The Czech Republic is experiencing a sustained tourism boom in the second quarter of 2025. Visitors are flocking to the country from both domestic and international markets, with Prague, South Moravia and South Bohemia leading the way. Demand from overseas and more distant markets is growing particularly strongly.
In the second quarter of 2025, the Czech Republic once again recorded rising tourist numbers. More than 6.3 million guests arrived, spending over 15 million nights in the country – growth driven equally by domestic and foreign visitors. Prague, South Moravia and South Bohemia in particular benefited from the ongoing upward trend.
More than half of all arrivals (53.3 per cent) were domestic guests, but foreign visitors are catching up: their share stood at 46.7 per cent, with overnight stays up by 8.8 per cent.
Prague Remains the Leader, Regions Catch Up
The capital confirmed its role as a magnet for tourism. Over 2.2 million visitors – more than a third of all arrivals – flocked to the Vltava metropolis in the second quarter. It was followed by the South Moravian Region with 625,000 guests and South Bohemia with 494,000. Cultural events, wine tourism and scenic attractions draw visitors here, as do the spa regions, especially Karlovy Vary, where guests stay the longest at an average of 4.67 days.
Shorter stays are typical in Prague and South Moravia: 3.27 days in the capital and just 2.88 days in South Moravia.
Germany Remains the Most Important Foreign Market
Among foreign guests, Germans lead the way with 665,000 arrivals, followed by Slovaks (269,000) and Poles (259,000). Tourists from the USA, the United Kingdom and Austria also arrived in significant numbers. The most dynamic year-on-year growth was seen in the markets of Ireland (+33.6 per cent), Argentina (+28.6 per cent) and Japan (+23.4 per cent).
According to František Reismüller, Director of CzechTourism, the trend is clear: “The Czech Republic attracts guests year-round and in all regions. While neighbouring countries are holding their positions, we are seeing marked growth from more distant markets – from Ireland to Argentina to Japan.” The aim is to extend the length of stays and increase visitor spending. Guests from Germany, the USA, the United Kingdom and Italy are currently among the most generous spenders.
Hotels Remain the First Choice
With 4.4 million guests – around 70 per cent of all arrivals – hotels remain the most important form of accommodation. More than half of hotel guests came from abroad. The segment recorded growth of 4.1 per cent, with overnight stays rising to 10 million. Guesthouses increased by 5.6 per cent.
Outlook: A Successful Year in Sight
From January to June, the country welcomed almost 10.5 million guests (including 3.8 million in Prague), who stayed for a total of 25.6 million nights. If the trend continues, 2025 could be among the most successful tourism years of the past decade. Growing demand from overseas, the return of Asian visitors and stable domestic interest provide a solid foundation for this outlook.
