N5011: Brno June 2026 Venue
Where?
Local navigation map
- Yellow route is from the nearest tram station Zemědělská (tram 7 and 9)
- Red route is from the tram stop Antonínská (tram 1 and 6) and also from Hotel Passage, it can be steep as there is a staircase on street Schodová (which means literally a staircase street)
- Green route is less steep version of the previous route, going around with less incline on street Erbenova
- Blue route is a scenic route thru garden of Arnold's Villa
- Purple route is a walk route from the inner city center starting at Moravské náměstí.
Getting There
Brno is located within a two hours' driving distance from three European capitals: Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czechia), and Bratislava (Slovakia). There are no flights from these cities to Brno but driving or taking a train or a bus are convenient options. A train ride from/to Prague takes about 3 hours, from/to Vienna about 90 minutes. Tickets sell for about €35 and €12, respectively.
Flying into the Vienna airport (VIE)
Vienna airport is an international airport with good train connections to Brno (there is a train station directly underneath the airport) but usually you need to switch trains at Vienna Main train station. Possible connection is every hour or two. Price can change depending on how soon you will get the ticket. With current price (in May) around €24. You can buy tickets at OBB or ČD eshops.
Flying into the Brno airport (BRQ)
Brno Airport is a small international airport near Brno. This is a good option if you are coming from London (Stansted), Milano, Malaga, or Rome. From the airport (letiště in Czech), city bus E76 (every half hour) will take you to the city center (19 minutes) and drop you off next to the main train station (Hlavní Nádraží in Czech). A cab ride will cost about 300 Czech Crowns (€11).
Flying into the Prague airport (PRG)
Prague airport is also an international airport, but somehow has a worse connection to Brno. There is a direct Airport Express (AE) bus line to the Prague main train station, and from there train to Brno is every hour, look for a line going through Pardubice for the shorter route (2 hours and 40 minutes). You can buy a ticket together for the Airport Express and train to Brno at ČD eshop. The route from the airport to the Main train station is 28 minutes. The price of the ticket at least a week before costs approx. 300 CZK.
Alternatively you can take a public transport bus (Line 59) to Nádraží Veleslavín and from there Subway A to Museum, and transfer there to Subway line C and one stop to Main Trainstation.
Suggested Lodging
There is no hotel block reserved. Good nearby hotels within a walking distance to the university thru the city park Lužanky:
- Hotel Passage (4 stars, 17 minutes walking, €100-300 a night, nearest tram stop Antonínská, tram 1 from the main trainstation, the recommended closest hotel)
- Hotel Continental (4 stars, 21 minutes walking, €100-130 a night, nearest tram stop Česká, tram 4,9,12 from the main trainstation)
If you want to stay in the historical city center (which is difference of only 15 minutes walk):
- Grand Palace Brno (5 stars, 20 minutes using public transport, 35 minutes walking distance, €100-250, nearest tram stop Šilingrovo náměstí, or 10 minutes walk from the main trainstation)
- Grandhotel Brno (4 stars, 20 minutes using public transport, nearby train station, with a lot of nightlife, €100-120)
- Hotel Avion (3 stars, 27 minutes walk or 15 minutes public transport, one of the narrowest hotels in Europe, low availability of rooms, €100-130)
- Hotel Grandezza (5 stars, 33 minutes walk or 17 minutes public transport, €100-130)
Restaurants / Cafés around the university
- Cat Café (they don’t have any cats sadly) just across the street serving breakfast and lunch.
- Café Era, an architectural monument in functionalist style, also serves breakfast and lunch.
- University canteen in the University campus
- Café in the Faculty Building on the same floor as the Meeting room (only snacks and coffee)
- Café Pelíšek, a real cat café, where they have cats, but it’s a little further downhill from the university.
- Cecilie Café, a café with outside and inside seating in Arnold's villa
About Brno & Czechia
Brno is the second largest city in the Czechia (also Czech Republic), with a population of about 400,000. It's located in Moravia, a region of the Czechia known for wine making. Brno itself is known for its blend of historical and modern architecture. A few of the more popular sites worth visiting are listed in the Attractions section.
Weather
During June, Brno is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During June, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 25°C (77°F), but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C (59°F). Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
Brno in June usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 14 days of rain.
Average sunshine
There are approximately 248 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.
Attractions
- Vila Tugendhat (just 150m from the meeting location, get tickets as soon as possible, they tend to sell out two months ahead)
- Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
- Špilberk Castle
- Underground Water Cisterns (I recommend non-commented tours and enjoy the experience)
- Technical Museum
- Observatory & Planetarium
- Kraví Hora (Cow Mountain) Recreation Center (no cows, just a park)
- Birth home of Kurt Gödel (not really an attraction, just a plaque)
- Arboretum and botanical gardens of Mendel University (accessible from the campus)
Currency
Czechia uses the Czech Koruny (CZK) and you can pay almost everywhere with a contactless credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Indicative exchange rates are:
(exchange rates on October 4th, current exchange rate behind the links)
Public transport
In Brno, you can choose from several basic tickets depending on the length of your journey. The shortest and cheapest is a 15-minute ticket for 20 CZK, 60-minute ticket costs 25 CZK. You can buy your ticket from vending machines at bus and tram stops. Make sure to validate your ticket after entering the vehicle.
You can use your contactless bank card as a ticket and every time you board or leave the vehicle, just tap the reader at the validator (cards on mobile phones work too.) If your journey takes less than 15 minutes it will charge you only 20 CZK. Total payment is capped at 90 CZK which is the price of a full day ticket. Details can be found on the website.
Alternatively you can install an application (iOS, Android) to your phone and buy a ticket there.
7 day public transport ticket
You can buy a multi day public transport ticket (7 days is 270 CZK, ~€11, or ~$13, 8 days is 290 CZK, ~€12, or $14). You need to create an account at brnoid.cz (where you don't need to provide your personal information in second step, as you are going to buy a transferable ticket, which doesn't need an identification). Then here you will buy the nontransferable ticket. First you need to add a carrier, which can be your payment or credit card (it must have an RFID chip), you provide your card number (it can be even expired card). And then select transferable ticket, choose number of days and starting date.
In case a ticket inspector will check you up, just tap his device with the carrier card. You can buy small RFID keychain accessory at contact centers of the of public transport coordinator company.
Parking near university
There is a large parking lot on the street in front of the university. Parking there is free during the day 6am to 5pm. Otherwise it costs 30 CZK for each hour and you need to register your car plate and pay at the web app.
Schengen visa
Czechia is part of Schengen area. Since 12 October 2025 new EU wide Entry/Exit system (EES) started and it will be fully functional starting 10 April 2026, please check its page to check what it means for you.
Schengen policy requires you to have your passport valid at least three months after your planned departure.
Czech visa limitation
Since Russian aggression on Ukraine Czechia is not accepting visa requests from Russian and Belorussian citizens (even with dual citizen-ship) with only a few exceptions. Czechia also is not allowing entry to Russian passport holders on its outer Schengen borders.