Timeline
06:57
Walk to the Botanic Gardens. The outdoor exhibits and rose gardens sit across the stream from Bezruč gardens, offering a peaceful, open space to wait for the day to begin. The walk from the city center takes about 27 minutes, so leave plenty of time to arrive before the light changes.
07:42
Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun rises at 07:42 and sets toward the WSW. The golden light begins to spill over the landscape around 15:25, but the early morning clarity offers a stark, beautiful contrast to the usual tourist bustle.
08:27
Head to Cafe 87 for breakfast or coffee. Located in the same building as the museum of modern art, this café is famous for its excellent English-style breakfasts (60 Kč) in the morning. It is the perfect warm-up after the cool dawn air.
Local tip
The Botanic Gardens are a 27-minute walk from the central area. Check the route beforehand if you are starting from a different location.
Check before you go
- Cafe 87 opens at 08:00 on weekdays (Mo-Fr). For a January sunrise at 07:42, you will have just enough time to get there as it opens.
- The Botanic Gardens outdoor areas are accessible, but check if specific garden sections have seasonal closures.
Worth knowing
- Cafe 87 is open at 08:27 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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