Czech Republic

Come to the Czech Republic and become engulfed in over a ten centuries of rich history and culture. Since the times of the Great Moravian Empire, this picturesque and complex country has inspired with its art and impressed with its persistence to flourish.

Apartments and houses throughout this colorful nation are known for there architecture and charm. History buffs can hunt down battle-sites of the Thirty Years' War and the infamous Napoleonic Wars or see buildings that have stood since the formation of the first Czech Republic. Or take the family on any one of the guided tours to see a compilation of history and art that will leave you reeling for its intricacy.

The Czech Republic is made up of several regions that are just as rich and inviting to the world traveler. Prague is probably the most well-known in terms of history and tourist areas, and offers activities year-round to be enjoyed. Other regions like Bohemia and Carlsbad have culture and art as well as outdoor activities for any level of sportsman.

Summers are mild and sunny in the Czech Republic, and vacationers can venture out from their rental house and dive in to abundant water sports which are available in most off the popular areas. Head to Lipno in South Bohemia and enjoy this dammed reservoir by renting a pedal-boat or canoe for the day. Here anglers can also enjoy great fishing near Sumava National Park. This picturesque park also offers outdoor enthusiasts biking and hiking trails galore.

Fisherman looking for breathtaking views can head to Orlik. In the midst or sweeping rock faces and wooded slopes, vacationers can also partake in swimming, windsurfing and canoeing.

Travelers looking for a romantic summer getaway can head to Machevo jezero in North Bohemia. Here visitors can take part in the festivals and social events or peruse Bezdez castle in the midst of dense woods and sandy beaches.

Looking for winter fun? The cold season offers travelers amazing options for adventure seekers in the Czech Republic. A must-see is Krkonoše, where the most popular ski areas in the country lie. From Špindleruv Mlýn, where over 100 km of ski trails with varying levels of difficulty offer both speed and leisure to St. Peter, where snowboarders can find a multitude of jump and a pipes, the Czech Republic is a winter-lovers dream. Families looking for winter fun can also take up cross-country skiing and tubing in the splendid mountains of this country.

Not that it needs to be winter or summer to find something great to do or see in the Czech Republic. Take a birds-eye-view and take to the skies while enjoying one of the many aviation sports all over the region.

Enjoy the eclectic geography of Bohemia while taking an observation flight, where the pilot can give you specifics on the beauty and history you see below. Take it slower in the air and hire a hot-air balloon for the day. The most common routes take you over Prague or within view of the castles in the country, such as Karlstejn. Or hire a balloon to go over a region of your own interests, to see this beautiful countryside and architecture by your own designs.

Looking for a little more adventure in your aeronautics? Paragliding and hang-gliding centers are located throughout the country, where you can take a course to make a tandem or individual glide. Or take it to the next level and spend a day skydiving.

The biggest draw of the Czech Republic is tied to the folk art, history and architecture. All you have to do is walk the streets of any on of its cities to feel transported to another time.

The small villages offer the most unique forms of architecture. Recent history has effected how building was done all over the Czech Republic, and the local people have been creative in their use of materials, making for a unique back drop in any ones if its street.

Each region has a particular history that has transferred itself onto the clothing and garments worn by its inhabitants. It creates a diverse culmination of colors, patterns and textures that is truly unique to experience.

Culture has always been a large part of Czech life. Being an historic society, the long-standing traditions open the waterways for all of the forms of art enjoyed in this country. The many theatres and music halls all over the country draw thousands of visitors each year. They come to enjoy the art of Alfons Mucha and Josef Sudek as well as the music of Antonin Dvorak, the famous composer of the notes that followed Neil Armstrong's first steps onto the surface of the Moon in 1969.

Come and visit the Czech Republic and see a vibrant combination of history, folklore and beauty that fills it.