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How to come …

Usually, visitors to Olomouc who come from far away by plane arrive at Prague. Vienna is also a relatively frequent option. In theory, there are several smaller airports that are closer:

The closest international airports are listed here:

Brno – Airport Tuřany (70 km)

Ostrava – Leoš Janáček Airport in Mošnov (80 km)

Katowice – Katowice-Pyrzowice (210 km)

Bratislava – M. R. Štefánik Airport (210 km)

However, most international visitors to Olomouc come via the airports in Prague (280 km away) and Vienna (260 km) as these two are much better connected and the commute is easy.

How do you get from the airport to Olomouc?

Via Prague (first choice)

Take the Airport Express (https://czech-transport.com/index.php?id=357). The airport of Prague is small. You walk out from the arrival hall (on the right side) and find the “Airport Express” bus station almost in front of you (or a bit to the right).

Buy the ticket from the driver, it costs 100 Czech crowns, payable only in cash!

The commute takes around half an hour usually. But calculate 35 to 45 minutes to be safe. No stops, the destination is just “Praha hlavni nadrazi” (Prague main station).

There, at the railway station, you have direct trains leaving for Olomouc all the time, in relatively short intervals. There are are different companies with different ticket offices: Czeske drahy (Czech Railways), LEO Express, and RegioJet.

You will realize this when looking at the big board with the departures. The company name is always abbreviated: CD for the Czech railways, RJ for RegioJet, LE or LEO for LEO Express.

If you are in a hurry, you can always just board the train and pay a bit more money inside with a bit of surcharge. If you are not in stress: go to the appropriate (signposted) booth and buy the ticket there.

Or buy it just online, here:

Czech Railways: https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm

Regio Jet: https://regiojet.com/

LEO: https://www.leoexpress.com/en

The easy commute with a frequent shuttle (Airport Express) between airport and train station and then the convenience that the main distance can be covered by direct train speaks much in favor of Prague airport.

Via Vienna (less recommended)

From the airport you can take a direct Flixbus that takes 3:25 hours (Bus travel through Europe | FlixBus). But there are only three buses a day, you should book your seat in advance.

There are also buses operated by RegioJet (https://regiojet.com/), but you have to change the bus in Brno and wait for an hour. Not recommended.

Going by train is the more comfortable option. The downside is that only three train connections a day are relatively fast (2:39 minutes), most others take longer (3:17 or 3:39). In all cases you have to change trains at least once.

The train, however, does not start at Vienna Airport. You need to take a train to the main station (intervals of only 10 minutes, but some trains take 15, some 30 minutes), change there to the train to Olomouc.

Ultimately, on balance, going via Prague will be most comfortable, unless you have great direct flight to Brno or Ostrava. This is unlikely. But in case, please check the commute on your own.

When you are finally in Olomouc …

From Olomouc Main Station to your hotel, you best go by tram.

The hotels are:

Hotel Flora (Hotel Flora – Vítejte v hotelu Flora Olomouc) in case that you opted for the standard accommodation in twin rooms that is provided free of charge for all participants who contribute a presentation, or if you chose a double room (e.g. because you come with your partner and pay the upgrade).

Hotel Theresian (THERESIAN HOTEL, Olomouc | Hotel.cz) for single rooms (with upgrade payment).

You will get more detailed and personalized information in time, so that any doubt is excluded.

When you leave the railway station you are practically already at the tram station (slightly to your left). Do not cross the tram tracks (that would be for the wrong direction).

You have the choice between two ways:

Shorter way

For Hotel Flora, take tram no. 1 and get out at the fifth stop called “Výstaviště Flora” (after “Vejdovského”, “Envelopa”, “Tržnice” and “Okresní soud”), or take tram no. 7 and get out at “Okresní soud”.

For Hotel Theresian, take 1 or 7 and get out at the fourth stop called “Okresní soud” (after the stops “Vejdovského”, “Envelopa” and “Tržnice”).

A bit longer, but through the city center and thus more spectacular

For the Hotel Flora, take tram no. 3 and get out at “Okresní soud” (7th stop) or take 4 or 6 and get out at “Výstaviště Flora” (8th stop). If you do not mind a slightly longer walk you may also take 2 and get out at “Palackeho” (6th stop).

For the Theresian Hotel, take 3,4 or 6 and get out at “Okresní soud” (7th stop).

In other words: You almost cannot make a mistake, just do not take tram no. 5.

For the fuller picture, here is a map of the tramlines 

Quite probably you will not need this, but here is a tool to search for public transport connection within Olomouc:

IDOS • Olomouc Public Transport • Connection search (idnes.cz)

Tram tickets

There are two vending machines, yellow booth. One inside the train station, left of the exit. The other on the tram station platform. You can buy there, for 18 Czech crowns, a ticket. Just press the highest of the buttons on the left row. Then the display will show „18“. You throw in the coins (or throw in 50 or 20, you get the rest back) and the machine prints your ticket. Do not forget to validate it then in the tram. 

An alternative for buying the ticket is buying it at a kiosk (selling newspapers and other stuff) that is on the tram station platform.

You have to validate the ticket inside the tram.

Location of the hotels

CENTRAL PARK FLORA s.r.o. - Google Maps

Theresian hotel & Spa - Google Maps

Location of the workshop venue (tř. Svobody 26, 779 00 Olomouc): Filozofická fakulta UP - Google Maps

Location of the association meeting and the evening reception (Konvikt, Univerzitní 225): 

Meals

Meals (lunches, dinner) for the duration of the workshop are covered by us. Only alcohol cannot be offered. Of course, there will be also refreshments and energy boosters for the coffee breaks during the workshop. Your hotel accommodation includes breakfast.

Further practical info

Covid-19

As of June 2022, there are no longer any coronavirus restrictions for entry into and stay in the Czech Republic. 

Telecomunication

WiFi access at the workshop venue will be available via Eduroam network as well as via a guest account. WiFi is also available at your accommodation and at most restaurants, coffee shops, long-distance trains, etc.

Mobile phone operators in the Czech Republic use standard European GSM bands (1800 MHz, 900 MHz). If you come from outside Europe, you may need a tri-band phone. No roaming fees among EU member states. The country calling code for the Czech Republic is +420. 

Electricity

In the Czech Republic, standard European sockets CEE 7/5 (230 V/50Hz) are used.

Money

The Czech crown (koruna, CZK, Kč) is the official currency in the Czech Republic. The approximate exchange rate is 25 CZK / 1 EUR (as of June 2022). You will need Czech money for the Airport Express bus as well as for the tram ticket. In the hall of the baggage carousel at Prague airport you have an ATM machine and if you walk out to the “Arrivals” hall there are several more, so it might be best to withdraw there the bit of cash that you will need. Of course, credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted. 

Weather

August is usually the hottest month of the year for the Czech Republic. However, the temperatures may vary widely, with one week of tropical weather followed by another week that could be rainy and somewhat chilly. Please check the weather forecast before packing. 

General information

The city where the 9th EAKLE Workshop takes place, Olomouc, is the historical capital of Moravia. With its population of about 100,000 inhabitants, it ranks as the sixth largest in the Czech Republic. The Lonely Planet included it in its list of “Ten hidden gems of Europe” and called it “arguably the Czech Republic’s most beautiful town”. For more information about Olomouc you may check any of these information brochures (alas, none of them in Korean – we need to change this).

Palacký University Olomouc, founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest university in Moravia and the second-oldest university in the Czech Republic. Today it is a modern higher education facility with a wide range of study programs and copious scientific and research activities. About 22,000 students are enrolled at its 8 faculties. It is one of the very top Czech universities. For more information, you can see its website. 

The Department of Asian Studies at Palacký University Olomouc focuses its teaching and research activities on languages, cultures, and societies of contemporary China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It offers degree courses on undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level. For more on its history, staff, and activities, you can check its website.