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Holidays in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, southeast of Germany. The Republic was formed by the separation of the Czechs and Slovaks into two separate countries. Previously Czechoslovakia (as it was then called) had been for many years dominated by the Soviet Union. Before that it was an independent state which had been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The Czech Republic consists of two main regions: Bohemia and Moravia. The climate is similar in both regions: cool in the summer, cold and damp in the winter. Most visitors come to the Czech Republic in May to September. It is cheaper (if colder) in April and October. Outside these months many attractions are closed outside of Prague.

Czech Republic Facts At A Glance

Area: 78,866 square km.

Climate: Temperate with cool summers and cold, cloudy, winters

Terrain: Bohemia consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia is hilly.

Population: 10.2 Million

Languages: Czech

Currency: Koruna

Time Zone: 1 Hour ahead of GMT

International Dialling Code: +420

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Places to visit

Moravia, which forms the eastern half of the country, is named for the Morava River. It has been inhabited for many centuries and has a rich culture. The land is hilly and forested in the east and higher in the west. Among the villages and towns are many castles, chateaux and historic buildings.

The main city in central Moravia is Olomouc. The city has several important architectural and historic attractions including the archbishop's palace and the column of the Most Holy Trinity, which is listed by UNESCO as a site of World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Nearby is t he Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary at Svatý Kopeček u Olomouce.

The Palava region is famous for its white wines. The capital of the region is Mikulov, which features a restored historic castle and other monuments as well as a UNESCO-designated biospheric reservation. There is also a good museum covering a range of subjects from weaponry to natural history and archaeology. The region is also a good base if you want to visit Vienna.

Bohemia forms the western half of the country. The capital of both Bohemia and the Czech Republic is Prague, which stands on the banks of the river Vltava. Dating from the medieval period, Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. It grew up around Prague castle, and has gained many important historic attractions over the years. Today central Prague is listed as a World Cultural & Natural Heritage site by UNESCO.

Český Krumlov is a very attractive town boasting the second largest castle in the Czech Republic. The town’s historic centre that is on UNESCO's World Heritage list. The town hosts an interesting festival at the summer solstice.

Karlovy Vary is a world-famous spa town, and is one of the most popular destinations in the Czech Republic, after Prague.

Krivoklat , reached by train up the Berounka valley, is the site of Krivoklat Castle, a royal hunting lodge with a Gothic chapel.

Zlata Koruna near the Vltava River has a well-preserved Gothic monastery founded in 1263. The monastery and its cathedral were altered, damaged and restored over the next couple of centuries and today stand as an excellent example of Gothic religious architecture.

Things to do

Many visitors come to the Czech Republic to see the folklore festivals and the historic sights. However, there is more on offer. Sports including swimming and watersports are popular along with hiking or cycling tours in the region’s beautiful countryside.

Cycling is very popular in many areas, and is well catered for with hundreds of kilometres of marked cycling trails. Golf is another very popular holiday activity. The Czech Republic has many good golf courses, some of which are small resorts in their own right.

Bohemia and Moravia both contain many areas of great natural beauty. Hranická propast chasm is the deepest of its kind in the country at over 250m. The Moravian Karst north of Brno is also well worth a visit for the scenery or the caves. Remains of prehistoric humans have been found in the area. You can also go caving at Punkevni, where you can walk for a kilometre through the caves to the foot of the Macocha Abyss before taking a boat ride down the river Punkva out of the cave system. There are also good caves nearby at Katerinska, Balcarka and Sloupsko-Sosuvske.

In the Litovel Morava River region there are many rare plant and animal species to discover. Many of the hundreds of chateaux and castles in the country have their own gardens and parks. Each of them has its own unique charm and attractions.

Lying along the border with Austria and Germany, the Sumava mountains are an excellent place to go hiking, cycling or just to see the sights. You are more likely to see wildflowers and birds than large wildlife such as deer, though these have been reintroduced into the region.

If you want to discover the culture of the Czech people, you might like to visit the open-air folk museum at Příkazy, the Hradek mining museum or the windmills in Partutovice, Velké Těšany and Skalička.

If you like good food, there are plenty of opportunities to sample traditional Czech cuisine which has strong German, Hungarian and Polish influences. Most dishes are built around a meat course and served with dumplings, potatoes or rice topped with a sauce.

If you’re into adrenaline, the Czech Republic offers a range of opportunities from bungee jumping and karting to shooting. Most activities of this sort are found near the big cities, most notably Prague.