Discover Czechia: Prague, Karlsbad and Český Krumlov

Prague's old town with Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock and Prague Castle (one of the largest castle complexes in the world) is a UNESCO World Heritage site of unique beauty.

Czechia has the world's highest per-capita beer consumption — Pilsner Urquell from Plzeň and Budweiser Budvar are world-famous. Beer in Prague is cheaper than water.

Český Krumlov is considered the most beautiful medieval town in Bohemia — the castle on the bend of the Vltava River is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Dvořák, Smetana, Janáček — Czechia is a land of music. The Prague Spring Festival and the National Opera offer world-class performances at fair prices.

Czech Koruna (CZK). 1 EUR ≈ 25 CZK. Card payments accepted everywhere in Prague. Tip: withdraw cash from an ATM — avoid exchange bureaus with poor rates.

Zurich–Prague by train via Nuremberg about 7 hrs. or a direct flight about 1.5 hrs. — flights from CHF 80–150 with Czech Airlines or Ryanair. Prague has excellent public transit.

May–June and September: pleasant weather, fewer tourists than in summer. December for Prague's magical Christmas markets on the Old Town Square.

Affordable: hotel €50–100, restaurant €8–15, beer €1.5–2. Prague is significantly cheaper than Vienna or Munich while offering comparable quality and cultural attractions.