Chata Betsy

Haj 76
Loucná, okres Chomutov
Czech Republic
Phone: 

+41 79 649 23 05   

chatabetsy@yahoo.com

Visa:

For EU nationals no visas are required to visit the Czech Republic.

By Plane:

It is possible to fly to Prague, Leipzig or Dresden, with the national carriers or a one of the cheap airlines. Please contact your travel agent for details. At the airport you can hire cars directly or calling the alternative providers below.

By Car:

From Prague, it is about 1.5 hours drive to Klinovec either via Karlovy Vary or via Chumutov. Klinovec is about 2 hours drive from Leipzig, via Oberwiesental using the Bozi Dar border crossing. Detailed directions follow below.

From Prague airport:

There are 2 possible routes to Chata Betsy:

Route 7 to Chomotov. Upon entering Chomotov take the Route 13 (E442) direction Ostrov. This avoids driving to the centre of Chomotov. Upon reaching Ostrov turn right and follow route 25, direction Jachymov and then Bozi Dar. Drive through Bozidar and 30 metres before the border turn right, direction Vejprty. Follow road up towards Klinovec and down the otherside. By the Hotel Nastup turn right and then left into the village of Haj. Chata Betsy is about 1 km away, number 76, opposite the shop. 

Route 6 (E48) to Karlovy Vary. After entering Karlovy Vary, at the bottom of a long hill turn right, onto route 13 (E442), direction Ostrov. Drive through Ostrov and upon leaving the town, follow route 25, direction Jachymov and then Bozi Dar. Drive through Bozi Dar and 30 metres before the border turn right, direction Vejprty. Follow road up towards Klinovec and down the other side. By the Hotel Nastup turn right and then left into the village of Haj. Chata Betsy is about 1 km away, number 76, opposite the shop.

From Dresden airport:

Follow the A4 (E40) to Chemnitz. From Chemnitz take the route 95 to Annaberg Buchholz. Continue on route 95 by-passing Oberwiesental and up the hill to the Czech border at Bozi Dar. Immediately after the border turn left, direction Vejprty. Follow road up towards Klinovec and down the other side. By the Hotel Nastup turn right and then left into the village of Haj. Chata Betsy is about 1 km away, number 76, opposite the shop.

From Leipzig airport:

Drive into Leizig and follow route 95, direction Borna, and Chemnitz. From Chemnitz continue on route 95 to Annaberg Buchholz. Continue on route 95 by-passing Oberwiesental and up the hill to the Czech border at Bozi Dar. Immediately after the border turn left, direction Vejprty. Follow road up towards Klinovec and down the other side. By the Hotel Nastup turn right and then left into the village of Haj. Chata Betsy is about 1 km away, number 76, opposite the shop.

Car Hire:

Cars can be hired from the following companies:

Or from:
West Car
Opel

Alternatively cars can be hired from Prague airport.

By Bus and Train:

There is direct and fast hourly connection from the airport to Karlovy Vary. From Karlovy Vary you can use local transport (to Jachymov and then the free ski bus via Bozi Dar) or Taxi (relatively cheap). Klinovec is approximately 20 km away.

Trains are not recommended either from Prague to Karlovy Vary or from Karlovy Vary to Klinovec as the journey time is excessive.

Currency:

A good place to change money is the exchange office by the baggage arrivals lounge. There are also numerous cash point machines in the airport after customs.

Supermarkets:

The village of Haj has a small shop, which will cater for your basic needs. Major supermarkets are found in: Prague Chomotov Ostrov Karlovy Vary.

There are even Tesco hypermarkets in Prague and Karlovy Vary. Supermarkets are a lot cheaper in the Czech Republic than in Germany. A lot of Germans shop in the Czech Republic!