Before you go

Your trip to Olomouc.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Olomouc – Olomouc Destination Olomouc and Kroměříž Capital

How to get there

Letiště Brno-Tuřany (BRQ) Brno · 79 km
Olomouc hlavní nádraží 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. Trains from Prague and Brno serve Olomouc hlavní nádraží. Complete the journey to the center by tram or other urban transport.

How many days

One to two days for the squares, the cathedral, and walks through the old town.

When to go

May and June are usually suitable for exploring the center on foot; September also allows walks. In winter, from December to February, the cold calls for alternating outdoor and indoor routes.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Olomouc's old town is explored on foot; the tram eases the connection with the station.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Olomouc

Morning
Town hall and Upper Square
Start at Horní náměstí and walk around the town hall to observe its different faces.
Afternoon
Cathedral of Saint Wenceslas
Proceed through the old town to the cathedral and visit the nave during permitted hours.
Late afternoon
Streets between the two sectors
Return by a different route through the center, noting façades and fountains along the way.
Evening
Overnight in Olomouc
Dine near your base and prepare the connection to Kroměříž.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get from the station to Olomouc city center?

Use urban transport from Olomouc hlavní nádraží and complete the route on foot through the old streets.

Where to start in Olomouc?

The Upper Square provides a reference point for the town hall, the clock, and the routes into the center.

Is the cathedral located within the Upper Square?

It occupies another sector, at Václavské náměstí, reachable on foot through the historic core.

Does Olomouc serve as a stop between Prague and Moravia?

The rail connection allows it to be included on a crossing, provided that the time in the city is not limited to just changing trains.

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