Moravia (Moravia) and Silesia (Silesia) are two regions in the eastern Czech Republic. We have travelled here on several occasions and now we have collected all the interesting destinations we have visited in the area, in the form of a road trip guide for the eastern Czech Republic.
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Moravia and Silesia in the Czech Republic
Moravia (Moravia) is a large landscape in the eastern part of the Czech Republic and Silesia (Silesia) is a smaller landscape north of Moravia, also in the eastern part of the country. Often presented landscapes together, which is handy if you plan to travel in this part of the Czech Republic.
To add to the confusion, in the Czech Republic there are not only provinces but also regions. These have completely different borders, but in the east you'll find, among others, the regions of Moravia-Silesia, Olomouc, Zlín and South Moravia.

A road trip in Moravia and Silesia
We've now visited the eastern Czech Republic many times, so we thought we'd present some tips on places to see and visit during a road trip. We have visited all the places, but on different trips and in different ways. Travelling around by car or camper van is of course convenient, but the cities are often well connected by train.
Below we present 13 destinations in Moravia and Silesia, starting at Mount Praděd in the north and ending at the town and castle of Mikulov in the south. Of course, if you want to drive the route at some point, you can pick and choose the stops to suit you. You'll find everything from nature and gardens to cities and castles. This is truly a varied and enjoyable area to travel!

1. Mount Praděd
- Why come here? To take the bus/hike up Praděd, or to go mountain biking or skiing.
- Don't miss out: Ride a scooter down the mountain.
- Camping/caravanning site: Koprivna Resort and Camping
- Time to drive to the next destination - Ostrava: 1 h 45 min

2. Ostrava - the capital of Slesia
- Why come here? Former mining town with interesting history, surrounded by beautiful nature.
- Don't miss out: Dolni Vitkovice industrial area and Landek Park mining museum.
- Camping/caravanning site: Landek Park campsite
- Time to drive to the next destination - Lake Olesna: 25 min

3. Lake Olesna
- Why come here? Relaxed lakeside hangout with camping, boats and restaurants.
- Don't miss out: Rent a boat or hang out on an outdoor terrace.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camp Olesna
- Time to drive to the next destination - Stramberk: 30 min

4. village of Štramberk
- Why come here? Cosy little hilltop village with an old castle and a Neanderthal cave.
- Don't miss out: Visit the Šipka Cave and taste "Štramberk's Ears" - a pastry that recalls a violent time in the city's history.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camp u Kateriny
- Time to drive to the next destination - Stezka Valaska: 50 min

5. Stezka Valaska treetop course
- Why come here? To experience the wonderful nature of the Beskidy mountain range, with a lift and treetop cable car.
- Don't miss out: The awesome treetop course.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camp Roznov or Camp Solanec
- Time to drive to the next destination - the Wallachian Open Air Museum: 25 min

6. Wallachian Open Air museum
- Why come here? Large and beautiful outdoor museum in the style of Skansen.
- Don't miss out: Guided tour in Kvarndalen, where you can see old machines powered by hydroelectricity.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camp Roznov or Camp Solanec
- Time to drive to the next destination - Olomouc: 1 h 30 min

7. Olomouc - the historic capital of Moravia
- Why come here? A student town with a great atmosphere and a beautiful square with a very special carillon.
- Don't miss out: If you appreciate good food, don't miss the Entrée restaurant.
- Camping/caravanning site: Resort Krazna Morava
- Time to drive to the next destination - Kromeriz: 45 min

8. Kroměříž gardens
- Why come here? Stunning 18th century gardens and a castle, all listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Don't miss out: The flower garden
- Camping/caravanning site: Kromieryz car park
- Time to drive to the next destination - Punkva Caves: 1 h

9. Punkva Caves
- Why come here? Large caves filled with stalagtites and stalagmites, with an underground river.
- Don't miss out: Taking a boat trip on the underground river.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camping Olsovec
- Time to drive to the next destination - Brno: 40 min

10. Brno - the capital of Moravia
- Why come here? A beautiful city with many historical sights, many of them underground.
- Don't miss out: Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Camping/caravanning site: Camp Alpa, Kemp Oaza or Hana camping
- Time to drive to the next destination - Velke Bilovice: 40 min

11. Velke Bilovice wine district
- Why come here? To discover and enjoy Czech white wine.
- Don't miss out: Buying Czech wine to take home with you.
- Camping/caravanning site: Automcamp Freestar or Camping Kemp Merkur
- Time to drive to the next destination - Lednice: 15 min

12. the Lednice Palace
- Why come here? A stunningly beautiful palace, surrounded by a beautiful garden.
- Don't miss out: Taking a guided tour of the palace, very interesting.
- Camping/caravanning site: Hippoclub Lednice or Autocamp Freestar
- Time to drive to the next destination - Mikulov: 15 min

13th Mikulov
- Why come here? A nice little town and a castle that also offers a piece of Swedish history (the top picture in the post is from here).
- Don't miss out: The huge wine barrel in the castle.
- Camping/caravanning site: Parking Mikulov or Autocamp Freestar

Video from Moravia Silesia (Moravia-Silesia)
Here is a film from our recent trip to the Czech Republic, in the Moravia Silesia region, i.e. the region with Ostrava as its capital.
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Have you visited Moravia or Silesia in the Czech Republic?
Have you travelled in Moravia or Silesia in the eastern Czech Republic and what are your experiences? Are you curious, and if so, what is the attraction?
Facts about Moravia in the Czech Republic
- Name: Morava in Czech, Moravia in English and Moravia in German.
- Location: The eastern part of the Czech Republic
- Main location: Brno
- Historical capital city: Olomouc
- River: Morava
- Dividing lines: Moravia is separated from Silesia by the Sudetes mountain range and from Bohemia by the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
- Cities: Brno, Olomouc, Kroměřiž, Znojmo, Třebíč and Zlín.
Facts about Silesia in the Czech Republic
- Name: České Slezsko or Moravian Silesia
- Location: North-eastern Czech Republic
- Main location: Ostrava
- Historical capital city: Opava
- Cities: Ostrava, Karviná, Opava and Český Těšín
BP says:
The lego villages of Stramberg and also Valaska are probably the most charming I have seen in a long time. Here they have really mixed form and colour.
24 October 2020 - 15:56
Helena says:
Agree, these two places are very nice! Stramberg is charming and Stezka Valaska is beautiful and special to experience 🙂.
26 October 2020 - 6:24