Czech Wonder Guide - by travel authority Howard Hillman

Czech Republic

it wins 8 Hillman travel medals

How to
use my

Czech Guide

It's easy to navigate my Czech Guide. Use the clickable map above.

First, click on a Czech travel attraction's name on the map (such as Marienbad).

This opens my dedicated page on that Czech attraction.

Why it is special

Plus many tips & insights

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Once you are on a page, you can go directly to the other Czech travel medalists. This makes exploring my travel website fast, fun and educational.

Czech Republic

tips & insights

May and September are the two best months for visiting the Czech Republic. Late April and early June can also be fine.

If you go in the mid summer, expect to compete with many other travelers for restaurant, hotel and transportation reservations.

In the winter, the weather is cold. However, Christmas in Prague is divine. Decorations, seasonal spirit and the Old Town setting create a cozy, friendly atmosphere.

The Czech Republic is renowned for its many interesting festivals. For a select list of the best, click the "Famous Festivals" button.

Most travelers visit only Prague, and perhaps Cesky Krumlov. They miss out on the countryside with its bucolic landscapes, quaint villages, and fascinating castles and chateaus.

Your travel money goes a long way in the Czech Republic. This nation is one of Europe's best travel bargains.

Connoisseurs from around the world highly praise Czech beer. The finest is Pilsner Urquell.

Centrally located

The Czech Republic sits in the middle of Europe, making it geographically convenient for travelers.

Moreover, Prague is well-connected to the rest of the world by air. Example: Czech Airlines operates a daily nonstop flight between New York and Prague.

Czech Republic

Tourism Board

For more travel information, visit the official website of the Czech Republic Tourism Board: