Basic information about the Czech Republic

At present there are more than 10 historic sights registered in the UNESCO index (e.g. Brno – villa Tugendhat, Český Krumlov – historic centre, Holašovice – rural preserve, Kutná Hora – historic centre etc.). In such a small area is located over 200 castles, chateaus and other outstanding monuments.

Nature lovers often visit national parks and nature reserves. Mountain ranges situated mainly along the borders attract tourists in the summer and winter. Well equipped tourist centres offer accommodation in hotels, guesthouses and mountain lodges. The Czech Republic contains more than 30,000 km of marked pathways, 20,000 km of roads for cycling and more than 1,000 cross country ski routes. Quality downhill skiing is possible, especially in the Krkonoše, Jeseníky, Beskydy and Šumava mountains.

The Czech Republic is famous for its spas, summer and winter mountain tourism, delicious traditional cuisine and high-quality services including tourist accommodation. Tourist centres are equipped with information centres, guide services, exchange offices, rental offices for sports equipment, bikes, cars and motorbikes, medical aid services, alpine rescue service, pharmacy and other services that make your holiday and the visit to the area of the Czech Republic comfortable, pleasant and safe.

Transport in the Czech Republic

Railway transport in the Czech Republic has a total line length of approximately 9,500 km, of which approximately 2,700 km is electrified. Railway transport in the area of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia has a 160 year long tradition. Within Europe, the Czech Republic is an important railway crossing. Timetables are available in printed version or on the internet. Connection search and reservation is possible by phone or internet. You can buy tickets at train stations or by means of an automated sale system.

Bus transport in the Czech Republic is provided by private transport companies. The density of bus lines in the whole Republic is rather high. In Prague, the main bus station with an information office is located a few steps from the underground station Florenc, on line C. Here it is possible to find your optimal connection and buy ticket and seat reservations for local and international routes.

Water transport in the Czech Republic is possible on parts of the Labe and Vltava rivers. Parts of the Labe and Vltava that have an international statute are interconnected by the European system of waterways to the seaport (Labe - Hamburg) and by the system of European navigation channels to other rivers and ports (Magdeburg, Duisburg, Bremen, Rotterdam).

Road transport (passenger car) is approximately 125,000 km long and mostly covered with tarred or concrete panel surface. The speed limit in built-up areas is 50 kph, outside 90 kph and on the motorway 130 kph. us passports fast
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