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Where these codes and rates come from
The three letters in EUR, USD or JPY are not an abbreviation someone invented for a website: they are ISO 4217, a standard in which the first two letters are the country's own code and the third is usually the initial of the currency. The figures on this page come from the European Central Bank, which publishes one set of reference rates each working day, around 16:00 Central European time, agreed between the central banks of the Eurosystem. They are a daily snapshot meant for statistics and accounting, not a live trading feed — which is exactly why they are the same number for everyone, rather than whatever one bank happened to quote at one moment.
Where you meet an exchange rate
You meet an exchange rate four or five times a year without thinking about it: booking a trip, paying an invoice issued abroad, buying from a foreign shop, reading a salary offer in another currency, or checking what a card charge really cost. In all of these the reference rate is the honest middle, and the price you actually pay sits a little to one side of it. Knowing the middle is what lets you see how wide that margin is.
Questions people ask
Is this the rate my bank will give me?
No, and no page can promise one. This is the European Central Bank's reference rate: the midpoint published once a day for statistics. A bank, a card scheme or an exchange office adds its own margin on top — usually between half a percent and three percent, sometimes more at an airport counter. Use this figure to judge the offer you are given, not to predict it.
How often does the figure change, and what happens at weekends?
The European Central Bank publishes once each working day, in the afternoon, Central European time. There is no publication on Saturdays, Sundays or TARGET holidays, so on those days the page shows the last working day's rate and says which day it belongs to. The chart alongside is one year of the same daily series.
Is the answer exact?
Where both units are defined in terms of one another by whole numbers, yes — the page says so above the figure, and the only rounding is in how many digits are shown. Where the ratio has no finite decimal, the page shows twelve significant digits and says the relation is approximate rather than pretending otherwise.
Does anything I type leave my device?
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The ridge where dissidents met: Sněžka, the Giant Mountains and a Czech-Polish border walked in silence, priced in zloty
On a summer weekend in the 1980s, two small groups of hikers, one Czech or Slovak and the other Polish, would pause on a grassy col in the Giant Mountains, exchange a few words, pass a rucksack from one hand to the other and move on. In the rucksack were typewritten copies of banned newspapers, letters from prison and tapes of underground lectures. These were the secret meetings of the Polish-Czechoslovak Solidarity, an informal network of dissidents who used the border ridge as a meeting place, because the mountain paths were long, wooded, difficult for border guards to watch and used by thousands of innocent walkers. Václav Havel, Adam Michnik, Jacek Kuroń and others took part in such encounters, and the friendships made on those trails survived into the free era. Today, the ridge has no guards, and walkers cross from Czechia to Poland with no more ceremony than a sign. For anyone planning to hike the Krkonoše, as the Czechs call the range, or the Karkonosze, as the Poles do, the first practical question is how many Polish zloty a Czech crown buys. This page answers it. Use it to Convert CZK to PLN with the daily reference rates published by the European Central Bank, in which both currencies are quoted against the euro; the page combines them into a crown-zloty figure and prints its date under the result. The amount you type never leaves your browser.
Using the converter
One input, one answer
Before you pack, Convert CZK to PLN for the whole budget and keep the figure beside your booking.
This page works with a single field. You write a sum in Czech crowns, and underneath it appears the equal sum in Polish zloty, down to the grosz, together with the day the rate was set. One zloty is worth several crowns, so the figure you get back is lower than the one you typed. Rates are published once on each working day; if you visit on a Saturday, a Sunday or a holiday, the page repeats the last published one and says so. Round sums and a one-month graph sit under the field. To turn zloty back into crowns, go to Convert PLN to CZK.
The yardstick for offers
Think of the number on the screen as the middle of the market on a working day, before any bank has taken its cut. Whatever a bank, a booth or an app quotes will be a touch worse, and that gap in per cent is the fee for the service: under one per cent is very good, two or three per cent is normal, above four is worth another quote. Let each Convert CZK to PLN be your reference. For the sums further down I assume an invented, round rate of five crowns to the zloty; it is not a forecast or today's price, so replace it with the real number.
Sněžka and the ridge
The highest point of Czechia
Lift tickets differ on the two slopes, so Convert CZK to PLN for each and decide which to take.
Sněžka, "snowy peak" in Czech and Śnieżka in Polish, rises to 1,603 metres on the border and is the highest point in the Czech Republic. Its summit is a bare cone above the tree line, with a small round observatory, a chapel dedicated to Saint Lawrence from the seventeenth century and a view that on a clear day stretches to Prague's direction. The mountain can be climbed from either side in two to three hours. Lifts on both sides carry walkers part of the way, a chairlift or cable car from Pec pod Sněžkou on the Czech slope and another from Karpacz on the Polish one, for roughly 300 to 400 crowns or 60 to 90 zloty return. Convert CZK to PLN for the lift ticket on each side and note which is cheaper.
The legend of Krakonoš
The mountains are ruled, according to legend, by a spirit called Krakonoš in Czech and Liczyrzepa or Rübezahl in Polish and German, a bearded giant who can be cruel or kind depending on how humans treat the mountains. He appears on beer labels, in puppet shows and as a statue in village squares. Children love him, and many stories feature him tricking greedy travellers and rewarding the poor. Cheerful souvenirs of Krakonoš cost 50 to 300 crowns.
Weather on the ridge
The weather on Sněžka is among the harshest in the region. Fog is common, winds are strong and temperatures can fall 15 degrees below those in the valley. Snow can fall in any month. Pack a windproof jacket, gloves and a hat even in July, and turn back if clouds close in. Convert °C to °F gives temperatures in Fahrenheit.
Two sides of one mountain range
Czech side: Špindlerův Mlýn, Pec, Harrachov
A bed and a lunch in the Czech mountains cost more than on the Polish side, so Convert CZK to PLN for both and plan your stays.
The Czech villages are tidy and family-friendly. Špindlerův Mlýn, at the head of the Elbe valley, is the biggest ski and hiking centre, with chairlifts, hotels and restaurants. Harrachov has a ski-jumping hill and a glass factory. Pec pod Sněžkou is the starting point for the climb. Prices are higher than in Poland: a bed in a guesthouse 700 to 1,400 crowns, a lunch 180 to 300, a half-litre of beer 55 to 80. The source of the Elbe, the river that flows to Hamburg, is a stone-ringed spring on the Czech plateau, and a hike there is a pleasant half day.
Polish side: Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba
On the Polish side, Karpacz is known for its wooden church Wang, a Norwegian stave church of the twelfth century that was moved here in 1842 and is a rare sight in the Sudetes. Szklarska Poręba has waterfalls, glassworks and ski slopes. A bed in a guesthouse costs 120 to 250 zloty, a lunch 30 to 50, a beer 10 to 15, so a visit costs less than on the Czech side. At the invented rate, a lunch of 40 zloty is 200 crowns, about the same as a Czech lunch. The proportions differ by item, so do your own comparison.
Crossing on foot
A bus ticket across the border is small, but Convert CZK to PLN for it and for a coffee on the other side to keep a record.
The ridge path, the Path of Czech-Polish Friendship, runs along the border from Sněžka westwards, with views of both countries. Both nations belong to the Schengen area, so there are no checks, but carry an identity document in case of random patrols. A walker can start in Pec and end in Karpacz, or vice versa; buses link the two sides. A cross-border bus ticket costs about 50 to 100 crowns.
Winter in the Giant Mountains
Skiing on both sides
A ski day involves a pass, a rental and a lunch, so Convert CZK to PLN for each and add up the day's cost.
The Krkonoše offer some of the most popular skiing in Central Europe, with slopes suitable for beginners and families rather than for experts. On the Czech side, Špindlerův Mlýn has around twenty-five kilometres of pistes, a day pass for 900 to 1,300 crowns and equipment rental for 400 to 700 crowns a day. On the Polish side, Karpacz and Szklarska Poręba offer shorter runs at lower prices: a pass costs 120 to 200 zloty, rental 80 to 140. A Polish day on the slopes therefore costs a Czech skier a third to half less, even after counting the extra fuel. Convert CZK to PLN for a day pass, a rental and a lunch on each side, and compare the totals.
Cross-country trails
The cross-country tradition is strong. The Jizerská 50, a race of fifty kilometres held every January or February in the neighbouring Jizera Mountains, draws thousands of amateur skiers, and hundreds of kilometres of groomed trails run through the Krkonoše. A trail pass for the Czech side costs 100 to 250 crowns, and many Polish trails are free or cheap. Skiing from one country to the other on a clear day, with a border marker as the only landmark, is a particular pleasure.
Sleds, dogs and hot chocolate
Families find simpler fun: sledging on hillsides, a ride on a dog sled for 300 to 600 crowns per person, and walks to mountain huts called "boudy" for hot chocolate and apple strudel. A cup of hot chocolate costs 60 to 90 crowns on the Czech side and 15 to 25 zloty on the Polish. The huts are cosy and crowded on weekends, and the food is hearty.
Staying warm and safe
Avalanche danger exists on steeper slopes and is announced at the mountain rescue posts. Respect closures, and do not leave marked pistes without a guide. Dress in layers, protect face and hands and drink water. The Czech and Polish rescue services cooperate, and the emergency number is 112 in both countries. Taking out insurance that covers winter sports is a sensible choice.
Glass, wood and Krakonoš on the shelf
Szklarska Poręba and the glassworks
A glass vase is a lasting souvenir, but Convert CZK to PLN for the price and ask the shop about packing and customs.
The Polish town of Szklarska Poręba, whose name means "glassmaker's clearing", has produced glass since the Middle Ages. Today the Julia glassworks and other workshops offer tours where visitors watch glassblowers shape vases, bowls and ornaments. A visit costs 15 to 30 zloty, and items in the shop cost 40 to 400. On the Czech side, Harrachov has a glassworks with a museum, a tour of 100 to 150 crowns and a shop. The two traditions are close in style, with decorated and cut glass, and the prices are lower on the Polish side. At the invented rate, a vase of 120 zloty is 600 crowns.
Wooden toys and carved figures
Mountain villages are known for carved wooden figures, toys and kitchen utensils. A hand-carved Krakonoš costs 200 to 800 crowns, a small wooden toy 80 to 200, a spoon 60 to 150. The Toy Museum in Špindlerův Mlýn and a museum of folk toys in Vrchlabí show regional crafts. Buying directly from carvers supports the tradition, so look for stalls near the trail heads.
Honey, herbs and mountain tea
Beekeepers sell forest honey and propolis. Herb gatherers sell dried mountain herbs and ready-made teas, and the pharmacies in Karpacz and Špindlerův Mlýn have long cupboards of tinctures. A jar of honey costs 120 to 220 crowns or 30 to 50 zloty. The herbal liqueur Fernet Stock and Polish Żubrówka vodka are common gifts, but check customs limits if you carry them across borders.
Eating and drinking on the border
Dumplings meet pierogi
A restaurant dinner is the day's biggest item, so Convert CZK to PLN for the menu before you sit down.
Czech cooking is built on meat, sauces and dumplings: goulash with bread dumplings, roast pork with sauerkraut, kulajda, a creamy dill and mushroom soup. Polish cooking has pierogi, żurek and bigos. In the mountains you will find both, with additions such as blueberry dumplings with sour cream and sweet cheese pancakes. A main course costs 180 to 280 crowns or 35 to 55 zloty. A soup in a hut costs 60 to 100 crowns or 12 to 20 zloty. Convert CZK to PLN for a three-course dinner and you will see that, at the invented rate, a Polish dinner of 50 zloty equals 250 crowns.
Beer and the border
Czechs are the world's greatest beer drinkers, and Poles are not far behind. A half-litre of beer costs 55 to 80 crowns in the Czech mountains and 10 to 16 zloty in Poland. The Trautenberk and Rychtář breweries are known on the Czech side, and several craft brewers on the Polish side. Remember that driving after drinking is not permitted, and the limit in the Czech Republic is zero.
Eating cheaply
Supermarkets and bakeries in both countries sell sandwiches and pastries for little. A packed lunch of bread, cheese, sausage and fruit costs 100 to 150 crowns or 20 to 30 zloty for two. Many huts allow you to eat your own food if you buy a drink. Water from springs is generally safe, but treat it if in doubt.
Getting there
From Prague or Wrocław
From Prague to Pec pod Sněžkou is about 170 kilometres, two and a half hours by car, or three hours by train and bus. From Wrocław to Karpacz is about 120 kilometres, two hours. Distances are in kilometres, and Convert km to mi turns them into miles. Poland and the Czech Republic share Central European Time; for Romania, Convert CET to EET shows a one-hour step. Fuel is sold by the litre, and Convert L to gal turns it into gallons.
Altitudes and trails
The trails are marked with coloured stripes, and a good map is essential. Convert m to ft turns altitudes into feet. Mountain rescue services operate on both sides, and the emergency number is 112. Carry water, food and a charged phone.
Money on the mountain
Czech crowns and Polish zloty
Cards convert for you, but you should Convert CZK to PLN at the till to see whether the statement shows a fair amount.
The crown is divided into 100 haléř, though small coins have disappeared, and the zloty into 100 groszy. Cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants on both sides, but mountain huts, small cafés and chairlift ticket booths may prefer cash. Withdraw from cash machines of banks and avoid street money changers. If a terminal offers to charge your card in crowns when you are in Poland, decline and choose zloty, because the offered rate is worse than your bank's.
A budget for a long weekend
A couple spending three nights in guesthouses on the Polish side, eating restaurant lunches and dinners, paying for lifts and a bus, can expect to spend 1,800 to 3,000 zloty, or 9,000 to 15,000 crowns at the invented rate. On the Czech side, expect 40 per cent more. Convert CZK to PLN with the real rate before you decide.
Other crown conversions
If your trip continues
Travellers who go on to Hungary can use Convert CZK to HUF, those heading to the euro area Convert CZK to EUR, and those continuing to Sweden by ferry Convert CZK to SEK.
A habit worth keeping
Write down the rate and date of each exchange, and compare them later with the statement. It takes seconds.
Mistakes to avoid
Underestimating the weather
Mountain weather changes quickly. Pack warm and waterproof clothes and check forecasts.
Paying in crowns in Poland
A terminal that offers crowns is using its own rate. Choose zloty.
Using an old rate
A rate from last month can be wrong by several per cent. The date shown beside the result protects you each time you Convert CZK to PLN.
In short
The only thing fetched from the network is the table of daily rates, while your amount stays in the browser and no account is needed. From the secret meetings on the ridge to the lift ticket at Karpacz, the routine is the same: Convert CZK to PLN, read the date and compare every offer with the number on this page.