Prague Travel Forum

Ahoj!
A group of teachers from Serbia is coming to Prague on Wednesday 30 April. What would you recommend us for the evenings?How should we make the best of our short visit? What's the weather like in Prague these days? What should a tourist buy in Prague? What should a person try in Prague? What are the best places for shopping?Any advices and tips?
Dekuji!

I'll try to put you out of your misery as there are no takers.

Evenings in a few days' time are likely to be on the chilly side, so walking a bit will warm you up. There's a lovely evenig walk you can from Obecni Dum, a lovely Art nouveau building, the café inside is gorgeous. From there, follow Celetna to Staromestske nam, one of Europe's most fantastic square, have a good wander about, teh Tyn, etc. nice atmosphere in the many cafes there (if you're lucky enough not to be sitting next to a bunch of staggers braying like demented donkeys, but you should spot them ). Then proceed via Karlova (lively street) onto Charles Bridge, then onto the Mala Strana and the gorgeous Na Kampe and kampa island areas. Take a boat, it's a lovely thing to do in the evenign, could be cold mind (my recommendations are based on my visiting Prague in June/July).
Repeat same operation for a nice passaggiata every evening with the necessary variations.

During the day, well, do all the landmarks, make sure you do the fantastic walk through Petrin hill, start walking down Narodni, walk across bridge Most Legii, then funicular up Petrin Hill, to the Strahov Monastery, the whole walk is absolutely marvellous. Up there (Strahovska Zarhada), take your time, the panoramic view over Prague is breathtaking. Shame about the main restaurant there on the terrace, an absolutely ghastly experience, very dear (for Prague), abysmal service, dire food, the epintome of a tourist trap (and I duly fell for it, so taken as I was by the view), probably Prague's most unpleasant restaurant (unless it's changed since 3 yrs ago -but I doubt it as it's always been bad). But do have a drink there, exceptional vista.
Then walk down Uvoz and Nerudova streets to the heart of Mala Strana. Half-way down Nerudova, turn left to get to the Castle are, via lovely lanes, it is impossibly romantic and peaceful, visit the castle and St Vitus cathedral, and come out at the other end via Stare Zamecke Schody, again the views there are spectacular, lots of souvenir stalls. Then turn left onto Valdstejnska, go downhill, there are some hanging gardens there, the whole area is lovely to wander about, at Malostranska nam, go into Mikulas chruch. The whole walk should take you one day.

The following days, explore every nook and cranny of the Mala Strana (inc. the wonderful churches), and the back streets of Stare Mesto, it is so rewarding, the Josefov area, the Michalska area, the many great museums (Mucha, etc.), you can easily fill 4 days there.

Trying to predict the weather can be difficult because of local on the day variations.
This information should be used as a guide only.
Here is the average weather for Prague for this time of year.
Enjoy your holiday.

April
High 56f / 13c
Low 36f / 2c
rain 1.50in / 38.2mm
Wind (from the) North
Cloud (out of 8) 5.0
Sun % 23

BACK TO THE MIDDLE AGES

Hi all,
Just returned from Prague.

We joined a trip to the medieval times ! An amazing and exciting evening at Detenice, a small village located some 75 km from Prague, where we
enjoyed 3 hours of mediaeval program (fencers, belly dancers, burners, fakir with a snake and fire, live music of the period), together with fine food, made
on open fire and delicious local beer, at the renowned mediaeval tavern.

Price : 1290 CZK= €52 , including transfers (from the Hotel and back ), entrance fee at the tavern, dinner and 4 beers / soft drinks.

Departure : every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 16.45- 17.15, (depends on Hotel's location) from any Hotel. Arrival back to the Hotel : 23.15- 23.30 .

warmly recommended !