Leisure time, sports, fitness and wellness in Brno

LARP in Brno

Meet new friends at English-language LARP sessions

May 16, 2011

Jana Pouchlá from civil association Court of Moravia has sent me an invitation to probably the first English-language LARP (“live action role-playing game”) session taking place in Brno:

Wild boars

Winter trip idea: game preserve Holedná and Hobrtenky

December 10, 2010

Your kids will be fascinated by the animals.

Kraví hora

Outdoor swimming pools in Brno

July 13, 2010

There are several open air swimming pools in the town – try out one of these on your next day off!

A ferry boat

A tourist attraction is back: Ferry boats returned to Brno dam lake

May 10, 2010

The ships sail every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Brno Runs 2009

Brno Runs 2010: races for die-hard runners as well as kids with parents

April 29, 2010

The most prestigious race is clearly the half marathon of Brno. If you worry about your heart, you may take a part in the “Parents and children” event on a 300 meter track.

Swimming pool in Kohoutovice

New swimming pool in Kohoutovice offers jacuzzi and sauna

April 12, 2010

Its total capacity is 350 visitors. Pools will open on 6 a.m. and close on 10 p.m. every day.

Automotodrom Brno in rFactor

Download Automotodrom Brno and old Masaryk Circuit for simulators

February 19, 2010

Enjoy both new racing circuit and the old dangerous temporary track

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.

Sledding

3 great places for sledding

January 13, 2010

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

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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