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.
- 112 EUROPEAN EMERGENCY NUMBER
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 200 (8,30 EUR)
- Dinner for two – CZK 800 (32 EUR)
- Pint of beer – CZK 70 (2,90 EUR)
- Glass of wine – CZK 80 (3,20 EUR)
- Cappuccino – CZK 85 (3,50 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, Switzerland and United Kingdom 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.
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 11th 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.
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 – Zámečnická Street
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).