Location: Blansko
Top Things to do in Blansko
Top 6 Things to do in Blansko, Czech Republic
Blansko (Czech pronunciation: [ˈblansko]; German: Blanz) is a town in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Blansko is the biggest town in Blansko District to which it lends its name. Blansko is situated in the valley of the river Svitava. The centre of Blansko is 276 metres above sea level, with the majority of the city situated on a slope above the left bank of the Svitava. Blansko currently occupies an area of 18.29 km (7.06 sq mi) and has approximately 20,800 inhabitants as of 2015. The town is notable for the proximity of the Moravian Karst.
Restaurants in Blansko
1. Moravian Karst
Overall Ratings
5 based on 165 reviews
One of the best-explored limestone cave systems in Europe, Moravian Karst consists of several hundred caves in a densely wooded area with Canyons, underground rivulets and deep cliffs.
Reviewed By GneissGirl - Montreal, Canada
There is a large network of hiking paths in this area. All the paths are well made and well marked. We walked along the rim of a limestone ridge looking down to the Plunkva river and caves, which are well worth a visit. The escarpment is quite steep in places. Lots of local stories about mother-in-laws throwing son or daughter-in-laws off the edge. The thrown survived to get revenge. Lovely plantation woods to walk through and not too many people.
2. Punkva Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By jrjanalf - Mullumbimby, Australia
We visited Blankso to access the Moravian Karst with Punkva Cave and the boat ride on the underground river the highlight. The formations in the cave were so many and varied. Shapes of waves, draped cloth, an angel and beautifully lit. Do not be put off by the stairs. Yes there are 100 of them going upward but there are two landings on which you can catch a breath and after that hardly any at all. We were not hurried along and could enjoy the experience. Looking up the Gorge was spectacular and the ride on the underground boat very otherworldly and definately to be experienced. Although the guides only speak Czech there is an English leaflet to peruse before the visit. Do take the little train up to the cave as it is approx a 2klm walk. We also visited Katarinska cave which has a history of bears and bats and is huge caverns. Our guide for this cave spoke in both Czech and English which was much appreciated.
3. Katerinska Jeskyne
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By kishAnSL - Badulla, Sri Lanka
We loved the hike to this cave from punkva cave through the forest..!! Less crowded compared to punkva caves so you might get attention form the guide if you don't know Czech language ! Concert cave at the beginning is amazing !
4. Zamek Blansko & Muzeum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By EllyOpG - Toronto, Canada
Beautiful Renaissance castle from XVI century. Worth to visit on the way to the Moravian Caves. A pearl of Moravia, a chunk of history and great collection of cast iron sculptures of 19th and 20th century.
Museum of the Laboratory of Baron Reichenbach, who established the factory of artistic ironworks. Beautiful courtyard with Fountain in its centre, surrounded by pillared arcades with cast-iron sculptures.
5. Dreveny Kostelik Svate Paraskivy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Blue M
During the visit of city Blansko you should meet this small wooden church. It looks funny that it is situated in inhabited quarter. But this contrast comes to me magic.
6. Kostel Svateho Martina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By ilona k
dobry den, byla jsem v kostele svateho martina minulou nedeli o svatku boziho tela.tento svatek se mi moc libi, úcastni se ho male deti, kona se na nadvori u fary venku. velmi prijemne prostredi pro vsechny kdo se chteji na chvilku zastavit a zamyslet se na zivotem.
