If you use public transport or drive in the centre of Pilsen, there are some important updates you should be aware of. The Pilsen City Transport Company has launched a new app, and parking zones have been extended. Read on for more details.
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Articles about getting around Czech towns and cities (for example articles about public transport) or the country itself.
Moving to Brno: 5 Essential Tips You Need to Know
Moving to Brno? We are here to tell you everything you need to know: how to pay the waste taxes, rent a bike for free, how to buy a transport ticket and what is šalina. Read all about it here.
Moving to a new city becomes a challenge if you are unprepared for all the unexpected and surprising sides of its personality. When it comes to Brno, you are meeting a Dragon (the official symbol of Brno and its old legend) who is about to bite you unless you learn its tricks. We are ready to teach you!
How to Buy Public Transport Tickets “Šalinkarta” for Brno
#LifeInCzechia If you’re planning to move to Brno, navigating the city’s public transport system can be a bit intimidating. However, worry not; I definitely recommend buying a travel pass, which locals call šalinkarta. I’m here to simplify the process of buying prepaid tickets for Brno zones 100 and 101! Residents and frequent travelers commonly use these zones for everyday commuting, making them essential.
Ways to Get Around in Czechia
#LifeInCzechia When traveling around Czechia you’ll need to figure out which type of transportation is best for you to get around. In doing so you’ll find that there are several options. Planes, trains, buses, trams, the list goes on and on. Depending on where you’re attempting to travel, the location will affect the number of options that you have to choose from, so it’s very important that you do research on how to get to the destination and how you’ll get around while you’re there.
How to Bike in Czechia – Country Edition
#LifeInCzechia Spring is here! It’s the perfect time to get on your bike and hit the road. Discover your surroundings on two wheels. This will not only help the environment but also improve your fitness. Welcome to our second guide on how to bike in Czechia! We’ve prepared a practical overview of the rules of riding outside the city. Enjoy the ride!
5 Easy Tips For Moving Somewhere New
#LifeInCzechia Traveling to another country or region brings a lot of change and new experiences, and moving to another place can bring even more. Embracing new cultures, places, foods, and traditions can be exciting, but being prepared for the journey begins before you even board the airplane. As a student studying abroad, I was in the unique position of needing to prepare for not only the change in school and classes but a change in lifestyle.
Pilsen Card: Easy Way to Travel in and around Pilsen
#LifeInCzechia Do you often use public transport in Pilsen and the Pilsen region? Make your life easier with the Pilsen card! You can easily pay for tickets in public transport vehicles and even for services outside of public transport. Besides the obvious, you get discounts in the Bonus program (e.g. the Pilsen ZOO, Pilsner Urquel brewery, and more) and have an electronic overview of all completed transactions. Learn more about it in this article!
Public Transport in Pilsen: How Does it Work?
#LifeInCzechia Public transportation might seem like a jungle in every new city – but it doesn’t have to! Pilsen is perfectly accessible via trams, trolleybuses, and buses. And once you get used to it, you’ll easily use it every day in order to avoid traffic jams and save money on gas (especially with today’s prices). Want to know more? Let’s dive into the Pilsen public transport system together!
Tips on Traveling from and to the Czech Republic in the Times of Coronavirus
Coming to the Czech Republic as a tourist? Or maybe as a new student? Due to the current coronavirus restrictions, which will probably stick around for a while, traveling abroad might be a bit more tricky than usual. However, you can still enjoy it as much as possible if you take care of some important matters first, such as filling out the Passenger Locator Form.
Brno’s MOI Is Moving to a Different Location
Are you an expat (to be) in Brno and you planning to visit the local Ministry of Interior (MOI) office in the upcoming weeks? We have important notice for you. Brno’s MOI will have a new office. Due to the moving, the current MOI office located on Mariánské náměstí will be closed for the whole one month starting in mid-December 2020 and will open at a new address again in January 2021.