ATMs and exchange offices can be found in the centre of Brno literally on every corner. Want to be sure? Check this map and you get them all.
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We have practical information for you that may come in handy during your stay in South Moravia.
- 158 POLICE
- 155 Ambulance
- 150 Firefighters
See below for the average prices of main dishes and the most popular drinks. It of course always depends on which particular restaurant you choose.
- Lunch menu – CZK 175 (7 EUR)
- Dinner for two – CZK 800 (32 EUR)
- Pint of beer – CZK 60 (2,40 EUR)
- Glass of wine – CZK 80 (3,20 EUR)
- Cappuccino – CZK 75 (3 EUR)
South Moravia boasts a warm and temperate climate, perfect for hiking, biking, and sightseeing. The average annual temperature hovers around 10°C (50°F), with warm summers and mild winters. Precipitation is relatively low, with an average of around 500 mm (20 inches) per year.
You can look forward to sunny days whether you visit Brno in the summer months, when temperatures climb above 25°C (77°F), or in the spring and autumn, when the weather is pleasantly warm and ideal for strolling through vineyards and picturesque villages. Winters in South Moravia are short and mild, with average temperatures around 0°C (32°F). Snow is rather exceptional.
Here you'll find UNESCO monuments, breathtaking castles, catacombs and the famous Tugendhat functionalist and other valuable villas. We have listed an attractive inventory at south-moravia.com.
The Czech Republic is a member of the EU and its currency is the Czech koruna (crown). You can pay by card or exchange money at currency exchange offices. You will find the current exchange rate at the Czech National Bank website ČNB.
Citizens of the EU, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland only need a passport or ID card to enter the Czech Republic. You can check whether you need a visa on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.
Information centres in Brno will provide you with specific tips and printed guides and a gastronomic map of Brno and South Moravia. They will answer your questions and you can buy cool souvenirs, too.
Brno is the natural centre of the South Moravia region. It lies 200 km from Prague, 150 km from Vienna and 130 km from Bratislava. All these cities have large international airports.
Are you coming to Brno with your own car or a rented car? The parking system in Brno is based on three colour-coded zones.
The Czech Republic is ranked 12th on the Global Peace Index, so it is one of the safest countries in the world. And the city of Brno has been enjoying an extremely high level of safety according to Numbeo statistics.
Grocery stores are open daily until 20:00 (supermarkets until 21:00), restaurants usually until 22:00. Other shops close at 18:00 on weekdays, and only some are open at the weekend.
Exceptionally tasteful gifts from Brno can be bought in the information centres in the city centre. They are original, funny, made with the involvement of local creative people and artists and so hilarious that even the locals buy them!
- Tourist Information – Radnická Street
- Tourist Information – Panenská Street
Biking, rafting, climbing, zorbing or paintball? The metropolis of Brno and the whole of South Moravia are a paradise for cyclists and sportsmen of all kinds. Check the south-moravia.com webpage.
In Brno you will find the leading Czech capacities in nanotechnology, gaming industry and science development. You can find tech hits and tips for the science theme park and 3D planetarium on the BCB website .
In the Czech Republic, it is generally considered polite to leave a tip of around 5 to 10% of the total bill, if you were satisfied with the service. Czechs most often leave a tip of 20 to 40 CZK (around €0.80 to €1.60).
Embroidered costumes, painted pottery, songs and dance, original folk dwellings, blueprints and ancient dishes – tradition and folklore are still alive in South Moravia today. Follow their footsteps! Check south-moravia.com.
Wine is the pride of the region! Visit cellar alleys in wine-growing villages, towns famous for wine like Znojmo or Mikulov and of course gastro businesses in Brno. Check south-moravia.com.