Getting to and around Bohemia, the Julian Alps, and central Switzerland
How to reach Karlovy Vary, Portorož, and Lucerne, and how to move between properties once you are there.
Last reviewed: 2 September 2026
From the airport
Where a property offers a scheduled shuttle, confirm the frequency rather than the existence of the service. An hourly shuttle and a twice-daily one are entirely different propositions.
Transfer time is the number worth checking before you book, and it varies considerably between properties in Bohemia, the Julian Alps, and central Switzerland. A resort twenty minutes further out can be materially cheaper, but that difference is paid back on every journey of the trip.
Moving between properties
Distances in Karlovy Vary, Portorož, and Lucerne are frequently misjudged. What looks like a short hop on a map can be a long walk in poor weather, along a road built for cars rather than pedestrians.
Where public transport exists, it is usually the fastest option at peak times, since resort districts generate exactly the traffic that delays taxis and ride-hailing alike.
- Check whether a walkway, tram, or shuttle connects neighbouring properties before booking a taxi.
- Peak departure times after events produce long queues; walking a few minutes to a quieter pick-up point is often faster.
- Confirm whether a ride-hailing pick-up point differs from the main entrance — at larger properties it usually does.
- Ask about late-night service if you plan to be out; several routes across Bohemia, the Julian Alps, and central Switzerland stop earlier than visitors expect.
Parking
If you are renting a car for only part of the trip, check whether the property charges by night or by entry; the distinction changes the arithmetic on a day trip.
Parking policy across Bohemia, the Julian Alps, and central Switzerland has tightened. Self-parking that was once complimentary is now frequently charged nightly, and valet almost always is. Add it to your total before comparing rates.
Accessibility
Properties in Bohemia, the Julian Alps, and central Switzerland vary widely in accessible provision, and older buildings in particular may have step-free routes that are long or indirect. Contact the property directly rather than relying on a booking engine's checkbox.
Ask specifically about the route from the car park to the lobby, lift access to your floor, and the bathroom configuration in the room category you are booking.