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Olešnice

South Moravian, Czechia · Europe

About Olešnice

Olešnice is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Kunštát, 30km from Moravian Karst.

Olešnice is a town located in South Moravian, Czechia. With a population of 1,757, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Olešnice 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 Olešnice to your route.

About Olešnice

Olešnice (German: Oels) is a town in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region in the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

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Olešnice 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 Olešnice located?

Olešnice is located in South Moravian, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.5575 latitude, 16.4217 longitude.

What is the population of Olešnice?

Olešnice has a population of approximately 1,757 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,757
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
South Moravian
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.5575, 16.4217

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 Olešnice

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Moravian Karst

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Macocha Abyss

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk, Zelená hora

Jan Santini's 1722 masterpiece of 'Baroque Gothic' above Žďár nad Sázavou: a five-pointed star-plan church inside a star-shaped cloister, built entirely around the symbolism of the number five. UNESCO-listed and eerily geometric.

35 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Bouzov Castle

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

37 km · about 45 min 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc

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

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Olešnice

  • 80 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Olešnice.

Kunštát

🇨🇿 Czechia

9 km awayPop. 2,891

Bystré

🇨🇿 Czechia

10 km awayPop. 1,681

Brněnec

🇨🇿 Czechia

11 km awayPop. 1,405

Letovice

🇨🇿 Czechia

11 km awayPop. 7,124

Březová nad Svitavou

🇨🇿 Czechia

12 km awayPop. 1,518

Bystřice nad Pernštejnem

🇨🇿 Czechia

12 km awayPop. 8,996

Nedvědice

🇨🇿 Czechia

13 km awayPop. 1,330

Drnovice

🇨🇿 Czechia

13 km awayPop. 1,377

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