City or town
Things to see in Žďár nad Sázavou (Czechia): 65 places and when to go
Žďár nad Sázavou is a town in Czechia, and this site lists 65 places in and around it, mainly Nature (39), Wildlife (32), Mountains (13). The best known are Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, Devět skal and Žákova hora. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Czechia · 49.5647, 15.9383
- Places
- 65 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (39) · Wildlife (32) · Mountains (13) · Hiking (12) · History (5) · Temples (5)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BRQ Brno, 72 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Devět skal, at 836 m.
What to see in Žďár nad Sázavou
The places in and around Žďár nad Sázavou, 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.
- Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of NepomukChurch in Žďár nad Sázavou District of Vysočina region1.7 km
- Devět skalProtected area in Czech Republic14 km
- Žákova horaCzech mountain11 km
- Žďár monasteryMonastery in the Czech Republic2.1 km
- Pasecká skálaMountain in Studnice' Czech Republic12 km
- Pohledecká SkálaMountain in Czech Republic14 km
- PeperekMountain in Račín' Czech Republic5.5 km
- Šindelný vrchMountain in Czech Republic11 km
- ŠlakhamryMuseums and art4.3 km
- TisůvkaProtected area in Czech Republic9.7 km
- Harusův kopecHill in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands7.7 km
- Kamenný vrchMountain in Czech Republic13 km
- KopečekMountain in Czech Republic near Studnice12 km
- Křivý javorMountain in Czech Republic11 km
- Křovina Sněžné-SamotínMountain in Czech Republic13 km
- Malínská skála SněžnéProtected area in Czech Republic14 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. NicholasChurch in Žďár nad Sázavou District of Vysočina region2.0 km
- Bílá skála (Žďárské vrchy)Protected area14 km
- DráteničkyProtected area in Czech Republic15 km
- Lisovská skálaProtected area in Czech Republic13 km
- DářkoProtected area in Czech Republic9.6 km
- Radostínské rašeliništěProtected area in Czech Republic11 km
- Brožova skálaProtected area in Czech Republic8.5 km
- PP Černá skála (Žďárské vrchy)Protected area in Czech Republic15 km
And the other 41, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Díly u Lhotky, Hodíškovský rybník, Laguna u Bohdalova, Natural monument Louky u Černého lesa, Pernovka, Rasuveň, Šafranice, Sklenské louky, Suché kopce, Světnovské údolí, Baba – V bukách, Branty, Olšina u Skleného, Pod Kamenným vrchem, Mlýnský potok a Uhlířky, Rozštípená skála, Řeka, Štíří důl, Vávrova skála
- History: Church of Saint Procopius, Žďár nad Sázavou, Hraniční kámen Čechy / Morava
- Museums and art: Horácké muzeum, Modelové království, Regionální muzeum města Žďáru nad Sázavou
- Temples: Church of the Divine Mercy and Saint Faustina, Church of Saint Wenceslaus
- Hiking: [[Č] Cesta Karla Havlíčka Borovského](/paises/europa/chequia/c-cesta-karla-havlicka-borovskeho/), [[M] Medlov - Pasecká skála](/paises/europa/chequia/m-medlov-pasecka-skala/), [[M] Pávov - Vojnův Městec](/paises/europa/chequia/m-pavov-vojnuv-mestec/), [[M] Tálský mlýn - Vápenice](/paises/europa/chequia/m-talsky-mlyn-vapenice/), Via Czechia – Bohemian-Moravian Trail (hiking), [[Z] Křižánky - Fryšava](/paises/europa/chequia/z-krizanky-frysava/), [[Ž] Nížkov - Světnov](/paises/europa/chequia/z-nizkov-svetnov/), [[Ž] Nové Město - Studnice - Odranec - Zuberský rybník](/paises/europa/chequia/z-nove-mesto-studnice-odranec-zubersky-rybnik/), [[Ž] Rosička - Matějov - Nové Veselí - Kyjov](/paises/europa/chequia/z-rosicka-matejov-nove-veseli-kyjov/), [[Ž] Samotín - Blatiny](/paises/europa/chequia/z-samotin-blatiny/), [[Ž] Sklené - Šlakhamry](/paises/europa/chequia/z-sklene-slakhamry/), [[Z] Synkův kopec - Zubří](/paises/europa/chequia/z-synkuv-kopec-zubri/)
- Food and drink: Hejkal, Revolta, Richard
When to go to Žďár nad Sázavou
The best time to visit Žďár nad Sázavou 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.
- JanPossible8:23
- FebPossible9:51
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBest time13:30
- MayBest time15:08
- JunBest time16:03
- JulBest time15:40
- AugBest time14:14
- SepBest time12:21
- OctBest time10:28
- NovPossible8:48
- DecPossible7:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57. In April, 65 of the 65 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 Žďár nad Sázavou
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 72 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.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
Other towns nearby
- Havlíčkův Brod27 places27 km
- Jihlava74 places32 km
- Lomnice76 places39 km
- Náměšť nad Oslavou35 places43 km
- Třemošnice31 places45 km
- Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou29 places52 km
And all of Czechia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Žďár nad Sázavou?
The best known: Pilgrimage Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, Devět skal, Žákova hora, Žďár monastery, Pasecká skála. In all, 65 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Žďár nad Sázavou?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 57.
How do you get to Žďár nad Sázavou?
The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 72 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Žďár nad Sázavou as the destination and these 65 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.
Keep reading
- CzechiaBefore travelling to Czechia: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Nature1986 places for nature in Czechia, from Ore Mountains to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.