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Czechia (Czech Republic)

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast.

Type Country

Why go

  • Country in Central Europe.
  • Served by Částkovice Airfield.

History

The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the southeast. The Czech Republic has a hilly landscape that covers an area of 78,871 square kilometers (30,452 sq mi) with a mostly temperate continental and oceanic climate. The capital and largest city is Prague; other major cities and urban areas include Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň and Liberec.

Airports

Havlíčkův Brod Airfield 12 km to the centre
Havlíčkův Brod, VY, CZ
Outdoor
Chotěboř Airfield 18 km to the centre
Chotěboř, VY, CZ
Outdoor
Zbraslavice Airfield 23 km to the centre
Zbraslavice, ST, CZ
Outdoor
Přibyslav Airfield 26 km to the centre
Přibyslav, VY, CZ
Outdoor
Vlašim Airfield 40 km to the centre
Vlašim, ST, CZ
Outdoor
Kolín Airfield 41 km to the centre
Kolín, ST, CZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Částkovice Airfield; 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Czechia (Czech Republic). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Praha, hlavní mešto · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences

Adventure · from Kč120/pp