# Church of Saint Joseph, Czechia: what it is and when to go > Church of Saint Joseph is a church building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic (svatý Josef) in Czechia (Prague). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/saint-joseph/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Church building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic · History, Temples - **Local name:** svatý Josef - **Where:** Czechia · Praha - **Best time:** April to October and December. - **Nearest airport:** PRG Prague, 11 km as the crow flies - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 50.08828, 14.40615 ## What it is and where Church of Saint Joseph is a church building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic (svatý Josef) in Czechia (Prague). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Prague](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/praga/), where this site lists 599 more places to see, 4.1 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 50.08828, 14.40615; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.088281%2C14.406148) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.088281%2C14.406148) - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/) and [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/espiritual/) places in Czechia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Church of Saint Joseph is **April to October and December**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 18 | | February | Possible | 9 h 49 | | March | Possible | 11 h 33 | | April | Best time | 13 h 31 | | May | Best time | 15 h 12 | | June | Best time | 16 h 08 | | July | Best time | 15 h 45 | | August | Best time | 14 h 16 | | September | Best time | 12 h 21 | | October | Best time | 10 h 27 | | November | Possible | 8 h 44 | | December | Best time | 7 h 52 | In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | History | April to October and December | January to March and November | | Temples | April to October and December | January to March and November | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Church of Saint Joseph has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Czechia To enter Czechia there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Czechia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Oettingenský palác](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/oettingensky-palac/): House in Prague · 26 m - [St Thomas' Church, Prague](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/saint-thomas/): Church building in Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic · 62 m - [Kaiserštejnský palác](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/kaiserstejnsky-palac/): House in Prague · 91 m - [Malá Strana Bridge Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/lesser-town-bridge-tower/): National monument of the Czech Republic · 120 m - [Saský dům](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/sasky-dum/): House in Prague · 132 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/). ## More in Czechia: History - [Karlovy Vary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/karlovy-vary/) - [Český Krumlov](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/cesky-krumlov-2/) - [Prague Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/castillo-de-praga/): castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century - [Charles Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/puente-carlos/): bridge in Prague, Czech Republic - [St. Vitus Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/catedral-de-san-vito/): Roman Catholic cathedral in Prague - [Ore Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/montes-metalicos/): mountain range in central Europe Every Czechia place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Church of Saint Joseph? It is a church building in Malá Strana, Czech Republic (svatý Josef in the local language) in Czechia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Church of Saint Joseph? April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 52. ### How do you get to Church of Saint Joseph? The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.088281%2C14.406148) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Czechia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Oettingenský palác](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/oettingensky-palac/), [St Thomas' Church, Prague](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/saint-thomas/), [Kaiserštejnský palác](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/kaiserstejnsky-palac/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/29169022), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3500353), CC0. More about Church of Saint Joseph on [Wikipedia](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostel_svat%C3%A9ho_Josefa_(Mal%C3%A1_Strana)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).