Kutná Hora, Czechia

Kutná Hora

A silver-mining town with a Gothic cathedral and a chapel decorated with bones.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Kutná Hora

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Sedlec Ossuary, a chapel decorated with the bones of thousands of people.
  2. AfternoonSee St. Barbara's Cathedral and its flying buttresses, then walk the old town.
  3. EveningTake the train back to Prague, or stay for a quiet evening in town.

Day 2

Go underground into the medieval silver mine tunnels at the Czech Silver Museum.

What to eat

Svíčková, beef in creamy vegetable sauce, and a Czech beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Kutná Hora

Beat the crowds

Day-trippers from Prague arrive late morning. Come early or in the afternoon.

Best photo spot

St. Barbara's Cathedral from the walkway lined with statues.

Getting there

Trains from Prague take about an hour.

Don't miss nearby

The Sedlec Ossuary, the bone chapel, on the edge of town.

Good to know

A combined ticket covers several sights. The ossuary and cathedral are about 3 km apart.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Kutná Hora

Getting there

  • Pardubice Airport (PED)35 km away
  • Prague Airport (PRG)75 km away
  • Prague60 km away
  • Brno130 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryCzechia

Questions

Kutná Hora: good to know

Is Kutná Hora worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. A silver-mining town with a Gothic cathedral and a chapel decorated with bones.

How many days do you need in Kutná Hora?

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

When is the best time to visit Kutná Hora?

You can visit all year. Day-trippers from Prague arrive late morning. Come early or in the afternoon.

How do you get to Kutná Hora?

The nearest airport is Pardubice Airport (PED), about 35 km away. Trains from Prague take about an hour.

What is there to see near Kutná Hora?

Nearby hidden places include Prague (61 km), Karlštejn (77 km) and Adršpach Rocks (96 km).

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