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23 things to do in Brno, where to stay, airport transfers. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
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Top things to do in Brno
- cathedral of St. Peter and Paul: The Catholic cathedral on Petrov hill is the seat of the Diocese of Brno and a national cultural monument. (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Špilberk Castle: Begun by the Přemyslid kings in the first half of the 13th century, the hilltop castle later served as a prison. (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Museum of Romani Culture: A museum devoted to the history and culture of the Romani people. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Janáček Theatre: Opened in October 1965, the opera house is the largest of the National Theatre Brno's three stages. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Moravian Museum: The second-largest and second-oldest museum in Czechia, with collections of several million objects. (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Reduta Theatre: First recorded in 1608 on the city's oldest square, the theatre hosted Mozart and his sister in 1767. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Mahen Theatre: Opened in 1882 as the German city theatre, it was one of the first public buildings lit entirely by electricity. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady: The high Gothic church of the Old Brno abbey was built in 1323-1334 on the initiative of Queen Elizabeth Richeza. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Brno City Theatre: A repertory theatre on Lidická street, best known for its musicals. (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Church of St. James: A late Gothic hall church in the centre, among the largest well-preserved Gothic churches in Czechia and a national monument since 1995. (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Moravian Gallery in Brno: museum in Brno (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Church of St. Thomas: church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Red Church in Brno: church in Brno-město District of South Moravian region (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Brno Mosque (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Stránská skála: paleontological hill located in the eastern part of Brno, Moravia (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Old Town Hall (Brno): city hall (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Agudas Achim Synagogue (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Great Synagogue in Brno (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Freedom Square: square in center of Brno, Czechia (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Lužánky: park in Brno, Czechia (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Charterhourse of Brno: Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity in Brno (visit ≈ 40 min)
- Zelný trh: marketplace in Brno (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Besední dům: former Czech community hall in Brno, Czechia, now philharmonic concert hall (visit ≈ 20 min)
1-day Brno walking itinerary
Starting point: Centre (Náměstí Svobody). The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated. Distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 6.6 km · 8,850 steps · 1 h 26 min on the way): Janáček Theatre → Museum of Romani Culture → Mahen Theatre → Reduta Theatre → Moravian Museum → cathedral of St. Peter and Paul → Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady → Špilberk Castle
Where to stay in Brno
- Centre (Náměstí Svobody): On foot to the main square, cathedral and Špilberk.
- Around the station: Trains and the airport bus stop here, a few minutes from the old town.
Getting from the airport to Brno
- Brno-Tuřany (BRQ): Bus E76 ≈ 20 min
Getting around
The centre is walkable and the tram network is extensive. Book Villa Tugendhat tickets weeks ahead. Weekday lunch menus are cheap.
Classic places to eat
- Atelier: A modern European bistro with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
- Pavillon: An award-winning steakhouse in a striking building.
- ZAZA: Winner of a Gourmet Brno bistro award.
Good to know before visiting Brno
- Fine: In Prague stamp paper tickets in the yellow machine on first boarding. Plain-clothes inspectors fine.
- Fine: Many public spaces in central Prague ban street drinking. Organised night pub crawls are also banned.
- Fine: Zero tolerance for drink-driving. Motorways need an e-vignette.
- Fine: Smoking is banned in restaurants and bars.
- Warning: The currency is the Czech koruna. "0% commission" exchange booths often give terrible rates.
- Warning: In Prague use an app or official rank instead of hailing taxis.
- Emergency: 112 (police 158, ambulance 155, fire 150)
- Plugs: C/E, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.
- Tipping: Rounding up by about 10% is customary. Say so when paying.
Sources: UK FCDO: Foreign travel advice: Czechia, Wikivoyage: Czech Republic, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı: Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only. Rules change, so check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Brno travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Brno?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 1 day at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Brno?
- Highlights: cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Špilberk Castle, Museum of Romani Culture, Janáček Theatre and Moravian Museum. The map has 23 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Brno?
- Centre (Náměstí Svobody): On foot to the main square, cathedral and Špilberk. Other options: Around the station.
- How do you get from the airport to Brno city centre?
- Brno-Tuřany (BRQ): Bus E76 ≈ 20 min
- How do you get around Brno?
- The centre is walkable and the tram network is extensive. Book Villa Tugendhat tickets weeks ahead. Weekday lunch menus are cheap.
- What is the emergency number in Brno?
- Emergency: 112 (police 158, ambulance 155, fire 150).
- Do you tip in Brno?
- Rounding up by about 10% is customary. Say so when paying.
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