Top 5 Day Trips from Prague

Why is a day trip a good idea?

The Czech Republic is not only about Prague. In addition to Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, discover romantic castles, natural beauties, cute towns, rolling hills, and historical places that will take your breath away.

We recommend a one-day trip for several reasons:

• Prague is a great starting point for day trips that you don’t have to plan ahead. You can reach any corner of the Czech Republic from the capital by car, train, or bus. Just walk to the bus or train station in the morning and return in the evening.
• You will escape the crowd of tourists who, unlike you, will see just a small part of a beautiful Czechia.
• You’ll get to know places that you might not find on social media but are worth seeing.

What to pack for a day trip from Prague?

If you are going on a trip on your own, don’t forget to pack:

• Comfortable shoes so that you don’t spoil the experience with chafed heels.
• A bottle of water and a snack.
• Depending on the weather, enough clothes and a rain poncho in case you get caught in the rain.
• Sunglasses or a cap to protect from the sun.

If you are going on an organized trip with Northern Hikes, you will get water, a snack, hot tea or mulled wine from a thermos flask and a rain poncho. Read also how to pack for hiking.

Day trips from Prague: Top 5 places to visit

Do you have a few extra days in the Czech Republic? Go to one of these 5 places located around Prague.

1. Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland

The largest natural stone bridge in Europe, cruise on the boat and the rock town where the famous movie The Chronicles of Narnia was filmed. All this and much more await you in the Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland National Park. Visit the Czech Republic and Germany in one day and go hiking with us, which even complete beginners can handle.

Why go on a day trip to Czech Switzerland with Northern Hikes?

• We are a local company with tour guides who have been in the national park for more than 14 years, so they know every corner.
• We organize trips for small groups so that everyone has a chance to get to know each other.
• We will pick you up at your hotel in Prague in the morning and drop you off again in the evening. This means, you have the entire trip worry-free and you don’t have to plan transport or a route.
• We will take you to a great lunch at the local restaurant U Forta or Kortus, where you can taste the specialties of Czech cuisine.

Choose from our summer or winter tours.

2. Velká Amerika Quarry

While Czech Switzerland is the gateway to Narnia, Big and Little America is where Lemonade Joe was filmed. The Velká Amerika quarry is nicknamed the Czech Grand Canyon and it is a limestone quarry at the bottom of which there are two lakes with clear water.

The Velká Amerika quarry is located near the village of Mořina and the drive from Prague takes about 45 minutes. There is a parking lot at the viewpoint.

3. Průhonice Castle and Park

If you are attracted by monuments on the UNESCO list, we recommend a tour of the Průhonice Castle and the park. Its roots go back to the year 1800.

In the area, you can walk through one of the visitor circuits and permanent exhibitions. The surrounding park with its fairytale nature is perfect for a romantic walk or relaxing with a book. Průhonice Castle is located on the outskirts of Prague, so the journey from the city center takes about 30 minutes.

4. Vyhlídka Máj

Do we have any lovers of breathtaking views here? Head to Vyhlídka Máj, which opens up one of the most beautiful views of the Vltava River. You will see a deep rocky horseshoe-shaped canyon.

You can reach the viewpoint by following the yellow hiking trail from the village of Teletín, where you can get there by bus. The nearest train station is Jílová u Prahy.

5. Nelahozeves Castle

Just 35 kilometers from Prague, you can see a Renaissance castle from the 16th century – Nelahozeves Castle.  You can see inside the castle as part of the guided tour of A Noble Family at Home. The house of the world-famous composer Antonín Dvořák also stands in its surroundings.

You can get to the castle from Prague by train to the Nelahozeves castle stop, or by bus to the Nelahozeves stop.
Are you looking for more tips for interesting places around Prague? Check out our 9 suggestions about what to do and see around Prague and Places to visit in the Czech Republic (Our favorites).