# Church of Saint John the Baptist, Czechia: what it is and when to go

> Church of Saint John the Baptist is a church in Trutnov District, Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic (Kostel svatého Jana Křtitele) in Czechia (Dvůr Králové nad Labem). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. It has articles in 2 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/church-of-st-john-the-baptist/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in Trutnov District, Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Kostel svatého Jana Křtitele
- **Where:** Czechia
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** PRG Prague, 117 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 50.43381, 15.8134

## What it is and where

Church of Saint John the Baptist is a church in Trutnov District, Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic (Kostel svatého Jana Křtitele) in Czechia (Dvůr Králové nad Labem). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Dvůr Králové nad Labem](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/dvur-kralove-nad-labem/), where this site lists 52 more places to see, 943 m from the centre.

Its coordinates are 50.43381, 15.8134; the nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, Prague), 117 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=50.433812%2C15.8134)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.433812%2C15.8134)

- **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 John the Baptist is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 15 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 47 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 11 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 48 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 18 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 26 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 41 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 48 |

In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48. 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 John the Baptist 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

- [Safari Park Dvůr Králové](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/zoo-dvur-kralove/): Zoo in Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Czechia · 946 m
- [Na Borkách](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/na-borkach/): Summit · 1.7 km
- [[Č] Jaroměř (žst.) - Zvičina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/c-jaromer-zst-zvicina/): Hiking · 3.7 km
- [Čertovy hrady (natural monument)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/pp-certovy-hrady/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 3.7 km
- [[Z] Dvůr Králové nad Labem - Miletínské lázně](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/z-dvur-kralove-nad-labem-miletinske-lazne/): Hiking · 4.6 km

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 John the Baptist?

It is a church in Trutnov District, Hradec Králové Region, Czech Republic (Kostel svatého Jana Křtitele in the local language) in Czechia. It has articles in 2 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 John the Baptist?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 48.

### How do you get to Church of Saint John the Baptist?

The nearest main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), 117 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.433812%2C15.8134) 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 [Safari Park Dvůr Králové](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/zoo-dvur-kralove/), [Na Borkách](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/na-borkach/), [[Č] Jaroměř (žst.) - Zvičina](/paises/europa/chequia/c-jaromer-zst-zvicina/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/60364558), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12030777), CC0. More about Church of Saint John the Baptist on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Saint_John_the_Baptist_(Dv%C5%AFr_Kr%C3%A1lov%C3%A9_nad_Labem)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).