Travel in Czech Republic

Cities, villages and spa towns in 14 tourist regions.

In May, 2004, the Czech Republic became a member of the European Union.

A relaxing country with history and culture but activity holidays are a speciality.

For cultural holidays, city breaks, activities adventure for individuals, couples, families and over 65's.

Activities and Adventure:

Aviation sports

• ultra-light plane-rentals and aviation schools
• gliders and motorized gliders
• balloon flying
• paragliding and hang-gliding
• skydiving and parachuting

Watersports

• recreational swimming
• water skiing
• wind-surfing
• sailing
• canoeing
• yachting
• bathing

Recreational travel

• walking tours and mountain tourism
• mountain biking and cycling
  European trail network of EUROVELO
• stud farms
• horse riding and equitation tourism
• mountain climbing

Fishing

• trout waters
• non-trout waters

Winter Sports

• trekking
• snowboarding
• downhill skiing
• ski-jumping
• bob-sleighing

Medical and Health

Where to Get Information

Documentation required

Form E111. Present it when you request treatment.

Doctors, Dentists & Prescriptions

Make sure the doctor or dentist you see is contracted to the health insurance fund i.e. the public health service. Most are - but if in doubt contact the Centre for International Reimbursements.

You're entitled to all necessary treatment free of charge.

Prescriptions are issued through doctors and are dispensed by pharmacies. You may have to pay up front and claim a full or partial reimbursement afterwards. But some groups of medicines can't be reimbursed.

Hospital Treatment & Ambulance Costs

You can go straight to a hospital in an emergency. Where necessary, a practitioner may also issue a recommendation referring you to a hospital. Ambulance transportation is provided free of charge.

What is normally free

• Hospital treatment.
• Other medical care.

What you pay charges for

• Prescribed medicines.
• Dental treatment.

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