Olomouc, the historical pearl of Moravia, is not only a city of monuments and culture, but also an ideal place for a family holiday. The pleasant atmosphere and a wide range of activities make Olomouc a place where young and old alike can have fun and where it is a pleasure to spend time together.
Do you know what is the best thing about Olomouc? That you don’t have to walk many kilometres to see a lot. Still, it’s worth spending a few days in Olomouc because you’ll have a lot of fun wandering through its historic streets and discovering its romantic corners. In the city centre, you can admire the Baroque fountains that are typical of Olomouc, or the original townhouses with their house signs, to which many interesting stories are linked. Both squares are dominated by Baroque columns, and the one on the Upper Square is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the centre of Olomouc, it’s just a few steps to the city parks, which are a great place for children to play and explore, and you can even go on a family picnic. The Olomouc Rozarium, which is the second largest in the Czech Republic, is also worth a visit. It is registered as the National Plant Collection of the Czech Republic and this year it even won the prestigious Award of Garden Excellence. And when you get tired of walking around the city, go to one of the cafés. There are plenty of child-friendly ones in Olomouc.
When you have walked all over the city, don’t forget to visit the unique Fortress of Knowledge. If you’ve visited this science centre once, you’ll know it’s a place you won’t want to leave. The nearby Svatý Kopeček should definitely not escape your attention. A place of pilgrimage with a wonderful atmosphere and a pervasive genius loci will enchant you. And the children will be delighted at the nearby zoo. The Olomouc Aquapark with its various water features and relaxation zone also offers great fun for the whole family. And you can enjoy the adrenaline in the rope centre.
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If you are going on holiday to Olomouc, don’t forget to stop by the local information centre in the arcade of the town hall and get your Olomouc Region Card at the very beginning. With it, you will get dozens of free or discounted admissions to most popular tourist places and discounts in selected restaurants, cafés, guesthouses or hotels, not only in Olomouc, but also in the whole of Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains. In addition, you can also use it to travel for free on Olomouc public transport.
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