The Eurofurence Travel Agency:

• Exclusive Travel Offer
• Frequently Asked Questions about the Czech Republic
• How to get there by air
• How to get there by car
• Use the ridesharing board
• How to get there by train

Exclusive Travel Offer!

We're booked out! Unfortunately, tickets for the train trip are no longer available. Also, the bus travel offer is no longer available ... However, you can still direct your travel-related questions to doco.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some people have expressed their concerns about what they need to consider on the trip to the Czech Republic, especially because it is not a member of the European Union. That surely raises some questions, but there is no need to worry. The Czech Republic is scheduled to join the EU next year, and so the laws and regulations have been matched accordingly. We have compiled a little list of the most important questions:

• Which phone number can I call in an emergency?

  The emergency numbers are 158 for the police, 155 for medical assistance. When you're calling from a cellular phone, 112 works as well.
  

• What's the currency in the Czech Republic, and how much is it worth?

  The Czech currency is the Czech Koruny (Kč), which currently equals about 3 cent. (So 1 € is about 31 Kč).
  

• At which age is a person considered an 'adult' in the Czech Republic?

  The Age of Majority is 18, just like in most other countries.
  
  Important! For reasons of liability, Eurofurence no longer allows underage attendees unless they are being accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  

• What about my dog?

  If you travel with your dog, it must have an international pass of inoculation. You have to prove your pet had its last anti-rabies shots not longer than one year, but not less than one month ago.

• What's the legal status of light drugs (like marihuana) in the Czech Republic?

  It is illegal to own any amount, of any drug. No matter how small the amount, no matter if for personal use or not. If you get caught, you're at the very least subject to a fine of up to 500 €.
  

• Do I have to worry about bringing erotic furry art to the Czech Republic?

  It's no problem to take furry art to the Czech Republic. The only stuff that might be illegal according to Czech Law are depictions of zoophilic or other "sexually pathological" acts, like extreme violence. Erotic furry art does not count as zoophilic as long as it does not involve sexual acts between humans and real animals.
  

• Do I need any special health insurance when travelling to the Czech Republic?

  For Germans there is a socialget between the two countries. So you don't need an extra health insurance. For citizens of other countries it might depend on your individual health insurance policy. If in doubt, give your insurance company a call, and ask them if your health insurance covers incidents in the Czech Republic.
  

• Do I need a visa to travel to the Czech Republic?

  You do not need a visa if you're the citizen of one of the following countries:
  
  Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA, Vatican
  
  Important! In any case you must have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for at least three more months. Preliminary passports are not allowed!
  
  Important! For citizens of other countries it's NOT possible to get an Tourist Visa at the border! If you're not from one of the countries listed above, you must contact your local embassy to obtain a visa.
  

• I want to travel by car. What are the traffic regulations?

  When travelling on the Czech motorway network, you are required to purchase a vignette (motorway sticker). Vignettes are available for various periods of validity, the wisest choice if you intend going to the convention only is the 10-day vignette, which is available at your local auto club (ADAC, ÖAMTC, ANWB or similar) and is Kč 100,- (€ 3.50); the one-month vignette is Kč 200 (€ 7). Motorists caught without a vignette are fined Kč 15000 (around € 480) on the spot; repeated offenses are much more expensive. So by all means, do not forget to buy a vignette. You can also buy one at the border and at most czech gas stations.

  The blood alcohol limit is strictly 0.0, so DO NOT DRINK ANY ALCOHOL when driving. Fines are hefty, even refusing to let your blood alcohol being measured will already cost you Kč 15000. Please also keep in mind that blood alcohol requires quite some time to diminish, so to be on the safe side, you should stay sober 24 hours before you start your trip.

  In case you should have any additional braking lights on your car, they need to be be covered when driving in the Czech Republic. Should you dare to park on a handicapped parking space, your car will be towed away and you will be fined several thousand Koruny.

  Any traffic accidents should be reported to the police immediately.

  Important! A green international proof of insurance is generally required as well. If you don't have one, ask your car insurance company.

  Important! Fines for violating the traffic laws are generally very hefty, especially for tourists!
  

• What are the speed limits in the Czech Republic?

  inside built-up areas	50	50	50	50
  outside built-up areas	90	80	80	80
  express-/motorways	130	80	80	80
  railway crossings	30	30	30	30

  
  

• What about passports at the border?

  As mentioned above, you normally don't need a visa to travel to the Czech Republic. A valid passport is enough.
  
  Important! Your passport must be valid at least 3 more months. Backup/Preliminary passports are not allowed!
  

• Something else to consider at the border?

  In rare cases it is possible, that customs officials will ask you to prove that you have the necessary financial resources before letting you enter the country. If that happens, showing them that you have a credit card or sufficient cash with you will do the trick.
  

• How are the customs regulations?

  If you carry more than 350000 Kč with you (about 10500 €), then it subjects to a compulsory registration at the Czech customs office. You may import up to 1 liter of strong Liquor per Person, up to 500g coffee, and up to 200 cigarettes. If you bring any very valuable goods that raise the suspicion that they might not be for your personal use, but for sale, it might happen that you'll be asked to pay a deposit that will be refunded when you leave the country. Commercial goods are subject to customs fees. If you're planning to bring any merchandise you want to sell at Eurofurence, please contact us, we can sort it out for you.
  

• I have a question that was not covered here! Whom do I ask?

  Please mail your questions concerning the Czech Republic to Jamango
  Please mail your questions concerning travel issues to doco
  Please mail your questions concerning Eurofurence to Cheetah
  

How to get there by airplane

The airport nearest to the convention site is Prague (or Praha), whose international airport code is PRG. When you arrive at Prague airport, the place you want to go is Prague Central station, which is called Hlavní nádraží (or hl.n. in its short form) in Czech.

At the airport, take bus 119 (near the arrivals hall) to Dejvická. The trip will take about 20 to 30 minutes. You will need to buy only one ticket for both bus and metro. At Dejvická, change to metro line A, direction Skalka. Get off at station Muzeum, and change to Metro line C, direction Nádraží Holešovice. Get off the metro at the next stop, Hlavní nádraží. You are now at the main station. Purchase a ticket to Ledečko. As usual, we'll arrange for a free shuttle service from the station to the con site.

For your convenience, we have compiled the most important connections in this table.

How to get there by car

Before reading any further, please consult the FAQ for a quick wrap-up of the most important issues like insurance, tolls, traffic regulations and speed limits!

The national expressway system in the Czech Republic isn't as sophisticated as you might know it from other European countries. There are less fast routes, a lot of traffic is carried by secondary roads, however the road condition generally is good. The connection to the Eurofurence convention site does not involve a lot of hassles, though, as the site is relatively near an expressway.

From the north (Hammerfest, Malmö, Copenhagen, Berlin, Leipzig, Magdeburg):

• go to Dresden first (A13, A14)
• in Dresden, change to B170 (which is European Road E55)
• cross the border at Altenberg, B170 becomes N8 but stays E55!
• after about 50 km, N8 becomes D8 (which is actually the under-construction A17 in Germany), still stays E55.
• You now reach Praha (Prague). Change to D1, which is E65/E50. See below.

From the west (San Francisco, Amsterdam, Paris, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg):

• go to Nuremberg first (A7, A3, A6, A9)
• change eastwards onto A6 (at Kreuz Nürnberg-Ost), A6 is European road E50
• go down A6 all the way until Arnberg-Ost (where it ends)
• take B85, direction Schwandorf
• at exit Schwandorf-Nord, change onto A93, direction Weiden (this is still E50)
• leave A93 at exit Wernberg-Köblitz and change to B14 (direction Plzeň/Pilsen)
• cross the border at Waidhaus and change to Czech D5 (E50)
• go down D5, passing Plzeň, until you reach Praha
• change to D1 (E65/E50) and see below.

From the south (Johannesburg, Rome, Venice, Salzburg, Linz, Wien)

• go to Linz
• at Knoten Linz, change to E55, direction Č. Budějovice (Budweis)
• cross the border at Wullowitz
• go down N3 (E55) for about 150 km, passing Č. Budějovice
• eventually, you will reach D1 at exit Mirošovice
• turn southbound (direction Brno) onto D1 and see below.

Common to all routes:

• Follow the motorway D1 to exit 34 (Ostředek). Exit the motorway in the direction of "Sázava".
• Go all the way to the town Sázava and cross the river.
• Then go to the right in direction of "Rataje nad Sázavou".
• At the village Talmberk, turn to the right in direction of "Ledečko".
• Then, follow the road signs to "Samopše" and "Sportareál".
• When in doubt, consult this close up view of the destination area (The blue dots mark the route to the con site, which is marked with a small red "X".), or the road map below for an overview.

Ridesharing

If you're going to EF9 by car or you're looking for a fellow furry to give you a ride to save on money, have a look at our Ridesharing board. You can offer a ride for others or apply for a seat in a car whose route is close to yours.

How to get there by train

The first step in getting to the convention site usually is getting to Prague central station, or Praha hl.n., as it is called locally, first. From most of western Europe, this means using the EuroCity line from Berlin/Dresden if you're coming from the north, or from Vienna / Břeclav if you're coming from the south (which is actually the same EC line, just the other way 'round). There are a few local trains running from southern Germany, we won't get into further detail about them here, though, as they are probably only interesting for a small minority (local people and people who want to sacrifice time for saving little money).

From Prague, you'll have to catch one of the local trains to Čerčany, then change in Čerčany to the train to Ledečko, which is about one hour away from Čerčany (this is a single-track branch line). The station of Ledečko is about 1km away from the convention site by foot. If you don't want to walk, we'll be organising a shuttle service running there, as we did in the past years as well.

For your convenience, we have provided a few links which will lead you to the German Railways timetable (distinctly more sophisticated than its Czech counterpart), containing rail connections from virtually all of Europe. Please do not change any of the values already filled in, you just need to enter the station from which you plan to depart. There are German, English, French and Italian versions of the connection form available.

If you are planning additional domestic travel inside the Czech Republic (or if you actually are a Czech resident), you might find the CD train connections (English version) more helpful, as it actually provides pricing information for the Czech Railways as well as some bus connections.

To team up with others for saving on ticket prices (each additional traveller gains an additional 50% at domestic travel in Germany, which is a main transit country for about 80% of the convention attendees), you should check out our Ridesharing Messageboard.