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Mělník
Visit Mělník for a half‑day to a full day from Prague; train 1 h (79 Kč) or bus 45 min (46 Kč).
Mělník sits at the Vltava‑Elbe confluence 25 km north of Prague. Its compact historic centre, chateau, Gothic church and wine museum fit a short stop, especially as a day‑trip from the capital.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mělník158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mělník, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyMělník is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and watch for occasional pickpocketing near the train station.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Václav Havel Airport Prague.
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable (≈1.5 km (0.9 mi) from train/bus station).The historic centre is walkable (≈0.9 mi (1.5 km) from train/bus station).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee30–45 CZK (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (pub)35–55 CZK (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketWine tasting (museum)150 CZK (≈ US$8)
- Budget bedAutocamp spot (tent or cabin), a night, per personKč 300
- Mid-range bedAutocamp spot (tent or cabin), a night, per personKč 400
- High-end bedAutocamp spot (tent or cabin), a night, per personKč 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 500 · Mid Kč 800 · High Kč 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Václav Havel Airport Prague
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (11 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mělník: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
10 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable (≈1.5 km from train/bus station). Bikes are common for the flat surrounding area.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kokořínsko
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus or car, about 30 min
Protected landscape with rock formations; good for short hikes.
Říp Hill
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Local bus or bike, 20 min
Legendary hill with panoramic views of the confluence.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Penzion Piranha
Double room 1 300 Kč; includes on‑site pizzeria.
Autocamp Mělník
Campground 1 km (0.6 mi) from centre; cabins and tent spots.Campground 0.6 mi (1 km) from centre; cabins and tent spots.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- 300–500 CZK (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- 500–800 CZK (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- 800 CZK (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension double room1 × 1 night × Kč 1,300 | Kč 1,300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Kč 500 | Kč 500 |
| Train Prague → Mělník (one‑way)1 × Kč 79 · check schedule | Kč 79 |
| Bus Prague → Mělník (one‑way)1 × Kč 46 · check schedule | Kč 46 |
| Wine‑tasting at Regional Museum1 × Kč 30 · optional | Kč 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 196 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 2,151 per person per day, bed included | Kč 2,151≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and transport passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | 30–45 CZK (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (pub) | 35–55 CZK (≈ US$2–3) |
| Wine tasting (museum) | 150 CZK (≈ US$8) |
| Chateau entry | 110 CZK (≈ US$6) |
| Church tower climb | 50 CZK (≈ US$3) |
| Museum entry | 50 CZK (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train from Prague requires a change at Všetaty; check schedules for exact times.
- Steamboat trips run only in summer; verify dates and prices.
- Parking in the centre is free for the first 90 min on weekdays, then paid.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Prague; Czech embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Mělník train: ≈79 CZK, 1 h (change at Všetaty)
- Prague → Mělník bus: ≈46 CZK, 45 min from Ládví (C line)
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (promiňte)
- Děkuji — Thank you (děkuji)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (kolik to stojí?)
- Mohu platit kartou? — Can I pay by card? (mohu platit kartou?)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (kde je toaleta?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mělník. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid December–February (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a wine‑tasting tour at the Regional Museum (≈30 CZK).
- Combine train arrival with a bike rental for a 2‑hour loop around the rivers.
Sources
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