Prague Castle and the historic core below it form the largest complex of its kind in the country, and a single day here covers the castle grounds, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town in one continuous walk downhill. It works as a day trip from Central Bohemia because the whole route is compact and walkable once you arrive, with no need for local transport between sights. Expect crowds concentrated at Charles Bridge and Old Town Square, thinner elsewhere in the castle courtyards.
| Distance | 25–60 km from Central Bohemia towns |
|---|---|
| Travel time | 30–60 min by train or bus |
| Getting there | Train from any Central Bohemia town to Praha hl.n. or Praha Smíchov (CZK 50–140/~$2–6); metro then covers the city |
| Address | Prague Castle, Hradčany, 119 08 Praha 1, Czech Republic |
How to get there
- Train (Czech Railways cd.cz), bus (RegioJet, FlixBus), car (parking limited in centre)
Location
Prague Castle, Hradčany, 119 08 Praha 1, Czech Republic
50.0755, 14.4378 View on map
Highlights
- St. Vitus Cathedral - the Gothic cathedral inside the castle walls, its stained glass and the tomb of St. John of Nepomuk are the reason most visitors enter the complex
- Golden Lane - a row of small historic houses built into the castle fortification, once housing castle staff and later artisans
- Charles Bridge - the medieval stone bridge lined with baroque statues connecting the castle side to the Old Town
- Old Town Square - the astronomical clock and the surrounding Gothic and baroque facades mark the centre of the old city
- Prague Castle courtyards - the succession of open courtyards you pass through before reaching the cathedral gives a sense of the castle's scale