Phil Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 I am looking forward to my first visit to Prague. Here are some directions which were posted on the forum a year or two back. Unfortunately I have forgotten who posted it! (I think it was the kind person who sent me the Prague DVD but not sure?) Please note the details could have changed since they were originally posted. Public Transport from the Airport Upon clearing passport control, you will pass through some automatic frosted glass doors, leading you into the Entrance to the Airport. To your left will be an automatic money exchange machine, to your right some stairs leading upwards. Infront, and to the right are car rental desks, public information desks, etc. It is from the public information desks that you can purchase 3 day (or even 5 day) public transport passes. These give you access to buses, trams, and underground. Exit the building via the front exit, and go straight ahead over 2 or 3 zebra crossings, following the signs for the 119 Bus. After 100 yards or so, the roads conclude with a standard road, from where you can pick up the 119 Bus. The 119 Bus runs from the airport to the underground stop at “Dejvicka”, and only to “Dejvicka”, i.e. it is the Airport Shuttle. Once aboard the bus, stamp your travel passes in the on board ticket machines. This validates your tickets, and the period starts from the moment you stamp your tickets. Note: You might also have to put your DOB and sign the back of the pass but not sure if this is correct or not ? Dejvicka is where you can pick up the Underground (Green Line – Line A), and is about 3-4 miles journey on the bus from the airport. It takes about 15-20 minutes. Just get off when everyone gets off. The bus goes no further than Dejvicka, apart from back to the Airport. Being foreign, the bus will be on the correct side of the road for the Underground station. Go into Dejvicka Station, watch out for the fast escalators as they are easy to fall down after a tiring journey especially when you are loaded up with cases. (There speaks the voice of experience :!: ) Once in Dejvicka station, continue down to the platforms, the train will only be going in one direction from Dejvicka, and indeed arriving from one direction, as Dejvicka is the first stop on the line. You will not need to stamp your tickets again at any time whilst in Prague, just look after them, and if a ordinary looking bloke (ie. No uniform) approaches you and shows you a “Sherrifs” Badge, he will be a ticket inspector, just show him your ticket and you’ll be OK. Travel on the Underground from Dejvicka all the way through to the most appropriate station to your hotel / accomodation. Stops on Line A are as follows. Dejvicka Hradcanska Malostranska Staromestska Mustek Muzeum Hlavni Madazi Nam Miru Jiriho z Podebrad (the TV Tower stop) Flora Zelivskeho Strasnicka Stalka Getting to Stadion Marketa Take the Underground to Malostranska station (Green line). Exit Malostranska station to street level, where you can pick up the No.22 tram which will take you up to the area of Prague called “Brevnov”. This is where the Speedway is. The tram lines run in the middle of the road, accordingly the tram stops are in the middle also. You will need the No.22 that is going uphill, rather than the one going downhill back into town. Once on the No.22, watch for the stops on the onboard displays, and the maps that are in the carriages. There are around 20 stops beofre you'll need to get off, but its a nice route up past the Castle. You need to get off at the stop "Vypich", rather than "Brevnov". You will see the stadium up on the hill from Brevnov, but Vypich is closer to the Stadion Marketa. Practice: July 8th, 2005 Time: 3:00 PM Think this is local time? Q. Are there some bars near the stadium? Q. Saturday afternoon. What is the best place to soak up the atmosphere for the build up to the GP. Wenceslas Square or is it mainly spread out? Q. Can you get the tram back to town after the GP? What time do trams stop running? Sky Sports - Sun Jul 10 Championship of Great Britain SS1 For those who are staying in Prague on Sunday night, the Championship of Great Britain will be live on Skysports 1. It starts at 7:00pm GMT. There are several sports bars in Prague which include… Legends Location: Near to the old town. http://www.legends.cz/ Jagr's Sports Bar Location: Near to Wenceslas Square. http://www.praguepubs.co.uk/pubs_details.php?id=50 Q. Any recommendations from people who have been before? Think I might try Legends as it not too close to Wenceslas Square. Pickpockets Like all major tourist cities around the world, pickpocketers operate in busy locations in Prague. Read this website for simple advice…. http://www.livingprague.com/warning.htm Any other recommendations for the visit to Prague? PS. If you see a big motorway blade hidden around Prague please note down the location and give it to Ole Olsen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfromcov Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 there is another route to the stadium, it comes up on the other side, less fans much quicker, cant remember which line, but you end up by the bar next to the ticket tent! very quick back to the centre too, by 11 if i remember! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Turner Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Any other recommendations for the visit to Prague? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Recommendation...the 'Blue Ducking' for a top quality meal ...although being a Rotherham man, I expect chips 'n' lard wi' a bit o' gravy is what you'll be looking for ! Warning...Phil - do NOT go to 'Drake's Club'...you really won't like it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Thanks Steve, Shame you are not going. I will have couple of bottle of Budvar for you. I will have a look out for the 'Blue Duckling'. Might give 'Drake's Club' a miss, think that’s the one Shoddy always goes on about or was that ‘Captain Nemo's’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 What are the best clubs to go to in prague? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Firstly those instructions were written by Peter Ballinger a few years ago and are still up to date, if you follow them you won't have any problems. Answers to some q's. No you don't have to sign your ticket, just stick it in the little yellow machine on the bus and it puts a time stamp on it, you only have to do this once. Not really any bars near the stadium but there are beer tents. I wouldn't really hang around Wenceslas Square, best place to hang around is the Old Town Square, plenty of bars in the square with outdoor seating. I don't know what time the trams stop but put it this way last year after the GP was delayed due to all the rain we got out of the stadium about midnight and still got a tram so they must run into the early hours. Only problem we had was the underground stopped running at midnight but we just got a taxi from the Malostranska station into the centre of town which only cost about £2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenryW Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Not really any bars near the stadium but there are beer tents. There is actually a bar just outside the stadium, or least there was a couple of years ago. It doesn't look very appealing but it serves it's purpose as a provider of beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ha en bra födelsedag Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 There is actually a bar just outside the stadium, or least there was a couple of years ago. It doesn't look very appealing but it serves it's purpose as a provider of beer <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The beer tents are great for beer.....extremly cheep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 no one answered my question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 And who might you be dragging into these clubs then Halo I'm sure the girls won't let you out of their sight. Or are you taking them with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 no one answered my question There's a huge nightclub just off the Charles Bridge on the Old Town side. It has, I think, about 5 floors each catering to different tastes and an internet cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halo Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 (edited) And who might you be dragging into these clubs then Halo I'm sure the girls won't let you out of their sight. Or are you taking them with you? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> il be dragging them all down to go a huntin' for some fresh meat.......hahahahaha Edited June 28, 2005 by halo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subedei Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 And it's called Karlovy Lazne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Joanne Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Looking forward to Prague already. Think I may be printing off this page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Looking forward to Prague already. Think I may be printing off this page. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Joanne, you can hit the clubs with Halo and the girls then! Actually if we can drag Crazy Sue, Queen Bee and the Fairies along aswell as Tina, Madamemuck and Tiddiewoo I don't think Prague will know what hit them! Oh but we need to feed lots of chocolate to Halo. so she is all fat and spotty for the trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Joanne, you can hit the clubs with Halo and the girls then! Actually if we can drag Crazy Sue, Queen Bee and the Fairies along aswell as Tina, Madamemuck and Tiddiewoo I don't think Prague will know what hit them! Oh but we need to feed lots of chocolate to Halo. so she is all fat and spotty for the trip! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hope know you will have a great time. Enjoy yourselves xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Joanne, you can hit the clubs with Halo and the girls then! Although Jo does enjoy a beer or two I think she's more of a romantic river cruise type than a night clubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkif Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Although Jo does enjoy a beer or two I think she's more of a romantic river cruise type than a night clubber. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I dunno... i've seen her with a couple of drinks in her!! how could she turn down a night out with us lot... and i owe her a lemonade!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzieQ Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Although Jo does enjoy a beer or two I think she's more of a romantic river cruise type than a night clubber. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kev! There is no way I am going for a romantic river cruise with Jo! 1. I am a happily married woman. 2. I get seasick walking along Poole Quay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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