Czech Republic travel guide
Czech Republic travel guide: Prague and beyond
Czech Republic offers one of Central Europe’s best value capitals (Prague) plus a network of medieval towns (Cesky Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Kutna Hora) easily reached by train. The beer culture is exceptional and historic.
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Country overview
Czech Republic is continental Central European – cold winters, warm summers. ETIAS required for visa-free travelers from mid-2025. Excellent train + bus network.
- Language
- Czech. English common in Prague tourist areas; German also widely spoken. Outside Prague, English drops off.
- Currency
- Czech Crown (CZK). Refuse offers to pay in EUR (terrible rates). Use ATMs from major banks.
- Best time to visit
- April-October for warm weather. December-February for Christmas markets + snow-on-cobbles atmosphere.
- Trip highlights
- Prague Old Town + Charles Bridge + Castle + Jewish Quarter + exceptional beer + Kutna Hora bone chapel day-trip.