I'm planning a trip to Poland and the Czech Republic in July. I have less time than I would like, so I'm trying to decide between a few days in either Olomouc or Trebon. Any advice?
Thanks
Posted by
Citizen of the World
3769 posts
Trebon is quite small— only 8,000 residents— and fine for a day. Olomouc is larger with 100K residents, has more attractions and is filled with more history.
So, with two or more days to allot for a visit, Olomouc is the one I would choose.
Also, Olomouc is linked to both Prague (in 2:15) and Krakow (in 3.5 hours) by Supercity Pendolino and Leo Express trains.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24626 posts
Kenko, the statistics are helpful, but what did you enjoy or not enjoy about each?
I looked at a visit to Olomouc on the way to Prague a while back and I dont remember high-speed trains, guess i just missed them. And there were warnings of delays due to track work, but that was over a month ago and I bet things have changed. Did you do the Prague to Olomouc or the Krakow to Olomouc route?
Its all goof info as in the spring, I might make the trip.
And I havent been to either, but look up the train times. Trebon is small but combined with Telč, might work. Both look amazing. The reason I say look at train times is if you dont arrive until noon, and if you depart early; two nights is a day and a half. Maybe not too much time depending on your style and a place off the tourist trail might be nice.
Posted by
Washington DC
29835 posts
I haven't been to Trebon. I went to Olomouc during mid-summer 2018. It is a very pretty place, but it is a university town. If the students are back home when you arrive (as they were for me), the city will feel empty-ish and quiet. Whether that makes much difference to you will depend on how fond you are of lively streets, I'd guess.
Rick's old TV show, "The Czech Republic Beyond Prague" includes brief visits to Olomouc and Trebon. You can watch it here if you haven't previously encountered it: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/czech-republic. Click on "Watch" and then choose that video.
Posted by
OP
Victoria, BC, Canada
113 posts
Oh, I've watched all the episodes! They both look great placdes, so I'm reaching out to the community for personal recommendations. I've never gone wrong with any of the guidebooks, TV shows or tours, but this one is a close call.
Posted by
San Francisco
15790 posts
I would suggest Olomouc if you're after the historical sites in the 18th and 19th centuries.