I live in Olomouc and I have to say that it's one of the best-looking cities in czech republic. Prague is also cool of course. And Olomouc contains lots of secret places as well as Prague.
The only thing they didn't mention are the ''catacombs'' under the St. Mauris church (sv. Mořice), or the pipe organ inside (7th biggest in Central Europe, and 52nd biggest in the world). The catacombs are small, but they have pretty cool history to them. And nothing about our little cathedral (Saint Wenceslas Cathedral)? Oh well, at least the most important things were covered.
I LOVE Olomouc! One of my favourite cities in the world! (and not just because my parents met at that university and were married in the town hall with that astronomical clock) Apparently, the original version of that astronomical clock is older than the one in Prague, the trinity column is one of the tallest/biggest in Europe, the city boasts TWO squares (perpendicular to each other), an AMAZING car and motorcycle museum, Wenceslas (yes, THAT Wenceslas of the Chrismas carol fame) Cathedral has the skull of St. Valentine (yes, THAT St. Valentine of St. Valentine's Day), Mozart lived in Olomouc, and I would strongly recommend renting a bike at the train station and biking around and outside of town... it's a beautiful place!
This gives me so much nostalgia. I'm American but have a Czech mom from Olomouc. I really want to go back there. I actually wanted to study as a student at Palacký but it was too daunting moving from the USA across the world.
I'm proud to be a student of the Palacký University. I have to say that this city offers so many opportunities to grab food, relax, do activities... and the best bonus about it is how beautiful the city looks, especially the city centre and areas surrounding the faculty buildings.
I was in Olomouc a month ago, I am fall in love this city and its atmosphere. I wish I knew about university to see the pendulum and the terrace. I hope to return soon there (too bad i'm a little too old to study, it would be really a lovely experience.)
I studied at the Palacky University, and I love Olomouc. Lovely city to experience the Czech culture and pub life. I am so happy that you made this video. In Vertigo, the mad dog shot is a must-try too
Oooh, another city to my Czechia itinerary! I really enjoy you guys doing videos of different cities to give us a bigger picture of what CR has to offer!
Fantastic video. I taught with the faculty of science - great people and great city! Can't wait to go back, so many new places. It was a beautiful city to call home for a semester and keeps getting better.
I love Olomouc, I studied there 30 years ago at the Letni Skola Slovanskych Studium. I visited there 1 month ago and it is still magical. I wish I had seen this video before I went.
I promised a random guy I was chatting to on the Prague metro that I would visit his beautiful hometown of Olomouc and I did, and it was a absolute joy. Guess what I’m visiting again next week 3 years later and jolly excited.
Hidden secret of olomouc. There is a company's shop from nestlé. There you can buy sweets which are odd shaped or broken for 1/10th of price. Like a bag of m&m for 5eur for 1kg.
I like Olomouc. My tour was in 2016. I sat in a beer bar, tasting some beers. Amazing then: a guy spoke to me in German when considering my German accent. He told me: it was a German speaking town until 1945. The child caring girl of him was German until she was dispelled in 1950, so he remembered some German. By the way: Bouzov Castle in the near is a trip worth!
It was a military base of austrian empire. German was enforced in it. All lieutenants and higher were living in there. Habsburgs kept their blood as moravian arcibishop in olomouc. City walls due to being fortress limited the center to state employees, whixh were german speakers due to 300 of persecution. After 1918, city walls were removed and the city was joined with nearby villages with czech population. This conservism is why so many old houses were preserved, and why they are quite highrise compared to other cities in the same period
It was a common practice to hire nanny from german family, so the kid naturaly learned secind language. It was the same for german minority living in todays czech republic.
After visiting Prague (and few more cities mentioned in the "old" version of Honest guide) these are my favorite episodes, hope to visit other cities in CZ.
Thanks so much for videos . We are travelling to Czech Republic in May from Australia. Hiring a car and travelling the countryside . we won't be doing Prague though.
I lived in Olomouc for a month during an IFMSA exchange program. I loved it. It was sweet, cute and cozy place full of sights and good destinations. It felt like home and I miss it sooo much.
Missing my Erasmus days in Pardubice... I had an ambition to visit as many places as possible in Czech lands: Pardubice, Prague, Kolin, Kutna Hora, Mlada Boleslav, Terezin, Olomouc, Ostrava, Cesky Tesin, Karvina, Cesky Krumlov, Ceska Trebova, Moravska Trebova, Hradec Kralove, Chrudim, Karlovy Vary, Plzen, Brno, Breclav, Snezka, Trutnov were the places where I spent time (either a couple of days or at least 4-5 hours). As a Turkish, I liked to explore Bohemia, Moravia and Silesianmoravia. I will never forget Ceske Drahy, RegioJet, Arriva and LeoExpress on those journeys...
My girl went to school way back in the day there. And we passed through it on the way to Opava. Looks like a nice city! I'd like to stop by next time we are there
Visited Olomouc after watching this, stayed at Long Story Short which was great and the pizza from Street Pizza was fantastic, we'll try to get to Bistro Paulus before we leave
Great video! I was there after TBEX in 2018 and stayed at the Theatre Hotel, which is both a fantastic property and restaurant. BTW I enjoyed hearing you guys speak at the conference.
I've been to Olomouc twice, and I love it! Can't wait to visit it more soon. The sights are amazing, the food is delicious and it is easy to manage and get around in the city. Plus the trains leading to the city are cheap and luxurious compared to other European countries. A definite recommendation to visit!
I live in Brno and ever only went to Olomouc, ironically, is for the go-karting place :D I basically grew up on the go-kart race and absolutely love it
In general, please tourists, whether you’re from the US China China or just here from Europe,I always recommend going off the more beaten track. In my experiences it has been a lot better experience overall. Like instead of Amsterdam go to Leeuwarden. Good day.
Thanks for an amazing video! :) I have traveled a lot around the whole Europe, but still I think that Olomouc, the town where I spent five lovely years when I was a student, is the most beautiful city in the world! :)
Welcome to our Sister City! I LOVE Olomouc! Olomouc has multiple Sister Cities, but my favorite connection is the connection between Olomouc and Owensboro, Kentucky. I have made numerous trips to Olomouc.
My favorite city in Czechia, small old city, almost no tourists. My favorite restaurant is Drapal, and old fashioned Czech menu (svickova + beer, no veggies). For fun: "OLOMOUC SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL", this is my dream. See, I'm Polish, Czech language sounds like baby talk to me, I'm afraid I will laugh the whole "Macbeth". Should be fun 🤣🤣🤣
I visited Olomouc in 1989......it was beautiful then.... but WOW! Well done! Can't wait for another visit ! Czechs are very friendly & fun!....👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...ps...I am from Hollywood, CA....🤓
I was in Olomouc years ago mainly for the Christmas markets, but I also went to the Nepalese restaurant because a friend recommended it to me 😄 And the Pevnost poznání reminds me of Techmania in Plzeň 😄
a great view over the city from an university building does also exist in munich. you can get up onto the architecture builing in the technical university and they even have a small café up there. I love these kind of viewpoints
Thanks for the video. Olomouc is my wife's home town so we'll definitely try some of your recommendations next time which will also be my third visit 🙂
My grandparents owned or leased a racetrack for horses from about 1912 to 1926 in Olomouc. It was made into military barracks later allegedly. Would be nice to know if it still exists. I have never met my grandparents but heard wonderful stories about riding horses when my mother her sister and brother lived on the racetrack as children. When their mother died it was all sold and they moved to Prague as teenagers. Please let me know if it still exists and if so what purpose does it serve today. You indicated the motion of the pendulum counterclockwise but the pendulum moves as I expected it with the clock. Thanks, nice video. Did you hear the name of kvargle for the delicious little aged cheese ?
Me and my girl always go there for holidays to visit her family(we dont live in CZ) Yes, I can confirm, after being there for so many times, it is a really nice city, country side too. And I would recommend to visit Zoo there, its brilliant :)
Must visit place to eat is Karamba Pizza. For only 190 czk or about 7,5 eur you can get 1 plus 1 pizza free every day from 10.00 till 17.00. Pizza is really good and the deal seems incredible!
I love Hradec Králové. My husband is from there. And I will love to know about new or old but not so known places to visit, when we go there from Brazil.
Once met a girl from Olomouc who was studying in Manchester, UK. Amazing part of my life, despite the language barrier ❤ Would love to visit one day 🇨🇿
Looking forward to visiting both Olomouc and also Brno since, Prague aside, the Czech Republic remains a bit of a mystery in spite of all the culture and history that stems from the place. The thing is both cities are quite difficult to access from my location in Southern Europe, the only feasible option that I know of being flying to Prague or Vienna, both popular destinations with flights that tend to fill up quickly. Also, wife is an architect and she says both cities feature some very intriguing sites, hope I can make it soon! Thanks for the video.
I would recomend to fly to Vienna and then take the bus right from the airport to Brno or Olomouc, it’s cheap, fast and quite comfy, unlike the journey from Prague, which could sometimes be a bit.. how to say it 😬 fucking dreadful 😂
Svatovaclavske Brewery has great beer, but beware ordering the pork knuckle since it is by weight, and sometimes they only have large ones so you might end up paying 25 to 30 euros, which might be a great option if you are sharing.
My mom comes from Olomouc, but my mom married her german husband, my dad, so we live near Collogne. I was the last time in Olomouc 30 Years ago...many things has changed and i see, that Olomouc is so beautiful...but first, i drive to prague from 4.-6. november 2022 and i hope to meet Janek and Honza, and eat an egg benedict ;)
@@kattrinalex1 Under 3h from Prague to Olomouc by train. Just do not miss the station, it is a quick stop. If you have family, there is a big zoo nearby Olomouc.
This was a tough decision. It was this or watching a guy camp in a coyote den. I figured it had 2 or 3 endings. One the camp went fine, 2 he woke up and the pups think they have a big brother or 3 his face gets chewed off by momma coyote🤣. I'm friends with 2 people on social media that live in olomouc. Nice to see parts if their town
Janek, when I win the Eurojackpot lottery, I wanna hire you and Honza to take me and my family on a gastronomic trip through the Czech republic - we will expect lots of beer and local specialities, :)
Nice vid. Its bit of a pity you didnt show the view from tower of st. Moritz church. Also I dont think that burger places and such are the best to show, better show something really local and genuine, like cantines. Or this fast food with chlebíčky called Dési, coming from Olomouc.
