Winter in the Czech Republic is characterized by its “mild character”, so January is a great time for visiting attractions, as well as for ski tours. If you are planning a holiday in the Czech Republic during the winter school holidays, you can enjoy the beauty of snow-covered castles, admire rivers and lakes and stroll through ancient towns without fear of freezing.
And if winter does make itself felt, you can warm up in one of the restaurants, where at this time of year you can eat your fill of delicious food at surprisingly low prices.
Magical Prague with the Majestic Palace of St. Witt, the amazing Charles Bridge, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Wenceslas Square, national museum, zoo and other attractions, ski slopes, castles - all this is the Czech Republic during the winter school holidays, the price of trips to this country depends on your preferences. And a trip to the Czech Republic during the New Year can be very profitable.
If you are planning to celebrate New Year in the very heart of Europe, prices will, of course, be higher, but they still cannot be compared with the cost of tours to other European countries.
In winter in the Czech Republic you have the opportunity not only to walk around historical places, but also go shopping. At this time of year, sales begin in some places, so you can successfully update your wardrobe and buy souvenirs for your family and friends.
In Prague, shops with amazing goods from local craftsmen are literally at every turn.
The Czech Republic is famous for its porcelain, crystal, and glassware, which are simply irresistible. As a gift for adults, you can buy the famous Czech strong drink - Becherovka balsam or the legendary Slivovitz, which tastes like traditional Russian moonshine. And there are always plenty of souvenirs for children in Prague.
You can also bring cosmetics from Karlovy Vary, which are of very high quality, as a gift to friends.
When choosing tours to the Czech Republic for the winter school holidays, you cannot ignore the ski resorts. A holiday here is suitable for the whole family. Schoolchildren can begin to learn this exciting sport on the beginner trails. Also at each resort there is the opportunity to take a relaxing ski trip through a picturesque mountain forest or go sledding and ice skating.
In small shops you can buy all the necessary equipment, as well as stock up on souvenirs and gifts.
Ski resorts The Czech Republic is located in a protected area of protected parks, so there is excellent ecology here, high level safety and clean environment.
Despite the fact that the mountains in the Czech Republic are not high, skiing here is a real pleasure. The resorts are popular among tourists from all over the world, including due to their reasonable prices and excellent level of service.
One of the most famous resorts Krkonose is located in the National Park and belongs to the highest mountain range. Its slopes are covered with dense forest; winding rivers flow along them, turning in places into picturesque waterfalls.
The climate here is mild, and the temperature in winter rarely drops below -6 degrees.
You can also visit the towns of Hruby Jesenik, Bozhi Dar, Neklid and others. Everywhere you will find ideal conditions for a family holiday.
The Megapolus tours company will help you make your vacation as profitable as possible. On our website you can choose and book the most suitable destinations for you. You will also be able to choose the most economical vacation option of all possible.
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In recent years, ski resorts have been actively developing in the Czech Republic, popular due to stable weather conditions and low prices. Therefore, despite the fact that the service at these resorts does not reach the European level, they are popular among many lovers winter holiday.
Giant Mountains
The best conditions for alpine skiing created at resorts National Park. The average altitude of the park and the mountain range on which it is located is 1100–1400 m above sea level. The park is located 130 km from Prague, near the border with Poland. The most high peak– Mount Snezka, 1602m. Pine forests grow on the mountain slopes; many rivers originate here, including the largest river in Europe, the Elbe (Laba in Czech).
A mild climate with an average annual temperature of +5 and a January temperature of -6, a constant snow cover of 100-130 cm thick in winter and a long season - from December to May - create excellent conditions for winter recreation. Alpine skiing has been developing here since the end of the 19th century. Most major centers– Spindleruv Mlyn, Harrachov, Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Pec pod Snezkou, Janske Lazne, Karpacz, Szklarska Poreba.
Spindleruv Mlyn
Špindlerův Mlýn is a resort located at an altitude of 714 – 815 m above sea level. In the entire region, this is the most famous resort where international competitions are held. 21.5 km of ski slopes with drops from 715 to 1235 m; 40 km of cross-country trails, 10 lifts, equipment for maintaining the trails in working order: snow cannons, snowcats.
Many hotels and boarding houses are equipped with swimming pools and gyms, tennis courts and fitness centers. There are ski schools and rental points, horseback riding and fishing trips are organized. The Labská Reservoir (Vodní nádrž Labská) is located nearby. This - the best place for relaxation with a cheerful active company.
Harrachov
Harrachov is a ski center open all year round. There is plenty of snow here, and if necessary, artificial snow is sprayed. Long trails with a drop from 700 to 1200 m, about 100 km of cross-country trails, jumps. All trails are equipped with lifts. All infrastructure for active rest– ski schools and equipment rental, tennis courts and swimming pools, more suitable for lovers of a relaxing family holiday.
Rokytnice nad Jizerou
Rokytnice nad Jizerou is a large ski resort with tens of kilometers of slopes of any complexity - from slopes for beginners to slaloms for experienced skiers. There are not only 28 lifts, but also a rail funicular leading to the top of Bald Mountain, where the trails begin.
In addition to traditional descents, here you may be offered to ride down the mountain on a rubber tire. inflatable boat. There are saunas and bars, you can do aerobics and fitness, or hire a trainer and learn how to ski.
Jablonec nad Jizerou
Jablonec nad Jizerou is another resort above the Jizerou River. Two mountain ranges meet here – the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains. An excellent place for both alpine skiing (9 lifts) and cross-country skiing.
Pec-pod-Snezkoy
Near the town of Pec pod Sněžkou there is the famous ski park Ski-Pec. This park is located at altitudes from 800 to 1602 m above sea level and is covered with snow for 5-6 months. The climate here is very harsh. The park has four cross-country ski trails with a total length of 17 km, as well as 9 km of alpine ski trails, including the most famous night trail in the Czech Republic, Javor, which closes only at 21:00. At night, with the help of snow groomers and snow cannons, the trails are brought into perfect condition. There are 10 lifts and a 4-chair elevator on the slopes. There is a separate fan park for snowboarding enthusiasts, with inclined paths and jumps.
Both in the city and at the foot of the mountains there are hotels and cottages, bars and restaurants, so any type of recreation is possible here: from skiing to shopping.
Gruby-Jesenik
The Hrubý Jeseník mountain range is located in Czech Silesia and northern Moravia. This is a protected area where wild boars and deer live. For lovers of winter holidays, this is simply paradise. There are trails for beginners and experienced skiers, and there are also cross-country trails. All of them are connected by ski lifts and cable cars. The main resort centers of the region are, in addition to alpine skiing, famous for its sulfur thermal springs, and Hanušovice, an ancient Small town 15 km from the border with Poland.
God's gift
Popular ski center Boží dar is located 28 km from, near the border with Germany. This city, located at an altitude of 1025 m, is considered the highest in the center of Europe. Slopes for skiers are organized from the top of Mount Klinovets (1244m); for less experienced ones there are easier routes. There are two night trails and a park for snowboarders. Just outside the city is the Novaco ski area, for beginners and children. There is a ski school for children and a snow tube for skiing on rubber boats. On all routes - cable cars and a funicular.
The town has everything you need for relaxation: cozy bars and restaurants, swimming pools, saunas, a casino and a disco. You can go to Prague, Karlovy Vary, castles and.
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The Czech Republic is the heart of old Europe. No country on the European continent has preserved so many buildings and cultural traditions in their original form. “Golden Prague” is not inferior to Vienna. When vacationing in the Czech Republic, you should remember that the country has introduced a city tax and many hotels require deposits.
There are 4 leaks in the country large rivers, there are 2,500 castles, more than 50 resorts, the lack of sea is compensated by mountains and springs. Tours to the Czech Republic are popular all year round: the capital and resorts, museums and palaces, restaurants and breweries are visited by millions of guests.
Excursion tours to cities and castles
The territories of the kingdoms of Bohemia, Moravia and the Duchy of Silesia have preserved their pre-war charm; excursions to local cities, castles and nature reserves impress experienced tourists.
Prague is a city of 100 towers, Gothic and Baroque buildings, bright roofs and glossy pavements, majestic bridges, cozy gardens (local parks) and atmospheric restaurants. The romantic part of the city is located on the left bank of the Vltava - Mala Strana and Hradcany Castle. The right bank part of the capital attracts tourists with the Old and New Towns, cathedrals and squares.
Brno - ancient capital Moravia is interesting for its luxurious cathedrals, squares that have preserved ancient monuments, museums and Spielberg Castle, the city hall and karst caves.
A trip to castles can be separated into a separate route or included in sightseeing tours. Since medieval fortifications have been perfectly preserved in absolutely all regions of the Czech Republic, you can visit nearby fortresses in any city. It is worth seeing the interiors of palaces and well-kept gardens, visiting museum exhibitions and observation decks.
The most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic:
- Hluboka nad Vltavou;
- Karlstein;
- Krumlov;
- Krivoklat;
- Konopiste;
- Orlik;
- Lednice;
- Telc;
- Chateau Baroque;
- Khvalsky;
- Litomyšl;
- Mnihovo-Gradiste.
You can get acquainted with the sights of the Czech Republic at any time of the year, but spring and autumn are considered the most picturesque periods.
Treatment and SPA in Czech resorts
Health improvement and relaxation in hotels and spa resorts thermal springs With mineral water takes place in Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne. Tours to resorts in the Czech Republic have been popular among Europeans and residents of Russia since the times of Austria-Hungary.
In Karlovy Vary composition mineral water is identical in a dozen sources, but the carbon dioxide saturation and temperature are different. Vacationers drink water and take medicinal baths in numerous sanatoriums and spa hotels. The city has a clinic, a balneotherapy clinic, and pump rooms.
Marianske Lazne (ex Marienbad) is the second most popular balneological resort in the Czech Republic, located next to Carlsbad (less than 50 km). There are 40 springs here, and another 100 are located in the area. For health procedures, local peat and mud, inhalation of healing gas, and baths are used.
You can relax with the whole family, improve your health and gain new experiences at any time of the year. In summer the number of vacationers is much greater.
Gastronomic tours to the Czech Republic
During the winter holidays (from mid-December to mid-January), the number of travelers in the country increases, and gastronomic tours in the off-season will bring more pleasure. Gourmets will not be able to resist exploring local treats and iconic Czech drinks:
- beer;
- slivovitz (brandy);
- Moravian wines;
- fragrant Becherovka;
- herbal absinthe.
The city's restaurants and pubs invite you to try pork knuckle, sweet and sour soups in bread, dumplings with cabbage and local cheeses. At fairs and festivals, and in the squares of the old town, tourists can taste Czech pastries and sweets. For beer, you can go to a brewery and taste the best varieties, because the drink in pubs is seriously inferior in taste and often does not live up to the expectations of tourists.
Winter tours
In winter, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the mountainous regions of the country, where the season begins in December and ends in mid-spring. Most often tourists buy ski tours to the resorts of Krkonose, Harrachov, Spindleruv Mlyn and Liberec. Well-equipped downhill slopes, pubs, saunas and entertainment for the whole family attract athletes and amateurs from all over Europe.
Winter comes to the Czech Republic slowly. The streets become cool, rainy, damp and gray. Although the grayness goes away already in the first days of December, when. In several days the city is transforming: lights, lanterns, aromas of mulled wine and cinnamon are everywhere. And red roofs and viburnum berries cheerfully peek out from under the snow... Everything is like in Christmas movies.
There is just enough snow to cover the roofs of houses.
Does it make sense to go here in winter? How many Russian tourists frozen to death in a fierce Czech snowstorm? Should I take a spare fur coat and high boots with me? Is it true that all museums are closed in winter, and shops in November close forever until spring? If you do go, where should you go? What can you see in the capital of palaces and beer? Make yourself comfortable, now we’ll talk about everything in detail.
But first, for inspiration, a short video from winter Prague:
A few words about the weather
The Czech winter is very kind to tourists: it doesn’t spoil you with heat, but it doesn’t intimidate you with frost either. The weather is quite suitable for walking around the city: the coldest night here will be -8°C, but during the day the temperature can rise to +5°C. In December it gets dark already at 16.30, in February it is light until 17.30. There is just enough snow to lightly decorate the houses. There are no blizzards, blizzards or snowdrifts in the Czech Republic.
The weather is mild even in January.
Winter in Prague cool, humid and damp. Sometimes the winds can get really wild. Rains also happen often. By our standards, the weather is reminiscent of the end of a particularly rainy November. Therefore, a strong umbrella, a light hat, waterproof shoes and a windproof jacket are what Necessarily you need to take it with you.
Clothes you need to take a warm, comfortable and versatile one: so that you can walk along windy streets all day and sit in a restaurant in the evening. Shoes It is advisable to choose a thick and flat sole. Our young ladies, of course, are used to wearing heels in snow, rain, and the height of a tsunami, but you can’t run on slippery/wet paving stones in heels for a long time. Although if you decide to celebrate the New Year in the Czech Republic, then a pair of elegant shoes and a dress, of course, will be needed.
Excursions
The trip experience will be incomplete without excursions. Tourists are increasingly booking excursions via the Internet. This is more convenient for several reasons. Can:- take your time to read the description and reviews and choose what you like;
- do not fuss and do not waste precious time in Prague searching and purchasing excursions;
- buy in advance from home and pay by card;
- There is more choice online than at any agency or travel kiosk, and prices are 15-20% lower, because... no agency fee.
- - €65 for a group of 1–9 people;
- - €20 per person.
How do you like the opportunity to see the sights of the Czech Republic from above? costs €209 - you choose the direction and program yourself.
The most popular excursions in 2019:
- - see and learn;
- - eat delicious food and drink beer;
- - to be surprised;
- - to see not only Prague;
- - to have something to remember.
And a few more points of the winter program in the Czech Republic:
- Ski resorts: in Šumava, Jezerskie Mountains, Giant Mountains, Liberec.
- Carriage ride or a vintage car.
- Winter forest in Stromovka or Letna.
- Festival classical music named after Boguslav Martinu.
- Czech carnival.
- European Film Days(end of January - );
- Maslenitsa(meat-eater).
- Fair Saint Matthew.
Ski resort Krkonose.
Some museums and attractions are closed before . If you want to watch something specific, you need to find out in advance whether it is possible. Although those who are traveling to Prague for the first time will not have such a problem: most of the excursions and architectural monuments operate as usual.
St. Nicolas day. Walking distance to Prague.
Elina (32 years old, Tallinn):
"They gave up on the winter vacation. Still, a sudden change in climate is not very suitable for children, so we chose the Czech Republic: you can walk for a long time, it still won’t lead to frostbite.
We took the children to the skating rinks several times: 30-60 crowns and three tons of children's happiness. My husband and I really liked the skating rink on the roof (Harp Gallery) - we have never seen anything like it anywhere else. By the way, admission there is free, we only paid for renting skates. If you want to save money, bring your own, because... rent costs 40-60 CZK per hour.
You can also take the kids to the Toy Museum (Jiřská 4, Prague 1) and the Lego Museum (Národní 31, Prague 1). My daughter was simply stunned when she saw the Barbie collection, and even my husband was interested in the Lego museum. I would like to note one more point: in the toy museum you can take photographs for free, but in the Lego museum you will have to pay extra for photos.”
Czech meat-eater. Why aren't our mummers?
What is shopping like in Czech?
Best in winter: right here sales begin. The first wave is from mid-December to January 1-3. The beginning of the second wave occurs in , and it will end in mid-February.
Winter sales are the best of the year. Clothes, shoes, electronics and all sorts of New Year and Christmas souvenirs can be bought for literally half the price. Discounts are up to 80%.
Czech online stores such as Kasa.cz, Alza.cz, Mall.cz are also participating in the sales. The only caveat: it is advisable to know the approximate prices before sale. Feedback from tourists suggests that some sellers hang up a “75% discount” sign, but the price does not change at all.
During winter sales, almost the entire population of the Czech Republic goes shopping.
Varvara (28 years old, Moscow):
“Winter Prague, of course, is beautiful and all that, but my friends and I were only there sightseeing tour. All the rest of the time - . We bought sweaters at C&A Moda: there were 50% discounts, how can we resist? Gifts for mom and mother-in-law. It turns out that there are discounts on porcelain in winter too! Well, of course, my beloved, I had to pamper myself: .
Another similar trip is planned for 2015: I want to choose a handbag for myself, and to go with it, shoes, a coat - everything as it should be.”
It is simply impossible to pass by.
Where to refresh yourself after a long excursion?
Here it is, real happiness for the male stomach! , juicy meat, aromatic sauces, smoked meats, ... What else do you need after the frosty air on your next excursion? And the famous Czech beer? You tell your wife that you want to know the original Czech traditions and calmly go to the bar. Now at your disposal there are a few hours until the wife suspects something is wrong. And during this time you can do so much...
Interior decoration of the Michal restaurant.
It is very convenient to please your stomach in such establishments:
- restaurants:“Michal”, “U Modre Kachnicky”, “U Bansethů”, “Klášterní pivovar”, “Zvonařka”, “U dvou kocek”;
It’s best to try the assorted meats “Česká bašta”, “Brewer-style goulash according to the cook Dousha’s recipe” here. - budget cafes:"Peklo" on the street. Vodičkova, 39, “Steak Hračanská”, “V Cipu”, “Lokal”;
- dining rooms:"Obcerstveni", "Jidelna", "Lahudky";
Here you can feed yourself on 100-200 crowns per day. First courses - from 25 CZK, second - from 45 CZK. - breweries:“Pivovar U Medvídků”, “U Kalicha”, “U svateho Tomase”, “Pivovarský dům”.
Is your meal accompanied by live music? Keep in mind this will add 30-50 CZK to your total bill.
Gregory (29 years old, Nizhny Novgorod):
“Tourists, of course, spoil Prague. Even decent establishments, such as “Pivovarský dům”, do not hesitate to add extra dishes to the bill. Nowadays it’s better not to go to well-hyped restaurants with all sorts of shows and dressed-up staff - it will be beautiful, expensive too, but it’s unlikely to be tasty.
In most establishments there will be a persistent aroma of beer and cigarettes, so it’s worth choosing for lunch with children in advance - by the time you find a suitable place, you’ll work up an appetite a hundred times over.
To choose places for breakfast or dinner, I constantly read reviews on travel sites. The main thing here is to always look at the date, because... In recent years, some things have changed in both prices and quality. My best finds: the coffee shop “Ebel Сoffee House” and the old beer hall “U Cerneho Vola”, I strongly recommend it!”
Winter prices: when to go to save?
As soon as it starts, tours to the Czech Republic go off with a bang. And they stand accordingly at this time. Want to save money? Then go see the Charles Bridge at the end of winter. February, for example - time for discounts and last minute travel packages(30-40% discount). The influx of tourists is subsiding, so... But on New Year's Eve, the cost of the tour increases by about 100 EUR per person.
Gingerbread houses, the real ones.
To extend the charm, buy for the return trip book by Alena Ezhkova “77 Prague Legends» . Firstly, a book is much better than a magnet. And secondly, with it you can return to the Czech Republic for a short time at any time.
It is generally customary to return to this country. Prague is like a parent’s home: it’s cozy, there are always delicious smells and hearty food, but it’s all so... old. Believe me, here worth a visit in winter. At a minimum, in order to.
- Trynd..? Tyrn..? Trd... what?!!
- Come and find out at the same time.
