Skip to main content

Charles Bridge

Location

Prague

Czech Republic

50° 5' 11.1444" N, 14° 24' 41.22" E

See map: Google Maps

CZ

General info:

The construction of the Charles Bridge in Prague lasted for almost 150 years making it one of the most impressive buildings of this country. It is made out of stone that has proved as the perfect material as it still stands proudly, linking the Old Town with the Prague Castle, over the river Vltava.

The bridge is used by pedestrians only and because of that there are many stands offering souvenirs along the way. Besides a rich and interesting shopping offer, the tourists are able to enjoy the view from the bridge and its design. The Charles Bridge is embellished with 75 statues and a tower on each end.

Getting there:

Connecting the two most visited areas of Prague, the Charles Bridge is accessible only by walk, but to get there you can uses various means of public transport.

Costs:

Charles Bridge is a public bridge, thus walking across it is free.

Interesting places nearby

Kasberg - Grünau

Winter dreams, dreams of white crystals, of blue sky, fresh air and untouched pure nature, of happy, unforgettable moments, ... At Grünau these dreams will become reality!

Kasina Wielka - ?nie?nica

?nie?nica Ski resort invites you to enjoy a four-chair lift chair with a length of 1,100 m. Trip to the upper station takes less than 7 minutes.

Katschberg

The ski area Katschberg – Aineck is famous for it’s snow reliability and is well-known to be very sunny. The well-groomed pistes for all levels of difficulties link the states Salzburg and Carinthia. You can reach St.

Kaunertaler Gletscher

Well-prepared slopes for all skiers. Exciting runs (at your own risk!) in wonderful powder snow in the middle of a breath-taking mountain world. Fun and rail park with straight jumps and slope style for snowboarders and freestylers.

Grän

The skiing area Grän Füssener Jöchle is located in the Tannheimer valley and has very well prepared tracks. Whoever is on skiing vacation in Grän gets the opportunity of slopes in all difficulties and for everyone’s skills.

Gstaad - Glacier 3000

The Gstaad ski resorts are situated in the heart of the ski region Gstaad Mountain Rides in the Bernese Oberland at the east side of Lake Geneve The glacier private://Glacier 3000private:// can be accessed either by helicopter or skyride