GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Brno

Brno is the second biggest city of Czech Republic with 380 000 inhabitants and it is business and social center of South Moravian Region. It´s also center of trade-fair and congress tourism; more than 50 international fairs and exhibitions are held at Brno´s showground that is visited by businessmen and common visitors from many countries of the world. Brno, as a city accustomed to entertain foreign visitors, offers adequate infrastructure as in sphere of accommodation as in sphere of attendant tourist services including cultural, social and sport activities. Thanks to its location near other European capitals – Wien, Budapest and Bratislava – Brno represents also starting point of many cognitive programmes including popular wine tourism. An advantage is also fast connection to capital of Czech Republic, Prague. The visitors can use international airport Tuřany, city collective transportation, taxi and rental of automobiles provide standard services. An uniqueness of Brno Region reposes at perfect connection of all possibilities of big city with many attractive tourist destinations in near environs which is thanks to natural riches, number of forests and segmentation of landscape elements belongs to seeking places for relaxing and recreation. Among the most visited areas of South Moravia for example former battlefield Austerlitz belongs to where French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte performed his one of the most popular battle of his carrier.

Further information can be found at www.brno.cz

 

Czech Republic

The number of foreign visitors to the Czech Republic has been increasing sharply over the last several years. Many come back after their first visit, to enjoy together with others all that the Czech Republic has to offer. The main advantage of the Czech Republic is the wealth, diversity and accessibility of cultural, historical and natural places of interest, all concentrated in a relatively small space that boast very serviceable standards of accommodation and dining facilities. Prague is among the most frequently visited cities in the world. Places of interest for tourists are not, however, concentrated just there - every part of Bohemia and Moravia has something to offer to its visitors. For some, it is old cathedrals and picturesque corners of historical towns, others value a silent mountain valley or the mysterious atmosphere of romantic ruins and ancient castles. The social life is rich as well – not just in Prague and other larger cities, but also in Bohemian and Moravian spas.

Complete information is available at the official website of the Czech Republic at www.czech.cz.

Currency & Banking

Czech crown (CZK, Kč) is the official currency of the Czech Republic. Exchange of foreign currency is available at Prague international Airport and at most hotels, banks and exchange offices. International credit cards are accepted for payments in hotels, restaurants and shops. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site.

You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank at www.cnb.cz.

Electricity

The Czech Republic uses a 220 volt 50 Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.

Entry Formalities

All foreign visitors to the Czech Republic must possess a passport valid for at least the next three months. Participants requiring a visa should apply in advance to consular offices of the Czech Republic or diplomatic missions in their countries in order to avoid delay when travelling to the conference.

Important telephone numbers

150 : Fire
155: Ambulance
156: Prague Police
158: Police
112: General Emergency for Europe

Insurance

The organisers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance before travelling to the conference.

Time Zone

The Czech Republic is on Central European Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From April to October is summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.

Weather

Early September weather in Czech Republic is usually quite pleasant and mild with temperatures around 15°C. However, evenings can be colder and rainy so we suggest you bring a light coat and do not forget an umbrella.

You can find the current weather conditions at www.weather.com.

Language

Even though at most hotels, shops and restaurants English is spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in the Czech Republic.

Slovník	Vocabulary
Ahoj!	Hello!
Dobry den!	Good day!
Dobry vecer!	Good evening!
Dobrou noc!	Good night!
Jak se mate?	How are you?
Mam se dobre.	I am fine.
Dekuji.	Thank you.
Kolik to stoji?	How much is it?
Nechces jit na pivo?	Would you like to go for a beer?
Pivo	beer
Jeden	one
Dva	two
Tri	three
Deset	ten