traditions

Christmas market

Christmas market at Freedom square: live music, hot wine, pet donkeys

November 30, 2010

The market at the central square is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will last to December 23.

St. Nicholas (source: Wikimedia Commons)

St. Nicholas will bring candies to kids, parties to adults

November 29, 2010

Prepare for loud groups of devils (known as krampuses in Austria) and angels, led by St. Nicholas(es), on the night of Monday, December 6.

Roast goose

St. Martin’s day traditions: roast goose, young wine

November 10, 2010

November 11 is one of the most hedonistic days in Moravia.

Juvenile king in Vlčnov

“Ride of the kings” in Vlčnov: a tradition that has not been interrupted for centuries

May 26, 2010

The “show” starts at 9 a.m. in the centre of Vlčnov, tickets costs CZK 100 (€4).

Walpurgis night

Walpurgis Night: bonfires and “Čarodějáles” music festival

April 29, 2010

Every year, students light bonfires at Palackého vrch. Bring your own beer and have some fun.

Grapes of wine

St. Martin’s Wine (“Moravian Beaujolais nouveau”) arrives on Wednesday

November 10, 2009

This year, 211 wines were good enough to receive the exclusive mark “Svatomartinské víno”.

Gherkins

10 true specials of south Moravia

July 23, 2009

Roast goose, pork knee and more delicious foods.

Easter eggs

Green beer and other Easter pleasures in Moravia

April 6, 2009

Celebrate Easter in the local way!

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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