Good to know
Safety and Security
Compared to many Western cities, Prague is relatively safe. You will generally find policemen and women very helpful. Prague is an unthreatening city to walk around. Violent crimes in the city centre are rare. The main criminal problem is petty pilfering (pickpockets) from cars, hotels, and pockets. As with any city, always use caution and care when travelling around.
Using your common sense will help you to avoid the pickpockets. Always remember to keep your bag in sight and avoid carrying your passport, wallet and valuables in your back pocket or an open bag. Thieves tend to operate around the city ̓s crowded sights, such as Charles Bridge and on tram lines. In a restaurant: never leave your handbag or coat containing a wallet unguarded on a chair next to you or hanging over the back of your chair.
The Police and Security Services
In Prague you will come across different kinds of policemen and women and members of various security services. Report any problems to a uniformed state police officer at a police station. To file a police report, go to the Praha 1 police station (Jungmannovo náměstí 9, Nové Město, Praha 1), as this is the police station that can organise an interpreter most rapidly. If the theft occurred in another district, the interpreter will take you to that district`s police station to make a report.
Important phone numbers
General Emergency: 112
Fire: 150
Ambulance: 155
Police: 158
City Police: 156
Weather
The Czech Republic lies in a temperate climate zone, which is characterized by warm summers and cold, cloudy and humid winters.
The weather in September is usually mild with temperatures ranging between 15 and 25 °C ( 60 – 75 °F), but it is also somewhat unpredictable and can change from sunny to chilly in a matter of minutes. Be prepared for a range of temperatures and the possibility of rain.
Transportation
Prague has one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. The metro, trams and buses are used by two-thirds of Prague᾽s population and cover the majority of the city and outskirts. The metro makes getting around town a breeze since it enables you to cover long distances in a matter of minutes. If you can᾽t continue to your destination on foot, you᾽ll be able to catch a tram or bus from near the subway station.
Public transport company website: www.dpp.cz