1. Pilsen – Follow this link to see our posts about it

2. Český Krumlov – This city was recommended to us by several people and we will definitely visit it when we return to the Czech Republic one day. Click here to see the Official Tourism Site of Český Krumlov (site features the following languages: English, Russian, Hungarian, Italian, Spanish, French, German and of course Czech)

3. Frýdlant Castle and Chateau – We discovered this fairy-tale castle on the site of Tracy A. Burns who has lived in the Czech Republic over 20 years now and she knows the country very well. Her travel site also features some other interesting places to visit. Her articles have been published in the Czech and international press. Click here to see her post with detailed information and photos about the Frýdlant Castle and Chateau (in the same post she also mentions the nearby Jizerské Mountains and the Hejnice Basilica)

Click here to visit the official website of the Czech Tourism for more trip ideas (this site is also in several other languages)

It is good to see that the official tourism sites in the Czech Republic feature several languages. A lot of countries could take this as an example! Even the Czech Railway site is in English. How great is that?

House In Pilsen

By Kristin

Today people get excited about high skyscrapers, supersize double-deck airplanes, bigger and faster cars and one new electronic gadget after another. Back in the late 19th century, things were not so different. A new, significant and inspirational structure back then was the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Tower was not only one of the world’s most visited sights, it also inspired many copycats to create various replicas in other cities around the world.

One such structure stands on Petřín Hill in Prague. Prague’s miniature Eiffel Tower was built there in 1891. Prague’s iron tower is 60 metres high compared to the original one in Paris measuring 324 metres.

The tower serves as a good observation point and on a clear day, you can enjoy great views including to the castle, the city and surrounding area. Up on the hill you can also visit other sights like a mirror maze, the Štefánik’s Observatory or wander around the park surrounding the tower.

You can access the tower by foot or by funicular railway which goes all the way up the hill to the point where the observation tower stands. The funicular railway starts at Újezd station. This station is also accessible by tram.

Tip: if you would like to take the funicular railway: Check the opening times on the website of the Prague’s Public Transport system. Generally there are maintenance works being carried out at certain periods in October and March and the opening hours may vary between the summer and winter season.

Click here to visit the website of Prague’s public transport

This link takes you to the website of the Štefánik’s Observatory

Click here to see the website of the Official Travel & Tourism Guide of Prague

Follow this link to visit the official tourism site of the Czech Republic (English, Mandarin, German, French, Spanish and other languages)

Click here to visit the website of Prague Castle

Follow this link to visit the official tourism site of the Czech Republic (English, Mandarin, German, French, Spanish and other languages)

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The one room suite has a kitchen, a separate living room, bathroom and bedroom. The only downside of the hotel was that the kitchen only had 3 things of everything (3 cups, 3 glasses, 3 spoons etc.). It compared favourably with similarly priced hotels in the area but with the added benefit of extra space and the convenience to sort your own meals at the expense of a swimming pool or restaurant. There were also a gym and a washing machine on the hotel premises. It was super practical for us. Funny how much you can miss a good old kitchen when you are constantly on the road.

You can reach the Charles Bridge within an approximate 20 minute walk from the hotel.

Click here to visit the website of Marriott

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