About Brno
Brno is not only a student city but also a place where science, literature, and architecture intersect. It is historically associated with Johann Gregor Mendel, whose experiments laid the foundations of genetics, and it is the birthplace of Milan Kundera, author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. The city is also renowned for its functionalist architecture, most famously the Villa Tugendhat designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, alongside many other modernist landmarks. With its community of around 80,000 students, Brno combines a rich intellectual heritage with a vibrant contemporary culture.
For a glimpse of the atmosphere, take a look at Honestly? This Is My Favorite City! (Honest Guide) or Explore Brno, the 6th most popular student city.
Check out our tips below for things to do in Brno during your stay.
Art and Culture
Guided Tours of Jurkovič Villa
Within walking distance from the Faculty, via Kraví hora and Wilson Forest.
Brno Architectural Manual
Choose one of many routes and explore Brno’s architecture, for example In the Footsteps of Adolf Loos.
Pavilon Anthropos
A mammoth? A walk along the river to the Stone Colony? Take your pick.
Moravian Gallery in Brno
The second largest art museum in the Czech Republic with many exhibitions.
Sport
Swimming Pool at Kraví hora
Fancy a swim in the pool where Professor Stephen Ball once went for a workout after a lecture?
Brno Circuit Around Štatl… or 100 Kilometres in One Day
Do you run? Do you run a lot? Try a 100 km route around Brno, through beautiful countryside on a very well-prepared course.
Cafés
Coffe Bar Mymika
Take a walk to Lužánky Park and stop by for a coffee on the way.
Fun and Science
Observatory and Planetarium Brno
Digitarium? Exploratorium? Marshmelon? A pleasant ten-minute walk from the Faculty will help you discover what these words mean.