While on vacation in the Czech capital, many guests choose their surroundings. The lists of the most popular destinations to go from Prague for one day include medieval castles, suburbs, and beautiful natural attractions.
Choosing a direction
Favorite hiking trails in the vicinity of Prague:
- The city of Pilsen, where one of the famous brands of Czech beer comes from. It is separated from the capital by 85 km and just over an hour's journey by car or public transport. Buses leave from the Metropolitan Station, located near the Zličín metro station on line B, and trains leave from the Main Railway. The issue price is about 100 kroons.
- Fans of the foamy drink will not miss the opportunity to taste the real Budweiser in his homeland. Buses to České Budějovice leave from the train stations at the Florenc and Andel metro stations, while trains leave from the Main Station. Ticket prices are around 160 CZK. Travel time will be 2.5 hours.
- For lovers of history and medieval architecture, the answer to the question of where to go from Prague for one day sounds unambiguously - to Konopiste Castle. Only 45 km separate the pearl of Gothic architecture from the capital of the country, and for 50 kroons and 40 minutes, buses from Prague's Roztyly metro stations on line C will take everyone there. The main attractions of the White Castle are more than 300 thousand museum exhibits, including not only paintings and tapestries, but also hunting trophies of its owner, Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
To the waters in any weather
Karlovy Vary is another destination that you can easily travel to from Prague on your own. The journey by bus from the train station to the Florenc metro station takes about two hours, and by train from the Main railway it takes just over three hours. The ticket will cost 150 and 270 kroons, respectively.
The sights of the famous thermal resort are not worth presenting. Springs with healing mineral waters, picturesque restaurants and hotels, spa centers, where you can improve your health and get a surge of vigor in just a couple of days, are always popular with travelers from all over Europe.
Bones and UNESCO Lists
The town of Kutná Hora is located an hour's drive from Prague. Its main attractions are the Cathedral of St. Barbara, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the Ossuary, the interior of which is made of very unusual materials.
Buses to Kutnu Hora run from the Háje metro station on line C. The journey will take about 1.5 hours, and you will have to pay a little over 60 CZK for a ticket. (All prices are approximate and given as of October 2015)
Busy schedule
When choosing where to go from Prague, pay attention to the schedule of numerous fairs and festivals taking place in the metropolitan area. The main events take place in late summer and autumn, but other seasons can delight guests of the city with unforgettable holidays.
Scheduled website - www.rave.cz/partylist/festivaly.
