Start your exploration in Freedom Square (náměstí Svobody), the city’s vibrant heart, where tram lines meet and locals gather. From there, it’s a short walk to Brno’s most famous landmark—Špilberk Castle, perched on a wooded hill with sweeping views of the city. Once a royal residence, later an Austro-Hungarian prison, today it’s a museum and event space that tells the city’s layered story. As you walk the old fortress walls, you feel both the weight of history and the lightness of the present.

Equally iconic is the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, whose twin spires dominate Brno’s skyline. Legend has it the church bells ring at 11 a.m. instead of noon—a clever trick from the Thirty Years’ War meant to outwit invading Swedish forces. It’s one of many little stories that make Brno feel personal and alive.

Beneath the surface, literally, Brno hides more than just tales. The Brno Underground is a network of tunnels, crypts, and cellars that stretch beneath the city—most famously the Ossuary under St. James Church, one of the largest in Europe. It’s haunting, beautiful, and a reminder of how much lies beneath the surface in this city.

But Brno is just as forward-looking. Architecture lovers flock to the Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of modernist design by Mies van der Rohe. Its minimalist lines, open-plan concept, and flowing glass walls revolutionized 20th-century architecture—and walking through it feels like stepping into the future, designed a century ago.

Brno’s cultural calendar is full year-round—film festivals, theater performances, jazz nights, and design weeks. The city’s café culture is strong, its bar scene inventive, and its breweries proud. In fact, Moravia is wine country, and Brno is the perfect place to taste regional wines in cozy cellars or modern bistros. Food here is hearty, local, and increasingly experimental. Whether it’s classic Czech fare like svíčková or Moravian specialties with a twist, meals are made with pride and often paired with a glass of something carefully grown on the nearby hills.

The best part? Brno isn’t crowded. You don’t wait in long lines, jostle through crowds, or feel like a tourist. You feel like a guest. Locals are curious, kind, and often delighted you’ve chosen their city over the usual stops. And the slower pace allows you to notice things—the sound of footsteps on cobblestone, the quiet beauty of a backstreet chapel, the way the light hits the rooftops at sunset.

Brno is well connected by train and road to Prague, Vienna, and Bratislava, making it an ideal stop on any Central European itinerary. But it’s much more than a stopover. With Viewpoint Horizons, we make Brno a highlight—crafting personalized experiences that introduce you to its stories, its art, its wine, and its soul.

In Brno, you don’t come to be dazzled—you come to feel connected. To culture, to creativity, to the kind of city that doesn’t shout for attention but stays with you long after you leave. It’s modern, but grounded. Historic, but youthful. Brno doesn’t try to impress you. It just invites you in—and somehow, that’s even more powerful.