January 2010

Lanterns

Win two flying Thai lanterns on Valentine’s day

January 29, 2010

If you are not lucky, you can still buy the lanterns at the place.

Extreme sports

3 amazing extreme sports videos

January 28, 2010

Extreme powered paragliding, le parkour and downhill biking videos captured in Brno.

Milan Kundera

Milan Kundera awarded the honorary citizenship of Brno

January 26, 2010

It is unlikely that Kundera would attend the evening ceremony, as he travels to the Czech republic only rarely and always in a disguise.

Thumbnail image for 3,360 Facebook fans successfully lobbied for a return of college bus stop

3,360 Facebook fans successfully lobbied for a return of college bus stop

January 22, 2010

The town-owned transport company will likely restore the original route of bus line #53, connecting the 4,000-student dormitory at Palackého vrch with Brno.

Heiko

Wonderful winter ZOO video & gathering for a runaway monkey

January 21, 2010

If you want to help Heiko, send a short text message “HEIKO” to number 902 77 40 before January 31.

New railway station in Královo Pole

Organic architecture orgasm: New Královo Pole railway station may look like a giant odonata

January 19, 2010

I think this is way amazing!

The Swell Season

Last 100 tickets to The Swell Season (Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová) concert

January 18, 2010

If you want to enjoy the gig of the Oscar-awarded duo of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in Semilasso club on February 2, hurry up!

Brno

7 differences between Prague and Brno

January 15, 2010

Comparation of the two biggest Czech towns – life quality and expenses, leisure opportunities etc.

Sledding

3 great places for sledding

January 13, 2010

Brno is covered with snow, so let’s have some fun with sleds!

Snowboard tricks

First snowboard park opened in Brno. Free entrance!

January 10, 2010

The very first incity snowboard park in the Czech republic was opened last week in park “Čertova rokle”.

Accommodation with the best value for money in the town, recommended by Brno Now readers:

For backpackers: Hostel Mitte

Hostel Mitte

  • Located in the historical centre, 5 minutes from main station
  • New and clean hostel (est. 2011) in a cool medieval building, free Wi-Fi and a tiny café serving excellent coffee
  • Beds from €20
  • 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
  • Alternatives: U Šuláka, Pension na Dvořákově

The luxurious choice: Barceló (a.k.a. Comsa Palace)

Hotel Barceló

  • Beautifully restored historical building
  • Right next to the catedral & town's nicest park
  • In walking distance to the best restaurants, cafés, galleries and sightseeings
  • Single bed: €96+, double room: €209+
  • Alternatives: International, Royal Ricc, Hotel Cyro, Grandhotel

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