Tourism and cultural activities in the Czech Republic

Different Forms of Tourism

Historical

Prague, Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Tabor, Kromeriz etc.

Cultural

There are many museum and galleries in the Czech Republic (700 nationwide) containing a huge array of various cultural products. Some of them are listed on UNESCO Cultural world heritage (Prague, Kutna Hora, Cesky Krumlov, Telc, Tabor, Kromeriz and Slavonice).

Nature

The Czech Republic has a wealth of biodiversity including natural parks and protected areas, caves, and Zoological gardens.

Religious

Almost each village has some religious building or monument.

Thermal

The Czech Republic is famous for its spa areas. The colonnades of Karlovy Vary and the splendid spa buildings in Mariánské Lázne are world-famous.

Beach

Beaches are only available at the dams and major lakes (Lipno, Slapy, Orlik, Vranov).

Winter Sports

Krkonose (Spindleruv Mlyn, Harrachov), Jeseniky (Ramzova, Ovcarna), Beskydy mountains (Bila, Ostravice). For more information, click here.

Outdoor Activities

Sports are very popular in the Czech Republic – especially ice-hockey, football and golf.

Shopping

The most popular souvenirs are products of skilful Czech craftsman, in particular glass, porcelain, and ceramics. Throughout Prague you will see nicely decorated and illuminated shops with Bohemian glass and porcelain. There are also many shops with handmade ceramics, clothes and fashion accessories. Another major treasure of the Czech Republic is the semi-precious Czech garnet (also known as Bohemian ruby).

Tourism Organisations

Czech Tourism