Onyx wall

Villa Tugendhat reopens on March 6. Tickets: CZK 350

by Michal Kašpárek on 02/17/2012

After €5.9M+ restoration, the popular tourist attraction reopens for public after two years on March 6. Don’t miss “the most beautiful interior room in modern architecture”. Read now →

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Nothing’s All Bad

“Nordic Film Winter” to chill down Cinema Art

February 13, 2012

Nordic film winter is a 5-day film festival that will present a number of both new and classic films from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. Many of these films have received awards at internationally recognized festivals.

Brno dam lake, frozen

Brno lake frozen, skating safe when following instructions

February 9, 2012

The most popular place for outdoor skating in Brno, the dam lake in Bystrc quarter is finally frozen over.

Klezmehrin

World music festival coming to Stará Pekárna club

February 1, 2012

Before the first concert on February 2, a festival pass can be bought at Stará Pekárna (8 Štefánikova st.) for only CZK 300 (€12). Otherwise, single tickets cost from CZK 100 to CZK 150.

Lamb

UK electronic music duo Lamb to perform at Fléda

January 30, 2012

One of the most distinct trip-hop artists, Manchester-based duo Lamb will perform a concert at Fléda club (24 Štefánikova st.) on Sunday, February 5.

Thumbnail image for Spielberk Tower, Brno’s new tallest building

Spielberk Tower, Brno’s new tallest building

January 26, 2012

With its 85 meters, Spielberk Tower (on the top picture) became the new tallest building of Brno. But not for long – there are more interesting “skyscrapers” rising up in the so called “South centre”.

The Mysterious Castle in the Carpathians

“Kinokavárna” to screen Czech films with English subtitles

January 22, 2012

Zemanova kavárna at 4 Josefská st. was reopened after a refurbishment. Never mind the candies, it offers screenings of the most popular Czech films – with English subtitles.

Statue of mayor

Funny gifts for local politicians. From citizens with love

January 17, 2012

Mayor was given a statue for his birthday, annual ball attendees were fed bread and salt… A new form of civic disobedience has been blooming in Brno: tongue-in-cheek confessions of love and gratitude.

Grand restaurant festival

Best restaurants in Brno discounted. Tasting menus from €10

January 13, 2012

Five Brno restaurants praised by the editors of Grand Restaurant Guide are joining Grand Restaurant Festival. This means that from January 15 to February 15, you can buy vouchers for special discounted degustation menus.

Looking for a bed and breakfast in Brno? These are the best rated hotels at Booking.com:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) with retro feel, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • Learn more and book!
  • Alternatives: Hostel Fléda, Iberica

The convenient choice: VV Hotel

Hotel VV

  • Well rated by families with young children
  • Sauna, whirlpool and free parking
  • In walking distance (300 m) to main station, Petrov cathedral and the historical centre
  • Next to the largest downtown shopping mall, Vaňkovka
  • Single room: €49, double room: €64
  • Learn more and book!
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

Heading for trade fairs? Voroněž 2

Hotel Voroněž

The luxurious choice: Hotel International

Hotel International

  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Sauna, fitness center, solarium, spa, indoor swimming pool and many other services
  • Single bed: €129+, double room: €240+
  • Learn more and book!
  • Alternatives: Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel