CZECH REPUBLIC
Beyond Prague
While Prague offers an extraordinary concentration of history and culture, the surrounding regions reveal equally captivating destinations — all within comfortable reach for a day excursion
Kutná Hora
Approx. 1 hour from Prague
A UNESCO World Heritage town, Kutná Hora was once one of the wealthiest cities in medieval Europe due to its silver mines. Today, it enchants visitors with its beautifully preserved historic centre and the magnificent St. Barbara’s Cathedral — a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture.
The Sedlec Ossuary, a small chapel decorated with human bones, offers a striking and unique artistic experience.
Ideal for lovers of architecture and history.
Karlovy Vary
Approx. 2 hours from Prague
This elegant spa town has attracted European aristocracy, artists and thinkers for centuries. Its pastel-colored façades, graceful colonnades and thermal springs create a refined and almost cinematic atmosphere.
A leisurely walk along the Teplá River, sampling the mineral waters, or enjoying a spa treatment makes for a sophisticated escape from the city.
Perfect for those seeking relaxation and understated luxury.
Český Krumlov
Approx. 2–2.5 hours from Prague
Often described as one of the most picturesque towns in Europe, Český Krumlov is a fairy-tale destination of winding streets, Renaissance houses and a grand castle overlooking the Vltava River.
Its intimate scale and romantic setting make it ideal for a full-day cultural excursion.
Brno – where Prague meets Vienna
Approx. 2 hours from Prague, less than 2 hours from Vienna
The city where the first Soroptimist club in the former Czechoslovakia was founded in 1991. The second largest in Czechia, Brno is a vibrant university city where medieval history, modernist architecture, and a lively café and wine culture come together in the heart of South Moravia. It is a great starting point for your exploration of the whole region. Why don’t you plan your trip through Vienna airport and visit Moravia before or after the convention?
Špilberk Castle
A 13th-century hilltop fortress with city views and museums; once one of the harshest prisons in the Austrian Empire.
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
The iconic twin-tower cathedral on Petrov Hill, visible across the city.
Zelný trh
A historic marketplace with underground medieval cellars, the Moravian Museum and the oldest theatre in Central Europe.
Brno Underground Labyrinth
Medieval tunnels and storage rooms.
Villa Tugendhat
A world-famous modernist house (UNESCO) designed by the German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the 1920s.
Beyond Brno
Třebíč
Approx. 1 hour from Brno
St. Procopius Basilica built in the early 13th century originally as a part of a Benedictine monastery. The Jewish Quarter and the Jewish cemetery date back to the Middle Ages.
The Lednice-Valtice estate
Approx. 1 hour from Brno
One of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe covering 200 square kilometres. The property of the Dukes of Liechtenstein was transformed into a cultural landscape (17th-20th century) featuring country houses, manors, churches and other buildings in Baroque and Neoclassical styles in the English landscape garden. Nearby small towns Mikulov and Znojmo offer unforgettable experience of historical city centres, castles and wine tasting.
Telč, Gardens and Castle in Kroměříž
Approx. 1.5 hours from Brno
The most perfect example of the Italian Renaissance north of the Alps and a town with one of the most beautiful squares in Europe (UNESCO). The Gothic castle was transformed into a chateau directly influenced by Genovese architecture becoming one of the Moravian gems of Renaissance architecture.
Punkevní Caves with the Macocha Abyss and Kateřinská Cave
Approx. 45 mins from Brno
Candidate for UNESCO in Moravian Carst. The cave system has an underground river that will take you to the bottom of the abyss. Kateřinská Cave is both an archaeological and palaeontological site, with remains from human habitation and neolithic drawings (6-7 thousand years old).