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Brno is also very near the Czech Karst region, a geographically fascinating area filled with caves, great hiking and fantastic views. Add the large number of castles in the area to that, and you can see that there’s definitely a lot to do and see around Brno!
One-day trips:
Lednice: This UNESCO cultural heritage site boasts a castle with guided tours, castle gardens, minaret, tropical plant greenhouses, and an aquarium.
Blansko-Moravian Karst: An outdoor trip involving some walks through the beautiful karst region and tours through some of the many caves. A boat trip inside the Punkevni cave on the underground river is one of the highlights of this trip.
Litomysl: The old town of this Bohemian city is classified as a UNESCO cultural heritage site and just a quick look at the incredible Renaissance main square makes it clear why. There is a castle with guided tours. The house where Bedrich Smetana, the composer, was born and grew up is open for tours.
Boskovice: Boasting both a renovated castle and old fortress ruins, this Moravian town and its old Jewish quarter are definitely worth a visit.
Olomouc: This beautiful old university town and its newly-renovated monastery are definite musts to round out a tour of Moravia. Famous for their cheese specialties and flower exhibitions, a trip here gives visitors a colorful glimpse of Moravian hospitality.
Trebic and Telc: These two towns provide visitors with plenty of photo ops! The Gothic Basilica and old Jewish town in Trebic, and then it's off to the Bohemian UNESCO cultural heritage site of Telc, including the incredible Renaissance square.
Kromeriz: A UNESCO cultural heritage site, this fascinating town was founded as a medieval market and elevated to the status of town by the Olomouc bishops in 1260. This tour includes a visit to the famous castle and Baroque castle gardens.
Brno Lake: This relaxing day trip includes a boat trip to the Veveri castle, in addition to swimming and picnicking on the lake's grassy banks. The area around the lake is also perfect for biking, and in the winter, is a popular place for ice skating.
Prague: No stay in the Czech Republic would be complete without a trip to this 'City of 100 Spires.' See the famous Orloj, the Old Town Square, Prague castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, the Castle Guard, Charles' Bridge, and the artsy 'Mala Strana' district.
Cesky Krumlov: The first written record of Cesky Krumlov dates back to 1213 and its rich history can be seen all over this UNESCO cultural heritage site. This unique complex of three hundred historic houses and buildings and the country's second largest castle attracts millions of visitors each year.
Ceske Budejovice: Home of the world-renowned 'Budvar' beer, Ceske Budejovice has a lot more to offer than just a brewery tour. The historical city centre with kits regular network of streets around a vast square and the old town wall ruins make it easy to imagine what the medieval city must have looked like.
Adrspach Cliffs: Often referred to as the stone city, the Adrspach-Teplice Cliffs National Park offers a great way to get away from it all. The remarkable scenery can be best appreciated by following the paths winding around the house, building and skyscraper-style rocks. The paths through the stone city lead to the Broumov monastery cultural monument. This Baroque monument is also home to the oldest wooden structure in Bohemia.
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