Things to do in Czech Republic

The Czech Republic has one of Europe's great capital cities, but its appeal does not stop at Gothic towers and river views. Medieval towns, forested borderlands, Moravian wine country, and old spa resorts give the country a texture that feels both storybook and lived-in.

A good trip balances urban density with smaller places where the pace drops quickly. Spring and fall are especially strong, with milder weather and fewer bottlenecks, while December is atmospheric and summer is best handled with early starts and time outside the busiest historic cores.