Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro)
Square Prague metro station near Charles University campus.
Karlovo náměstí metro station serves Prague’s New Town and Charles Square; visitors use it to reach nearby university buildings, cafés, markets and to walk toward the Old Town and Vltava bridges.
Karlovo náměstí is a Prague Metro station located under the large urban square known as Charles Square (Karlovo náměstí) in New Town, Prague. It lies on Line B of the Prague Metro and serves a busy civic and university area.
The station is primarily used for rail transit access to the square, surrounding offices, hospital and academic buildings rather than as a tourist attraction. Pedestrian exits lead directly onto the square and nearby streets, making it a convenient transport hub for the district.
The station opened as part of Prague’s metro expansion to connect central New Town with other city districts and has functioned as an urban transit node since its commissioning. It was built to handle high passenger volumes associated with the square and nearby institutions.
Karlovo náměstí station sits beneath Karlovo náměstí in Prague’s New Town quarter, a short walk from city-center tram lines and several central Prague neighborhoods.
- Location and connections: Located directly beneath Charles Square (Karlovo náměstí), the station provides convenient access to the square, nearby hospitals and university buildings. It connects with Prague Metro Line B.
How to Get to Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro) #
Karlovo náměstí station is on Prague Metro Line B (yellow). From Mustek (Old Town) it is two stops on Line B heading southeast. Several tram lines and buses serve the surface square; Prague’s city-wide transport network makes the station an easy transfer point for walking to the National Museum or across to the Vltava.
Tips for Visiting Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro) #
- Use the Karlovo náměstí exit for Charles Square (Karlovo náměstí) and the Faculty of Medicine - the north exit puts you closer to the square itself.
- Station is on Metro Line B (yellow) - it's two stops from Mustek if coming from the old town.
- At street level, the area can be busy with tram and bus traffic; allow extra time to navigate the crosswalks.
Best Time to Visit Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro) #
Prague's metro runs year-round; spring and autumn are pleasant for exploring the surrounding neighbourhood on foot.
Weather & Climate near Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro) #
Karlovo náměstí (Prague Metro)'s climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (505 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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