Camping in the Czech Republic has a refreshing appeal that will provide the visitor with a unique sense of history, of interest, of interaction with the hospitable people and of endless fun. When the walls of Eastern Europe came tumbling down, the Czechs were among the first to embrace the new freedoms of the West. But in truth, the Czechs and their cousins in Slovakia were always keen on the outdoor camping life of summer even under their former rulers.

In the old days in Czechoslovakia, only the elite could afford to stay in hotels, so the masses have long appreciated the delights of camping during their summer breaks. Camping was a way to get away from the daily routines—to meet fellow countrymen and enjoy a drink or two or seven with friends. That same ‘comraderie’ or camaraderie means that a camping trip across the Czech Republic is today a real fun-abroad adventure.

There are many campsites in the country, offering a wide variety of facilities. Some with excellent service are to be found in places like Prague, the fabulous fairytale capital. In the wilder places, and that means much of the pristine forest and countryside, more simple, back-to-nature sights are found.

Camping in the Czech Republic has a refreshing appeal that will provide the visitor with a unique sense of history, of interest, of interaction with the hospitable people and of endless fun. When the walls of Eastern Europe came tumbling down, the Czechs were among the first to embrace the new freedoms of the West. But in truth, the Czechs and their cousins in Slovakia were always keen on the outdoor camping life of summer even under their former rulers.

In the old days in Czechoslovakia, only the elite…