Place to visit
Landek, Czechia: what it is and when to go
Landek is a protected area in Czech Republic in Czechia (Ostrava). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54. It has articles in 4 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Protected area in Czech Republic · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- Czechia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 139 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 49.87094, 18.26975
What it is and where
Landek is a protected area in Czech Republic in Czechia (Ostrava). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Czechia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Ostrava, where this site lists 100 more places to see, 4.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.87094, 18.26975; the nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 139 km as the crow flies. How to get around Czechia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Czechia. In Kokai 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 Landek is April to October.
- JanPossible8:20
- FebPossible9:50
- MarPossible11:33
- AprBest time13:31
- MayBest time15:10
- JunBest time16:06
- JulBest time15:43
- AugBest time14:15
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:27
- NovPossible8:45
- DecPossible7:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Landek has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai 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.
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. Currency: Czech koruna (CZK); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hornické muzeum OstravaMuseum405 m
- Landek CastleRuins of castle, Landek, Ostrava426 m
- Chapel of Saint BarbaraWayside shrine539 m
- Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch in Ostrava-město District of Moravian Silesian region2.2 km
- Monument to the Red ArmyMemorial2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Czechia guide.
More in Czechia: Nature
- Ore Mountains: mountain range in central Europe
- Sněžka: highest mountain of the Giant Mountains at the border of the Czech Republic and Poland
- Šumava National Park: national park in Czechia
- Großer Arber: highest mountain of the Bohemian Forest in Bavaria, Germany
- Podyjí National Park: national park in the Czech Republic
- Petřín
Every Czechia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Landek?
It is a protected area in Czech Republic in Czechia. It has articles in 4 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 Landek?
April to October. In June there are 16 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 54.
How do you get to Landek?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 139 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Czechia is explained in its country guide.
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 Hornické muzeum Ostrava, Landek Castle, Chapel of Saint Barbara. The rest is in the Czechia guide.
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