Tourism in the Czech Republic
Tourism in the Czech Republic is a major money sources of income of the country. In the history of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia numerous attractions were built. In addition, the area attracts many vacationers.
Important places of tourism
The most visited city in the Czech Republic is the capital city of Prague on the Vltava River with Prague Castle and the Old Town. Other historic towns are Brno, Plzen, Ceske Budejovice, Kutna Hora or Český Krumlov ( Cesky Krumlov ) with medieval city centers. South of Prague is the Karlstejn Castle.
In North Bohemia Giant Mountains is the winter sports center Harrachov. Other mountains are the Altvatergebirge, the Ore Mountains, the Bohemian Forest and the Carpathian Mountains, where the Czech Republic in the east with the Beskids a small percentage. In these areas, winter sport is played in the summer, tourists come to hike. In particular, Moravia is known for its wines. Especially in South Moravia white wines are grown. In addition, is also grown in Central Bohemia at the same wine.
Spa tourism
For centuries, Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia are world famous for their spas. The most famous include the Bohemian spa triangle Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and. There are other resorts throughout the country, for example Velké Losiny in northern Moravia.
Traffic
Prague has an international airport. Within the Czech Republic, the intercity trains ČD or intercity buses are recommended. The roads are in good condition and include a well-developed highway network. In every major city and in the Giant Mountains, the tourist infrastructure is well developed. An important role is played until 1990 Čedok. The tour operators were under almost all hotels on the territory of the former Czechoslovakia.
Ski Resorts
Giant Mountains
- Spindleruv Mlyn
- Harrachov
- Pec pod Sněžkou
- Harrachov
- Jánské Lazne
- Mladé Buky
- Benecko
- Žacléř
Eagle Mountains
- Deštná
- Destne v Orlických Horách
Jizera Mountains
- Liberec
- Bedřichov
- SPICAK
- Severák
Ore
- Klínovec
Bohemian Forest
- Železná Ruda
- Kramolín
Altvatergebirge
- Cervenohorské saddleback ( Red Mountain Saddle)
- Praděd - Ovčárna