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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Teplice
Spend a day in Teplice for its historic spa and centre sights; a half‑day works if you’re on a Prague‑North Bohemia route.
Teplice is a small spa town 72 km northwest of Prague, known for the oldest thermal springs in Central Europe and a compact historic centre with a castle, churches and a 1920s theatre. Its attractions are close together, so a single day (or a few hours on a day‑trip) is enough.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, spa facilities limited)
- 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 300–500 Kč excl. bed · Mid 500–800 Kč excl. bed · High 800–1 200 Kč 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
- 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 | 30–50 Kč |
| Beer (0.5 l) | 30–45 Kč |
| Meal at mid‑range restaurant | 150–300 Kč |
| Local bus ticket | 15 Kč |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Main international airport, about 80 km (50 mi) (1 h by train) from TepliceMain international airport, about 50 mi (80 km) (1 h by train) from Teplice
Typical fares
- Prague → Teplice train (one way)
- ≈350 Kč, 1 h 10 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
The town centre is walkable; local buses connect the spa, castle and train station. Train arrivals use Teplice station (50.6462 N, 13.8296 E).
See and do
Known for
- Thermal spa (Pravřídlo spring, 41 °C)
- Teplice Castle and museum
- Krušnohorské Theatre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Děčín | Train from Teplice, about 30 min | ≈45 min |
| Liberec | Train via Ústí nad Labem, about 1 h 20 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hotel & Restauraci Zlatý Kříž
- Central location, en‑suite rooms, restaurant; single 745 Kč, double 1 300 Kč.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepro-MIN-te |
| Thank you | DěkujiDYEH-koo-yi |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?KO-leek to STO-yee |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?Kde ye to-a-LE-ta |
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
- Spa season opens with a three‑day celebration; expect crowds in May.
- Check opening hours of the castle museum and theatre before visiting.
Teplice is generally safe; pickpocketing is rare, but watch belongings on public transport and in crowded spa areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Teplice yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Thermal spa (Pravřídlo spring, 41 °C)
- Teplice Castle and museum
- Krušnohorské Theatre
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: Teplice, revision 5244756 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244756
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/teplice). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.