Timeline
16:30
Basilica Minor on the Holy Hill
Take bus 11 from stand 'E' in front of the railway station. The journey takes 18 minutes. Arrive at Svatý Kopeček with plenty of time to spare.
17:30
Basilica Minor on the Holy Hill
Walk around the Basilica Minor. The setting sun casts a golden glow on the facade and grounds. Check the hours: it closes at 17:00, so you have time to explore before the evening sets in.
18:00
Basilica Minor on the Holy Hill
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a final bright moment over the landscape before twilight.
18:30
Stroll down to the Olomouc Zoological Garden. It is a short 10-minute walk from the basilica toward the NE. The evening air is cooler here, and the zoo is open for a quiet evening visit.
Local tip
The bus from stand 'E' runs every 10-15 minutes. If you miss one, check the route for the next departure. The zoo is near the basilica, but if you are unsure, ask locals for directions as you walk.
Check before you go
- Basilica hours are 08:30-17:00 daily, but closed Monday afternoons.
- Bus 11 takes 18 minutes from the railway station stand 'E' to Svatý Kopeček.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Olomouc (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).