Life in Brno

Information for everyone who calls Brno his or her hometown.

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Museum night to be held on Saturday. This time, paid

May 16, 2012

More than a dozen of Brno’s museums and galleries will host the 8th Museum Night on Saturday, May 19. You may see many places unavailable to public during the rest of the year together with regular exhibitions, for free or for a small fee.

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Meet Toby and Kuba, Brno ZOO’s baby bears

May 7, 2012

On Tuesday, March 8, at 2 p.m., two cubs of kamchatka brown bear will have their public premiere at Brno Zoo.

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Ice hockey madness: big screens at náměstí Svobody sq.

April 10, 2012

After more than four decades, ice hockey club Kometa Brno has a chance to win Czech title gain. The tickets for the final series are already sold out but you can still watch the games with a 5000+ crowd – at the town’s central square.

Botanical garden

Spring spotting: botanical garden and other beautiful places

March 30, 2012

It’s been a long cold lonely winter — but here comes to sun. And blooming flowers.

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.

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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”.

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.

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Help me improve this website!

December 24, 2011

For three years, Brno Now has been the only source of news from Brno in English. The time has come to rethink the website, so it can bring interesting tips and information for another three years. And you can help me with that – it will only take two minutes.

Christmas market

Stressed? Slow down at the Christmas markets

December 1, 2011

The traditional Christmas markets at Náměstí svobody sq. and Zelný trh sq. launched last week. Just like the last year, you can walk through them to get some presents, sausages, hot wine, or just to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.

Casino

Burned casino may be transformed into an office building before the end of the world

November 21, 2011

The ruin of “Chepos” building will finally stop scaring the guts out of people arriving to Brno main station. Its owner wants to repair it before the end of 2012.

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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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