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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Dvůr Králové nad Labém
Spend one day in Dvůr Králové nad Labém: morning at Safari Park, afternoon historic centre, evening return to Hradec Králové or Prague.
Dvůr Králové nad Labém is a small town (≈16 000 people) with a large safari park and a compact historic centre. It is reachable by train via Hradec Králové or Pardubice, making a day‑trip feasible.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, limited park hours)
- Stay
- 0‑1 nights
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 300–500 excl. bed · Mid CZK 500–800 excl. bed · High CZK 800+ 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 · Fire and ambulance 150 · Medical 155
- 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 in café | CZK 40–60 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in bar | CZK 30–50 |
| Ticket Safari Park adult (summer) | CZK 325 |
| Ticket Safari Park child (summer) | CZK 265 |
| Local bus fare | CZK 20–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- —
- PED · Pardubice Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Prague → Hradec Králové (train)
- ≈ CZK 250, 1 h 30 min (check)
- Hradec Králové → Dvůr Králové (bus)
- ≈ CZK 30, 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
No direct train; reach via Hradec Králové (transfer from Prague) or Pardubice (from Brno). Local buses or taxis cover town centre; walkable historic square.
See and do
Known for
- Safari Park Dvůr Králové
- Renaissance Old Town Hall
- Church of Saint John the Baptist
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Safari Park Dvůr Králové | Local bus from town centre, about 10 min; walkable from historic square | ≈30 min total |
| Žireč Castle (Jesuit residence) | Bus or taxi 5 min from town centre | ≈15 min |
| Kuks Braun sculptures | Train to Hradec Králové then bus 20 min; total ≈1 h 30 min | ≈2 h round |
Sleep
- Hradec Králové
- Closest city with many hotels; 24 km (15 mi) north, 30 min by train.Closest city with many hotels; 15 mi (24 km) north, 30 min by train.
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? |
| Can I pay by card? | Mohu platit kartou?mohu platit kartou? |
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
- Safari Park opening hours differ by season; check summer 09:00‑28:00 and winter 09:00‑16:00.
- No direct train; allow transfer time (≈3 h from Prague or Brno).
- Winter park limited to pavilions only.
Generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets near the park and keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Dvůr Králové nad Labém yet. Suggested stay: 0‑1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Safari Park Dvůr Králové
- Renaissance Old Town Hall
- Church of Saint John the Baptist
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Dvůr Králové nad Labem, revision 5258966 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5258966
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/dvur-kralove-nad-labem). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.