I am in the middle of my trip planning for my Eastern European trip and was wondering of anyone can help me with day trips from Prague/Krakow and Budapest. I will be visiting Aushwitz and Eger as possible day trips...are there anymore worth checking out? I am more interested in either nature (hikes/rafting etc..), medievil architecture, or small traditional old towns to stroll around. Not much of a museum fan if this helps!
Thanks
Kate
Posted by
Seattle, USA
990 posts
From Prague, Kutna Hora and its remarkable ossuary are a fine day trip. It's possible to do Cesky Krumlov as a daytrip, though it's a longish drive, so you don't get a lot of time there. Overnight is a lot better, so you'll have time for the river rafting there.
Szentendre is an easy local train trip from Budapest, and has a lovely small town center with lots of little shops and galleries. It's on the Danube Bend. Even if you aren't a fan of museums, make an exception for the tiny Margi Kovacs museum--her varied ceramics work will charm you.
Also on the Danube Bend is Visegard, with its 15th century ruined palace and the citadel above the town.
Sorry I can't help with Krakow, though.
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
368 posts
That rafting in Cesky Krumlov looks really interesting. Is it worth it?
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
Daytrips from Prague: Castles Karlstejn, Krivoklat, Konopiste. All are short distance from Prague easily doable by train or bus. Details about them are in Rick Steves book: Prague & the Czech Republic.
Posted by
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
290 posts
Hi Kate!
What month are you looking to travel?
That info will determine what suggestions to do.
Posted by
Seattle
14 posts
I was in Prague 2 years ago and did a day trip out to Kutna Hora which I enjoyed. We took a tour through a silver mine which was pretty neat to see.
Posted by
OP
Winnipeg
590 posts
Thanks for your help!
Debbie: I am planning on going on May.