Dolní Vítkovice
A former blast-furnace site turned into a cultural and leisure area, with a viewing tower above the furnaces.
Tickets →Ostrava, Czechia
Ostrava: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ostrava is Czechia's third city, a former coal and steel capital now reinvented, with cultural venues in old industrial sites.
Ostrava airports
From the airport to central Ostrava
Ostrava Leoš Janáček airport is about 18 km from central Ostrava.
Mošnov, Ostrava Airport (ČD)
A railway station next to the terminal, with services to Ostrava. Check the timetable, as trains do not run at all hours.
Taxi
Taxis outside arrivals. The ride to central Ostrava takes about 25-30 min.
Ostrava
Things to do in Ostrava
New Town Hall tower
The tower of the New Town Hall, with a viewing platform that looks over the whole city.
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Masaryk Square
The historic square at the heart of Ostrava, with houses in various styles and café terraces.
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Silesian Ostrava Castle
A medieval castle on the bank of the Ostravice river, with a tower, a symbol of the city's Silesian side.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Ostrava?
Ostrava is served by Ostrava Leoš Janáček (OSR).
How far is the airport from central Ostrava?
Ostrava Leoš Janáček airport is about 18 km from central Ostrava.
How do I get from the airport to central Ostrava?
From Ostrava Leoš Janáček airport you can take Mošnov, Ostrava Airport (ČD) (train) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ostrava?
Highlights of Ostrava include Dolní Vítkovice, New Town Hall tower, Masaryk Square, and Silesian Ostrava Castle.
Photo credits
- Dolní Vítkovice: Oleksandr Dede, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- New Town Hall tower: Honza Groh (Jagro), CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Masaryk Square: Petr Infodad from Ostrava-Poruba 8, Czech Republic, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Silesian Ostrava Castle: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons