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Fairy-tale Prague, storybook castles and Europe's finest beer. The Czech Republic is old-world magic without the old-world crowds.

  • Currency Kč Czech Koruna (CZK)
  • Language Czech, Slovak
  • Visa
  • Plug Type C/E · 230V
  • Best time May – September
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Fairy-tale Prague, storybook castles and Europe's finest beer. The Czech Republic is old-world magic without the old-world crowds.

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The Czech Republic crowns the heart of Central Europe with fairy-tale Prague, its gothic spires, medieval bridge and astronomical clock intact through the centuries. Beyond the capital lie hilltop castles, spa towns and vineyard-draped Moravia.

It is also the spiritual home of beer, with a café-and-tavern culture made for slow, sociable evenings. A great-value 'dupe' for pricier Western capitals, it delivers old-world beauty and rich culture for less.

In 2026 the country rewards travellers who venture beyond Prague to castle-strewn Bohemia and the wine hills of Moravia, spreading the magic and easing the crowds. It is romantic, walkable and endlessly atmospheric.

When to go

Weather & timing in Czech Republic RIGHT NOW 28° cloudy

Best May, Jul, Sep · Shoulder Apr, Jun, Oct

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°

Best time to visit

May – September

Best for
  • Prague Old Town
  • Beer
  • Bohemia
  • Spa Towns
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
Part of Central & Eastern Europe →
Czech Republic monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Places to go

Cities and regions worth your time

3 destinations in Czech Republic — pick a base or link them into a route.

Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Czech Republic. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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