Olomouc at the top
Three years, three excellent awards by the world’s prestigious guidebook. Lonely Planet made a list of the most beautiful, yet lesser known tourist destinations. It wasn’t the hot springs of Iceland, Gibraltar Rocks, Odysseus' Ithaca or Luxemburg that ranked in first place but the historical center of Olomouc!
The mini guidebook, Secret Europe, presents tourists with fifty cities from different parts of Europe. The largest, world-renowned guidebook publisher attracts tourists to Olomouc by saying that “in terms of tourism Olomouc can be equated to an authentic restaurant which is your own, small, personal secret. The Main Square is amongst the most enchanting in the country. It is surrounded by historical buildings. It is adorned by the Holy Trinity Column listed as the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Magnificent churches, many of which host an exciting history, are scattered in the streets of the historical center. Explore the foundations of the ancient Olomouc castle in the Archdiocese Museum which is a must-see and then set out to one of the many pubs or mini-breweries”. In 2012, the publisher also awarded Olomouc by ranking it in the top ten most beautiful hidden treasures in Europe. One year later it was once again on the list of the recommended destinations in Moravia. “It’s beautiful as well as surprising for us. Lonely Planet is to tourist guidebooks what Michelin is to gastronomy. I perceive it as a win in the tourist Olympics,” responded Olomouc mayor, Martin Major, when he first heard of the award. “I am very pleased that the professional editor-in-chief of this publication truly appreciates the beauty of our city, its picturesque atmosphere and its uniqueness.
Apart from other things, Olomouc captivated them by the fact that it offers the same architectural treasures as Prague but without the crowds of tourists. It is definitely Olomouc’s advantage in comparison with our capital. However, despite repeated acclaim from the renowned guidebook, it may only be temporary”, mentioned the mayor, Major, with a smile. The deputy mayor, Jan Holpuch added, “I believe that this is an opportunity to introduce our beautiful city to many other tourists.” “I think that being awarded as a hidden treasure or undiscovered city will give Olomouc an even stronger stamp of attractiveness and will evoke more interest in potential visitors.”
Olomouc has been trying to advertise its beauty in a high-quality and systematic way. In the past years, this attempt has proved effective. Statistically as well as simply looking into the streets of the city center confirms that the number of tourists to Olomouc has truly increased. Olomouc is on the list of destinations offered by travel agencies as for example, one-day trips from Prague or as a part of the Vienna – Krakow route. “Greater advertising in cooperation with the agency CzechTourism certainly helped.
This agency gives Olomouc more space than before”, says Karin Vykydalová, head of the tourism department. “Acclaim from Lonely Planet obviously helps. Ideally, a visitor comes here based on the recommendation, is satisfied here and then recommends Olomouc to his friends back home”, adds Dušan Gavenda of the same department. Lonely Planet Secret Europe can be downloaded for free at: www.lonelyplanet.com/secret-europe.
Informační centrum
Horní náměstí
podloubí radnice
779 11 Olomouc
Otevřeno: denně 9:00–19:00
tel.: (+420) 585 513 385, 392
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Olomouc region Card
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název zařízení | 地址 | 電話 | ![]() | ![]() |
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Bistrá kráva | Wurmova 5, Olomouc | (+420) 775 115 779 | ![]() | ![]() |
Bohéma | Tř. Svobody 27, Olomouc | (+420) 585 223 148 | ![]() | ![]() |
Café Mahler | Horní náměstí 11, Olomouc | (+420) 605 279 012 | ||
Café Restaurant Caesar | Horní náměstí 1, Olomouc | (+420) 585 229 287 | ![]() | |
Espresso bar illy | Mlýnská 2, Olomouc | (+420) 776 007 533 | ||
Opera | Horní náměstí 21, Olomouc | (+420) 724 486 192 | ![]() | |
Coffee Library Zbrojnice | Biskupské náměstí 1, Olomouc | (+420) 773 115 485 | ||
Kavárna Madlen | Dolní náměstí 6, Olomouc | (+420) 602 715 490 | ![]() | ![]() |
Dobrotárna | Kateřinská 3, Olomouc | (+420) 605 589 886 | ![]() | |
Café Na zábradlí | 28. října 9, Olomouc | (+420) 739 946 111 | ||
Fontána cafe restaurant | Smetanovy sady 603, Olomouc | )+420) 774 317 317 | ||
Café La Fée | Ostružnická 13, Olomouc | (+420) 737 147 006 | ![]() | |
CrossCafe | Riegrova 24, Olomouc | (+420) 605 484 796 | ||
Kavárna ODE | Hrnčířská 12, Olomouc | (+420) 731 118 628 | ||
Love Coffee | Masarykova 56, Olomouc | (+420) 728 508 878 | ||
Kavárna Metropol | Sokolská 25, Olomouc | (+420) 739 377 798 | ||
Cukrárna Ollies | Horní Lán 6, Olomouc | (+420) 603 424 268 | ![]() | ![]() |
Kavárna V lese | Žerotínovo náměstí 152/3, Olomouc | (+420) 725 505 795 | ||
Caffe Opera - Galerie Šantovka | Polská 1, Olomouc | (+420) 724 486 192 | ||
Jazz Fresh Café | Sokolská 48, Olomouc | (+420) 606 780 161 | ||
Henri Café | Ostružnická 5, Olomouc | (+420) 731 158 424 | ||
Naše Café | Dolní náměstí 15, Olomouc | (+420) 731 380 822 | ||
Sladký Méďa | Mošnerova 14a, Olomouc | (+420) 734 650 680 | ||
Sun Café | Horní lán 7, Olomouc | (+420) 733 271 086 | ||
Beauty Cafe | Masarykova třída 3, Olomouc | (+420) 721 744 339 | ||
Long Story Short Hostel & Café | Koželužská 31, Olomouc | (+420) 606 090 469 | ||
Levandulové bistro | Horní náměstí 7, Olomouc | (+420) 608 547 390 | ||
And The Story Begins | Denisova 47, Olomouc | (+420) 727 800 600 | ||
Caffé Dolce Vita | 1. máje 38, Olomouc | (+420) 731 092 007 | ||
Café 87 | 1. máje 39, Olomouc | (+420) 724 211 009 | ||
Kafe Na rohu | Legionářská 1, Olomouc | (+420) 725 778 008 | ||
Kafe Jak lusk | Třída svobody 4, Olomouc | (+420) 720 137 775 | ||
Cafe Jan | Havlíčkova 11, Olomouc | (+420) 720 070 369 | ||
Cà Phê District | Uhelná 11, Olomouc | (+420) 776 186 876 |