Recommendations for day trips from Prague

Hello,

We%26#39;re a family of 4 (2 children aged 10 and 11) and will be in Prague for a week in March 2009. We wanted to make 2 day trips from Prague, with one being Kutna Hora.

I%26#39;m looking for recommendations for another day trip with good train/bus access from central Prague and a travel time of up to 2 hours each way. I looked at Cesky Krumlov, but it is too far and we have our accommodation booked for a week in Prague already.

Thanks

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You could try Karlstejn, Terezin, Karlovy Vary - all good connections on public transport.

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Marianske Lazne are nice too

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Hello,

I was in the Czech Republic a couple of years ago. I stayed in Prague and then traveled the southern country by train. I did some day trips but honestly I wouldn%26#39;t miss Cesky Krumlov if there is anyway you can swing getting there. It would be an overnight but It was the highlight of our trip. Small preserved town that can be visited in a day or less plus a tour of the castle which was so beautiful. I%26#39;ve traveled many places but this town was one of the best preserved towns I%26#39;ve seen. The children are a good age to travel. Check the train service. We caught a direct very early train out of Prague. It might be possible to do it in one day. Travel time would be longer than 2 hours each way ( I think) The countryside is nice to see from the train. If you can%26#39;t swing it this trip maybe next time. Driving time might be less if you hire a car. Have a fun trip!

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Hi winstonSanfrancisco,

Do you have any other recommendations besides Cesky Krumlov, any smaller places that stood out? Did you always travel by train? Did anything strike you as accessible by bicycle or suitable to hiking?

I visited Prague this past October and went to Cesky Krumlov, as well. I%26#39;d appreciate any first-hand experience of lesser known places. Thanks

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Cesky Krumluv is wonderful. If you can make it you won%26#39;t be sorry.

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I think you went to Telč - what about Slavonice/Dačice/Třebíč?

Then around Český Krumlov there is Holašovice and plenty of hiking trails. Here%26#39;s somethig I had in my archive:

The educational trail through Brložek takes you to the village of Brloh at the heart of the Blanský les. The first written records date from the 13th century, and the Church of Sts. Simon and Jude, originally the Church of St. Mary Magdalen, built in circa 1340, is well worth seeing. Not far from the village you can also find the ruins of the castle and monastery of Kuklov, the Celtic fortress of Stržíšek and the Slavonic stronghold of U Ondřeje.

The cycle tour in search of the ancient Slavs will take you through the picturesque south Bohemian countryside to Netolice. Here at the top of the hill known as Svatý Jan (Saint John), the gradual reconstruction of the former Přemyslid castle is under way, It dates from the 10th to the 13th centuries and was mentioned in the Kosma chronicle in 981. The tour is approximately 16 km in length and goes from Holašovice to Netolice through Záboří, Strýčice, Radošovice and Němčice.

Cycle routes through the Blanský forest serve the entire area of the Protected Countryside Region of the Blanský forest and connects with the network of cycle routes in the South Bohemian Region. New cycle routes, including a system of signs, meet the requirements of the Czech touristic club and connect the most popular attractions in the Blanský forest. The UNESCO route connects Český Krumlov with Holašovice via three educational trails, all passing through the Blanský forest.

Dívčí Kámen is the ruin of one of the most extensive gothic castles in the Czech Republic. It was built between 1350 – 1360 near the present-day village of Třísov, about 9 kilometres from Český Krumlov, above the confluence of the Křemžský stream and the River Vltava. Today it is a venue for concerts, as well as historical, swordfighting and theatre performances, medieval markets, talks and exhibitions.

Klet%26#39; is the highest peak in the Blanský forest with a height of 1084 metres above sea level. The best way to reach the summit is by the 1792 metre-long ski lift, built between 1961 and 1963, from the village of Krásetíny. At the top there is not only an observatory, but also a lookout tower built in 1822-1825 and the %26#39;Tereza cottage%26#39;, which serves refreshments and offers accommodation, and was opened on 4.10.1925.

The Zlatá Koruna monastery is approximately 8 km north of Český Krumlov, and the Cistercian monastery was built thanks to its benefactor, the Bohemian King Otakar Přemysl II, who donated a thorn from Christ%26#39;s crown. The monastery was known as the Holy Crown of Thorns and Zlatá Koruna %26#39;Golden Crown%26#39; since the 14th century. For visitors there is a tour of the monastery or a permanent exhibition of Illuminations in Southern Bohemia.

That should keep you busy for a while :)

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Hi GCEK,

Super info thank-you!

Yes, I went to Telc, Slavonice, Dacice and Trebic. I%26#39;ll have to look into all the great places you%26#39;ve mentioned.

OP, if you happened to visit any of the places in GCEK%26#39;s post I%26#39;d appreciate hearing how it was getting around for a non-Czech speaking tourist.

Thanks again

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DWalker - going back to your request :)

Just an idea - If you want to make a full day of it, then take a look at this thread about the Moravsky Kras caves tripadvisor.com/…13378788 (scroll down a bit) - it is a long day and involves getting up early - earlier than it was then as the timetables have changed slightly. Instead of the morning train that I suggested in the post you will have to get the 0540 direct train from the main station (!)

Even though it is more than 2 hours your kids will love it, and you can rest on the train. You might need to do a bit of homework before you go, and a bit of telephoning to book tickets as it is extremely popular - I don%26#39;t know what calling rates are from Canada, but it shouldn%26#39;t cost much and it is worth it.

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Macocha is a good place to visit, the childred would like the cave boat trip, but as GC says a very long day.

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Thanks so much for all the great suggestions! I%26#39;d really like to go to Cesky Krumlov, but I think this will have to wait until another trip (we really loved Brugge in Belgium and CK seems a bit like Brugge).

GCEK, the caves sound like a fun idea for the kids, but taking a train leaving at 540 am may be a challenge!

I think we%26#39;ll go to Kutna Hora and Karlstejn which are each about an hour and spend the rest of our week exploring Prague.

Thanks again for all the input!