Prague, the Capital of the Czech Republic, is located at the heart of Central Europe. It can be accessed within five hours by car or train from Berlin, Munich, Vienna or Budapest. In Prague there is an international Airport with frequent direct flights from/to most European capitals and other cities as well and New York and Montreal/Toronto.
All visitors must have a passport valid at least for the next three months or another document which is accepted by the Czech Authorities as a valid passport replacement. Visas are not needed for citizens of the West-European countries, USA and Japan. For authoritative information, please consult the Czech Embassy or Consulate nearest to you. Please note: As from 1st April 2001, the visa obligation was reintroduced for Canadian citizens.
In most cases, visitors to the Czech Republic are NOT covered by the Czech Health Insurance Plan. Therefore, the participants should arrange their own travel and health insurance. This holds also for the participants from the EU. Please consult your health insurance company.
The Czech Republic lies on the border of continental and oceanic climate zones and is protected by mountains from all sides. The weather in July/August is usually cool to pleasant, with temperatures around 20°C.