The Sunday Show from Czechia

The Sunday Show

Sunday, 8 June 2025 - 41 minutes

The Sunday Show from Czechia – A Journey Through Music, Nature and Tradition

On this evening’s Sunday Show, Ed Finn takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Czechia. The programme begins in Prague, where the magic of the Prague Spring Festival fills the air with world-class classical performances in some of Europe’s most stunning concert halls.

From there, we explore the UNESCO-listed town of Žatec, where the history of hops and beer culture is celebrated with pride. In Teplice, Ed experiences the serenity and healing power of one of Europe’s oldest spa towns, where the likes of Beethoven and Goethe once came to rest and rejuvenate. We also venture into the surreal and cinematic rock formations of Tisá, a natural wonderland of sandstone towers and hidden pathways. And finally, we savour the flavours of Mělník at a charming family-run vineyard, tasting local wines with views over the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava rivers.

A rich and rewarding exploration of music, history, wellness and wine – all on this week’s edition of The Sunday Show from Czechia,

GUESTS THAT FEATURED ON TONIGHT'S PROGRAMME:

At the Prague Spring Festival Ed chatted with festival director - Pavel Trojan
In TEPLICE Ed chatted with Michal Sinčák from Lazne Tiplice
Ed went hiking in the scenic area of Tisá – famous for its sandstone rock formations - Rocky wonders of Bohemian Switzerland with Radana Kubíčková
In Melnik Ed visited the Winery Valkovi and chatted to Konstantin Alekseev

GREAT WEBSITES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP:

Visit ZATEC : https://www.visitczechia.com/en-us/things-to-do/places/landmarks/unesco/c-zatec-unesco-saaz-hops-landscape
Visit Central Bohemia - https://www.visitcentralbohemia.com/
Visit Czechia: https://www.visitczechia.com/

GETTING THERE AND HOTELS:

Ed flew to Prague with www.aerlingus.com

Ed stayed at the Almanac Alcron X Hotel in Prague

In ŽATEC - Hotel U Hada

In TEPLICE - Beethoven House

Ed really enjoyed his 15 minute ride on the longest chairlift without an intermediate station in the Czech Republic - The two-seat cable car Krupka - Komáří Vížka covers a distance of 2,348 metres and an elevation of 482 metres. The first idea of building a cable car here came from Count Westfalen in 1838, but the plan was only realised in 1952. The cable car operates year-round, with one ride taking approximately 15 minutes. At the top, you are greeted with beautiful views of the Czech Central Mountains Zdroj: https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/lan... Don't leave without trying the delicious Apple Strudel in the restaurant and they are also famous for their Garlic Soup.