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5 Best Day Trips from Prague

Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic
We suggest the 5 best day trips from Prague during your sightseeing trip to the Czech Republic, including Karlovy Vary and Cesky Krumlov

When making a tourist trip to Prague, it is worth trying to organize it in a way that allows you to dedicate a day to an excursion to some of the most interesting places to visit in the vicinity of the capital of the Czech Republic.

With some excursion you will discover that the special charm of Prague It is not only limited to this city, but in the Czech Republic there are many places that are well worth visiting, and that are within walking distance of the capital.

If you dare to plan at least one for your trip, I am going to propose five recommended excursions to do in one day from Prague, of which you have extensive information in TRAVEL GUIDES to PRAGUE.

Excursions from Prague

Conclusion excursions with different characteristics that will allow you to expand your vision of the Czech Republic, both of other cities and other places with great tourist attraction.

Karlstejn and Kriklovat Castles from Prague

Very near Prague there are two imposing medieval castles that you can visit even on the same day.

On one hand, the Karlstejn Castle, which is located just 32 kilometers from the capital.

Krivoklat Castle near Prague
Krivoklat Castle near Prague

After its remodeling in the 16th century, it now has a Renaissance architectural style and stands out for its majestic location on a hill.

You also have the option of visiting the Krivoklat Castle, in the Gothic style, which began to be built in the 12th century, although it has subsequently undergone various remodeling, although it maintains the Gothic style.

If you have a car, you can combine the visit of the two castles on the same day.

Terezin Memorial from Prague

62 kilometers away northwest of Prague you find the Terezin Memorial, in what was a former Nazi concentration camp during the Second World War.

There you can visit the museum of the old Jewish ghetto and the small fortress of what was a concentration camp and prison.

Terezin Memorial near Prague
Terezin Memorial near Prague

For your possible visit, this information about how to get to Terezin from Prague. and also the information to sign up for a excursion in Spanish to Terezin from Prague.

Cesky Krumlov from Prague

El medieval village of Cesky Krumlov not found too much near Prague, since it is 176 kilometers south, two and a half hours by car, but by getting up early you can take a day trip.

I assure you that it is a visit that you will not regret.

Furthermore, from my point of view, Cesky Krumlov It is the most interesting visit you can make in your Czech Republic trip, apart from the capital.

Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic

You will be able to see a medieval village in an incredible location, in a meander of the río Moldava and surrounded by a hill where an imposing castle is located.

It is a visit that you will not forget.

Karlovy Vary from Prague

One of the most popular visits for a day trip from Prague is the city of Carlsbad.

It is a very beautiful city located 126 kilometers west of the Czech capital, not far from the border with Germany, which has a very long tradition as a spa.

In your Karlovy Vary visit you will be able to see beautiful buildings, as well as large pavilions with thermal and medicinal springs, where its large colonnades.

Karlovy Vary spa town in Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary spa town in Czech Republic

If instead of going on your own you prefer to sign up for an organized excursion, here you have all the information to sign up for an Spanish tour to Karlovy Vary from Prague,

Kutna Hora Chapel of Bones from Prague

As a curious option I propose to you the visit of the Chapel of Bones, which you find in the medieval city of Kutna Hora, 81 kilometers east of Prague.

It is not a visit suitable for all audiences due to its somewhat "gloomy" character, since inside the chapel there are more than 40.000 human bones recovered in the XNUMXth century from the nearby cemetery.

If you are interested in knowing this place, you can sign up for the Tour to Kutna Hora from Prague.

Kutna Hora Chapel of Bones in Czech Republic
Kutna Hora Chapel of Bones in Czech Republic

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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