Looking for November and December Adventures?
November and December in the Czech Republic are usually chilly and sometimes rainy, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors. Many stunning locations and attractions are still accessible outside of the peak tourist season, and they truly possess their own special allure during this time.
To Moravské Krumlov for the Slavonic Epic
A collection of 20 grand paintings inspired by Slavic mythology and the histories of the Bohemian, Moravian, and Silesian people is once again showing at Moravský Krumlov Castle. The beautifully renovated areas of the castle meet high standards for displaying art. These gigantic paintings are best experienced as a unified piece where the scenes gradually unfold; it’s ideal to take your time to focus on each element. At the Slavic Epic, you can visit every day except for Mondays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
Mining museums and caves
Devils and Permonites never sleep – you can explore underground during the winter months! For example, two prominent mining museums include Landek Park in Ostrava and the Mining Museum in Příbram. Additionally, the Mining Museum Mayrau is open year-round, although you can’t explore underground there.
For those who love caves, there’s good news! Before the winter season, you have one more chance during the weekdays in November to check out Mladečské and Javoříč Caves. Both are open every day except Monday, along with Catherine’s Cave and Balcarka Cave. Throughout winter on weekdays, you can explore the Bozkov dolomite caves, which are open daily except Mondays, as well as Punkva Cave, Sloupsko-šošůvské caves, and Výpustek Cave.
Gloomy autumn attracts to gloomy places
If you are looking for spots that suit the overcast autumn weather, consider visiting the ossuary underneath All Saints Church in Sedlec, located near Kutná Hora. You can also explore the tunnel systems and underground chambers at Prague’s Vyšehrad throughout winter, or the catacombs beneath the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and St. Ignatius in Klatovy. The grand spaces of the historical water reservoirs tucked away in the hillside of Brno’s Yellow Hill may remind fans of the fantasy world of Moria from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. Don’t forget to visit the casemates at Špilberk in Brno as well.
Castles and palaces still open
The tradition of closing castles and chateaus at the end of October is a thing of the past. Just check the specific visiting times, and you can tour places like Bouzov Castle, Hluboká Chateau, or Karlstejn Castle even in winter. Loučeň Castle is open all year, as are Dětenice Castle and Radim Chateau, as well as Brandýs nad Labem Chateau. In November and December, Děčín Castle, Křivoklát Castle, and Valeč Castle also welcome visitors. Anytime throughout the year, you can explore Zákupy Chateau, or Slatiňany, Loket, Valečov, Cheb Castle will surely impress you as will Horní Hrad or Cimburk.
