Vacations in the Czech Republic – The first days of summer are approaching and you want to plan your next vacation?
If you want to experience the feeling of freedom in nature again, switch off from your stressful everyday life and relax, but at the same time explore your own culture, history and sights, you should go camping with your car and a roof tent on top or a tent trailer in the back.
This gives you complete flexibility when planning your trip and allows you to drive to all the popular spots while enjoying a cozy evening with your loved ones.
Find out here which highlights worth seeing in the Czech Republic you should visit, what you need to bear in mind and why a camping vacation is definitely a good idea!
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Camping vacation in the Czech Republic: Nature & city trip
Ideally, you should opt for camping in the Czech Republic.
With a rooftop tent, you can maintain the luxury and comfort you are used to at home in the great outdoors and enjoy the idyllic natural surroundings well into the evening. Rooftop tents for 2 people are suitable for couples, while rooftop tents for 4 or even 5 people are ideal for the whole family.
Every day you are completely free to decide how you want to spend your day and where you want to go next.
Whether it’s sights with exciting history, historic castles and palaces or swimming in the lake and hiking in nature – the Czech Republic impresses with a mixture of picturesque nature and cultural highlights and is therefore a popular destination for tourists from all over the world.
Would you like to set off directly with your own car tent?
Then you can buy a suitable roof tent here.
Video!
Czech Republic from above
To get an overview of this charming country and get to know the top spots and cities worth seeing, you can watch the following video.
This will give you the best possible preparation for what to expect on your upcoming vacation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIPgvH4IynY
To-do list: 8 tips + 1 insider tip
What should I definitely see and do in the Czech Republic?
Here are my 8 tips that should definitely be on your bucket list, plus a special insider tip:
- Stroll through the old town in Prague
- Charles Bridge with panoramic view over the Vltava
- Prebischtor: Sandstone arch in Bohemian Switzerland
- Frauenberg Castle in Hluboká
- Hiking in the Giant Mountains (highest mountains in the Czech Republic)
- Bohemian paradise: Rocky landscape of sandstone
- Teltsch: Colorful film set
- Take a walk in the Golden Lane!
Insider tip: Pilsen!
Although Pilsen is the fourth largest city in the country, it is rather unknown compared to Prague.
However, it impresses with its historic buildings in medieval style as well as Renaissance and Baroque buildings spread throughout the old town.
The colorful city is definitely worth a visit and not quite as crowded as other cities.
Here is the Czech Republic on the map
The Czech Republic is a Central European country that is visited by tourists from all over the world due to its exciting history and inviting cities.
It borders Germany to the west and north-west, Poland to the north-east, Slovakia to the east and Austria to the south, making it an ideal travel destination.
By car: From Germany to the Czech Republic
The popular vacation destination can be easily reached by car from Germany.
It takes just 4 1/2 hours from Thuringia to reach the Czech capital of Prague via the A4.
It is therefore ideal to arrive in your own car with a roof tent on top and enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Cities, highlights & attractions in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has some interesting cities to offer that are definitely worth a visit.
From sights and exciting history to scenic highlights, there is something for everyone here.
The Czech Republic is generally known for its many quaint castles and fortresses, each with their own story to tell.
Culture, art and history enthusiasts are in the right place here!
Prague: Sights, weather & tips
The Czech capital Prague is probably the most popular destination for tourists.
It is known for its charming old town with its colorful, historic buildings, churches and the medieval clock that plays a chime every hour.
Also worth a visit to Prague is the famous Prague Castle, a castle complex dating back to the 9th century, and the Charles Bridge, which offers you a unique panorama over the Vltava River.
Are you traveling with the whole family and children?
Then a day trip to the largest zoo in the Czech Republic is well worthwhile.
Here you will find numerous animals such as hippos, elephants and Komodo dragons, all of which can be observed in a large outdoor enclosure.
The city has a charm all of its own and is definitely worth a stroll through the charming streets and alleyways with their historical flair.
Here you can stroll along and enjoy the day in good weather.
Tips for a vacation in Prague:
- Old Town Square (historic center with colorful buildings, churches, etc.)
- Prague Town Hall Clock (hourly carillon)
- Prague Castle (castle complex from the 9th century)
- Charles Bridge (panoramic view over the Vltava)
- Petřín observation tower
- John Lennon Wall
- Walks through the streets (Golden Lane)
- Prague Zoo (largest zoo)
Here you will find Prague:
Brno: Old town, race track and zoo
The city of Brno is better known for its modernized and restored buildings.
Here, for example, you can visit the Spielberg Fortress and the city museum to gain an insight into Czech history.
Also worth seeing is the modernized Tugendhat House, which is considered the most famous building of modernism and is an architectural highlight!
Another must-see in Brno is the Moravian Karst, a low mountain range landscape with caves, valleys and mountains, which is particularly popular with families.
The highlight par excellence, however, is the Automotodrom Brno race track on the western outskirts of the city.
The motorsport track was built between 1985 and 1987 and is now a real attraction for many visitors.
You should take a look at this in Brno:
- Spielberg Fortress (+ City Museum)
- Haus Tugendhat (most famous modernist building)
- Moravian Karst
- Automotodrom Brno race track
- Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
- Moravian National Museum
- Brno Zoo
Brno is located here:
Karlovy Vary: Wellness, thermal spa & health resort
The spa town of Karlovy Vary is located in the west of the Czech Republic and is a popular destination for many tourists from all over the world due to its picturesque landscapes and many thermal springs.
Apart from the fact that you can really relax and unwind in the spa here, there are also many sights to see.
For example, the Mühlbrunnkolonnade, a popular building with hot springs, or the Sprudelkolonnade, also a well-known building.
The historic Dianaturm observation tower is also a top spot and a cultural highlight that offers you a unique panorama of the city.
This is what a visit to Karlovy Vary has to offer:
- Numerous thermal springs (relaxation and spa)
- Mühlbrunn Colonnade (hot springs)
- Bubble colonnade
- Historic Dianaturm observation tower (panoramic view over the city)
- Becherovka Jan Becher Museum
- Park Colonnade
- Carlsbad Art Gallery
Here you will find Karlovy Vary:
Lakes in the Czech Republic: recreation, water sports & swimming vacations
Of course, in addition to a city trip and sightseeing, you can also simply relax and go for a swim in one of the idyllic lakes, for example, or take advantage of one of the water sports on offer.
The Czech Republic has some particularly beautiful lakes to offer, which are visited daily by numerous visitors from all over the world.
Here you can not only swim and relax, but also marvel at the unique, natural panorama all around or explore it on a hike, walk or bike ride.
These popular lakes can be found in the Czech Republic:
- Certovo jezero / Devil’s Lake (glacial lake in Šumava)
- Lipno Reservoir (lake with promenade around it)
- Rest area at the Preißhausteich (lake in the forest of the Erzgebirge)
- Černé jezero / Black Lake (glacial lake with numerous hiking trails)
- Mácha Lake (beautiful landscapes and yacht clubs)
- Rozkoš reservoir (idyllic surroundings)
- Nechranice reservoir (ideal for sailing & water sports)
Camping vacations: flexible, free, spontaneous & affordable
To take in all the wonderful sights and highlights in Prague, Brno, Karlovy Vary and the like and make the most of your vacation in the Czech Republic, you should definitely go camping.
This allows you to plan your itinerary individually, you are not tied to just one place and can decide freely and spontaneously every day how you want to spend your day and where you want to go next.
When camping, you can enjoy your vacation and the Czech atmosphere in the countryside well into the evening hours and spend a carefree and unforgettable time with your loved ones.
The best way to travel is with a roof tent, which is already on your car and is therefore available to you anytime and anywhere.
The whole thing can be unfolded with just a flick of the wrist and offers you an enormous sleeping and living area in just a few minutes, which you can use as you wish.
Depending on whether you are traveling with your partner or with the whole family, there is a suitable tent for 2, 3, 4 or 5 people. Read more here:
Advantages of a camping vacation:
- Flexible travel arrangements
- Free and spontaneous daily planning
- You are not tied to just one place
- Close to nature until the evening hours
- Intense time with your loved ones
- High comfort and luxury with a roof tent
- Cost-effective travel option
Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners. 
Campsite recommendations
The campsites in the Czech Republic are all located inland near lakes and around popular towns.
This means you are always centrally located, but at the same time have your peace and privacy in the evening on the natural campsites.
These campsites are inexpensive, centrally located and well rated:
River Camping Prague
3.8 stars / 323 ratings
- Address: 171 00 Troja, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 607 048 800
Camping Triocamp Prague
3.9 stars / 182 ratings
- Address: Obslužná 35, 184 00 Praha-Dolní Chabry, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 722 242 343
Camping by the lake Václav
3.8 stars / 379 ratings
- Address: Všebořská 211/51, Podhrad, 350 02 Cheb, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 354 435 653
Camping Dřenice
4.5 stars / 453 ratings
- Address: Dřenice Jesenická přehrada, 350 02 Cheb, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 354 431 591
Camping America
4.2 stars / 597 ratings
- Address: 8a, Jezerní 151, 351 01 Františkovy Lázně, Czech Republic
- Phone: +420 354 597 390
Weather in the Czech Republic: temperatures & trend
The average temperature in the Czech Republic is around 8 degrees.
In January, you can expect an average of -2 degrees in the lowlands and even down to -30 degrees in the Carpathians.
In summer around July, on the other hand, the average is 20 degrees with highs of up to 30 degrees.
This is therefore the best time to visit all the cities in a relaxed manner, perhaps eat an ice cream or two and enjoy the beautiful, idyllic nature on a walk around one of the popular lakes.
Weather today / in three days
Here you can already find a weather forecast for today and the coming days:
FAQ: Questions about the Czech Republic
What should I bear in mind when traveling to the Czech Republic?
What do people from the Czech Republic call themselves and where exactly is the Czech Republic?
Here you will find some questions that are frequently asked in connection with the Czech Republic and the corresponding answers.
Is the Czech Republic an EU country?
The Czech Republic is a country with around 10 million inhabitants and is a member state of the EU.
Why is it not allowed to say Czech Republic?
The term “Czechoslovakia” was also introduced after the formation of Czechoslovakia.
Nowadays, however, it is perceived rather negatively, as it is associated with the language used during the Nazi era.
This is why people now use the terms Czech Republic or Czech Republic.
What do you call people from the Czech Republic?
The people who live in the Czech Republic are called Czechs.
What do I have to consider when I travel to the Czech Republic?
In principle, you don’t have to pay much attention if you want to go on vacation in the Czech Republic.
You will need the usual travel documents, i.e. a valid identity card or a children’s passport for your children.
Otherwise, you should have printed out reservations for campsites and the like and take some cash with you, which you can then exchange for Czech crowns on site.
