Day Trips from Prague - Prague and Czech Republic - page 445

České Budějovice
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České Budějovice (pronounced chesky bood -yo-vit-zah) is the provincial capital of
southern Bohemia and a natural base for exploring the region. Transport connections
to nearby Český Krumlov are good, meaning you could easily spend the day there and
evenings here. While České Budějovice lacks top sights, it does have one of Europe's
largest main squares (the biggest in the Czech Republic) and a charming labyrinth of
narrow lanes and winding alleyways. It's also the home of 'Budvar' beer (aka Czech
'Budweiser'), and a brewery tour usually tops the 'must-do' list.
The Best...
» Sight Budweiser Budvar Brewery ( CLICK HERE )
» Place to Eat Masné Kramý ( CLICK HERE )
» Place to Drink Mighty Bar Velbloud ( CLICK HERE )
Top Tip
If you're traveling during the ice-hockey season (September to April) try to catch the
home team HC Mountfield in action at Budvar Arena ( CLICK HERE ). Tickets can
usually be bought on the spot.
Getting There & Away
Bus From Prague, Student Agency ( 800 100 300; www.studentagency.cz )
yellow buses leave from Na Knížecí bus station (150Kč, 2½ hours) at the Anděl
metro station (Line B). There are decent bus services from České Budějovice to
Český Krumlov (35Kč, 45 minutes), Tábor (70Kč, one hour) and Třeboň (40Kč, 30
minutes).
Train From Prague, there's a frequent train service (222Kč, 2½ hours, hourly). Regu-
lar (slow) trains trundle to Český Krumlov (32Kč, 45 minutes).
Car From Prague, the drive takes 2½ hours following the D1 motorway toward Brno
and then heading south on Hwy E55.