Overview:
Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and is a fantastic place for a
stag weekend. Unlike its more popular counterpart, Prague,
Brno is largely unaffected by unruly stag parties and is a more easy going way to enjoy your last nights of freedom. In many ways
Brno is what Prague used to be – young and vibrant and relatively cheap! There are plenty of things to do on a
stag weekend in
Brno and the nightlife is fantastic due to the university in the city.
Brno is not a huge tourist destination so now really is the best time to visit and experience the real Czech Republic!
Facts:
•
Brno was founded in the tenth century and has a population of 405,000.
• The famous Bren gun made in England, was developed in
Brno.
• The city served as headquarters for Napoleon in 1805.
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Brno is twinned with Leeds in the United Kingdom.
Nightlife:
Brno has the largest student population in the Czech Republic so when night hits the city, so do the people! Famous for its beer, stag parties in
Brno have to sample the local brew
Starobrno which is cheap at around £1 a bottle! Taking shots is a Czech tradition and what better shot to try then the spirit
Slivovice – guaranteed to knock even the most hardened drinkers to the floor! The student population will be more than happy to show you how it’s done so enjoy your
stag weekend Brno style!
Brno has almost every type of nightlife you can think of, whether you’re after a Czech beer hall or a full throttle Euro nightclub, the city has it all. Fridays and Saturdays are the best nights to party and with most of the nightlife situated around the city centre your stag party won’t need to walk far. Popular places include Charlie’s Hat,
Livingstone (for rock music) and Two Faces.
Daytime Activities:
stag parties in
Brno will find lots to do during the day time. Popular choices include visiting the
Brno racing circuit, walking around the
Vankovka Gallery, visiting
Spilberk Castle or going on a local brewery tour. You could even take a day trip over to nearby Vienna!
Eating:
Many different types of cuisine can be found in
Brno although while in the city we recommend you try some traditional Czech food. Most dishes are based around pork and potatoes and can be found for around 5 Euros in most places. It is worth trying one of
Brno’s cafes for a delicious selection of rolls and pastries.
Weather:
The weather in
Brno is temperate with warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is
18oc which is perfect for a stag weekend!
Currency:
The official currency in the Czech Republic is the Koruna although some hotels and restaurants do accept payment in Euros. Visa and
MasterCards are accepted in the country and there are
ATMs all over
Brno.
Transport:
Brno is a relatively easy place to reach with flights seven times a week from London
Stanstead. Other options include flying to Prague,
Bratislava or Vienna and catching the train to the city. Prices are cheap with a train ticket from Vienna to
Brno costing just 12 Euros. Once in the city it is easy to get around and the public transport is fantastic. stag parties in
Brno can make use of the trains, trams, buses and trolley buses and the city is served through the night by the night buses. A three day travel pass can be bought for around 130
CZK (around 5 Euros).