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Braník

Prague, Czechia · Europe

About Braník

Braník works well as a base: 19km from Karlštejn Castle.

Braník is a town located in Prague, Czechia. With a population of 17,777, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Braník sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Braník to your route.

About Braník

Braník (sometimes inaccurately called Bráník) is a district and cadastral area in Prague, Czech Republic, located in the south of the city, on the east bank of the Vltava. It used to be known for its brewery, but the brewery is now out of business as it ceased operations in 2002. Braník borders with Malá Chuchle and

Read more Hlubočepy in the west, Podolí in the north, Krč in the east and Lhotka and Hodkovičky in the south.

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Braník offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Braník located?

Braník is located in Prague, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 50.0350 latitude, 14.4152 longitude.

What is the population of Braník?

Braník has a population of approximately 17,777 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
17,777
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Prague
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
50.0350, 14.4152

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Braník

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral

The largest and most important cathedral in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Prague Old Town Square

A spectacular medieval square dominated by the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, and colorful baroque facades.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Prague Astronomical Clock

Medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall that has been ticking since 1410, the third-oldest in the world.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Prague Castle

Sprawling 9th-century castle complex that is the largest ancient castle in the world by area.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Charles Bridge

Medieval stone arch bridge lined with 30 baroque statues crossing the Vltava River in Prague.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Grand Café Orient

The world's only surviving Cubist café, on the first floor of Josef Gočár's House of the Black Madonna (1912) in Prague. Closed when Cubism went out of fashion, it reopened in 2005 restored to the original design down to the light fittings.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Prague Zoo

Consistently ranked among the world's best zoos, set in a beautiful valley along the Vltava River.

9 km · about 15 min drive

castle

Karlštejn Castle

A large Gothic castle founded by Charles IV in 1348 to safeguard the Imperial Regalia and Czech crown jewels.

19 km · about 20 min drive

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Braník.

Hodkovičky

🇨🇿 Czechia

1 km awayPop. 3,584

Hlubočepy

🇨🇿 Czechia

1 km awayPop. 23,461

Podolí

🇨🇿 Czechia

2 km awayPop. 13,611

Krč

🇨🇿 Czechia

2 km awayPop. 27,344

Modřany

🇨🇿 Czechia

3 km awayPop. 33,574

Jinonice

🇨🇿 Czechia

3 km awayPop. 7,556

Velká Chuchle

🇨🇿 Czechia

3 km awayPop. 2,538

Vyšehrad

🇨🇿 Czechia

3 km awayPop. 1,913

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