Things to do in Czechia

25 things to do in Czechia

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• Watch the sunrise from Charles Bridge

  Stand on the 14th-century stone bridge as the first light hits Prague Castle and the Vltava River, with the statues casting long shadows over the cobblestones.

  Prague

• Tour Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral

  Explore the world’s largest ancient castle complex, crowned by the soaring Gothic cathedral where Bohemian kings were crowned.

  Prague

• Hear the Astronomical Clock strike in Old Town Square

  Gather beneath the medieval clock as its parade of apostles appears, a hourly ritual that has enchanted crowds since 1410.

  Prague

• Drink unfiltered beer at U Fleků brewpub

  Sip the house’s dark lager in a cavernous hall that has been brewing continuously since 1499, accompanied by accordion music and hearty Czech fare.

  Prague

• Descend into the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutná Hora

  Enter a dimly lit chapel where the bones of 40,000 people have been artfully arranged into chandeliers, coats of arms, and pyramids.

  Kutná Hora

• Stand under Pravčická brána, Europe’s largest sandstone arch

  Hike through the fairytale landscape of Bohemian Switzerland to reach this colossal rock bridge, a natural wonder towering 16 metres above a forested gorge.

  Bohemian Switzerland

• Soak in the hot springs at Karlovy Vary’s Mill Colonnade

  Stroll the neo-Renaissance colonnade with a traditional sipping cup, tasting five different mineral springs ranging from lukewarm to piping hot.

  Karlovy Vary

• Wander the cobblestone lanes of Český Krumlov and its castle

  Get lost in a perfectly preserved medieval town, then climb the tower of the Baroque castle for a view of the horseshoe bend in the Vltava River.

  Český Krumlov

• Tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery and taste the original pilsner underground

  Follow the process from grain to glass in the very cellars where the world’s first pale lager was born in 1842, culminating in a fresh, unpasteurised pour.

  Plzeň

• Admire the Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc

  Circle this UNESCO-listed Baroque masterpiece, a 35-metre-high plague column bristling with gilded sculptures of saints and topped by the Holy Trinity.

  Olomouc

• Canoe down the Vltava River through Český Krumlov

  Paddle on gentle rapids around the town’s iconic river bend, passing historic houses and castle walls from a water-level perspective.

  Český Krumlov

• Peer into the Macocha Abyss in the Moravian Karst

  Look down a 138-metre-deep sinkhole where the Punkva River emerges, accessible by a cable car that hovers over the chasm.

  Moravian Karst

• Attend a concert at the Rudolfinum in Prague

  Listen to the Czech Philharmonic beneath the ornate coffered ceiling of this neo-Renaissance hall, a temple of music on the Vltava embankment.

  Prague

• Visit the Terezín Memorial

  Walk through the sombre cells and burial ground of the former Nazi camp-ghetto, a profound memorial to the Holocaust in Central Europe.

  Terezín

• Walk the ramparts of Vyšehrad fortress and cemetery

  Stroll the ancient fortified hill where Czech legends began, ending at the Slavín tomb with its pantheon of national heroes and breathtaking river views.

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• Sip Moravian wine in a family cellar in Mikulov

  Descend into a sandstone barrel-vaulted sklep to taste crisp whites and full-bodied reds straight from the barrel, surrounded by the limestone Pálava hills.

  Mikulov

• Dance at Karlovy Lázně, Prague’s multi-floor superclub

  Party across five floors of a converted bathhouse, each pumping a different genre from house to hip-hop right on the Charles Bridge waterfront.

  Prague

• Explore the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape

  Cycle or stroll through a vast park dotted with romantic follies, from a faux-Gothic minaret to the palm-filled greenhouse of Lednice Chateau.

  Lednice-Valtice

• Ride the Petřín funicular to the lookout tower for city views

  Hop on the charming funicular up the hill, then climb the steel mini-Eiffel Tower for a 360-degree panorama over red-tiled roofs and Prague Castle.

  Prague

• Hike to the Trosky castle ruins in Bohemian Paradise

  Climb the twin basalt towers of a Gothic castle perched on a volcanic plug, looking out over a UNESCO Geopark of sandstone pinnacles and pine forests.

  Bohemian Paradise

• Taste svíčková at Lokál Dlouhááá in Prague

  Cut into a plate of slowly braised beef in creamy root-vegetable sauce, served with cranberries and feather-light bread dumplings in a buzzing, retro-chic pub.

  Prague

• Climb the Štramberk Trúba tower for panoramic views

  Scale the stubby stone tower that is all that remains of a Moravian castle, then gaze over the wooden cottages and Tatra Mountains beyond.

  Štramberk

• Marvel at the Gothic St. Barbara’s Church in Kutná Hora

  Step inside the soaring UNESCO-listed cathedral built for miners, with its unique three-tent roof and vivid frescoes of medieval mining life.

  Kutná Hora

• Hike among the Adršpach-Teplice rock formations

  Navigate a labyrinth of towering sandstone pillars, squeezing through narrow gaps and boat rides on a hidden lake between near-vertical walls.

  Adršpach-Teplice

• Visit the National Museum at Wenceslas Square

  Enter the domed neo-Renaissance landmark overlooking the square, whose vast collections trace natural history, geology, and Czech state-building.

  Prague