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Things to see in Jihlava (Czechia): 74 places and when to go
Jihlava is a town in Czechia with around 54,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 74 places in and around it, mainly Nature (31), Wildlife (26), Hiking (22). The best known are Rokytná, Křemešník and Church of St. James the Great. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Czechia · 49.4004, 15.5833
- Population
- About 54,000
- Places
- 74 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (31) · Wildlife (26) · Hiking (22) · History (11) · Temples (6) · Museums and art (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 85 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Křemešník, at 769 m.
What to see in Jihlava
The places in and around Jihlava, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- RokytnáRiver in Czechia25 km
- KřemešníkMountain in Nový Rychnov, Czech Republic19 km
- Church of St. James the GreatChurch in Jihlava District of Vysočina region933 m
- MařenkaMountain in Czech Republic27 km
- Čertův hrádekMountain in Czech Republic14 km
- Přední skálaMountain in Czech Republic13 km
- ČeřínekMountain in Czech Republic11 km
- Orlík CastleCastle in Humpolec, Czechia22 km
- Řehořovský vrchMountain in Czech Republic15 km
- Rokštejn CastleCastle ruin13 km
- Jezdovické rašeliništěProtected area in Czech Republic12 km
- Church of the Assumption of the Virgin MaryChurch in Jihlava District of Vysočina region14 km
- Hojkovské rašeliništěProtected area in Czech Republic12 km
- Velký Špičák (national nature reserve)Protected area in Czech Republic11 km
- BorkyProtected area25 km
- Bukovské rybníčkyProtected area in Czech Republic13 km
- Habří (Horní Smrčné)Protected area in Czech Republic14 km
- PP HajniceProtected area12 km
- Ivaniny rybníčkyProtected area in Czech Republic20 km
- JalovecProtected area in Czech Republic19 km
- Kamenný vrchProtected area20 km
- Na KopanináchProtected area in Czech Republic17 km
- Na skaličceProtected area in Czech Republic18 km
- ProsenkaProtected area in Czech Republic13 km
And the other 50, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Rybníky V Pouštích, Rychtářský rybník, Vysoký kámen u Smrčné, Kladinský potok, Na podlesích, Nad Svitákem, U Římské studánky, U Trojáku, Údolí Brtnice, Rybník Březina, Syenitové skály u Pocoucova
- History: Church of the Holy Spirit, Brtnice Castle, Nový Rychnov (castle), Church of Saint James the Greater (Kněžice), Polná Castle, Zámek Štoky, Větrný Jeníkov Chateau
- Temples: Toleranční kostel, Church of Saint Margaret
- Museums and art: Expozice Městyse Dolní Cerekve, Hliníkárium, Muzeum Luka nad Jihlavou, Muzeum meteoritů, Muzeum živé a nežíve přírody v okolí Kněžic
- Hiking: [[Č] Červená Řečice - Pelhřimov](/paises/europa/chequia/c-cervena-recice-pelhrimov/), [[Č] Nový Rychnov - Třebíč](/paises/europa/chequia/c-novy-rychnov-trebic/), [[M] Nový Rychnov - Svatá Kateřina](/paises/europa/chequia/m-novy-rychnov-svata-katerina/), [[M] Pelhřimov - Košetice](/paises/europa/chequia/m-pelhrimov-kosetice/), [[M] Přibyslav - Jihava](/paises/europa/chequia/m-pribyslav-jihava/), [[M] Velké Meziřící - Číchov](/paises/europa/chequia/m-velke-mezirici-cichov/), Via Czechia - Českomoravská (5. Křižanovská vrchovina), [[Ž] Bransouze - Špičák](/paises/europa/chequia/z-bransouze-spicak/), [[Z] Ježená - Rantířov](/paises/europa/chequia/z-jezena-rantirov/), [[Ž] Jihlavský okruh](/paises/europa/chequia/z-jihlavsky-okruh/), [[Z] Kejžlice - Batelov](/paises/europa/chequia/z-kejzlice-batelov/), [[Z] Kejžlice - Želiv](/paises/europa/chequia/z-kejzlice-zeliv/), [[Ž] Křemešník - Javořice](/paises/europa/chequia/z-kremesnik-javorice/), [[Ž] Mladé Bříště - Křemešník](/paises/europa/chequia/z-mlade-briste-kremesnik/), [[Ž] Na Nivách - Pelhřimov nám.](/paises/europa/chequia/z-na-nivach-pelhrimov-nam/), [[Z] Netín - Krahulov](/paises/europa/chequia/z-netin-krahulov/), [[Z] Počátky - Pod Nádavkem](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pocatky-pod-nadavkem/), [[Ž] Pod Jelení hlavou - Dědkovská hora](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pod-jeleni-hlavou-dedkovska-hora/), [[Ž] Pod Kopaninami - Trnava](/paises/europa/chequia/z-pod-kopaninami-trnava/), [[Z] Sedlice - Mladé Bříště](/paises/europa/chequia/z-sedlice-mlade-briste/), [[Z] U Hydroelektrárny - Pávov - Špitálský les](/paises/europa/chequia/z-u-hydroelektrarny-pavov-spitalsky-les/), [[Ž] Větrný Jeníkov - Oslednice](/paises/europa/chequia/z-vetrny-jenikov-oslednice/)
- Food and drink: Pešek, Pivovar Ruprenz
- Snow: Ski areál Šacberk
When to go to Jihlava
The best time to visit Jihlava is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:24
- FebPossible9:52
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:29
- MayBest time15:07
- JunBest time16:01
- JulBest time15:39
- AugBest time14:13
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:29
- NovPossible8:49
- DecPossible7:58
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58. In April, 73 of the 74 places are at their best.
When to go to Czechia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Jihlava
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 85 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Czechia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Jihlava?
The best known: Rokytná, Křemešník, Church of St. James the Great, Mařenka, Čertův hrádek. In all, 74 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Jihlava?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 58.
How do you get to Jihlava?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 85 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Jihlava as the destination and these 74 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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