Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid January–February (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- OSR
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- 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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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Opava158 ▾
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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 Opava, 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
- SafetyOpava is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings on buses and in crowded squares.
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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.
- AirportOSR Ostrava‑Mosnov Airport (about 80 km (50 mi), 1 h by bus or car).OSR Ostrava‑Mosnov Airport (about 50 mi (80 km), 1 h by bus or car).
- Getting aroundCity buses and trolleybuses cost 12 Kč per ride (coin‑only).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l)CZK 30–45 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)CZK 20 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (city)CZK 12 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Silesian Museum)CZK 100–150 (≈ US$5–8)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomKč 800
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomKč 1,200
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomKč 1,800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 350 · Mid Kč 550 · High Kč 850
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
- OSR Ostrava‑Mosnov Airport (about 80 km (50 mi), 1 h by bus or car)OSR Ostrava‑Mosnov Airport (about 50 mi (80 km), 1 h by bus or car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Opava: 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
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses and trolleybuses cost 12 Kč per ride (coin‑only). Taxis run about 20 Kč per km (≈€0.7).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hradec nad Moravicí Castle
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus 212 from Opava centre, about 30 min
Open daily; small entry fee.
Raduň Castle
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 212 to Raduň, about 40 min
Open weekdays; check opening times.
Kravaře Castle
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Regional train to Kravaře, ≈25 min, then walk
Limited summer opening; verify schedule.
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.
Opava city centre
Several 2‑star hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of attractions; good for 1 night.
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 350–550 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 550–850 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- CZK 850 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × Kč 1,200 | Kč 1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 550 | Kč 1,100 |
| Bus 212 round‑trip to Hradec nad Moravicí2 × Kč 80 · check | Kč 160 |
| Public‑transport ticket (city bus)2 × Kč 12 · check | Kč 24 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × Kč 300 · check | Kč 600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 308 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 1,696 per person per day, bed included | Kč 3,392≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (0.5 l) | CZK 30–45 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | CZK 150–250 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Bus ride (city) | CZK 12 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (first km) | CZK 20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum entry (Silesian Museum) | CZK 100–150 (≈ US$5–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus and trolleybus tickets are cash‑only; have small change ready.
- Some restaurants close on Sundays; plan meals accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Prague; Czech embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Opava ↔ Ostrava (train, hourly): ≈ CZK 150, 40 min (check)
- City bus ride: CZK 12 (≈ under US$1) per trip
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (promínte)
- Děkuji — Thank you (děkuji)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (kolik to stojí?)
- Mluvíte anglicky? — Do you speak English? (mluvíte anglicky?)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (kde je toaleta?)
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 Opava. 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–September · avoid January–February (cold, limited opening hours) · 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 night in Opava when traveling between Ostrava and Brno to break up the train journey.
- Combine Opava with a visit to the nearby castles for a full‑day outing.
Sources
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