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5 days in Prague with Kutná Hora and Karlštejn
With five days in Prague you can see the famous sights at ease, plus corners that short visits miss: Strahov, the Wallenstein Garden and the old industrial district of Holešovice. Two train trips round it off: Kutná Hora with its ossuary and Gothic cathedral, Karlštejn with the castle of Charles IV. The trips fall on days three and four, with no need to change hotels.
In short
- Length
- 5 days, 19 stops
- Highlights
- Old Town Square, Strahov Monastery, Sedlec Ossuary, Karlštejn Castle, DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
- Day trips
- Day trip to Kutná Hora
- Where to stay
- Old Town, Vinohrady
- Getting around
- Explore the Old Town and Malá Strana on foot; the cobbles are uneven.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are ideal.
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Day 1
Old Town, synagogues and a library
Old Town Square
Start on the square while it is empty. Besides the time, the town hall clock shows the positions of the sun and moon.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Old Town Squareabout 5 min on foot
Spanish Synagogue
Painted inside with Moorish patterns from floor to ceiling. Part of the Jewish Museum circuit, closed on Saturdays.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Spanish Synagogueabout 10 min on foot
Clementinum
Baroque library hall and Astronomical Tower, guided tour only. From the tower you look down on Charles Bridge.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Clementinumabout 5 min on foot
Charles Bridge
In the early evening, once the day groups have gone. You can climb the Malá Strana bridge tower.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Charles Bridge
Day 2
Strahov, castle and Malá Strana
Strahov Monastery
You view the two historic library halls from the doorway. From the monastery garden, a view over the rooftops of Malá Strana.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Strahov Monasteryabout 15 min on foot
Prague Castle
The circuit ticket covers St Vitus, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane. Allow three hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Prague Castleabout 5 min on foot
Wallenstein Garden
A Baroque garden with peacocks, a dripstone wall and a grand loggia. Open in the warmer months only, free entry.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Wallenstein Gardenabout 10 min on foot
Kampa Island
Wind down by the Vltava. David Černý's giant crawling babies are on the island, with places for dinner all around.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kampa Island
Day 3
Day trip to Kutná Hora
Train from Praha hlavní nádraží to Kutná Hora hl. n., about 1 hour. From the station about 10 min on foot to the Sedlec Ossuary. Check opening hours before you go.
Sedlec Ossuary
A chapel decorated with the bones of tens of thousands of people, chandelier included. Small and often crowded – come early.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sedlec Ossuaryabout 10 min on foot
Sedlec Cathedral
The bright abbey church a few minutes away is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is often a combined ticket with the ossuary.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sedlec CathedralBus or local train into the centre (Kutná Hora město), about 10 min.
Welscher Hof
This is where the Prague groschen were once minted. Have lunch in the lanes nearby.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Welscher Hofabout 10 min on foot
St Barbara's Church
Walk along the promenade by the Jesuit College to the tent-like roofs of the cathedral. Back to the station by bus or local train.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): St Barbara's Church
Day 4
Karlštejn Castle and Vyšehrad
Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn, about 40 min. From the station about 30 min uphill on foot to the castle.
Karlštejn Castle
Charles IV kept the crown jewels here. Inside by guided tour only – check times and book online beforehand.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Karlštejn CastleWalk back to the station, train to Praha-Smíchov, then tram towards Vyšehrad, about 1.5 hours in all.
Vyšehrad
A quiet walk along the ramparts after the trip. Dvořák, Smetana and Mucha are buried in the cemetery.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vyšehradabout 20 min on foot
Náplavka
Down on the riverbank, boat bars are moored and the vaults in the embankment wall house pubs. Dinner by the water.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Náplavka
Day 5
Holešovice and Letná
Metro C or tram to Nádraží Holešovice, then about 10 min on foot to DOX.
DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
Changing exhibitions in a former factory. On the roof sits Gulliver, a huge wooden airship. Check opening hours.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): DOX Centre for Contemporary Artabout 15 min on foot
Prague Market (Holešovice)
The old slaughterhouse is now a market area with halls, stalls and small places for lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Prague Market (Holešovice)Tram towards Výstaviště (the exhibition grounds), then walk into the park, about 20 min.
Stromovka
The big park in the north, once a royal hunting ground. Ideal for simply walking after four full days.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Stromovkaabout 25 min on foot
Letná Park
A farewell drink in the beer garden above the Vltava. From the metronome you see the city's bridges lined up.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Letná Park
Good to know
Watch the closing days
The Jewish Museum is closed on Saturdays, and many castles and museums close one weekday. Check first and swap days if needed.
Book Karlštejn
Tours at Karlštejn are limited, especially in summer. Booking online saves you waiting on site.
Train tickets
Tickets for Kutná Hora and Karlštejn are sold at machines, at the counter or in the Czech Railways app.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Prague.
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5 days in Prague: frequently asked questions
What can you do with 5 days in Prague?
The Old Town, the castle and Malá Strana at an easy pace, plus Holešovice and Letná. Two days cover trips to Kutná Hora and Karlštejn.
Kutná Hora or Karlštejn – which is better?
Kutná Hora offers more: the ossuary, two cathedrals and an old town. Karlštejn is a single castle but quicker to reach. With five days you can do both.
Do I need a car for the day trips?
No. Both are reachable by train from the main station. Only in Kutná Hora do you need a bus or local train once to get into the centre.
More plans for Prague
- One dayOne day in Prague: castle, bridge, Old TownUp to the castle by tram, then downhill on foot through Malá Strana and over Charles Bridge into the Old Town.
- WeekendA weekend in Prague: Friday to SundayLights over the Vltava on Friday, castle and Malá Strana on Saturday, Jewish Quarter and Vyšehrad on Sunday.
- 3 days3 days in Prague – a ready-made itineraryOld Town and Josefov, the castle and Malá Strana, Vyšehrad and the New Town.
- With kidsPrague with kids: 2 days with zoo and PetřínApostles on the clock, giant babies on Kampa, mirrors on Petřín – and a whole morning at the zoo.
- On a budgetPrague on a budget: 2 days, mostly freeBridge, castle courtyards, Baroque gardens, a fortress and the view – Prague shows a lot without a ticket.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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