Locals know to hold their nose when enjoying the stinky cheese of Olomouc. Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door In the hearty town pub, egged on by the locals around me, I order the ...

If you haven’t heard of Olomouc, I wouldn’t be surprised. It’s a small, landlocked city in an often-overlooked region of Central Europe. But what if I were to tell you that Olomouc is one of the most ...

The city of Olomouc, a historical region in the eastern Czechia, is set to make history as it hosts the first all-women’s Grand Prix at the TJ Lokomotiva Olomouc stadium from 3 to 4 July (Thursday and ...

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. In the hearty town pub of Olomouc, egged on by the locals around me, I order the ...

Olomouc, Czech Republic — There is more to the Czech Republic than Prague, although last fall I wouldn’t have known it from my comfortable bar stool in a tavern in the capital’s Old Town. In my third ...

Kazakhstan's Irina Tychshenko stole the spotlight with two world records* as four global marks fell during the second edition of the Olomouc 2026 World Para Athletics Women's Grand Prix held from 2–4 ...

Mozart in Olomouc Olomouc’s connections with the childhood of W. A. Mozart are both rich and poignant, resulting in musical composition, and a lasting legacy – although at first glance, it is a legacy ...

TAKE a look at the town that most travellers never bother to detour to - and that locals fear the internet is bypassing. Its quaint town square is right up there with Prague's much-hyped equivalent.

This memorial column, erected in the early years of the 18th century, is the most outstanding example of a type of monument specific to central Europe. In the characteristic regional style known as ...

The 14th century Town Hall in the Upper Square of Olomouc's Old Town. Photo Credit: Nadine Godwin It was a gorgeous and sunny day this past April during the first day of the Tvaruzky Cheese Festival ...

In the hearty town pub of Olomouc, egged on by the locals around me, I order the "Guttery Breath of the Knight of Lostice" — Olomouc's infamous stinky cheese. It comes with a lid, mints, and the offer ...