Passing to the Czech Republic? Here are the 14 day trips from Prague to explore its surroundings!
Located in central Europe, Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is not to doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Nestled in the heart of the Bohemia region, it runs along the banks of the Vltava.
When you visit Prague, you can discover many historical wonders. Known for its Gothic atmosphere, the “city with a hundred bells”, classified as Unesco’s World Heritage Site, does not lack charm.
But today we offer you to get away from its sublime old centre... To discover the most beautiful day trips from Prague.
1. Škoda Museum
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📍 65 kilometres
🚗 By car: 50 minutes
🚆 By train: 2 hours 10 minutes from Černý Most
📷 To see/to do: rare models, thematic animations
The Wanderlix team presents an iconic site of the country. Here is one of the best day trips from Prague, selected for you: the Škoda Museum.
It is the Czech brand known internationally and unveiled in a dedicated museum close to the Škoda factories. It extends over 1,800 m2 and allows the visitor to learn more about this fascinating builder while admiring exceptional models.
2. Saint-Barthélemy Cathedral of Pilsen
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📍 100 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h05
🚆 By train: 1 hour 50 minutes from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: the splendid panorama, the arrow, the jewels of the Czech heritage
The visit to Saint-Barthélemy Cathedral located in the city of Pilsen, 102 metres high, is a must-see. It houses jewels of Czech cultural heritage and its arrow serves as a landmark: it is one of the highest in the country.
At the price of a “little” effort (grimper 301 steps leading to the top), a superb view awaits you! The whole city deploys at your feet and it is even possible for you to see the summits of the Šumava massif In good time.
3. Kutná Hora
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📍 85 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h
🚆 By train: 1 hour 30 minutes from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: walk, chapel
Here is one of the most popular day trips from Prague. Kutná Hora is a city that owes its reputation to its historic centre, ranked on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
It must be said that many medieval monuments, then baroque and Gothic, live in the city. We can almost read the whole country’s history through its alleys. So when will you survey them?
4. Castle of Konopiště
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📍 50 kilometres
🚗 By car: 40 minutes
🚆 By train: 1 hour 10 minutes from Central Station to Benešov Terminal
📷 To see/to do: a collection of weapons, the historical interest
The different day trips from Prague also allow you to visit the Castle of Konopiště, one of the most beautiful castles in Bohemia. During your visit, you can dive into European history.
This four-hour guided tour will make you explore the castle and its collection of weapons, furniture, tapestries and paintings. This is the former residence of the heir to the throne of Austria, the archduke François-Ferdinand. A world-famous protagonist, since his murder Sarajevo , in 1914, precipitated Europe in the First World War.
5. Ossuaire de Sedlec
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📍 80 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h
🚆 By train: 1 hour 10 minutes from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: guided tour, baroque architecture
The shrine of Sedlec is a baroque-style sanctuary that is a treasure adjacent to the chapel of Tous-Les-Saints. The visit may seem morbid first but is quite exciting.
We learn, for example, the impact of the black plague epidemic on the local population and a lot of fascinating information on the history of the place. Sensitive souls, abstain...
6. Gorges de la Kamenice
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📍 135 kilometres
🚗 By car: 2h
📷 To see/to do: descent of the river by boat
Seductive, this idea of a day trip from Prague. It attracts many visitors every year who have not been deceived: it is one of the leading attractions of Czech Switzerland.
The gorges of the Kamenice River can be up to 150 metres high. These cliffs dominate the traveler descending quietly the course of water by boat. The guide will tell you everything about the place's fauna and flora. A day trip from Prague for young and old!
7. Castle of Krivoklát
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📍 60 kilometres
🚗 By car: 55 minutes
🚆 By train: 1 hour 30 minutes from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: la salle de torture
The castle of Křivoklát dates from the 13th century and includes a splendid Gothic chapel, a high tower and a palace.
Overcame with majestic dungeons, the guided tour will make you discover a terrifying torture room. Many people endured the worst atrocities in their midst. Brrrr...
8. Rochers de Prachov
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📍 95 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h10
📷 To see/to do: fauna and flora
The rocks of Prachov are a tourist institution of the country. Since 1933, they have been a protected nature reserve but can be visited without congestion.
Many films highlight the site, used by cinema because of its intrinsic beauty: come quickly to discover why in your turn!
9. Terezin
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📍 60 kilometres
🚗 By car: 45 minutes
📷 To see/to do: places whose history is cold in the back.
We present you a disconcerting outing, of course, but which deserves to be among the best day trips from Prague. The fortified town (Vauban method) in Terezin saw its population evacuated completely by the Gestapo during the Second World War.
Indeed, the city was transformed into a concentration camp. Today it is possible to visit the vestiges of these dark hours of history. A real memory duty.
10. Château de Loket
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📍 140 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h50
📷 To see/to do: regular animations
The castle of Loket dominates the Ohře River from the top of a majestic rocky promontory. It was built in the 13th century and is now a top tourist destination in Bohemia.
A splendid garden, perfectly restored rooms, numerous collections of ancient objects and numerous thematic animations make the place a must.
11. The dolomitic caves of Bozkov
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📍 115 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h25
📷 To see/to do: its spectacular waters
For a day trip from Prague that comes out of the ordinary, we present you a rather original idea. The dolomitic caves of Bozkov are the largest in the Czech Republic.
Nearly 350 metres of underground routes, a series of impressive galleries await visitors who will admire the largest underground lake in the Czech Republic. Its green water gives the site a most magical atmosphere. Claustrophobes of any hair, abstain...
12. Massif de Bohemia
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📍 50 kilometres
🚗 By car: 40 minutes
🚆 By train: 1 hour 30 minutes from the central station (since taking a bus to Čelákovice)
📷 To see/to do: panorama, hiking
More than a discovery, this day trip from Prague is a tourist enchantment alone. The Bohemia massif is easily accessible and can be enjoyed by Sunday walks illuminated by the mild Czech sun. Trailers, hiking or family-friendly getaways will appreciate its marked trails covered by many curious.
Moreover, sumptuous views are offered to the most deserving. Will you be gone?
13. Karlovy Vary
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📍 125 kilometres
🚗 By car: 1h40
🚆 By train: 2 hours 25 minutes from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: the tiburtine villas, the sanctuary of Hercules winner, the temples
No, I promise, the trouble will not be part of your next stay in Bohemia: this is a day trip from Prague that will please you. The city of Karlovy Vary is the largest spa town in Bohemia.
Its ancient centre has been able to keep period buildings in the inimitable style willingly lend themselves to Instagram clichés. A funicular allows access to the high point of the city to observe it in its entirety. Before, why not, relax in one of the spas scattered in the city.
14. Cesky Krumlov
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📍 170 kilometres
🚗 By car: 2h
🚆 By train: 3 hours from Central Station
📷 To see/to do: the extraordinary heritage
Český Krumlov is considered the most beautiful Czech city. A status that has been confirmed, since 1992, the city has been registered with UNESCO World Heritage. Built on a rocky grove, this medieval city includes a majestic castle, a beautiful baroque-style theatre and typical Renaissance homes.
It is therefore a question of must tourism throughout the region: plan for two days to enjoy it in full.
So, which one of these day trips from Prague will have your favors?
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