V. Half-day and day trips from Prague

1. Karlštejn

– A fortified Gothic castle originally serving as a depository for the imperial crown jewels of Charles IV, it was built between 1348 and 1357 and never captured. It’s the Czech castle most popular with visitors and they’re welcome at any time of the year.
The trip lasts about 5 hours.
1a: Admission + reservation (obligatory)
1b: Lunch in the restaurant
1c: Guide

2. Konopiště

– Once the residence of Ferdinand d’Este, heir to the Austrian throne, it houses large collections of weapons and hunting trophies.
The trip lasts about 5 hours.
Guided tour I or II
2a: Admission + reservation (obligatory)
2b: Lunch in the restaurant
2c: Guide

3. Křivoklát

– Originally a royal Gothic hunting castle, it houses collections of historical memorabilia. The trip lasts about 5 hours.
3a: Admission + reservation
3b: Lunch in the restaurant
3c: Guide

4. Koněprusy

– The largest Bohemian stalactite caves, they were discovered in 1950. The trip lasts about 5 hours.
4a: Admission + reservation
4b: Guide

5. Kutná Hora (UNESCO-listed)

– A charming town which, thanks to its silver (used to mint the famous Prague grosch), was the second biggest town in 14th century Bohemia. Its historical heart is also home to the famous St. Barbara’s Cathedral.
The trip lasts about 6 hours.
5a: Admission
5b: Lunch in a restaurant
5c: Guide

6. Český Šternberk

– A Gothic castle which belonged to the Šternberk family (except from 1949 to 1991). Visitors will be interested in its period interiors, portraits of family members and collections from the Thirty Years’ War period. 8km north of Český Šternberk is the small town of Sázava, the site of a Benedictine monastery since the 11th century.
The trip lasts about 6 hours.
6a: Admission + reservation
6b: Lunch in a restaurant
6c: Guide

7. Veltrusy

– A Baroque summer castle which has several oriental collections and a large English-style park. In 1754 it became a market selling goods produced in the Royal Bohemian Empire. It was also the very first trade fair.
The trip lasts 5 hours.
7a: Admission + reservation
7b: Lunch in the restaurant
7c: Guide

8. Mělník

– A town situated at the confluence of the Rivers Elbe and Vltava, its Renaissance castle was once the home of royal Bohemian widows. It is a famous vineyard area whose wine can be tasted in the castle’s cellar. The trip lasts about 5 hours.
8a: Admission to the castle
8b: Wine-tasting
8c: Guide

9. Nelahozeves

– A 16th century Renaissance castle, it offers collections of old European art. Visitors can see the house where the composer Antonín Dvořák was born and look round the museum.
The trip lasts about 5 hours.
9a: Admission + reservation
9b: Guide

10. Orlík

– This major Gothic castle on the Vltava dam was many times rebuilt as a royal fortress, but now it is a chateau owned by the Schwarzenberg family. Its richly decorated rooms are open to the public.
The trip lasts about 7 hours.
10a: Admission + reservation
10b: Boat trip on the Vltava dam
10c: Lunch in the restaurant
10d: Guide

11. Zvíkov

– An early Gothic castle which has a remarkable arched courtyard and frescoes, it stands on a rocky promontory above the confluence of the Rivers Otava and Vltava.
The trip lasts about 7 hours.
11a: Admission + reservation
11b: Lunch in the restaurant
11c: Guide

12. Terezín

– A fortified town which is a national monument and concentration camp memorial, it is named after the Empress Maria Theresa. Visitors can see the Small Fortress, the Cemetery of Honour and the former crematorium.
The trip lasts about 6 hours.
12a: Admission + reservation
12b: Lunch in the restaurant
12c: Guide

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