital city.

Apart from the high end hotels, you can still find accommodation in bed breakfast hotels known locally as penzion, private apartments for short-term rentals and Czech Youth Hostel Association hostels.

Shopping Places for Czech Republic Holidays Traveler

 

The Czech Republic is a great place to shop for food, drinks as well as souvenirs. Its local made sweets are known for their unique flavors. As for drinks, this is the place where the world famous Budweiser (Budvar) originated. You can also buy other popular brands like Pilsner Urquell, Svijany and Radegast. Souvenirs items may include:

  • Glass, blood-red garnets, semi-precious stones and crystal from Bohemia
  • Pottery from Kolovec and Straznice
  • China ornaments and geyserstone carvings form Karlovy Vary
  • Lace and embroidery form Moravia

If you want to shop for fashion items, then Prague would be the place to be. It has a large collection of shopping malls. The area around Vaclavske nemesti (Wenceslas Square) is the main shopping area of this city.

The Czech Republic has come a long way since its communist era. Now easily accessible to outsiders, it has become quite a favorite with travelers form all over the world.