Travel guide · Czech Republic

Prague

gray concrete bridge near buildings — Photo : Martin Krchnacek / Unsplash

Why visit Prague?

Prague spreads along both banks of the Vltava, from the medieval lanes of the Old Town to the baroque palaces of Malá Strana and the castle crowning the hill. A short walk takes you from a Gothic church to an Art Nouveau facade, and evenings often end in a beer hall over Czech lager and a slow-cooked dish.

Not to miss

Charles Bridge

This Gothic stone bridge, lined with statues, links the Old Town and Malá Strana across the Vltava.

Prague Castle

The sprawling castle complex, home to St. Vitus Cathedral, overlooks the city from the Hradčany district.

people walking near brown concrete building during daytime — Photo : ian kelsall / Unsplash

Old Town Square

Framed by colourful facades and the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the square is home to the astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall.

aerial view of city buildings during daytime — Photo : Mike Swigunski / Unsplash

Josefov

The former Jewish Quarter preserves several synagogues and its old cemetery, with headstones packed closely together.

Petřín Hill

Sloping gardens and orchards open onto views across the city's rooftops, with a lookout tower at the top.

the silhouette of a church steeple at sunset — Photo : Anton Hulenko / Unsplash

Vyšehrad

This fortress above the Vltava combines ramparts, a basilica and a cemetery where noted Czech artists are buried.

When to go?

Spring and early autumn bring mild days that suit long walks through the city and its parks. Summer is warm, with frequent showers and thunderstorms, while winter turns cold and sometimes snowy, giving the streets and cafés a quieter, cozier feel.

The warmest month is Aug (around 38 °C by day), the coolest Jan (-26 °C at night); the driest is Feb and the wettest Aug.

Month	Day / night	Rain	Flights from Marseille
Jan	12° / -26°	42 mm	US$72
Feb	16° / -19°	32 mm	US$114
Mar	21° / -17°	39 mm	US$121
Apr	27° / -6°	36 mm	US$207
May	31° / -3°	69 mm	US$201
Jun	36° / 3°	78 mm	US$207
Jul	37° / 8°	79 mm	US$264
Aug	38° / 5°	81 mm	US$239
Sep	34° / 1°	52 mm	—
Oct	26° / -8°	46 mm	—
Nov	19° / -8°	43 mm	US$111
Dec	12° / -21°	41 mm	US$216

Climate: 1991-2020 normals (NASA POWER), daytime highs and night-time lows. Prices: the lowest round-trip fares Voly saw in recent months for a departure that month; they change all the time.

Practical tips

The center is easy to cover on foot, and trams and the metro reach the outer neighbourhoods quickly. Stay in the Old Town or Malá Strana to be close to the sights, or in Vinohrady and Žižkov for a more local, residential feel. Be sure to try svíčková, beef in a creamy sauce served with dumplings called knedlíky.

At a glance

Country : Czech Republic
Currency : Czech koruna (CZK)
Languages : Czech
Time zone : Europe/Prague (UTC+1) — difference with Montreal: +6 h, with Paris: 0 h (varies with daylight saving)

Entry requirements (passport, visa) depend on your nationality and change: check them with your government before booking.