The Czech Republic is small enough to cross in a few hours, but rich enough to keep you exploring for years. This is a guide to making the most of your weekends — from medieval towns to sandstone canyons.
Start ExploringI moved to Prague six years ago and spent the first two years barely leaving the city. Then a friend dragged me to Cesky Krumlov on a rainy Saturday in October. Something clicked. The country I thought I knew turned out to have layers I had completely missed.
Since then, I have spent most of my weekends on the road — or on trains, which are genuinely good here. I have visited castles that almost no one writes about, walked through forests that feel untouched, and eaten in village restaurants where the menu exists only in Czech and the food is extraordinary.
This site is my attempt to share what I have found. Nothing is sponsored. Everything is from personal experience.
Detailed guides to places worth the trip
City Break
Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe, which means most visitors see the same ten things. This guide focuses on what to do when you want to go deeper — the neighborhoods, the viewpoints, the restaurants that locals actually use.
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Castle Town
A UNESCO-listed medieval town wrapped around a dramatic castle. Smaller than Prague, quieter in the mornings, and genuinely beautiful from almost every angle.
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National Park
The national park near the German border offers some of the most dramatic scenery in Central Europe. Towering rock formations, deep gorges, and trails that reward every effort.
Read the guidePopular destinations like Cesky Krumlov fill up weeks in advance during summer and autumn. Weekends in particular go fast. Book at least three weeks ahead if you are traveling between May and October.
July and August weekends bring the largest crowds to tourist areas. If you have flexibility, late September and October offer cooler temperatures, autumn colors, and noticeably fewer visitors at most sites.
The rail network connects most destinations covered here. Trains from Prague to Cesky Krumlov take around three hours with one change. Tickets are inexpensive and the scenery along the way is worth the journey itself.
The Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (CZK), not the Euro. Many smaller restaurants, entrance fees, and market stalls operate cash-only. ATMs are widely available in towns, but less so in rural areas.