Blue waters and a bridge in Prague, Czech Republic

Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is known for its preserved medieval cities, castle-dotted landscapes, and rich Central European cultural history.

Snapshot of Czech Republic

Central Europe
Region
April - JuneSeptember - October
Best Months to Visit
≈10–11 million (2024)
Visitors per Year
Czech koruna (CZK)
Currency
CzechEnglishGerman
Top Languages
CET (UTC+1)
Time Zone

Travel Notes from Czech Republic

Little lessons and tips for your journey to Czech Republic

Note #1

Carry some cash (Czech koruna); smaller places and transport ticket machines may not accept cards

Note #2

Validate public transport tickets before boarding—inspectors do check

Note #3

Learn a few Czech basics (like dobrý den and děkuji); English is common in Prague but less so outside it

Map of Czech Republic

Map of Czech Republic

Stories from Czech Republic