Brno, Czechia

Brno

A laid-back Moravian city with a lively bar scene.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Brno

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit Špilberk castle and the twin-spired cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.
  2. AfternoonTour Villa Tugendhat, a modernist UNESCO house; book weeks ahead.
  3. EveningExplore Brno's cocktail bars, some of the best in Central Europe.

Day 2

Visit Mikulov and the Lednice-Valtice palaces, or the Moravian Karst caves.

What to eat

Moravian wine and a Czech schnitzel.

Local tips

Make the most of Brno

Beat the crowds

Brno is calm. The old town is lively in the evenings.

Best photo spot

The cathedral on Petrov hill, and the view from Špilberk Castle.

Getting there

Trains from Prague and Vienna take about 2.5 and 1.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

The Moravian Karst with caves and the Macocha abyss, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

Villa Tugendhat, a modernist UNESCO house, needs booking well ahead. The bone ossuary under St. James church is the second largest in Europe.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Brno

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Plan your visit

Getting to Brno

Getting there

  • Brno Airport (BRQ)8 km away
  • Vienna Airport (VIE)120 km away
  • Olomouc65 km away
  • Vienna110 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCzechia

Questions

Brno: good to know

Is Brno worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. A laid-back Moravian city with a lively bar scene.

How many days do you need in Brno?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Brno?

You can visit all year. Brno is calm. The old town is lively in the evenings.

How do you get to Brno?

The nearest airport is Brno Airport (BRQ), about 8 km away. Trains from Prague and Vienna take about 2.5 and 1.5 hours.

What is there to see near Brno?

Nearby hidden places include Olomouc (64 km), Vienna Woods (Kahlenberg) (104 km) and Vienna (111 km).

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