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Krnov

Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia · Europe

About Krnov

Krnov sits on the route: 10 minutes from Brantice, 39km from Moszna Castle.

Krnov is a town located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia. With a population of 22,518, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Krnov 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 Krnov to your route.

About Krnov

Krnov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkr̩nof]; German: Jägerndorf, Polish: Karniów or Krnów) is a town in Bruntál District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 22,000 inhabitants. The town is situated on the border with Poland, at the confluence of the Opava and Opavice rivers. Krnov became a

Read more town in the mid-13th century and from 1377, it was the centre of the Duchy of Krnov. The greatest development of the town occurred during the rule of the Hohenzollern family in the 16th century. In the 19th century, Krnov was industrialised and became known for its textile industry and production of pipe organs. Today the town is known for the production of the cola-based drink Kofola. The most valuable monuments of Krnov, protected as national cultural monuments, are the former cotton mill and the pilgrimage site on the Cvilín hill. Notable landmarks of Krnov also include the Neo-Renaissance town hall, the Church of Saint Martin and the Krnov Synagogue.

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Where is Krnov located?

Krnov is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 50.0897 latitude, 17.7038 longitude.

What is the population of Krnov?

Krnov has a population of approximately 22,518 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
22,518
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Moravian-Silesian Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
50.0897, 17.7038

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 Krnov

4 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

37 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Krnov

  • 34 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.
  • 37 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.
  • 40 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

Other places to explore near Krnov.

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