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Things to see in Olomouc (Czechia): 159 places and when to go

Olomouc is a city in Czechia with around 101,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 159 places in and around it, mainly Nature (55), History (49), Wildlife (42). The best known are Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc, Hluchov and Hačky. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Czechia · 49.63, 17.25
Population
About 101,000
Places
159 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Nature (55) · History (49) · Wildlife (42) · Hiking (25) · Temples (19) · Mountains (8)
Best time
April to October and December.
Also possible
January to March and November.
Nearest airport
BRQ Brno, 67 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Slunečná, at 802 m.

What to see in Olomouc

The places in and around Olomouc, 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.

And the other 135, by what you come to do:

When to go to Olomouc

The best time to visit Olomouc is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. 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.

  1. JanPossible8:22
  2. FebPossible9:51
  3. MarPossible11:33
  4. AprBest time13:30
  5. MayBest time15:09
  6. JunBest time16:04
  7. JulBest time15:41
  8. AugBest time14:14
  9. SepBest time12:21
  10. OctBest time10:28
  11. NovPossible8:47
  12. DecBest time7:56

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56. In April, 156 of the 159 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 Olomouc

The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ, Brno), 67 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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Other towns nearby

And all of Czechia, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Olomouc?

The best known: Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc, Hluchov, Hačky, Saint Wenceslas Cathedral, Bouzov Castle. In all, 159 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Olomouc?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 56.

How do you get to Olomouc?

The nearest main airport is Brno-Tuřany Airport (BRQ), 67 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Olomouc as the destination and these 159 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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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.