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Bruntál

Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia · Europe

About Bruntál

Bruntál is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Světlá Hora, 27km from Cervenohorske Sedlo.

Bruntál is a town located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia. With a population of 15,037, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bruntál 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 Bruntál to your route.

About Bruntál

Bruntál (Czech pronunciation: [ˈbruntaːl]; German: Freudenthal) is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 15,000 inhabitants. The town is located on the stream Černý potok in the Nízký Jeseník range. Bruntál was founded in the 13th century as a mining town. The historic town centre

Read more is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmark of the town is the Bruntál Castle.

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Where is Bruntál located?

Bruntál is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9884 latitude, 17.4647 longitude.

What is the population of Bruntál?

Bruntál has a population of approximately 15,037 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,037
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Moravian-Silesian Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.9884, 17.4647

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 Bruntál

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Praded

The highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dlouhé stráně Upper Reservoir

An artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Cervenohorske Sedlo

A 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc

A 35m baroque plague column, the grandest in Central Europe, towering over Olomouc's stately upper square.

46 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Bouzov Castle

A romantically restored medieval castle with a tall keep, a favourite fairytale-film backdrop in Moravia.

52 km · about 60 min drive

castle

Moszna Castle

A fairy-tale palace bristling with 99 turrets and 365 rooms, blending Gothic and Renaissance revival styles amid landscaped grounds in the Silesian countryside.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Bruntál

  • 20 kmPradedThe highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.
  • 23 kmDlouhé stráně Upper ReservoirAn artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.
  • 27 kmCervenohorske SedloA 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.

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

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