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Voykit pocket guide · Czech Republic
Opava
Visit Opava for a half‑day to see the Silesian Museum and the solar‑system model; add a quick walk to a historic church if you have a full day.
Opava, former capital of Czech Silesia, is a compact town with a museum, a solar‑system model across several squares and nearby castles. It fits easily into a day‑trip from Ostrava or a short stop on a Moravian‑Silesian rail itinerary.
- Country
- Czech Republic
- Best months
- May–September
- Avoid
- January–February (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 350–550 excl. bed · Mid CZK 550–850 excl. bed · High CZK 850+ 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 40–60 |
| Beer (0.5 l) | CZK 30–45 |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | CZK 150–250 |
| Bus ride (city) | CZK 12 |
| Taxi (first km) | CZK 20 |
| Museum entry (Silesian Museum) | CZK 100–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- OSR · Ostrava‑Mosnov Airport
- about 80 km (50 mi), 1 h by bus or carabout 50 mi (80 km), 1 h by bus or car
Typical fares
- Opava ↔ Ostrava (train, hourly)
- ≈ CZK 150, 40 min (check)
- City bus ride
- CZK 12 per trip
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
City buses and trolleybuses cost 12 Kč per ride (coin‑only). Taxis run about 20 Kč per km (≈€0.7).
See and do
Known for
- Silesian Museum
- Solar‑system model spread across city squares
- Nearby Hradec nad Moravicí and Raduň castles
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hradec nad Moravicí Castle | Bus 212 from Opava centre, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Raduň Castle | Bus 212 to Raduň, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
| Kravaře Castle | Regional train to Kravaře, ≈25 min, then walk | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Opava city centre
- Several 2‑star hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of attractions; good for 1 night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Promiňtepromínte |
| Thank you | Děkujiděkuji |
| How much is it? | Kolik to stojí?kolik to stojí? |
| Do you speak English? | Mluvíte anglicky?mluvíte anglicky? |
| 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
- Bus and trolleybus tickets are cash‑only; have small change ready.
- Some restaurants close on Sundays; plan meals accordingly.
Opava is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings on buses and in crowded squares.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Opava yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Silesian Museum
- Solar‑system model spread across city squares
- Nearby Hradec nad Moravicí and Raduň castles
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Opava official city site: www.opava-city.cz/
- Wikidata – Opava: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Opava, revision 5300046 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300046
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/opava). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.