okres Ostrava-město district, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Ostrava

Ostrava is a city in okres Ostrava-město district, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia, home to about 313,088 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 39 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage and 10 museums. The must-see places are Katedrála Božského Spasitele (1 km), Evangelický Kristův Kostel (1 km) and Ostravské Muzeum (1 km).

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Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian Region
Ostrava, okres Ostrava-město district, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ostrava at a glance

Location
okres Ostrava-město district, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czechia
Population
about 313,088
Coordinates
49.8347° N, 18.2820° E
Places within 50 km
96 (96 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Ostrava

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ostrava: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Ostrava, by type

Churches near Ostrava

104 churches within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Katedrála Božského Spasitele (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ostrava

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Mezihoří (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mezihoří · viewpoint · okres Ostrava-město · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Podklan · viewpoint · okres Ostrava-město · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Černá Zem · viewpoint · okres Frýdek-Místek · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Ostrá Hůrka · viewpoint · okres Opava · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Malá Prašivá · viewpoint · okres Frýdek-Místek · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Prašivá · viewpoint · okres Frýdek-Místek · ~34 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Ostrava

56 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Slezskoostravský Hrad (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ostrava

21 museums within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Ostravské Muzeum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ostrava

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Zoo A Botanický Park Ostrava (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ostrava

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ostrava. The closest is Zámek Dolní Benešov (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ostrava

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 8 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ostrava
  2. 1 km Evangelický Kristův Kostel · church, okres Ostrava-město
  3. 1 km Katedrála Božského Spasitele · church, okres Ostrava-město
  4. 1 km Ostravské Muzeum · museum, okres Ostrava-město
  5. 1 km Slezskoostravský Hrad · heritage site, okres Ostrava-město
  6. 2 km Dolní Oblast Vítkovice · museum, okres Ostrava-město
  7. 2 km Back to Ostrava

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From travellers near Ostrava

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How to reach Ostrava

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ostrava by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches39104Katedrála Božského Spasitele (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1860Mezihoří (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1756Slezskoostravský Hrad (2 km)
    Museums1021Ostravské Muzeum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens621Zoo A Botanický Park Ostrava (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Zámek Dolní Benešov (19 km)
    Caves17Šipka (37 km)
    Parks07Zagroda Żubrów (61 km)
    Treks01Wisła Jawornik Hotel Stok PKS – Skolnity (56 km)
    Waterfalls01Wodospad Kaskady Rodła (70 km)
    Other attractions01Wieża Ciśnień W Zabrzu (79 km)

    Ostrava: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ostrava?

    Katedrála Božského Spasitele (church, about 1 km), Evangelický Kristův Kostel (church, about 1 km), Ostravské Muzeum (museum, about 1 km), Slezskoostravský Hrad (heritage site, about 2 km), Dolní Oblast Vítkovice (museum, about 2 km), Zoo A Botanický Park Ostrava (nature spot, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ostrava?

    96 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 forts & heritage, 10 museums, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Ostrava?

    Katedrála Božského Spasitele, about 1 km by road; Evangelický Kristův Kostel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ostrava?

    Mezihoří, about 17 km by road; Podklan (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ostrava?

    Slezskoostravský Hrad, about 2 km by road; Landek (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ostrava?

    Start in Ostrava, visit Evangelický Kristův Kostel, then Katedrála Božského Spasitele, then Ostravské Muzeum, then Slezskoostravský Hrad, then Dolní Oblast Vítkovice, and drive back — about 8 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ostrava?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Ostrava

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ostrava’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ostrava on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.