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Žďár nad Sázavou
Spend a half‑day visiting the Pilgrimage Church at Zelená Hora; stay overnight only if you want a base for exploring the Highlands.
Žďár nad Sázavou sits on the Bohemian‑Moravian Highlands and is best known for the UNESCO‑listed Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk on Zelená Hora, a short bus ride from the centre. Trains connect it to Prague (2½ h) and Brno (1–1½ h). The town itself offers limited sights, so a half‑day visit is enough unless you use it as a base for nearby towns.
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- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Sep (check)
- avoid January–February (cold)
- Airport
- BRQ
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Žďár nad Sázavou158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Žďár nad Sázavou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch personal belongings on trains and in town centre, especially in evenings.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBRQ Brno–Tuřany Airport (≈60 km (37 mi) north, bus or train to Žďár nad Sázavou).BRQ Brno–Tuřany Airport (≈37 mi (60 km) north, bus or train to Žďár nad Sázavou).
- Getting aroundTake a direct train from Prague (≈2 h 30 min) or Brno (≈1 h 15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in caféCZK 40–70 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in a pubCZK 45–70 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ticketCZK 30 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomKč 900
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomKč 1,400
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomKč 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 400 · Mid Kč 650 · High Kč 1,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BRQ Brno–Tuřany Airport (≈60 km (37 mi) north, bus or train to Žďár nad Sázavou)BRQ Brno–Tuřany Airport (≈37 mi (60 km) north, bus or train to Žďár nad Sázavou)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Žďár nad Sázavou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
8 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take a direct train from Prague (≈2 h 30 min) or Brno (≈1 h 15 min). In town, local bus No 2 reaches Zelená Hora (3 km) in about 10 min. Walkable centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Telč
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional train from Žďár nad Sázavou, about 30 min
Renaissance square, UNESCO site.
Třebíč
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Train via Jihlava, about 1 h
St. Procopius Basilica and Jewish Quarter.
Brno
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Direct train, 1–1½ h
Larger city; consider overnight if staying longer.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel U Labutě
Central location, modest rooms; suitable for one night after a day visit.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CZK 400–600 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 600–900 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- CZK 900 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Kč 1,400 | Kč 1,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 650 | Kč 1,300 |
| Train Prague → Žďár (2nd class)2 × Kč 350 · check | Kč 700 |
| Local bus ticket to Zelená Hora2 × Kč 30 · check | Kč 60 |
| Audioguide at Pilgrimage Church2 × Kč 120 · check | Kč 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 370 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 2,035 per person per day, bed included | Kč 4,070≈ US$200 |
Hotel U Labutě, basic comfort.
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | CZK 40–70 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Main dish in a restaurant | CZK 150–300 (≈ US$8–15) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in a pub | CZK 45–70 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local bus ticket | CZK 30 (≈ US$2) |
| Train ticket Prague → Žďár (2nd class)check | CZK 300–400 (≈ US$15–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary; check current times on ČD website.
- The church is on a hill with many stairs; wear suitable shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Na tuto adresu, prosímTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US embassy in Prague; consulate in Brno (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prague → Žďár (train, 2nd class): about CZK 350 (≈ US$17), 2 h 30 min (check)
- Local bus to Zelená Hora: CZK 30 (≈ US$2), 10 min ride
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (pro-MIN-tye)
- Děkuji — Thank you (DYEH-koo-yi)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (KO-leek to STO-yee)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (Kde ye to-a-LE-ta)
- Mohu platit kartou? — Can I pay by card? (MO-ho PLA-tit KAR-tou)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Žďár nad Sázavou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (check) · avoid January–February (cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bus pass for local routes (bus 2 to Zelená Hora).
- Combine Žďár nad Sázavou with Telč and Třebíč for a Highlands loop.
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