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Uničov

Olomouc Region, Czechia · Europe

About Uničov

Uničov is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Újezd, 52km from Macocha Abyss.

Uničov is a town located in Olomouc Region, Czechia. With a population of 11,237, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Uničov 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 Uničov to your route.

About Uničov

Uničov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈuɲɪtʃof]; German: Mährisch Neustadt) is a town in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 11,000 inhabitants. The town is located in the Upper Morava Valley on the Oskava River. It is known for UNEX, a heavy engineering company. Uničov was founded

Read more around 1213 and was a royal town. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmark of Uničov it the pseudo-Renaissance town hall on the town square.

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Where is Uničov located?

Uničov is located in Olomouc Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.7709 latitude, 17.1214 longitude.

What is the population of Uničov?

Uničov has a population of approximately 11,237 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
11,237
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Olomouc Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.7709, 17.1214

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 Uničov

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Bouzov Castle

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

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc

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

22 km · about 25 min 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.

36 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

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.

52 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Uničov

  • 36 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.
  • 36 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.
  • 39 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

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