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Punkva caves - underground boat trip in the Czech Republic

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Punkva caves are located in Blansko, just north of Brno in the Czech Republic. These large caves are filled with stalagtites, stalagmites and fascinating rock formations. However, what makes this cave particularly worth visiting is the green and grassy area in the centre of the cave and the underground river where you can glide along in a boat.

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Mikulov Castle and Central Europe's largest wine barrel

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There are many fine castles and vineyards in the Czech Republic, especially south of Brno. We were here in July 2016, but decided to make a short visit again. Firstly, we wanted to check out some practical details for upcoming guided motorhome trips and secondly, we wanted to buy wine, of course.

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The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic

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When you walk through the gates of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, you have to pinch yourself. Is this really real? Maybe you've stepped into a painting and ended up in a fairytale world? It could be a village in a fantasy film or a Disney story. But no, it really looks like this. This is the real thing!

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Kutna Hora and the skeleton church in Sedlec

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The Czech town of Kutna Hora, seven miles east of Prague, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architecture. In the Middle Ages, the town was the centre of a thriving silver mining industry and today it is famous for its buildings and churches - not least the skeleton church of Sedlec or the bone house of Sedlec as it is also known. This church is decorated with the bones of 40,000 people ...

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Adrspach rocks - the Czech Republic's cool mountain

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We set out to find the cool rock formations in the Czech Republic called Adrspach rocks, but it wasn't easy to get there. We drove smoothly from Poland and across the Sudeten Mountains into the Czech Republic, but the road leading to Adrspach was closed.

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Christmas market in Prague - one of the best in Europe

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Christmas market in Prague is an experience. From late November until Christmas, Prague is transformed into one big Christmas market. Every self-respecting small square seems to set up its own market with stalls and lights, and you don't have to walk far from one to the other. So, what do you find at a Christmas market in Prague?

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Christmas market in the Czech Republic - in lovely Olomouc

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Thinking of visiting a Christmas market in the Czech Republic? There are popular Christmas markets in Prague, but we can also tell you about a market in a slightly smaller town, the Christmas market in Olomouc in the eastern Czech Republic. Olomouc may not be the first city you think of visiting in the Czech Republic, but this is a city that surprises!

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Olomouc - a gem in the eastern Czech Republic

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We had no expectations of the city of Olomouc at all. Perhaps because we hadn't even heard of the place until very recently. Wow, what a surprise! We can really, really recommend this little hidden gem. Cosy alleys, impressive historical buildings and a fantastic restaurant.

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Stay in a castle in the Czech Republic - one night at Liblice

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We have just tried staying in castles in the Czech Republic. We flew from Stockholm to Prague and from there it was only an hour by car to get to Liblice Castle. Here we were able to enjoy good food and a spa. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday night!

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Wine in Czech Republic - Velke Bilovice wine region

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Did you know that wine is produced in the Czech Republic? Just south of Brno there are lovely wine regions and really good white wine. We visited the Velke Bilovice wine region.

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