Information for people travelling to the Czech Republic
COVID-19 Pandemic:
Currently, there are no restrictions connected to the pandemic, although this can change with the winter approaching, but such a change is unlikely. Still follow this webpage for any changes in this matter.
War in Ukraine:
Issuing visas to the citizens of the Russian Federation and Belarus has been stopped in the Czech Republic. There is no exception for conference attendants, only for family members.
More information can be found here
Travelling to Opava
In case you need a visa letter for your visit, contact jana.malkrabova(at)physics.slu.cz
The best connection to Opava is by train with a change in Ostrava. There are several train companies
- Czech Railways (all connections)
- RegioJet (Prague - Ostrava, Prague - Opava, Ostrava - Opava)
- Leo Express (Prague - Ostrava)
International airports
- Ostrava Airport - direct flights from Warsaw (LOT) and London Stansted (Ryanair)
- Prague Airport - trains to Ostrava, few direct connections to Opava
- Vienna Airport - trains to Ostrava
- Krakow Airport
- Katowice Airport
Hotels near RAGtime Conference venue
City centre map with hotels recommended
- Hotel and Apartments Kramer
Web: http://www.hotelkramer.cz/en/booking/
- Hotel Koruna
Web: https://www.hotelkoruna.cz/en/rezervace/
- Hotel Iberia
Web: https://www.hoteliberia.cz/rezervace/
- Apartments Lidový dům
Web: https://lidovydum-opava.cz/en/accommodation/