Kutná Hora
A medieval silver town east of Prague, known for the Sedlec Ossuary, the Gothic Church of Saint Barbara and an underground silver mine.
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Kutná Hora is a small town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, about 52 km east of Prague, with roughly 22,000 inhabitants. The town grew rich from silver mining and was once one of the most important royal towns of medieval Bohemia, second only to Prague. Its historic centre and the Sedlec area, with the abbey and ossuary, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
Travelers come for the Sedlec Ossuary, a small chapel whose decoration is estimated to use the bones of more than 40,000 people who died in plagues and the Hussite Wars. They also come for the Church of Saint Barbara, one of the main examples of European Gothic architecture. The Italian Court, the oldest monument in town, once housed the royal mint. The Czech Museum of Silver includes the Osel mine, which you can tour underground. A day trip from Prague covers the main sights. An overnight stay gives more time for the centre and Sedlec at a slower pace.
Kutná Hora in five
- Book a timed slot for the Sedlec ossuaryEntry is by ticket for a set date and time, sold online or at the Sedlec information center, never at the church door. Pick the slot first and build the rest of the day around it.Sedlec ossuary tickets
- Take the train and plan for a local changeCzechTourism describes about one hour from Prague main station, with a change to a local train for the last 3 km to the center. Check the live timetable on IDOS before you commit to a return.Kutná Hora day trip from Prague
- Reserve the medieval mine tourThe Hrádek mine tour runs in groups of up to 25 about every 30 minutes, with a helmet and a miner's coat. The museum asks for a booking in advance, and the museum is closed on Mondays.
- Check opening hours by monthSt Barbara's Cathedral opens daily but with shorter hours from November to March, and Mass can shift the opening time on a given day. Read the official hours page for your date.
- Compare it with Pilsen before you chooseBoth are one-day rail trips from Prague, but one is about bones and silver and the other about beer and architecture. The comparison page sets days, closing times and bookings side by side.Kutná Hora or Pilsen
Things to do in Kutná Hora
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Need to know
- Airport
- Prague (PRG); the town is about 80 km east of the capital
- Getting there
- Train from Prague about 1 hour, then a short local train
- Getting around
- Walk the old town; Sedlec is about 1.5 km northeast of it
- Best base
- A day trip from Prague, or the old town if you stay
- Time needed
- 1 day; half a day for Sedlec and St Barbara
Weather by month
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- JanuaryRain13 rainy days2 snowy daysHigh3°Low-2°Cold, short hoursJanuaryRain
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- 3°
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- -2°
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- 49 mm
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- 13
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- 2
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- 0
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- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh6°Low0°Cold, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Poor
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- 6°
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- 0°
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- 48 mm
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- 11
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- 1
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- MarchPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh10°Low2°Cool, hours growMarchPartly cloudy
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- 10°
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- 44 mm
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- 10
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- AprilPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh14°Low5°Full hours startAprilPartly cloudy
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- 14°
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- 5°
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- 48 mm
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- 10
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- MayRain13 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Mild, long daysMayRain
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- 74 mm
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- JuneRain12 rainy daysHigh23°Low13°Warm, busyJuneRain
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- 88 mm
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- JulyRain13 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Hot, busyJulyRain
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- AugustPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Hot, busyAugustPartly cloudy
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- 101 mm
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- 11
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- SeptemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low12°Mild, calmerSeptemberPartly cloudy
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- 21°
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- 81 mm
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- 10
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- 0
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- OctoberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Autumn colorOctoberPartly cloudy
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- 15°
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- 7°
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- 59 mm
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- 11
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- NovemberPartly cloudy9 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh8°Low3°Gray, short daysNovemberPartly cloudy
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- 8°
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- 3°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
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- 9
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- 1
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- 0
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- DecemberPartly cloudy12 rainy days1 snowy dayHigh4°Low0°Cold, short daysDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
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- 4°
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- 0°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
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- 1
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, short days
Average daily high and low in Kutná Hora, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
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- Sun6°2°3%Sunday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low 2°. Chance of rain 3%.
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Every year
- May–JunPrague Spring International Music FestivalPrague, a day trip
- MayCzech Beer FestivalPrague, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Sedlecabout 1.5 km northeast of the old townThe ossuary and the Cathedral of Our Lady, part of the same UNESCO listing.
- Žleby Chateaua short trip from the townA chateau that CzechTourism suggests as a fairytale stop nearby; check its own site for hours.
- Poděbrady spaa regional trip in Central BohemiaA spa town CzechTourism names as a base for onward trips from Kutná Hora.
Before you go to Kutná Hora
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Rules for Kutná Hora, checked
- Sedlec ossuary: ticket for a set date and time, sold online or at the Sedlec information center, not at the church. Adult 220 CZK on the page checked.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- St Barbara's: daily, 9:00 to 18:00 April to October, 10:00 to 17:00 March, November, December, 10:00 to 16:00 January and February. Full ticket 180 CZK.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
- Hrádek museum and mine: closed Mondays; the mine tour is about 90 minutes for up to 25 people, and children under 6 are not allowed in the mine.Checked Oct 4, 2026 · Source
Kutná Hora FAQ
Is Kutná Hora worth visiting from Prague?
Yes, if you want a UNESCO-listed medieval silver town and the Sedlec ossuary in one day. It is a better fit than a castle trip for travelers who like architecture and unusual history, and a worse one if you dislike human remains.
Do you need to book the Sedlec ossuary in advance?
Yes. The site says capacity is limited and tickets are for a specific date and time, sold online or at the Sedlec information center. They are not sold inside the church, so arriving without a ticket risks a long wait or no entry.
How far is Kutná Hora from Prague?
About 80 km east. CzechTourism describes about one hour by train from Prague main station with a change to a local train for the last 3 km, and roughly 1.5 hours by car on the D11. Confirm times on IDOS for your date.
Can you see Kutná Hora in half a day?
Sedlec plus St Barbara fits half a day if you book the ossuary slot early. Adding the Hrádek museum and the mine tour, which lasts about 90 minutes, turns it into a full day.
Is the Sedlec ossuary open during the restoration?
Yes. The parish says the restoration, begun in 2014, will run until at least 2030 and that the site stays open throughout. Scaffolding or limited areas are possible, so read the official page before you go.