About
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated on the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.4 million people. Prague is home to a number of cultural attractions including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the historic center of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Time zone – CET / UTC+1.
Electricity – 220 volts, 50Hz, European type-C plug.
Weather
Prague has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Prague weather in September is mild with an average temperature of 21°C. At night, the weather cools to 11°C, which is quite cold so don't forget to take a jacket out with you in the evening.
Currency
Currency – Czech Koruna (Kč). Payment / card – Widely accepted. Carry cash for shopping at the markets.
Tips – Not formally expected but appreciated if given. Most restaurants will include a service charge and perhaps a cover fee.
Conference Venues
16 September
Pre-conference reception at the Old Town Hall (Brožík Hall).
17 September
Annual Conference decision-making session and members' dialogue session
Venue: Wood Pavilion of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences of Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (FLD)
17 September
Gala dinner at the Kaiserstein Palace.
Address: Kaiserštejnský palác, Malostranské nám. 23/37, 110 00 Praha 1
18 September
Scientific seminar
Venue: Wood Pavilion of the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences of Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague (FLD)
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How to get to Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague?
By plane:
- Taxi from Václav Havel Airport Prague to the university: Meeting venue is 12 km far away from the airport outside the city centre, so if you decide to rent a taxi, the drive will take approx. 20 minutes. The official taxi service at the airport is UBER – you can use the mobile app, self-service kiosks, or the staffed counter at the airport.
- Public transportation from Václav Havel Airport to the university (approx. 45 min): Trolleybus No. 59 from Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) to Nádraží Veleslavín Underground (Metro “A” line); then use Metro from Nádraží Veleslavín and travel two stops to Dejvická; then use Bus No. 107 or 147 from Dejvická to Zemědělská univerzita (then walk about 10 min to the meeting venue).
By car: GPS location of parking on the university campus: 50°7'51.538"N, 14°22'39.795"E
Parking in the CZU campus is free.
By bus/train:
- Bus: From Florenc Bus Station: take Metro Line B (Yellow Line; in the direction of Zličín) and travel three stops to Můstek. At Můstek, transfer to Metro Line A (Green Line; towards Nemocnice Motol) and continue for four stops to Dejvická. At Dejvická, exit towards the bus terminal and take Bus No. 107 or 147. Travel approximately 10–15 minutes and get off at Zemědělská univerzita (then walk about 10 min to the meeting venue).
- Train: From Hlavní nádraží (main railway station): take Metro Line C (Red Line; in the direction of Háje) and travel one stop to Muzeum. At Muzeum, transfer to Metro Line A (Green Line; towards Nemocnice Motol) and continue for five stops to Dejvická. At Dejvická, exit towards the bus terminal and take Bus No. 107 or 147. Travel approximately 10–15 minutes and get off at Zemědělská univerzita (then walk about 10 min to the meeting venue).
Public transport – practical information:
You can purchase public transport tickets in several ways:
- Ticket Machines – Available at all metro stations, some tram stops, and major bus terminals.
- Public Transport Mobile Apps – Apps like PID Lítačka allow you to buy electronic tickets directly on your phone.
- Public Transport Counters – Located at major metro stations like Florenc and Dejvická.
- Newsstands and Convenience Stores – Some newspaper stands and small shops sell tickets.
- On Board (Limited Availability) – Some buses and trams allow ticket purchases (payment by card).
- Prices: 30 minutes 30 CZK; 90 minutes 40 CZK; 24 hours 120 CZK; 72 hours 330 CZK
Make sure to validate your ticket when entering the metro, tram, or bus to avoid fines.
Useful websites: https://www.dpp.cz/; https://pid.idos.cz/spojeni/
Accommodation
Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague
Evropska 15, Prague, Czech Republic 16041
Hotel DAP
Vítězné náměstí 684/4, 160 00 Praha 6
Hotel Schwaiger
Schwaigerova 59/3, Prague 6 - Bubeneč, 160 00
Many more options can be found here.