Praha Ruzyně, international airport

Prague info

Prague is the capital city of the relatively small Czech Republic which lies in the heart of Europe, neighbouring
with Germany , Austria , Slovakia and Poland . There is a number of non-stop border crossings available with
an excellent connection by car, bus, train or plane.

A valid passport, which does not expire at least for 3 months after the end of stay in the Czech Republic,
is required in order to enter the Czech Republic.

After the Czech Republic joined EU on May 1, 2004, EU citizens need only their personal ID cards. There is no need an entry visa for most European countries, the USA , Canada , Australia and some others. In case of necessity you can obtain visa at the Czech Embassy in your country. The official language is Czech. Most local people have basic possibly intermediate knowledge of English or German language. In majority of hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, historical monuments, shops and services the communication is possible in English, German or perhaps French.

International dialling code

For Czech Republic: 00420

Basic data

Area: 496 km2
Population: 1,166,000
Geographical situation: north latitude 50° 05' , east longitude 14° 27' , altitude 235 m (average)
Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time – Central European +1 (GMT+2)
Climate: average temperature 9°C , summer season – July 19°C , winter season – January -0,9°C
The Vltava river flows through the city
Parts of the historical centre: Hradčany, Malá Strana (Lesser Town), Staré Město (Old Town)
including Josefov, Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad
Administrative division: 22 municipal areas, 57 municipal parts
Voltage: 230 V

Important Telephone Numbers and Addresses

Emergency tel. 112
Ambulance service tel. 155
Police tel. 158
Fire emergency tel. 150
Municipal police tel. 156
Emergency road service tel. 1230, 1240
General information tel. 122 44
Directory inquiries (Prague and the whole Czech republic) tel. 1180
Directory inquiries (international) – both telephone and fax numbers tel. 1181
Sending wire messages by telephone – 133 001

Custom requirements

Without permission foreign visitors are allowed to export goods from Czech Republic for their personal use only
or as a gift. EU citizens are subject to the same regulations as in other EU countries. In the exported goods require any special legal permission (e.g. protection of cultural monuments, objects of museum value etc.) they must be presented to customs officials on departure.

Important custom offices

Celnice Ruzyně (Ruzyně Customs Office) – Praha 6, Ruzyně Airport , tel. 220 113 100
Vyclívací pošta (Customs Clearance Post Office) – Praha 5, Plzeňská 139, tel. 257 019 111

Prague center - most famous place - Wenceslas Square

Postal services

Main Post Office – Praha 1, Jindřišská 14 – daily 02.00-24.00

Phone

Local phone calls from public telephones 4 Kč

Telephone cards in the value of 200 and 300 Kč are available at newsagents' and tobacconists',
post offices, department stores, hotels, travel agencies, etc.

Currency

Legal tenders – Crown (Kč)
= 100 Hellers

coins: 50 Hellers
1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Crowns

banknotes: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000

Prague: The Lesser Quarter

Prague city transport fares

Regular transfer ticket 20 Kč
children 6-15 years 10 Kč

Non-transfer ticket 14 Kč
children 6-15 years 7 Kč

Freight ticket 10 Kč

Tourist tickes:
24 hours 80 Kč
3 days 220 Kč
7 days 280 Kč
15 days 320 Kč

Public transport inquiries

Tel. 296 191 817

Metro station Muzeum (line A and C)
tel. 222 623 777

Metro station Můstek (line B)
tel. 222 646 350

Metro station Anděl (line B)
tel. 222 646 055

Metro station Nádraží Holešovice (line C)
tel. 220 806 790

Airport Ruzyně – Arrival Hall
tel. 220 115 404

http://www.dpp.cz

Inquiries on trains

tel. 221 111 122
http://www.cdrail.cz

Inquiries on coaches

tel. 900 144 444
http://www.vlak-bus.cz

Inquiries on flights

tel. 239 007 007
http://www.czechairlines.com

Lost and Found Office

Prague 1, Karoliny Světlé 5
tel. 224 235 085

Lost credit cards

American Express
tel. 222 800 222

Visa
tel. 272 771 111

Diners Club
tel. 267 197 450

Master Card/Eurocard
tel. 272 771 111

Safety in Prague

Compared to many Western cities, Prague is relatively safe. You will generally find policemen very helpful. Prague is an unthreatening city to walk around. Violent crimes in the city centre are rare. The main criminal problem is petty pilfering (pickpockets) from cars, hotels, and pockets. As with any city, always use caution and care when travelling around.

Pickpockets
Using your common sense will help you to avoid Prague 's only real epidemic: pickpockets. Always remember to keep your bag in sight and avoid carrying your passport, wallet and valuables in your back pocket or an open bag. Thieves tend to operate around the city's crowded sights, such as Charles Bridge and on tram lines (mainly numbers 9, 22, 23). The organised groups use many tactics: one knocking into you while the other steals your belongings, being in your way while entering a tram while the other pushes you in and steals your wallet. Be aware that people who lean over to look at your menu may be more interested in your wallet. In a restaurant: never leave your handbag or coat containing a wallet unguarded on a chair next to you. Is it unlikely that anything stolen will ever be recovered.

Belongings in cars
Car alarms have proved not to be a deterrent. Try and park your car in an underground car park, especially if you are driving a foreign make. Never leave anything value in your car.

Women
Women may encounter a few stares and comments, but this is about as far as sexual harassment will go. However, women who are alone should try an avoid Wenceslas Square at night. As with any major city, always exercise extreme caution when travelling alone.

Documentation
It is technically illegal not to carry some from of identification (normally your passport). Although you are unlikely to be asked to produce it, having it could save a lot of problems. However, we recommend carrying photocopies of all essential documents while keeping the originals in a safe place.

The Police and Security Services
In Prague you will come across several kinds of policeman and women and members of various security services. Report any problems to a uniformed state police officer at a police station. To file a police report, go to the Prague 1 police station that can organise an interpreter rapidly. If the theft occurred in another district, the interpreter will take you to that district's police station to make a report.

In an emergency, dial 158.

The state police carry guns and can arrest a suspect. They patrol the streets on foot or drive green and white patrol cars. The municipal police are the other main security force, have greater powers, and are divided into different sections. Traffic police ensure the smooth running of traffic and regulate parking, speeding and drunk driving. It is illegal to drive with any alcohol in your bloodstream. The “black sheriffs” (as they are called) come from a number of private security guards (many of them actually wear black uniforms). They tend to guard banks and are used as security at sport events and so on.

Czech Republic Red-Letter Days

1 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, 8 May, 5 July, 6 July, 28 September, 28 October,
17 November, 24-26 December

Health

Medical Emergencies

Praha 1, Palackého 5, tel. 224 949 181
Praha 2, U Nemocnice 2, tel. 224 961 111 (Hospital Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice)
Praha 3, Koněvova 205, tel. 284 862 149
Praha 4, Pacovská 31, tel. 241 733 917
Praha 5, V Úvalu 84, tel. 224 438 590 (Hospital Motol)
Praha 6, Vítězné nám. 13, tel. 233 340 912
Praha 7, Dukelských hrdinů 1, tel. 233 370 391
Praha 8, Budínova 2 (Bulovka Hospital), tel. 283 842 222
Praha 9, Lovosická 40/440, tel. 286 881 513
Praha 10, Plaňanská 573/1, tel. 281 019 213

Dental Emergencies

Praha 1, Palackého 5, tel. 224 946 981 (Mo-Fri 19-7, Sat+Sun non-stop)
Praha 4, Pacovská 31, tel. 241 733 918 (Mon-Fri 19-7, Sat+Sun non-stop)

Pharmacies offering non-stop service

Praha 1, Palackého 5, tel. 224 946 982
Praha 2, Belgická 37, tel. 222 519 731
Praha 4, Vídeňská 800, tel. 261 084 001 (Hospital Thomayerova nemocnice)
Praha 5, Štefánikova 6, tel. 257 320 918
Praha 8, Budínova 1, tel. 283 840 501 (Bulovka Hospital)

Foreign Medical Clinics

American Dental Associates
Stará Celnice
V Celnici 4/1031, Praha 1
tel. 221 181 121

Canadian Medical Care
Veleslavínská 30, Praha 6
tel. 235 360 133

General Health Care Corporation
Krakovská 8, Praha 1
tel. 222 211 206

Health Centre Prague
Vodičkova 28, Praha 1
tel. 224 220 040

Lékařský dům
Janovského 48, Praha 7
tel. 220 807 630

Medical Centre
Mezibranská 21, Praha 1
tel. 222 211 332
www.medicalcentre.cz

Medicover
Tylovo nám. 3/15, Praha 2
tel. 234 630 111

Polyclinic at Národní
Národní 9 (3. floor), Praha 1
tel. 222 075 120
www.poliklinika.narodni.cz

Unicare Medical Center
Quality Family Health Care
Na Dlouhém lánu 11, Praha 6
tel. 235 356 553
Kosatcová 420, Průhonice
tel. 267 750 427
24hour on-call:
GSM 602 201 040
GSM 608 103 050

Specialized Clinics

Eye Centre Lexum
Višňová 25, Praha 4
tel. 241 725 555
Laser vision correction (LADAR, LASIK, PRK),
cataract surgery and other treatments for eye diseases

SolCor – Health Promotion Center
Újezd 450/40 – Michnův palace, Praha 1 – Malá Strana
tel. rec. 257 007 630, 257 007 633
Diagnosis-Prognos, special therapy, Colon-Hydromat regeneration, Biotherik,
SpectraColor, physiotherapy, massage, cosmetics.

In case of emergency or an accident

Use any hospital, health clinic or the hospital
Nemocnice na Homolce (foreign pavilion)
Roentgenova 2, Praha 5
tel. 257 272 146

Veterinary Emergency

Veterinary hospital Libuš
Na Šejdru 45, Praha 4
tel. 244 470 704, 602 458 185
non-stop – ambulance

Veterinary care in the center of Prague

Private veterinary care
Liliová 7, Praha 1 (Mon-Fri 9-20)
tel. 222 221 726