The Czech Republic – a Symphony for the Senses
Come to the Czech Republic, a country where students and the elderly alike can enjoy a great holiday, a country just made for holidaying with children, romantic breaks for couples and business meetings. Come and visit a country of famous composers and create your own symphony for the senses.
News and tips
28 July 2010 -
Explore the locations where Jaroslav Hašek lived
Literature lovers know Lipnice nad Sázavou as the place where author J. Hašek lived the last years of his life and where he wrote his most famous works, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk. His house with exhibits is located directly beneath a rocky ridge, on which one of the largest Czech castles was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century.
Literature lovers know Lipnice nad Sázavou as the place where author J. Hašek lived the last years of his life and where he wrote his most famous works, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk. His house with exhibits is located directly beneath a rocky ridge, on which one of the largest Czech castles was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century.
26 July 2010 -
A bike trail from Jihlava to Austria
A long-distance bike trail has been opened in Jihlava, taking riders all the way to the Austrian city Raabs an der Thaya. The trail runs from Jihlava through Luka nad Jihlavou, Třebíč, Moravské Budějovice and Jemnice.
A long-distance bike trail has been opened in Jihlava, taking riders all the way to the Austrian city Raabs an der Thaya. The trail runs from Jihlava through Luka nad Jihlavou, Třebíč, Moravské Budějovice and Jemnice.
26 July 2010 -
To the Prague Zoo in Troja via the Vltava
Starting this tourist season 2010, the company Pražská paroplavební společnost is operating a new line with service to the zoological gardens in the Troja district of Prague. Previously, Pražská paroplavba ran between Rašínovo quay and Troja three times daily in the high season. The new line is shorter, and of course runs more frequently, and should alleviate the inadequate Troja roads and overcrowded buses.
Starting this tourist season 2010, the company Pražská paroplavební společnost is operating a new line with service to the zoological gardens in the Troja district of Prague. Previously, Pražská paroplavba ran between Rašínovo quay and Troja three times daily in the high season. The new line is shorter, and of course runs more frequently, and should alleviate the inadequate Troja roads and overcrowded buses.
22 July 2010 -
Get a bird's eye view of Czech Switzerland
There are some locations that you can only get to by walking, such as the cliffs and observation points in Czech Switzerland. In order to get to some of them, you need to move along very narrow trails and steep stepping paths over ravines and gorges, while others can be reached by walking along comfortable paths. So let's climb up and explore the cliffs!
There are some locations that you can only get to by walking, such as the cliffs and observation points in Czech Switzerland. In order to get to some of them, you need to move along very narrow trails and steep stepping paths over ravines and gorges, while others can be reached by walking along comfortable paths. So let's climb up and explore the cliffs!
20 July 2010 -
Hollywood in the heart of Europe? Discover for yourself the settings of famous films
Would you like to experience a unique moment? Imagine you are in a movie side by side with Hollywood stars. In the Czech Republic, you can visit places where the celebrated Bond movie Casino Royale and the Tom Cruise feature Mission: Impossible were shot. If you prefer to a good scare, take a walk through Prague following the footsteps of such horror movies as Hannibal Rising, The Omen and Blade II.
Would you like to experience a unique moment? Imagine you are in a movie side by side with Hollywood stars. In the Czech Republic, you can visit places where the celebrated Bond movie Casino Royale and the Tom Cruise feature Mission: Impossible were shot. If you prefer to a good scare, take a walk through Prague following the footsteps of such horror movies as Hannibal Rising, The Omen and Blade II.
19 July 2010 -
Glass factory near Hluboká nad Vltavou
Although the current weather seems more suitable for water recreation, nothing should dissuade you from trying something entirely unique. Not far from the chateau of Hluboká na Vltavou, there is a small glass factory, which is freely accessible to anyone interested in exploring it and learning more about the art of glass making. If you want to try your hand at glass making or if you already have some knowledge of the skill and just want to practice or learn something new, then you can attend a workshop.
Although the current weather seems more suitable for water recreation, nothing should dissuade you from trying something entirely unique. Not far from the chateau of Hluboká na Vltavou, there is a small glass factory, which is freely accessible to anyone interested in exploring it and learning more about the art of glass making. If you want to try your hand at glass making or if you already have some knowledge of the skill and just want to practice or learn something new, then you can attend a workshop.
16 July 2010 -
The Czech Republic from a Celestial Perspective
Over the summer, the Prague Planetarium is offering all those interested in the history of Prague and in astronomy the opportunity to view some unique projections. Films are scheduled through 2 September 2010 with afternoon children’s screenings and evening screenings. If, however, you prefer the combination of astronomy and a music festival, head to Colours of Ostrava.
Over the summer, the Prague Planetarium is offering all those interested in the history of Prague and in astronomy the opportunity to view some unique projections. Films are scheduled through 2 September 2010 with afternoon children’s screenings and evening screenings. If, however, you prefer the combination of astronomy and a music festival, head to Colours of Ostrava. 
Literature lovers know Lipnice nad Sázavou as the place where author J. Hašek lived the last years of his life and where he wrote his most famous works, The Fateful Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk. Its house with exhibits is located directly beneath a rocky ridge, on which one of the largest Czech castles was constructed at the beginning of the 14th century.
The main attraction of Kroměříž, the town nicknamed the Athens of Hanacko, is its archiepiscopal chateau, which along with the chateau gardens and flower gardens are on the UNESCO list of worldwide cultural and natural heritage sites. For hundreds of zears, the chateau served as a residence for the bishops of Olomouc, and a series of important events occurred within its walls. There are also many other sites worth seeing in Kroměříž, such as the pontifical mint, featuring a collection of church issued coins and medals, the Baroque Church of St. John the Baptist with its interior in Rococo style and the house with a Renaissance entrance section on Velké náměstí square, which houses exhibits of the Kroměříž Museum and a monument to Max Švabinský.
Rock, pop, jazz, metal, hip hop... Audiences at summer open-air festivals will enjoy these and other genres. The schedule of events taking place under the open sky this year is once again truly great, and music fans thus can look forward to an eventful summer. 