PRAGUE IN FEBRUARY
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I am thinking of taking a trip to Prague mid February. Myself, partner, and 14 year old son. We obviously want to see the sights! Castle ,bridge, a few walks etc. Is it too cold at this time of year to enjoy all this - or ok if suitably wrapped up ? !!!!!!
No its lovely viv. We went about that time and the temperature hovered around zero most of the time but I cant say it felt that bad . The walking warms you up anyway . just make sure you take some layers with you and maybe a pair of thermals if you feel the cold . Essentials will be a hat , scarf and gloves and comfortable walking boots or trainers 
. check the weather forecast before you go as its common to have snow at that time of year and that would determine your footwear.
. check the weather forecast before you go as its common to have snow at that time of year and that would determine your footwear.
Don't think twice about it Viv - it's a fantastic place. As Lyn said - be prepared - we had a beautiful spring day, a day of belting rain & a day of snow when we were there and we'd love to go back. Plenty of layers is what you need, as although it's cold outside once you step into pubs & cafes the heat hits you. A warm waterproof coat & an umbrella and you won't go far wrong.
We went in February a few years ago and it snowed - made the city look beautiful and although it was very cold, we wrapped up well and were out walking all day, stopping for coffee now and then to warm up.
Definitely have a hat and gloves and some good walking shoes/boots and you will be fine. It's a fantastic place to go, so don't let the cold put you off!
Definitely have a hat and gloves and some good walking shoes/boots and you will be fine. It's a fantastic place to go, so don't let the cold put you off!
Prague is a beautiful place to visit. On a very cold day with bright sunshine and blue sky to set off the architecture, what more could anyone want? Take plenty of warm things and you'll be fine. After all, you wouldn't not go skiing because it was cold, would you?
It's a lovely crisp coldness. We did the layers thing, a thermal T shirt from M&S as they are thin but warm, a sweatshirt and our coat and we were fine. You need the layers so that when you go into the warm pub you're not too hot 
we loved prague but went in the summer, we enjoyed a trip in an open top car around the city, we went up the tall tower that is built similar to the eiffel tower, we went on a river trip, we loved charles bridge as there was so much going on, singing, dancing , painting etc but not sure if this is a summer thing. wenceslas sq is nice, we didnt go in the castle but had a drive up to it, it looks fab at night all lit up, we went in the torture museum very interesting but pretty gruesome, im sure you will love prague
Ellie meg thanks for the info,looking forward to our first visit to Prague leaving Sat28th for hotel stay in Birmingham
flying lunch time Sunday March 1st
ann
flying lunch time Sunday March 1st
ann
Try and go to the castle by noon. They do the changing of the guards every hour, but the one at noon is hilarious. It's a nice walk, but up an incline. There are some nice little shops on the way up. We did all our sightseeing on foot. There's so much to see you don't really need to do "trips" outside the centre.
I loved it there, and we will most certainly go back. Great day to be going as well - St David's day.
I loved it there, and we will most certainly go back. Great day to be going as well - St David's day.
Yes Helen St Davids Day must have a Daffodil or Leek with us fancy us losing to France tonight
but France were the better side!!! bang goes the grand slam,sorry
ann
fancy us losing to France tonight but France were the better side!!! bang goes the grand slam,sorry
ann
Returned from Prague last night, enjoyed it all ,wonderful city the buildings were amazing
will most certainly return, very cold there you need to wrap up,will go early summer or sept
next time.Tram transport excellent for getting around.
Helen we went to the 12 o,clock changing of the guards at the palace it was just as you said
hilarious worth seeing though 
ann
will most certainly return, very cold there you need to wrap up,will go early summer or sept
next time.Tram transport excellent for getting around.
Helen we went to the 12 o,clock changing of the guards at the palace it was just as you said
hilarious
worth seeing though ann
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aarond
2009-03-07 17:04:30
I'm really glad you enjoyed. We will most definitely return as well, and like you will probably try a different season.
Hi, Am interested in going to Prague for a couple of days and was hoping someone could recomend a reasonably priced hotel close to the centre.
Thanks, julian
Thanks, julian
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David
2009-03-10 19:39:02
Merged with Prague Q&As topic, which may contain some useful info while you wait for further feedback.
Hi julian have sent you a pm
ann
ann
What about places to eat/drink in the evening? any recommendations, and are there places to avoid?
julian - loads of really nice restaurants to eat in, too many to name. We didn't have a bad meal in the 4 days we were there. There's a lovely wine bar in Wencleslas Square, where the wine is drawn from wooden kegs - lovely stuff. Just make sure you know exactly where your accommodation is before you drink any 
lethal.
lethal.
Thanks Helen,
I have heard rumours that they will try and rip off tourists by adding to bills, is this true?
Regards, J
I have heard rumours that they will try and rip off tourists by adding to bills, is this true?
Regards, J
We never had any problems like that Julian.
Well, off to Prague on wednesday for a couple of days, staying at the Hilton. Booked through Alpha Rooms and got a good rate.
Will let you "Truthers" the best bits on return.
J.
Will let you "Truthers" the best bits on return.
J.
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