# Smolkov, Czechia: what it is and when to go

> Smolkov is a visitor attraction in Czechia (Komenského). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. 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/mo-sm-s-41/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · History
- **Where:** Czechia
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** BRQ Brno, 130 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 49.89234, 18.07997

## What it is and where

Smolkov is a visitor attraction in Czechia (Komenského). 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 [Komenského](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/komenskeho/), where this site lists 45 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 49.89234, 18.07997; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 130 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=49.892335%2C18.079973)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.892335%2C18.079973)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/historia/) 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 Smolkov is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 20 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 33 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 31 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 11 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 43 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 15 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 21 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 27 |
| November | Possible | 8 h 45 |
| December | Best time | 7 h 54 |

In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. 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.

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

- [MO-Sm-S 39 U trigonometru casemate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/mo-sm-s-39/): History · 424 m
- [Ostrá hůrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/ostra-hurka/): Hill in Czech Republic · 866 m
- [Church of Saint Valentine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/sv-valentin/): Church building in Chabičov, Czech Republic · 1.6 km
- [Koutské a Zábřežské louky](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/pr-koutske-a-zabrezske-louky/): Protected area in Czech Republic · 2.9 km
- [[Z] Zátiší - Hrabyně](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/z-zatisi-hrabyne/): Hiking · 3.6 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 Smolkov?

It is a visitor attraction 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 Smolkov?

April to October and December. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.

### How do you get to Smolkov?

The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 130 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=49.892335%2C18.079973) 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 [MO-Sm-S 39 U trigonometru casemate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/mo-sm-s-39/), [Ostrá hůrka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/ostra-hurka/), [Church of Saint Valentine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/sv-valentin/). The rest is in [the Czechia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/chequia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2961094848), licensed under the ODbL. More about Smolkov on [Wikipedia](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smolkov_(d%C4%9Blost%C5%99eleck%C3%A1_tvrz)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

