# Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Czechia: what it is and when to go

> Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a church in Frýdek-Místek District of Moravian Silesian region (Povýšení svatého Kříže) in Czechia (Wisła). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. 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-the-exaltation-of-the-holy-cross/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church in Frýdek-Místek District of Moravian Silesian region · History, Temples
- **Local name:** Povýšení svatého Kříže
- **Where:** Czechia
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** BRQ Brno, 157 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 49.63694, 18.72311

## What it is and where

Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a church in Frýdek-Místek District of Moravian Silesian region (Povýšení svatého Kříže) in Czechia (Wisła). 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 [Wisła](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/wisla/), where this site lists 81 more places to see, 8.1 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.63694, 18.72311; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 157 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=49.63694%2C18.723114)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.63694%2C18.723114)

- **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 the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 22 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 51 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 30 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 09 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 04 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 41 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 28 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 47 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 56 |

In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. 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 the Exaltation of the Holy Cross 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

- [Lutheran church in Bystřice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/evangelicky-kostel-v-bystrici-nad-olsi/): Church in Frýdek-Místek District of Moravian Silesian region · 235 m
- [MiniZOO Vendryně](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/minizoo-vendryne/): With kids · Wildlife · 1.9 km
- [[Z] Bystřice - Kozinec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/z-bystrice-kozinec/): Hiking · 2.3 km
- [[M] Bystřice - Kozinec](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/m-bystrice-kozinec/): Hiking · 2.7 km
- [Zamčiska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/zamciska/): History · 3.0 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 the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

It is a church in Frýdek-Místek District of Moravian Silesian region (Povýšení svatého Kříže 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 the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.

### How do you get to Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 157 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.63694%2C18.723114) 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 [Lutheran church in Bystřice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/evangelicky-kostel-v-bystrici-nad-olsi/), [MiniZOO Vendryně](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/minizoo-vendryne/), [[Z] Bystřice - Kozinec](/paises/europa/chequia/z-bystrice-kozinec/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/47289281), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12030512), CC0. More about Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on [Wikipedia](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kostel_Pov%C3%BD%C5%A1en%C3%AD_svat%C3%A9ho_K%C5%99%C3%AD%C5%BEe_(Byst%C5%99ice)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).