FAQs: What to know about traveling to and from the Czech Republic this summer
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We spoke with a local expert to get the lowdown on current travel regulations in the Czech Republic
Prague uncovered: Works by David Černý bring the city into the 21st century
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Large works by the contemporary artist can be seen across the city
New rules for Prague public transport would remove smelly passengers
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Noise, odor and increasing body size are taken into account in the Czech Transport Ministry’s update to rules for road and rail transit
Prague Castle announces major changes upon reopening, including free admission
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The castle will temporarily suspend security checks when it reopens on Monday
Prague’s Smetanovo nábřeží will be closed to cars for the summer to create a pedestrian zone
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The city wants to open up Smetanovo nábřeží to encourage visitors and help local restaurants
Czech Airlines resumes operations with flights from Prague to Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam
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A limited number of cities will see renewed air service from Czech Airlines
Electric grills, a food pavilion and parkour playground opening in Prague’s Výstaviště
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Prague hopes domestic tourists will take advantage of Výstaviště’s newly renovated food and recreation areas
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Four Prague metro stations have become temporary art galleries
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A temporary art exhibit in the Prague metro is meant to make the space more inviting for commuters
Prague City Hall data shows more flats up for rental in the center, and at lower prices
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Prague's Smart City project seeks to use data to benefit the local long-term rental market
Prague uncovered: The end of World War II is captured in newsreels and re-enactments
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The city saw fighting and significant damage at the end of the war, with Old Town Square particularly hit hard.
Prague will try to attract domestic tourists and give grants to the culture and tourism sector
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Prague City Hall will increase grants to cultural groups and create tourism support programs for Czechs and people from neighboring countries
Cable car linking Prague’s Podbaba, Troja and Bohnice should be ready in five years
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Prague City Hall announced it is moving ahead with a plan to link both sides of the Vltava by a cable car
Czech Republic prolongs border controls through June 13
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The Czech government has prolonged the control of internal borders until June 13, but as of May 11 all crossings will reopen
Prague’s Václav Havel Airport slowly restarts service, now offers four regular flights
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The Prague airport now offers service to four European destinations as quarantine regulations are slowly relaxed in the Czech Republic
Prague uncovered: Plaques across the city mark the heroes of the Prague Uprising
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The 75th anniversary of the Prague Uprising takes place May 5–8, but no big events are planned this time
Czech national parks reopening visitor centers, restoring services during May and June
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National park visitors will still have to wear face coverings and stay in groups under 10 people
