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Orlová

Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia · Europe

About Orlová

Orlová sits on the route: 5 minutes from Doubrava, 41km from Pustevny.

Orlová is a town located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia. With a population of 27,540, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Orlová 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 Orlová to your route.

About Orlová

Orlová (Czech pronunciation: [ˈorlovaː] ; Polish: Orłowa, German: Orlau) is a town in Karviná District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 27,000 inhabitants. During the 20th century, the town developed rapidly thanks to coal mining, but the mining also severely damaged the town. In the

Read more 21st century, the town is struggling with structural problems and high unemployment, and is infamously known as the worst town to live in in the Czech Republic according to the national Quality of Life Index.

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Where is Orlová located?

Orlová is located in Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.8453 latitude, 18.4301 longitude.

What is the population of Orlová?

Orlová has a population of approximately 27,540 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
27,540
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Moravian-Silesian Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.8453, 18.4301

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 Orlová

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pustevny

A 1,018 m saddle in the Beskids crowned by Dušan Jurkovič's fairy-tale timber buildings Libušín and Maměnka (1898), a masterwork of folk Art Nouveau. A ridge walk leads to the pagan god statue of Radegast and the Radhošť chapel.

41 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial

The preserved Nazi camp and museum near Oswiecim, a sombre, essential stop for remembrance.

59 km · about 70 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 Orlová.

Petřvald

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4 km awayPop. 1,744

Rychvald

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5 km awayPop. 7,787

Dětmarovice

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6 km awayPop. 4,511

Dolní Lutyně

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6 km awayPop. 5,326

Horní Suchá

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6 km awayPop. 4,320

Šenov

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7 km awayPop. 5,462

Havířov

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 82,768

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