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Introduction to Palacký University
About Olomouc
Olomouc is the historical capital of Moravia and the administrative center of the Olomouc Region. Located on the Morava River, the city has about 102,000 inhabitants, making it the sixth largest in the Czech Republic. A quarter of its population consists of students, giving it a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. The city boasts a well-preserved historic center, which is protected by law as an urban monument reservation. Among its many architectural and cultural treasures, the Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, stands out for its quintessential Baroque style and deep symbolic value. Olomouc has been recognized internationally, with Lonely Planet listing it among the “Ten Hidden Gems of Europe.”
For more info see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFEkqBibUPQ
How to get to Olomouc
The best way to arrive in Olomouc from abroad is to fly to Prague/Vienna/Bratislava and take a bus/train from there to Olomouc:
From Prague, Czechia (280 km): Take an airport Express bus o Prague Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží). Ticket cost 100 CZK, can be paid by card to the driver. AE Bus Stop is temporarily moved to opposite Aeroparking building. Walk outside the terminal 2 and follow the signs. (Cross the pedestrian crossing, walk along the outside parking lot and then turn right.) The bus is marked as AE and goes directly to the railway station. At the railway station stop take one of the two lifts one floor below and take a train from there. Direct trains run once every hour (check the timetable here: www.cd.cz or www.regiojet.cz) 240-350 CZK one way (book 1-2 days beforehand – cheaper than buying on the spot). If you book through Czech Railways (www.cd.cz) and the website doesn’t fully translate the destination names, select to travel from Praha hl. to Olomouc hl.n. If you travel with Regiojet (www.regiojet.cz), select to travel from Prague - MS to Olomouc MS. Both abbreviations mean main station.
From Vienna, Austria (260 km): take a bus directly from the airport to Olomouc (www.regiojet.cz), only a few times per day; or take a train (20-30 mins, 5 eur) to the Vienna Main Railway Station (Hauptbahnhof) and take a train from there, trains run every 1-2 hours, need to change once (check the timetable here: www.cd.cz), 300 CZK one way (book 1-2 days beforehand – cheaper than buying on the spot). If you book through Czech Railways (www.cd.cz) and the website doesn’t fully translate the destination names, select to travel from Wien Hbf to Olomouc hl.n. If you travel with Regiojet (www.regiojet.cz), select to travel from Vienna - Hbf to Olomouc MS. Both abbreviations mean main station.
From Bratislava, Slovakia (210 km): take a city bus (28 mins, 1 eur) to the Bratislava Main Railway Station (Hlavná stanica) and take a train from there, trains run every 1-2 hours, need to change once (check the timetable here: www.cd.cz), 630-1000 CZK one way (book 1-2 days beforehand – cheaper than buying on the spot). If you book through Czech Railways (www.cd.cz) and the website doesn’t fully translate the destination names, select to travel from Bratislava Hl.st. to Olomouc hl.n. If you travel with Regiojet (www.regiojet.cz), select to travel from Bratislava - Ms to Olomouc MS. Both abbreviations mean main station.
Traveling within Olomouc
Once in Olomouc, most places are within walking distance, but we recommend you take a tram (ticket: 25 CZK, purchased in machines at tram stops or via the mobile app DPMO) as your accommodation is on the opposite side of the town. You can pay both in cash and by card) or taxis (Bolt or Uber). Please make sure that once on the tram, you validate your ticket in the machine. Ticket inspectors operate here quite frequently.
Upon your arrival at the railway station in Olomouc, you want to take a tram no. 1, 3 or 7 to Tržnice stop. The stop is within 1 min. walk from your accommodation at Ubytovna Marie and the University building a tr. Svobody 26.
Other practical information
Weather :
June is a good time to visit because it is warm (around 25°C during the day).
Money:
The Czech koruna (CZK or Kč) is the official currency. The approximate exchange rate is about 25 Kč to a Euro and 22 Kč to a US Dollar. Credit cards are accepted in most places.
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Olomouc is very affordable and there are many options, see for example (listed from economical to luxurious):
https://www.arigone.cz/cz/index/o-hotelu (10% discount for University guests with the code „SUPOL“)
Any questions? Email us at info@euvip-project.com.
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