Czechia

Things to do in Czechia.

Hidden gems in Czechia.

Mikulov

A Czech chateau can be seen on top of a hill, through some pink and purple flowers

The castle on the hill

Prague

The view from the Charles Bridge in Prague at sunset. A boat floats up the River Vltava towards ancient buildings bathed in golden hour sun.

The soul of Bohemia

Brno

The Brno skyline at sunset, with the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul domainting it.

Rewarding the patient wanderer

Where to stay in Czechia.

Prioritize the penzion that occupies a former First Republic villa, where the ceilings are high and the aesthetic is strictly functional. In the smaller towns, look for lodging within earshot of the church bells but far from the karaoke bars. Your bed should be a mere utility—a place to recover from the day, before the first morning tram rattles past

Where to eat and drink in Czechia.

The hostinec is the secular cathedral of Czech life, where the beer is poured with mathematical precision and the goulash is a study in endurance. Do not expect a fusion menu; expect a plate of dumplings that could double as ballast. In the Moravian south, the wine cellars offer a cooler, more acidic alternative, provided you can handle the local pace of consumption

When to visit Czechia.

Late October provides the sharp, monastic light that suits the Czech character, turning the hills into a study of ochre and grey. If you insist on spring, aim for the window just before the school holidays when the cycle paths are clear. Winter is for the stoics, offering a monochromatic beauty that makes the heat of a wood-burning stove feel like a genuine achievement

Czech cycling culture.

In Czechia, the bicycle is not a lifestyle accessory; it is still a tool for athletic penance. The local obsession involves high-spec carbon frames and a total disregard for flat terrain, with every ride culminating in a mandatory post-ascent lager. It is a culture of technical grit where the sweat of the climb is the only valid entry fee for the view at the summit

Driving culture and road safety

A man rides a yellow fixie bike along a coatal road with a city in the distance.

Driver attitudes, road traffic statistics, and road safety laws for cyclists

Cycling laws in Czechia

A woman rides an upright bike. She's in a dress and a helmet, and looks like she is checking the way is clear.

Everything you need to know about cycling laws and regulations in Czechia

Czechia’s cycling history

A person rides a bike along a undulating road through fields into the distance. A single tree is on the horizon.

A guide to the cycling history, bicycle culture, and bike routes

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Czechia.

Discover this incredible country.