Major city · Czech Republic
Nové Hrady
Spend a half‑day to see the castle and walk to the local waterfall; add an evening stay for dinner and a night in a pension.
Nové Hrady is a small South Bohemian town on the Czech‑Austrian border. Its Gothic castle, Baroque monastery and a short marsh‑walk to a waterfall can be explored in 3–4 hours. For a relaxed pace with dinner and a night in a local pension, plan one full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Dec (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Nové Hrady158 ▾
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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 Nové Hrady, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for occasional stray dogs on trails and keep belongings secure in train stations.
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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 and ambulance · 112 General emergency (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 (about 2 h 30 min by train via České Budějovice).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is compact; walk everywhere.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféCZK 30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a pubCZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))CZK 150–200 (≈ US$8–10)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle entryCZK 70 (≈ US$4) adultCZK 40 (≈ US$2) child
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomKč 600
- Mid-range bedPension room (double), a night, per roomKč 500
- High-end bedPension room (double), a night, per roomKč 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 300 · Mid Kč 500 · High Kč 800
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 (about 2 h 30 min by train via České Budějovice)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nové Hrady: 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)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 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 town centre is compact; walk everywhere. The train station is a 10‑minute walk from the square.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
České Budějovice
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Train from Nové Hrady, about 1 h 30 min, no change
Historic city with a large market square; good for lunch.
Vienna
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h round‑trip
Direct international train, about 3 h 30 min
Longer travel; consider an overnight stay if you want to explore.
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 U Zemanů
Pension on Hradební street, 5 min walk from the square.
Wellness hotel Rezidence
Hotel on the main square, offers spa facilities.
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
- CZK 300–500 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 500–800 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- CZK 800 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension room (double)1 × 3 nights × Kč 500 | Kč 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Kč 500 | Kč 3,000 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 750 per person per day, bed included | Kč 4,500≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | CZK 30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | CZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | CZK 150–200 (≈ US$8–10) |
| Castle entry | CZK 70 (≈ US$4) adult / CZK 40 (≈ US$2) child |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last train from České Budějovice arrives after 20:00; plan return accordingly.Last train from České Budějovice arrives after 8:00 PM; plan return accordingly.
- Castle opening hours vary seasonally; verify on the official site before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire and ambulance
- 150
- General emergency
- 112
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- Fire and ambulance150
- General emergency112
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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 Nové Hrady. 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–Sep · avoid Nov–Dec (cold, limited daylight) · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental for extended mountain trails.
- Combine a night in Nové Hrady with a day in České Budějovice for efficient travel.
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