Brno and Karlovy Vary

[TeakDani]

I'm excitedly planning a trip to the Czech Republic later this year and seeking insights from those with local knowledge. The photos from Prague in https://teakdoor.com/travel-the-worl...ague-pics.html (Prague Pics) have me eager to visit, but I hope to explore beyond the capital - namely Brno and Karlovy Vary.


Brno appears rich in cultural and historic attractions. Does anyone have experiences to share from their time there?


Karlovy Vary and its famed hot springs and spa treatments seem a lovely destination as well, alongside beautiful architecture and a film festival. Might spending a few days prove worthwhile? What top sights or activities would you recommend?


As I begin in earnest to craft my itinerary, I'd appreciate any wisdom or recommendations from fellow travelers familiar with these areas. What seasons offer the best experiences? How accessible are sites via public transit or rental car? Where might I find accommodations blending value and charm? Your perspectives would greatly aid my planning - thank you in advance!

[david44]

Avoid Oktober to May too cold even late now, July Augut school hol peak price , harder to get reservation so June ,sept

Train good fast and cheap with really good food if you pay in Crown dual price in Euro about double
Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Brno H n hn means central sta under $10 no need extra for seat or firt class just grab a seat in dining car.Trainl ayout on webite and car location shown on platform.Dump bag in first semi car adjacent luggage racks or stow under table and there is a table for 2 while other are queueing to get into crowded carriage for 2nd class where many window eat reserved in and out of the capital at weekend, friday dusk out sunday night for commuters,

It only a couple hour to either , with fuel parking city traffic I only drive in S Moravia if no train.
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I see no attraction in Karlovy Vary except architecture, pa every in CZ Frantike Lazne Marianke Lazne far better

BRNO see Dirk Diggler's excellent illustrated report
Iaty central oppoite teh Bunker the 4 art with brekiie $100 online perhap double walk in , many Air BnB , Penzion even hotel or the bunker from $30-300

Wonderful Film and Wine fetival all around central square area sep music food tasting in streets
Natural Wine Fest 2024 BRNO (@naturalwinefest) • Instagram photos and videos
Panda Bar another world
Z bunker a real cold war bunker with tour cafe
Great sauna and spa pool
Baroque Church
Art Galleries
A superb technical museum if you into optic bike car etc 10min so picnic tram to the door spartan cafe drinks machine

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attracti...n_Moravia.html


Old town all walkable extends 1km uphill from station, trams cabs easy for Tugenhat house Uni and Tech museum


Get there Ryanair from Stanted $30 no frill up
Train from Vienna or Berlin via Dresden 3-4 hour $30-50 if you buy of int site but Czech Railway much cheaper about half outside rush hour
Note a ticket doesnt guarantee a seat but always allowed to board head straigh to the buffet bistro
Can book online in Englissh with foreign credit card, ued many time can print or add ticket to app
2nd class if there



The buffet diner i better than 1st it a light bright bistro with smiling staff goulasch ssoup to die for I uually have 2 big bowlss and a bottle of Red or sekt. A meal with beer wine ssnap or coffe if paid in cz crown around $8 foto from dd thread.Natural Wine Fest 2024 BRNO (@naturalwinefest) • Instagram photos and videos

[david44]

ps i stay here regularly walking distance of cetral sq modern clean great value


Ubytovani v centru Brna | Hotel International Brno

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Flew to Prague and got the train down to Brno. Long journey by train, but worth the photo ops of self sufficient small holdings, interrupted by massive farmlands, both encouraged by former Soviet occupation.

Brno is great and not too far from Austria.