The Majestic Karolinum: Heart of Charles University

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Karolinum, start from the center of Jeseníky Mountains. Take the road towards Šumperk and then follow the signs for Hranice and Olomouc on the D35 highway. After approximately 40 km, take the exit toward the center of Prague (Praha). Continue on the D1 highway and follow the signs to the Old Town (Staré Město). Once you reach the city center, navigate to Ovocný trh 560/5 where Karolinum is located. Parking is available in nearby public garages, but be prepared to pay for parking fees, which can vary from 20 CZK to 40 CZK per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Karolinum via public transport, first take a bus or train from any town in the Jeseníky Mountains to the nearest major city, which is Olomouc. From Olomouc, you can take a train to Prague. Arriving at Prague's main train station (Hlavní nádraží), exit and walk to the nearby metro station 'Museum' on Line A (Green line). Take the metro towards 'Depo Hostivař' and get off at 'Můstek' station. From Můstek, walk towards Wenceslas Square and continue to Old Town (Staré Město). Follow the signs to Ovocný trh 560/5 where Karolinum is located. Keep in mind that train fares can vary, typically costing around 250 CZK to 500 CZK depending on the service and time of booking.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer a more direct route or are traveling with a group, consider taking a taxi or using a rideshare service like Uber from your location in the Jeseníky Mountains. Simply enter the destination as 'Ovocný trh 560/5, 110 00 Staré Město, Prague'. The journey will take approximately 2-3 hours depending on traffic conditions. Keep in mind that fares can range from 1,500 CZK to 2,500 CZK based on distance and time of day.