Walking down the streets and feeling thirsty may ask the question: is tap water in Prague drinkable. But everybody has his own belief about this. Now we will clarify is it necessary to boil water and what are the prices for water in stores. Besides, let’s also disclose some healing springs in Czech Republic and near Prague.
Is tap water in Prague Drinkable
First of all, Czech Republic refers to those countries where drinking water from a regular water pipe is possible without fear. In large cities with modern water supply systems like Prague, natural water has optimum normal mineralization and has a neutral (insensible) smell and taste.
Anyway, water is purified and meets all strict European sanitary and hygienic standards. It is hard but do not contain any harmful elements. Some locals drink tap water, some boil it, and other buy bottled water. Nevertheless, the bigger part leans toward drinking tap water without any fear and says that tap water in Prague very tasty.
Noteworthy fact: famous Czech beer (known all over the world) has its unique taste owing to the perfect and tasty tap water.
But if you are travelling outside Prague, small towns and villages may have problems with drinking tap water while local water supply systems are not modern. Being in some kind of countryside, it is better to ask locals is tap water drinkable.
Prices for water in Prague
In comparison with other European cities, Prague is a cheap place. You can find more about prices here: What are the Prices in Prague. In stores 1,5 liter bottled water costs 12-15 CZK, which is about 0.50 Euro while in restaurants 0,33 liter bottle costs 23 CZK and more. For you to understand the general picture about prices for water: 2 liters of Coca-Cola costs 33 CZK.
To distinguish carbonated water from non-carbonated you should look for these words on the label:
- Sycená or perlivá – means that water is carbonated;
- Nesycená or neperlivá – means a non-carbonated water.
Healing springs in Czechia
There are a lot of places around Czech Republic with healing springs. People suppose that water there treat various illnesses.
The most popular healing spa resort is Karlovy Vary. It is situated in western Bohemia, approximately 125 kilometers west of Prague. The city was founded by Charles IV in 1370 and now is especially famous for its hot springs and probably the most visited spa resort in the country. There are 13 main springs to treat liver, pancreas, prostate, colitis, pancreatitis, gallstones, chronic hepatitis, gastritis, stomach ulcers and obesity.
Among the most famous thermo mineral sources here is the geyser “Vrzhidlo” of natural origin. It discharges water from a 2.5-kilometer depth to a height of over 15 meters above the ground.
Other popular healing resorts are:
- Mariánské Lázně;
- Luhačovice;
- Teplice;
- Františkovy Lázně;
- Jáchymov.
How to get from Prague?
Reliable and comfortable transfer from Prague
Frequently ask question about water in Prague
1. Is tap water in Prague drinkable? – Yes, you can drink it even without boiling. Furthermore, it is perfect for quenching thirst, hygienic procedures and cooking too.
2. How about villages outside Prague? – No, I do not recommend you drink it. First of all you should ask locals about this.
3. Healing water – is it true? – Yes, because of the high micro and macro elements content. Consequently, water in such hot springs resorts as Karlovy Vary considered to be healing.
