Czech Republic holidays

Holidays to the Czech Republic uncover a country of two halves. One side’s a culture-soaked party, the other a sprawl of valleys, rivers and hills.

Prague’s panorama

Known as ‘The City of A Hundred Spires’, Prague’s skyline has made a name for itself as one of the best. As well as Prague Castle perched on its hilltop, you can spot the bridges that criss-cross the Vltava River, three cathedrals, and the distinctive silhouette of the TV tower.

A beer lover’s dream

Brewing in the Czech Republic started back in the 10th century, when monasteries began churning out the golden stuff. It’s the birthplace of Pilsner, and has the highest beer consumption per person in the world. Today, there are plenty of ways to get involved with the culture, from beer spas in Prague to entire festivals in the Czech mountains.

Unspoilt countryside

The Czech Republic’s countryside boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe – it’s packed with mountain peaks, lakes, and villages hidden behind swathes of woodland. In South Bohemia, you’ll find the Bohemian Forest, a mountain range and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that’s home to animals such as deer, lynx and otters, and over 500 kilometres of hiking trails. There are 18 ski resorts dotted around, too. In Moravia, you can follow the Morava – a rare blackwater river – as it snakes all the way down to the Danube, on the outskirts of Slovakia’s Bratislava.