Olomouc information
How to get to the workshop venue:
How to get to the workshop venue:
The workshop venue is room 225, Konvikt, Umělecké centrum Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci (Univerzitní 225/3, 779 00 Olomouc ). See picture of the building above. Once you get inside the building through the big brown door, go inside the glass door on the left immediately, and walk up two floors. There will be signage to help you to navigate.
The workshop venue is room 225, Konvikt, Umělecké centrum Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci (Univerzitní 225/3, 779 00 Olomouc ). See picture of the building above. Once you get inside the building through the big brown door, go inside the glass door on the left immediately, and walk up two floors. There will be signage to help you to navigate.
Konvikt is very close to the town centre and is walkable from any of the hotels listed in the accommodation section.
Konvikt is very close to the town centre and is walkable from any of the hotels listed in the accommodation section.
From Prague to Olomouc:
From Prague to Olomouc:
The easiest way to get from Václav Havel Airport Prague to the main train station (Praha, hlavní nádraží, sometimes abbreviated to Praha, hl. n.) is to take the Airport Express (AE) bus. It stops right in front of the arrival hall (a bit to the right, the last bus stop) and takes you directly to the main train station which is the terminus. You buy the ticket from the driver for 60 Kč (about EURO 2.5, but the driver does not accept foreign currencies, so you have to exchange money at the airport, try to have a 200 Kč note or less). The ticket machines at the stop do not sell this ticket. Timetable here. More info here. The bus journey is about 40 mins. From the Prague main train station, you can then take a train to Olomouc hl.n. (Olomouc main train station), which takes about 2.5 hours.
The easiest way to get from Václav Havel Airport Prague to the main train station (Praha, hlavní nádraží, sometimes abbreviated to Praha, hl. n.) is to take the Airport Express (AE) bus. It stops right in front of the arrival hall (a bit to the right, the last bus stop) and takes you directly to the main train station which is the terminus. You buy the ticket from the driver for 60 Kč (about EURO 2.5, but the driver does not accept foreign currencies, so you have to exchange money at the airport, try to have a 200 Kč note or less). The ticket machines at the stop do not sell this ticket. Timetable here. More info here. The bus journey is about 40 mins. From the Prague main train station, you can then take a train to Olomouc hl.n. (Olomouc main train station), which takes about 2.5 hours.
There are several Czech train companies to choose from and you can get tickets online:
There are several Czech train companies to choose from and you can get tickets online:
There are also coaches going from the Prague to Olomouc. More info at the Student Agency website, or call: +420 542 424 242 or +420 800 100 300.
There are also coaches going from the Prague to Olomouc. More info at the Student Agency website, or call: +420 542 424 242 or +420 800 100 300.
Another coach-operating company: https://www.flixbus.com/bus/olomouc
Another coach-operating company: https://www.flixbus.com/bus/olomouc
From Vienna to Olomouc:
From Vienna to Olomouc:
We recommend to take the Student Agency coach which goes directly to Olomouc (3 times daily). See the company website, or call: +420 542 424 242 or +420 800 100 300, or of course, you can also take the train.
We recommend to take the Student Agency coach which goes directly to Olomouc (3 times daily). See the company website, or call: +420 542 424 242 or +420 800 100 300, or of course, you can also take the train.
Getting from Olomouc main train station to the city centre:
Getting from Olomouc main train station to the city centre:
Once you get off the train station, there are a lot of trams just outside which will take you to the city centre (e.g., 4, 6). It is less than 10 mins away by tram to the city centre. You can get a one-time ticket off the yellow machines by the stop, or you can get the ticket at the ticket counter inside the station, you will need to stamp the ticket on the tram and the ticket is valid for 30 mins (14 Kc).
Once you get off the train station, there are a lot of trams just outside which will take you to the city centre (e.g., 4, 6). It is less than 10 mins away by tram to the city centre. You can get a one-time ticket off the yellow machines by the stop, or you can get the ticket at the ticket counter inside the station, you will need to stamp the ticket on the tram and the ticket is valid for 30 mins (14 Kc).
There is also a taxi-stand (in a public carpark) next to the train station (on the right, same side as the train station). It might not look like a taxi-stand, but if you see a taxi there, you can hop-on. There are often a few taxies waiting. The price is about 100-120 Kc to anywhere in Olomouc.
There is also a taxi-stand (in a public carpark) next to the train station (on the right, same side as the train station). It might not look like a taxi-stand, but if you see a taxi there, you can hop-on. There are often a few taxies waiting. The price is about 100-120 Kc to anywhere in Olomouc.
General:
General:
Olomouc is a beautiful town in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic. It’s known for its 6 baroque fountains and the 18th-century Holy Trinity Column, a monument adorned with religious sculptures (which is included in the UNESCO list). About 1/4 of its 100,000 residents are students so the town is filled with funky cafes, restaurants and fun activities. There is a lot of ice-cream and beer to be had everywhere in the summer.
Olomouc is a beautiful town in the eastern province of Moravia in the Czech Republic. It’s known for its 6 baroque fountains and the 18th-century Holy Trinity Column, a monument adorned with religious sculptures (which is included in the UNESCO list). About 1/4 of its 100,000 residents are students so the town is filled with funky cafes, restaurants and fun activities. There is a lot of ice-cream and beer to be had everywhere in the summer.
For some beautiful pictures of Olomouc, check out these pages:
For some beautiful pictures of Olomouc, check out these pages:
Weather:
Weather:
June is an excellent time to visit because it is warm and sunny (around 25°C), bring a thin jacket and an umbrella, and you are set.
June is an excellent time to visit because it is warm and sunny (around 25°C), bring a thin jacket and an umbrella, and you are set.
Money:
Money:
The Czech koruna (CZK or Kč) is the official currency in the Czech Republic. The approximate exchange rate is about 25 Kč to a Euro and 21 Kč to a US Dollar. Exchange rates for all major currencies are available here. Credit cards are accepted in most places.
The Czech koruna (CZK or Kč) is the official currency in the Czech Republic. The approximate exchange rate is about 25 Kč to a Euro and 21 Kč to a US Dollar. Exchange rates for all major currencies are available here. Credit cards are accepted in most places.
It will be handy to have some Czech Koruna with you (for the airport bus and tram tickets in Olomouc). You can change money in Olomouc if needed. There is one in Galerie Moritz (8. května 465/24, 779 00 Olomouc), which is right in the centre of town. It is called směnárna.
It will be handy to have some Czech Koruna with you (for the airport bus and tram tickets in Olomouc). You can change money in Olomouc if needed. There is one in Galerie Moritz (8. května 465/24, 779 00 Olomouc), which is right in the centre of town. It is called směnárna.
Accommodation:
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Olomouc is very affordable and there is a big range of options, catering for different budgets and needs. Here are some options (from economical to luxurious):
Accommodation in Olomouc is very affordable and there is a big range of options, catering for different budgets and needs. Here are some options (from economical to luxurious):
Restaurants:
Restaurants:
Olomouc has a wide and interesting range of restaurants to offer. These are close to the workshop venue and thus possible choice for lunch:
Olomouc has a wide and interesting range of restaurants to offer. These are close to the workshop venue and thus possible choice for lunch:
5-10 mins walk from workshop venue:
5-10 mins walk from workshop venue:
10-15 mins walk from workshop venue (near/at historical city centre):
10-15 mins walk from workshop venue (near/at historical city centre):
And many more! A lot of restaurants have outside seating in the summer, which is nice especially the sun doesn't set till past 7:30pm in June. And the city centre is just 10-15 mins walk from the workshop venue, and there are a lot of cafes with cakes, coffee and ice-cream.
And many more! A lot of restaurants have outside seating in the summer, which is nice especially the sun doesn't set till past 7:30pm in June. And the city centre is just 10-15 mins walk from the workshop venue, and there are a lot of cafes with cakes, coffee and ice-cream.
And if you like fresh fries, check out this place (you can smell the fries when you are still 50 metres away, only take- away though):
And if you like fresh fries, check out this place (you can smell the fries when you are still 50 metres away, only take- away though):
Got a question? mail Joanna Sio at joannautseong.sio@upol.cz.
Got a question? mail Joanna Sio at joannautseong.sio@upol.cz.