Moravia
Moravia is eastern Czechia's wine region, with château parks at Lednice-Valtice, limestone caves in the Moravian Karst and Brno's modernist Villa Tugendhat.
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Moravia is the eastern part of the Czech Republic, a historical region that lies east of Bohemia and is known for its wine. Its main city, Brno, is the capital of South Moravia and the second-largest city in the Czech Republic. In Brno, see Villa Tugendhat, a 1930s house by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Špilberk Castle, which sits on a hill above the center.
Outside the city, the south of the region has vineyards, wine cellars and the Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape, a UNESCO site of château parks. To the north, the Moravian Karst has limestone caves and the Macocha Abyss. The region suits wine lovers, architecture fans and walkers. Late spring through early autumn is the best season for walking and wine routes, and the grape harvest falls in September and October. Plan about three days for Brno and one or two days for the wine country and the caves.
Moravia in five
- Carry Czech koruna for small purchasesCzechia uses the koruna (CZK). Some small cafés, market stalls and wine cellars take cash, so keep some koruna on hand.Money and costs
- Validate every tram and bus ticket in BrnoBrno's trams and buses are run by DPMB. A ticket bought in the app or from a machine must be validated when you board, or an inspector can fine you.
- Set up an eSIM before you landTram timetables, maps and restaurant bookings all need mobile data. Install the eSIM at home so you are online as soon as you arrive.Phones and eSIM
- Book Villa Tugendhat before you goMies van der Rohe's Brno villa, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is seen only on guided tours. Reserve a slot before you plan the day around it.Tours and tickets
- Tip about 10% in restaurantsTipping about 10% is common in Czech restaurants. You can pay the tip in cash or by card.
Things to do in Moravia
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Need to know
- Currency
- Czech koruna (CZK)
- Entry
- Schengen rules: visa-free for many passports, EES registration at the border Read more
- Emergency
- 158 police, 155 ambulance, 150 fire; 112 from any phone
- Tipping
- About 10% in restaurants, paid in cash or by card
- Time
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer (daylight saving)
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCold, quiet
- FebruaryCold, grey
- MarchThaw, changeable
- AprilSpring blossom
- MayMild, long days
- JuneWarm, long days
- JulyWarm, busy
- AugustWarm, holidays
- SeptemberVintage, mild
- OctoberAutumn, quiet
- NovemberGrey, quiet
- DecemberAdvent markets, cold
Right now in Moravia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 2°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 3%
Moravia
10:56 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today9°5°3%Monday: Cloudy. High 9°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Tue7°5°3%Tuesday: Rain. High 7°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Wed8°4°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 4°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu8°1°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 8°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri10°1°0%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 10°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat8°1°0%Saturday: Clear. High 8°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun6°1°7%Sunday: Cloudy. High 6°, Low 1°. Chance of rain 7%.
Updated 08:55 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 21.82 CZK
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Every year
- Jun–JulIgnis BrunensisBrno, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Olomoucabout 1 to 1.5 hours by train from BrnoThe Upper Square and the Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO site.
- Pragueabout 2 to 3 hours by trainPrague Castle and the Old Town, a long day from Brno.Read the guide
- Znojmoabout 1 hour by carA hilltop castle and the Rotunda of St Catherine above the Thaya river.
Before you go to Moravia
Rules for Moravia, checked
Plan around Moravia
The sights, districts and day plans for Moravia's second-largest city
Read the guideGetting around MoraviaTrains, buses and ticket rules between Brno and the smaller towns
Read the guideMoney and costsKoruna, card use and tipping in Czech towns
Read the guideVisas and entrySchengen rules and the EES check at the border
Read the guideWhere to stayBrno, Olomouc and the wine towns compared
Read the guideAll of CzechiaPrague, Bohemia, Moravia and the national entry rules
Read the guideMoravia FAQ
Is Moravia worth visiting?
Yes, for Brno's modernist architecture and museums, the wine towns in the south and the castles near the Austrian border. It suits slower trips better than a single weekend focused on one city.
Is Brno worth visiting?
Yes, for a day or two of modernist architecture, museums and a busy café scene. If you only want Prague's landmarks, Brno will feel quieter than you expect.
Is Moravia part of Czechia?
Yes. Moravia is one of the historic regions of the Czech Republic, alongside Bohemia and Czech Silesia, and it lies east of Bohemia.
How do you get from Prague to Brno?
By train, which takes about 2 to 3 hours, or by bus or car. Check the operator's timetable before you travel, because times change.
Do you need a car in Moravia?
Not in Brno, where trams and buses cover the center. A car helps for the wine villages and remote castles, where bus links are thinner.
What is the best time to visit Moravia?
Late spring and September to October, when the weather is mild and the vineyards are busy. Winter suits Christmas markets but gives shorter days.