Brno August 2025 Venue

Dates

25th to 29th August 2025

Location

Faculty of Business Mendel University in Brno
Building Q, Deanery at Ground Floor

Local navigation map

  • Red route is from nearest tram station Zemědělská (tram 7 and 9)
  • Green route is from the city park Lužánky (across which there is tram stop Antonínská, for trams 1 and 6) and also hotel Passage

Getting There

Brno is located within a two hours' driving distance from three European capitals: Prague, Vienna, and Bratislava. There are no flights from these cities to Brno but driving or taking a train or a bus are convenient options. A train ride from/to Prague takes about 3 hours, from/to Vienna about 90 minutes. Tickets sell for about €35 and €12, respectively.

Flying into the Vienna airport (VIE)

Vienna airport is an international airport with good train connections to Brno (there is a train station directly underneath the airport) but usually you need to switch trains at Vienna Main train station. Possible connection is every hour or two. Price can change depending on how soon you will get the ticket. With current price (in May) around €24. You can buy tickets at OBB or ČD eshops.

Flying into the Brno airport (BRQ)

Brno Airport is a small international airport near Brno. This is a good option if you are coming from London (Stansted), Milano, Malaga, or Rome. From the airport (letiště in Czech), city bus E76 (every half hour) will take you to the city center (19 minutes) and drop you off next to the main train station (Hlavní Nádraží in Czech). A cab ride will cost about 300 Czech Crowns (€11).

Flying into the Prague airport (PRG)

Prague airport is also an international airport, but somehow has a worse connection to Brno. There is a direct Airport Express (AE) bus line to the Prague main train station, and from there train to Brno is every hour, look for a line going through Pardubice for the shorter route (2 hours and 40 minutes). You can buy a ticket together for the Airport Express and train to Brno at ČD eshop. The route from the airport to the Main train station is 28 minutes. The price of the ticket at least a week before costs approx. 300 CZK.

Alternatively you can take a public transport bus (Line 59) to Nádraží Veleslavín and from there Subway A to Museum, and transfer there to Subway line C and one stop to Main Trainstation.

Suggested Lodging

Good nearby hotels within a walking distance to the university thru the city park Lužanky:

If you want to stay in the historical city center (which is difference of only 15 minutes walk):

Restaurants / Cafés around the university

  • Cat Café (they don’t have any cats sadly) just across the street serving breakfast and lunch.
  • Café Era, an architectural monument in functionalist style, also serves breakfast and lunch.
  • University canteen in the University campus
  • Café in the Faculty Building on the same floor as the Meeting room (only snacks and coffee)
  • Café Pelíšek, a real cat café, where they have cats, but it’s a little further downhill from the university.

About Brno & Czechia

Brno is the second largest city in the Czechia (also Czech Republic), with a population of about 400,000. It's located in Moravia, a region of the Czechia known for wine making. Brno itself is known for its blend of historical and modern architecture. A few of the more popular sites worth visiting are listed in the Attractions section.

Weather

During August, Brno is known for its perfect weather, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 27°C (80°F), but after sunset, they often decrease to around 15°C (59°F). In the last few years August had a few tropical days with temperatures peaking at 36°C (97°F). This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Brno in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 7 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 244 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Attractions

Currency

Czechia uses the Czech Koruny (CZK) and you can pay almost everywhere with a contactless credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Indicative exchange rates are:

(exchange rates on April 23th, current exchange rate behind the links)

Public transport

In Brno, you can choose from several basic tickets depending on the length of your journey. The shortest and cheapest is a 15-minute ticket for 20 CZK, 60-minute ticket costs 25 CZK. You can buy your ticket from vending machines at bus and tram stops. Make sure to validate your ticket after entering the vehicle.

You can use your contactless bank card as a ticket and every time you board or leave the vehicle, just tap the reader at the validator (cards on mobile phones work too.) If your journey takes less than 15 minutes it will charge you only 20 CZK. Total payment is capped at 90 CZK which is the price of a full day ticket. Details can be found on the website.

Alternatively you can install an application (iOS, Android) to your phone and buy a ticket there.

Parking near university

There is a large parking lot on the street in front of the university. Parking there is free during the day 6am to 5pm. Otherwise it costs 30 CZK for each hour and you need to register your car plate and pay at the web app.

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