doulikefish Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Outside of Prague, is there anywhere else in the Czech Republic that might be worth a visit for a day? Also, if anyone here has been there often/lived there, I'm assuming that since it's fairly Central Europe, the country has a decent tolerance to the LGBT community? A quick look online suggests it's quite an accepting place. In central/eastern europe there will be a good tolerance to the lgbt community in capital cities but the further out into the sticks you go you would be best keeping it to a low profile Im only going to what ive been told by gay friends though Oh aye and go to the brewery above the vt has suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions so far. I looked into Plzen and the brewery and that seems very tempting for a day trip outside of Prague. I've also noticed that Dresden only appears to be a couple hours away from Prague also. Somewhere I've always fancied going. I take it it's not too difficult to get a train there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks for the suggestions so far. I looked into Plzen and the brewery and that seems very tempting for a day trip outside of Prague. I've also noticed that Dresden only appears to be a couple hours away from Prague also. Somewhere I've always fancied going. I take it it's not too difficult to get a train there? Use the german trains website to check for your dates n stuff http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Use the german trains website to check for your dates n stuff http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml I took the train from Prague to Frankfurt a few years ago, big comfy carriages They've probably replaced them with shitty modern commuter style ones now though. P.S. Here's some info, only takes a couple of hours to Dresden. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTopic-g274707-i96-k5509028-Train_tickets_from_Prague_to_Dresden-Prague_Bohemia.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thinking about Krakow for a few nights at new years time, although I'm worried it will be overly cold. Would like to get a day at Auchwitz and the salt mines when there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Dresden is an easy two hours on any of the Berlin or Hamburg trains, and once you pass Ústí, the Methil of the Czech Republic, it's a very scenic route through the 'Saxon Switzerland' on both sides of the border. The Czech rail company České dráhy has an English page where you can book and print at home tickets in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menzel Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Outside of Prague, is there anywhere else in the Czech Republic that might be worth a visit for a day? Also, if anyone here has been there often/lived there, I'm assuming that since it's fairly Central Europe, the country has a decent tolerance to the LGBT community? A quick look online suggests it's quite an accepting place. I've worked as a journalist for Mezipatra Queer Film Festival in Prague and Brno, which is held every year, and there's a vibrant LGBTQ community in the Czech Republic. Prague Pride happens every year, and the country is probably the most tolerant of any Central and East European country. That's not to say there aren't challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegomarahenry Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Kutna Hora is an hour away on the train, St Barbaras church is there, been used in a few films and the town is a Unesco heritage site, You can get there on the Brno train. The Bone church is there also if you want to look at piles of bones, it amazes me how many people do https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Barbara%27s_Church,_Kutn%C3%A1_Hora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedlec_Ossuary I used to live on the edge of Prague 2 which has a large concentration of gay friendly bars and the only bother I ever saw was lesbians knocking lumps out each other, Its a pretty open minded place so you should have no concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 I'm not talking to whoever mentioned the salt mines outside Krakow, but it's nice and warm down there. I'd imagine Auschwitz to be a little chilly, especially in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menzel Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 I'm not talking to whoever mentioned the salt mines outside Krakow, but it's nice and warm down there. I'd imagine Auschwitz to be a little chilly, especially in the winter. The salt mines are worth it for the tour guide alone. "Lick the wall, it's really salt!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 The salt mines are worth it for the tour guide alone. "Lick the wall, it's really salt!" She was very quiet during the tour about the Jewish thing, but when I asked her at the end of the tour what happened to it during WW2 she reluctantly agreed that Jewish prisoners were making parts for Messerschmitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Thinking about Krakow for a few nights at new years time, although I'm worried it will be overly cold. Would like to get a day at Auchwitz and the salt mines when there. itll be a bit nippy id have thought great city,though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 itll be a bit nippy id have thought great city,though. Yeah this is the main thing I'm worried about but its the only time we can really go. Hence why a few other European cities are an alternative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandcowden Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Yeah this is the main thing I'm worried about but its the only time we can really go. Hence why a few other European cities are an alternative! the good thing about that is youll be in little doubt as to how the weathers going to be so you can pack accordingly.think krakows cheap as chips in winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dariusz Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Been to Krakow twice...a much nicer city in summer than it is in winter. Also, last time I was there, a tour guide told me it can get to -30 degrees in winter. f**k that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Me & the lad are going to Prague for his birthday next Feb for 5 days. I've read the thread & some interesting posts & links though some are now defunct. Anyone been there recently, best places to visit & tips etc? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 16 hours ago, Grim O'Grady said: Me & the lad are going to Prague for his birthday next Feb for 5 days. I've read the thread & some interesting posts & links though some are now defunct. Anyone been there recently, best places to visit & tips etc? Grimbo Grim, the tip is quite far out of town and not really worth going to, unless it's bin day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 On 17/09/2016 at 09:38, Sergeant Wilson said: Grim, the tip is quite far out of town and not really worth going to, unless it's bin day. what about a launderette then? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 58 minutes ago, Grim O'Grady said: what about a launderette then? Grimbo Depends whose washing it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim O'Grady Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 Just now, Sergeant Wilson said: Depends whose washing it is. I'm scrambling for relevance on that Sarge? Grimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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