Svatý Kopeček hill, located just a few kilometres from our hotel, is a very popular tourist destination. Its unique Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary was visited by Pope John Paul II, who promoted it to a minor basilica, making it a major place of pilgrimage. The basilica is situated on the premises of the Premonstratensian provostry that also operates a nearby hospice. The entire complex has been declared a Czech national cultural monument. The road to the basilica is bordered by a pilgrimage avenue of trees, ending in a spot that offers magnificent views of the basilica as well as the Olomouc skyline. Svatý Kopeček hill is also a starting point of nature trails that will show you the surrounding countryside.

Nature lovers will appreciate a walk in one of Olomouc’s many parks. The Flora Olomouc Exhibition Centre regularly hosts fifteen exhibitions and fairs, based on traditional flower shows, expositions of ornamental trees, crops, fruit and vegetables. The exhibition area with four pavilions with a total exhibition area of 4,395 m² is situated in the Smetana Gardens near the historical centre of the town. Also worth a visit is the Olomouc Rosarium, the second largest rose garden in the country, which covers an area of 3.5 hectares and is part of the botanical garden on the eastern side of the Crown Fortress in Bezručovy Sady. From the botanical garden with the rosarium it is only a short walk to the Fortress of Knowledge. The historic building was transformed in 2015 into an interactive science museum for all ages. Once you open the gates of the Fortress of Knowledge, four rich exhibitions and, above all, action-packed animators await you. In historical uniforms, they will guide you through the colourful history of Olomouc, reveal all the wonders of 3D printing or transport you directly into space with the digital planetarium.If you want to experience an unconventional ride through the city, you should definitely try the OLOŠLAP or the sightseeing cruises on the Morava River.