TRIP for FIS students and alumni – April 26

The Faculty of Informatics and Statistics is organizing a trip for all students and graduates of the English taught study programmes at FIS.

Who can participate?

Students and graduates of the EDS, ISM and EDA programmes.

When?

Saturday, April 26.
Start – 8:30am – meeting point Prague Main Railway Station.
End – around 6pm in Prague.

Program:

By train from Prague Main Railway Station to Benešov.
From Benešov Railway Station, walking to the Konopiště Castle.
Guided tour of the Konopiště Castle.
From the castle, walking to Čerčany.
The total length of the hiking trip is around 14-15km.
Return journey by train from Čerčany Railway Station to Prague.
Return to Prague around 6-7pm.

What to Bring?

Good shoes and outdoor clothing: Dress appropriately for the weather.
Snacks and drinks: While we expect to find a restaurant along the way, most of the route will be through nature with no shops or stalls.
Litačka (Prague transport card) and ISIC card.

Finances?

The faculty budget covers the for FIS students and alumni.
Students will need to cover their refreshment costs and the train ride (you are expected to buy the train ticket, can be done online at https://www.cd.cz/eshop/ – if you own the litacka, you can buy the ticket from the last station in Prague – “Kolovraty” – price Prague Kolovraty-Benešov – around 80,- CZK, Čerčany-Prague Kolovraty – 62,-CZK, for the train S9(OS2523) 8:51 leaving Prague).

Registration is required.

Konopiště Castle is a historic chateau located near Benešov in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Originally built as a Gothic fortification in the late 13th century, it was later transformed into a Baroque residence. The castle is most famous for being the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination in 1914 triggered World War I. Today, Konopiště Castle is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful gardens, extensive art collections, and historical exhibits.