On holiday in the Czech Republic: Prague and surroundings
The best way to explore a city? By bike. And preferably with an organized bike tour. In the Czech capital this is even possible with a Dutch guide. But Prague has much more to offer.
Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the square with the astronomical clock: everyone knows the most important highlights of the Czech capital. But you get the unknown Prague on a silver platter during a bike tour – with a Dutch guide. Such as the Tom Cruise square, for example, where the most famous scene from the film Mission Impossible was filmed. Or the John Lennon wall: a protest against communism, with drawings, portraits and statements by the famous Beatles singer.
Stopovers
Other stops include the hideous concrete bridge that the Russians built after the Prague Spring and the Holy Methodius Church where two war heroes committed suicide before they could be captured by the Nazis. Our guide talks about it in detail and you will naturally be deeply impressed by what happened here.
Another recommendation in Prague is Karlštejn Castle of King Charles IV, who had to marry no fewer than four times before he had an heir to the throne. He mainly used the castle as a storage place for the crown jewels, including a gold crown weighing almost four kilos, set with precious stones and a thousand pearls.
Kutna Hora
On the other side of Prague lies Kutná Hora, the silver city of the Czech Republic. In this beautiful town, dotted with cobblestone streets, you can take guided tours of the silver mines. The three cathedrals are also very special, including St. Barbara's Cathedral with a special roof construction and the Church of Our Lady with a statue of a miner from the silver mines.
Also famous is the Sedlec Ossary, a 'charnel house' on the edge of the city, which is actually an above-ground cemetery for 40 to 70 thousand deceased. This place became holy ground after – literally – earth was scattered from Jerusalem, after which the rich of the country wanted to be buried there. The cemetery became full in record time, after which it was decided to store the skulls above ground. Brrr!
Camping in the city
Recommended for a campsite in the middle of the city: Camping Caravan Prague, on the island of Císařská Louka in the Vltava, with a bicycle ferry to the center nearby. Full? Then drive a few hundred meters further, because there is also a campsite at the Yacht Club, where you have a slightly more spacious position (moderate sanitary facilities).
Tips in Prague
Look at that
The calling card of Prague is of course the Charles Bridge: 519 meters long, 30 meters high, 16 arches. It tapers towards the castle. That is part of the Castle's defense system.
With the children
An organized bike tour is perfect to get to know Prague. Through mijnpraagtours.nl you can book family tours with a Dutch guide and on brand new mountain bikes – highly recommended!
You must do it
Get spooked in Kutná Hora, at the Sedlec Ossuary, which is chock full of skulls – a bizarre place. Too much? Then visit the Alfons Mucha Museum in Prague, with beautiful drawings by the famous advertising artist who made his breakthrough with the 'Gismonde' poster.
Wide range of campers and caravans
Explore Prague from your own camper or caravan? Our website contains a large and current range of new and used campers and caravans. View the offer here. Even more interesting camping areas view here.
