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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Příbram
Spend a half‑day in Příbram: 2 h at the Mining Museum, then 1 h at Svatá Hora pilgrimage site; return to Prague by train.
Příbram is a small industrial town 46 km southwest of Prague, known for its open‑air mining museum and the historic Svatá Hora Marian pilgrimage hill. A few hours cover its main sights, making it a day‑trip from Prague.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Stay
- 0 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 350–550 excl. bed · Mid CZK 550–850 excl. bed · High CZK 850+ 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 150 · Ambulance 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 at a café | CZK 40–70 |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | CZK 35–55 |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | CZK 150–250 |
| Local bus ticket | CZK 20–30 |
| Train ticket Prague–Příbram | CZK 120–200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Main international airport, about 46 km (29 mi) northeast of PříbramMain international airport, about 29 mi (46 km) northeast of Příbram
Typical fares
- Prague → Příbram train (2nd class)
- about CZK 150, 45 min (check)
- Mining Museum entry
- CZK 120 (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
Town buses run by Arriva Střední Čechy; most attractions are within walking distance of the centre. Train connections to Prague (≈45 min) depart from Příbram station.
See and do
Known for
- Mining Museum Příbram
- Svatá Hora pilgrimage site
- Červený Hrádek castle ruins
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Červený Hrádek castle ruins | Local bus from Příbram station, about 20 min | ≈45 min total |
| Svatá Hora pilgrimage hill | Bus or taxi from centre, 10 min uphill walk | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel Příbram
- Central location, 5‑min walk to the museum and train station; suitable for one night if you prefer not to return same day.
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 |
| I would like a ticket to Prague | Chtěl(a) bych jízdenku do Prahychtěl(a) bych jízdenku do Prahy |
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
- Check museum opening hours (usually 9:00–17:00) before you go.
- Svatá Hora may be closed on major religious holidays; verify on the official site.
Příbram is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings on trains and at bus stops, especially after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Příbram yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mining Museum Příbram
- Svatá Hora pilgrimage site
- Červený Hrádek castle ruins
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Příbram official site: pribram.eu/
- Wikivoyage: Příbram, revision 5227209 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5227209
Pocket card
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Printed from Voykit (/pribram). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.