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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Beroun
Spend a half‑day visiting Medvědárium and the historic centre; stay one night if you want easy access to Karlštejn or the nearby caves.
Beroun is a small Czech town 30 km southwest of Prague, well‑served by fast and commuter trains and the D5 highway. Its main draws are the bear sanctuary Medvědárium, easy walks to nearby nature reserves and caves, and short trips to Karlštejn Castle and Točník‑Žebrák ruins. One night is enough for a relaxed visit and to use the town as a base for the surrounding sights.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Feb (cold, short days)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CZK
- Money
- Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted, including for small sums.
- Daily spend
- Budget CZK 500–800 excl. bed · Mid CZK 800–1,200 excl. bed · High CZK 1,200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Ambulance 155 · Fire 150 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets have a pin; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid E/F plug found on most chargers.
- Tipping
- Pub or café: Round up to the next ten or twenty koruna.; Restaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide: CZK 100–200 per person for a half-day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants sell bottled water by default; ask for tap water if you want it.
- Toilets
- Station and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | CZK 35–55 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | CZK 40–70 |
| Local bus ticket | CZK 20–30 |
| Train ticket PRG ↔ Beroun (one way) | CZK 120–180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- About 30 km (19 mi) north, reachable by train or carAbout 19 mi (30 km) north, reachable by train or car
Typical fares
- Prague ↔ Beroun train
- about CZK 150 one way, 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use fast trains between Prague and Plzeň that stop at Beroun, or the commuter S7 line for local stops like Karlštejn. Cars travel via the D5 highway; city centre is walkable.
See and do
Known for
- Medvědárium bear sanctuary
- Karlštejn Castle (via S7 line)
- Koněpruské Caves
- Točník and Žebrák castles
- Town centre historic square
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Karlštejn Castle | S7 commuter train from Beroun to Karlštejn, about 15 min, then a short walk | ≈30 min total |
| Točník and Žebrák castles | Local bus or drive 15 km (9.3 mi) south, about 20 minLocal bus or drive 9.3 mi (15 km) south, about 20 min | ≈45 min total |
| Koněpruské Caves | Car or local bus 6 km (3.7 mi) south, about 15 minCar or local bus 3.7 mi (6 km) south, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Town centre hotels
- Several 2‑star hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the station and historic square
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepromiňte |
| Thank you | Děkujiděkuji |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?kolik to stojí? |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?kde je toaleta? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý den on entering shops; handshake with eye contact; avoid: Walking in and out without a word
- Names and titles: Use academic titles if given (pan inženýr, paní doktorka); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Pubs: Share tables, put a coaster on the glass when you have had enough; avoid: Waving for the waiter; they will come
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; slippers are offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed; bring flowers (odd numbers) or wine
- Conversation: Dry humour, understatement; avoid: Calling it 'Eastern Europe' or confusing it with Slovakia
- Queues and trams: Give seats to older people; let people out first; avoid: Loud phone calls on public transport
Scams and watch-outs
- Fast train schedules vary; check the latest timetable for departure times.
- Some attractions (e.g., Medvědárium) may have seasonal opening hours; verify before visiting.
Beroun is generally safe; typical precautions apply: keep an eye on belongings in crowded train stations and follow local traffic rules when walking or cycling.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beroun yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Medvědárium bear sanctuary
- Karlštejn Castle (via S7 line)
- Koněpruské Caves
- Točník and Žebrák castles
- Town centre historic square
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Beroun official website: www.mesto-beroun.cz/
- Wikivoyage: Beroun, revision 5227186 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5227186
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/beroun). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.