Practical Information ****************************************************************************************** * ****************************************************************************************** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EVENT IS HELD FULLY ONLINE ****************************************************************************************** * Transfer ****************************************************************************************** The Carolinum is situated close to two metro stations: Můstek (line A, line B) and Náměstí B). *========================================================================================= * From Václav Havel Airport *========================================================================================= Public transport Public transport buses operate at regular few-minute intervals. Bus stops are located dire airport terminals. Take a bus number 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín station and then change to metro Line A and ge station (it is approx. 300 m/5 min. walk from this station to the Carolinum). You need a ticket to travel by public transport. Purchase your tickets before boarding the prior to entering the Metro system. The ticket is valid only if marked in the validation m purchase public transport tickets at most of the Metro stations, Public Transportation Com centres, hotels, newsstands, travel agencies, department stores and ticket vending machine stations and most of the Metro stations are equipped with ticket vending machines (airport stops). Some of the vending machines also accept credit/debit cards. TAXI The approximate taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is 500–550 CZK. You can use partner taxi providers. [ URL "https://www.prg.aero/en/taxi"] *========================================================================================= * From the Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hl. n.) *========================================================================================= Prague main railway station is situated approximately 1,3 km from the venue (approx. 20 mi Alternatively, you can use the Metro system. Take the line C train from Hlavní nádraží (Ma Station), change at Muzeum to line A and continue to Můstek station (it is approx. 300 m/5 Carolinum from this station). ****************************************************************************************** * Climate ****************************************************************************************** Prague has a typically European continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm (som summers. June usually brings plenty of sunshine and the average daily high temperature of ****************************************************************************************** * Time ****************************************************************************************** The Czech Republic is on Central European Time (GMT+1). From April to October, Central Eur is used (GMT+2). ****************************************************************************************** * Currency ****************************************************************************************** The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech crown (koruna), abbreviated as Kč international abbreviation CZK. The approximate value of 100 CZK is 4 EUR/4,5 USD. You can check the current exchange rate at https://www.kurzy.cz/kurzy-men/ [ URL "https:// kurzy-men/"] . Coins: 1 Kč, 2 Kč, 5 Kč, 10 Kč, 20 Kč, 50 Kč Banknotes: 100 Kč, 200 Kč, 500 Kč, 1000 Kč, 2000 Kč, 5000 Kč Since it is an official currency, the Czech crown is used for payments. However, many shop well as tourist centres accept Euros. But be informed that any change due for your payment given in Czech crowns. ****************************************************************************************** * Electricity ****************************************************************************************** Type E power sockets are used in the Czech Republic. The electrical network in the Czech R at 230 V and uses 50 Hz frequency. ****************************************************************************************** * Telephone Services ****************************************************************************************** The international dialling code of the Czech Republic is +420 (00420). 112 - Universal Emergency Number ****************************************************************************************** * Tap Water ****************************************************************************************** Tap water is good and perfectly safe across the country, although in some small towns, the can be quite strong. ****************************************************************************************** * General Visa Information ****************************************************************************************** Since 2007 the Czech Republic has been a member of both the European Union and the Schenge • Citizens of EU countries can freely enter the Czech Republic. • Citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Japan and many other countri in the Czech Republic for up to 90 days without a visa. Other nationalities should check requirements with the Czech embassy in their home country prior to departure. • The Czech Republic is a member of the EU’s common border and customs area, the Schengen imposes its own 90-day visa-free travel limit on visitors from outside the EU. In practi your time in the Czech Republic counts against your stay within the entire Schengen Zone travel accordingly. ****************************************************************************************** * Insurance ****************************************************************************************** The organizers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal ins participants are strongly advised to arrange for an insurance cover before travelling to t