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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Humpolec
Spend a half‑day in Humpolec: walk the centre, visit Bernard brewery and grab a quick meal; return to Prague or Brno the same day.
Humpolec is a small town in the Bohemian‑Moravian Highlands (≈13 000 residents, 530 m elevation). It sits between Prague and Brno and is easy to explore on foot. A few hours cover the main sights and local food, making it a day‑trip or a brief stop on a longer route.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CZK
- Money
- Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted, including for small sums.
- Daily spend
- Budget CZK 300–500 excl. bed · Mid CZK 500–800 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 158 · Ambulance 155 · Fire 150
- Plugs
- Types C, E, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Type E sockets have a pin; German type F plugs fit with the hybrid E/F plug found on most chargers.
- Tipping
- Pub or café: Round up to the next ten or twenty koruna.; Restaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').; Taxi: Round up.; Tour guide: CZK 100–200 per person for a half-day.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants sell bottled water by default; ask for tap water if you want it.
- Toilets
- Station and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20; restaurants reserve theirs for customers.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | CZK 30–45 |
| Beer (pub) | CZK 35–55 |
| Meal at budget eatery | CZK 80–150 |
| ATM withdrawal (KB, no foreign fee) | free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- Main international airport, about 2 h by bus to Humpolec
- BRQ · Brno–Tuřany Airport
- Regional airport, about 1 h 30 min by train to Humpolec
Typical fares
- Prague → Humpolec bus
- ≈ CZK 120 one way (check current price)
- Brno → Humpolec train
- ≈ CZK 240 one way (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town centre is compact; walk everywhere. Bus and train stations are on the edge of town, a short walk to the centre.
See and do
Known for
- Bernard brewery
- historic town centre
- local eateries
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | Intercity bus from Hálkova stop, about 2 h; train 2 h 15 min | ≈2 h |
| Brno | Intercity bus (weekday only) or 1‑stop train, about 1 h 45 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Hostel Doupe
- Dormitory, 400 Kč per night; bookings via booking.com, no same‑day check‑in.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepro-MIN-tye |
| Thank you | DěkujiDYEH-koo-yi |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?KO-leek to STOY-ee |
| Can I pay by card? | Mohu platit kartou?MO-hoo PLA-tit KAR-tou |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?Kdeh yeh TOA-leh-ta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Dobrý den on entering shops; handshake with eye contact; avoid: Walking in and out without a word
- Names and titles: Use academic titles if given (pan inženýr, paní doktorka); avoid: First names with older people until invited
- Pubs: Share tables, put a coaster on the glass when you have had enough; avoid: Waving for the waiter; they will come
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; slippers are offered; avoid: Arriving empty-handed; bring flowers (odd numbers) or wine
- Conversation: Dry humour, understatement; avoid: Calling it 'Eastern Europe' or confusing it with Slovakia
- Queues and trams: Give seats to older people; let people out first; avoid: Loud phone calls on public transport
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus tickets from Prague cost 95–140 Kč (May 2022); check current price.
- Train tickets are 223–249 Kč (May 2022); verify schedule before travel.
Humpolec is a typical small Czech town with low crime; standard precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Humpolec yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bernard brewery
- historic town centre
- local eateries
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Humpolec, revision 5339230 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5339230
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/humpolec). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.