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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Jihlava
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Jihlava for the underground corridors, zoo and historic square; skip longer stays.
Jihlava is the administrative centre of the Vysočina region, sitting on the Bohemian‑Moravian Highlands border. Its compact centre is walkable, with key sights – underground corridors, a zoo and Masaryk Square – reachable by foot or short bus rides. Good bus and trolley connections link the train station (2.5 km away) to the centre.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (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 350–500 excl. bed · Mid CZK 500–800 excl. bed · High CZK 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 · Fire 150 · Ambulance 155
- 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 30–50 |
| Beer (local lager) | CZK 30–45 |
| Zoo entry | CZK 100 (full) / CZK 60 (reduced) |
| Underground corridor tour | CZK 60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PRG · Václav Havel Airport Prague
- About 130 km (81 mi) north‑east, 1½ h by bus or trainAbout 81 mi (130 km) north‑east, 1½ h by bus or train
- BRQ · Brno–Tuřany Airport
- About 90 km (56 mi) south‑west, 1 h by busAbout 56 mi (90 km) south‑west, 1 h by bus
Typical fares
- Prague → Jihlava bus (Student Agency)
- about CZK 150, 1 h 45 min
- Jihlava centre → train station (bus #4)
- CZK 15–20, 5 min
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 historic centre is easily explored on foot. City buses (#4) and trolleybuses (A, B, B1) connect the main train station to the centre; tickets bought on board or at kiosks.
See and do
Known for
- Underground corridors
- Jihlava Zoo
- Masaryk Square
- Local breweries
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Telč | Local bus about 45 min or train about 1 h | ≈1 h |
| Třešť | Train about 35 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- City centre
- Walking distance to main sights; good access to bus and trolley lines.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepromiňte |
| Thank you | Děkujiděkuji |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?kolik to stojí? |
| Where is the toilet? | Kde je toaleta?kde je toaleta? |
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
- The main railway station is 2.5 km from the centre; take bus #4 or a taxi.
- Underground corridor tours require advance booking in winter months.
Jihlava is a low‑risk town; standard precautions apply – keep an eye on belongings in crowded areas and watch for icy sidewalks in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jihlava yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Underground corridors
- Jihlava Zoo
- Masaryk Square
- Local breweries
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: Jihlava, revision 5300934 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300934
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jihlava). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.