{"id":375511,"date":"2026-08-03T20:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/things-to-do-olomouc-czech-republic\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T20:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T18:49:32","slug":"things-to-do-olomouc-czech-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/things-to-do-olomouc-czech-republic\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Olomouc, Czech Republic: 14 Tips for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
TL;DR<\/strong>This guide to things to do in Olomouc, Czech Republic covers 14 tips for the main sights of the country’s second-largest heritage reserve after Prague: the UNESCO-listed Holy Trinity Column<\/strong> (roughly 32 metres tall), the unique Olomouc Astronomical Clock<\/strong> rebuilt in the style of socialist realism, St. Wenceslas Cathedral with the second-tallest church tower in the country, the view from the tower of St. Moritz Church, and the pilgrimage site of Svat\u00fd Kope\u010dek with its zoo. Three hours is enough for a quick look at the centre, but ideally set aside one or two days. The train from Prague takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and the best months are May to September for strolling or December for the famous Advent markets with dozens of stalls. And don’t miss a tip on the famous Olomouc cheese (tvar\u016f\u017eky)<\/strong> and a trip to Lo\u0161tice or Bouzov Castle.<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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My fingers were freezing as I passed a hot mug of mead from hand to hand in the darkening Upper Square, watching the steam rise above the roofs of the wooden stalls. Luk\u00e1\u0161 and I arrived in Olomouc in the middle of Advent and instantly understood why the Lonely Planet guide called this town Europe’s best-kept secret. Among the many things to do in Olomouc, Czech Republic, you get the second-largest heritage reserve<\/strong> right after Prague \u2014 but instead of weaving through crowds with umbrellas, you can pause peacefully by baroque fountains and soak up genuine calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The student spirit also gives the historic backdrop a very likeable energy. Palack\u00fd University<\/strong> is based here, which means one in seven residents is a student. As a result, the centre is packed with great independent caf\u00e9s and bistros where a specialty coffee and good food won’t cost you a fortune. Simply put, Olomouc is noticeably cheaper and more laid-back than the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you come in winter for the famous markets or in summer for wandering the parks, the local sights will keep you busy for a whole weekend. In this article for 2026 you’ll find all our tips on what to see in Olomouc, where to stay smartly, and where to go for the best vegetarian food in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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