Throw open the doors: Czechia’s tourist season begins April 1

Czechia’s main tourist season starts on April 1, with the country’s myriad castles and chateaux opening their doors to visitors. The National Heritage Institute which manages around 1,000 sites of cultural and historical interest in the Czech Republic also has some novelties in store – new sightseeing routes, exhibitions and a number of themed events.

If you had to pick one thing Czechia can be proud of, it might well be the hundreds of stunning castles and chateaux dotted about the country. These are often the destination for Czechs going on ‘výlety’ or excursions – on the whole, Czechs are great explorers of their own land, and this trend only increased during covid, according to Czech Tourism figures. While foreign tourists visit some of the better-known sites, many are neglected.

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Author: Anna Fodor