Frequently asked questions

Your questions - Our answers

• What currency is in Czech?

The Czech currency is the Czech crown. One crown is 100 hellers. The rate of exchange for the US dollar in 1996 - 27 crowns, in 1997 - 32 crowns, in 1998 - 33 crowns, in 1999 - 33 crowns, in 2000 - 37 crowns, in 2001 - 36 crowns, in 2002 - 35 crowns, in 2003 - 26 crowns. Change your currency in official exchange offices only, not in the streets

• What souvenirs can we bring from Czech?

Bohemian glass and famous "Mosser", Chinaware and jewelry with the Czech garnet, world-known liqueur "Becherovka" and sweet wafers from Karlovy Vary, natural cosmetics, based on mineral water and salt- the most favorite purchases...

• Advice, please, which Czech dishes to taste.

First of all - the Czech dumplings - potato dumplings, dumplings with cottage cheese. Don't forget to order "svichkova" - roast beef with vegetable sauce and cream and dumplings . And, of course, the king drink - beer. The Czech beer is well-known all over the world. The wide choice will satisfy even the most exacting experts and lovers of beer.

• What's the tip in restaurants?

The tip is about 20 - 30 crowns.

• I'm flying away from Prague, what time is given in the tickets?

The local time.

• How to make a call home cheaper and better?

You can buy a phone card or also phone from the hotel room it will be more comfortable.

• What telephone numbers do I have to know to call in case of emergency?

The first aid emergency call: 155
The police: 158
Fire station: 150

• Can I go shopping on Saturdays and Sundays?

In Prague you can go shopping on Saturdays and Sundays, but in spa towns only in spa area.