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Dolní Kounice

South Moravian, Czechia · Europe

About Dolní Kounice

Dolní Kounice is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ořechov, 39km from Moravian Karst.

Dolní Kounice is a town located in South Moravian, Czechia. With a population of 2,403, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dolní Kounice 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 Dolní Kounice to your route.

About Dolní Kounice

Dolní Kounice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈdolɲiː ˈkouɲɪtsɛ]; German: Kanitz) is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,600 inhabitants. It is located in the valley of the Jihlava River. The most notable noble owners of Dolní Kounice were the Dietrichstein family,

Read more who ruled the town in 1622–1862. Dolní Kounice is known for the oldest convent in Moravia, founded in 1183, but it was abolished in the 16th century and is now a ruin. The main landmark of the town is the Dolní Kounice Castle.

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Where is Dolní Kounice located?

Dolní Kounice is located in South Moravian, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0701 latitude, 16.4649 longitude.

What is the population of Dolní Kounice?

Dolní Kounice has a population of approximately 2,403 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,403
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
South Moravian
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.0701, 16.4649

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 Dolní Kounice

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Automotodrom Brno

A sweeping circuit in the Moravian hills of Czechia, beloved for its flowing high-speed corners and decades of MotoGP history.

15 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Masaryk Circuit

Grand prix circuit northwest of Brno that hosted the Czech motorcycle Grand Prix, built into rolling hills with steep elevation changes.

15 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Villa Tugendhat

Mies van der Rohe's 1930 functionalist villa in Brno, the only modernist building in Czechia on the UNESCO list, with its famous onyx wall and retractable glass windows overlooking the city. Interior tours must be booked months ahead.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Moravian Karst

A spectacular karst landscape featuring over 1,100 caves including the famous Macocha Abyss, a 138-meter deep sinkhole.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Lednice Chateau

A romantic neo-Gothic palace at the heart of Europe's largest landscaped cultural park, with a 60m minaret.

39 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Macocha Abyss

A 138m-deep karst sinkhole in the Moravian Karst with viewing platforms and an underground river boat ride.

39 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Moravian Tuscany

Rolling waves of plowed farmland near Kyjov that ripple like a green-gold sea, beloved by photographers.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Dolní Kounice

  • 44 kmMoravian TuscanyRolling waves of plowed farmland near Kyjov that ripple like a green-gold sea, beloved by photographers.

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

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