Brno Zoo is located on Mniší hora and covers 65 hectares, close to the Brno Reservoir. These two places alone offer different experiences: a zoo on the one hand and recreation by the water on the other. The Podkomorské lesy Nature Park, with its river and woodland landscape, and a parish church with an early medieval core round out the picture. When looking for somewhere to stay, you can consider Bystrc in terms of your specific interests rather than focusing on just one attraction.

Brno Zoo: location and visit planning

Brno Zoo is located on Mniší hora in the Brno-Bystrc district and covers an area of 65 ha. It can be reached by public transport, car and bicycle. Since traffic conditions and parking availability can change, it is advisable to check your route and parking options before your visit. The zoo has restaurants, snack stands, children's playgrounds and facilities for families with young children. If any particular amenities are important to your day’s plans, check their availability in advance; facilities can change over time.

Recreation by the water

The Brno Reservoir offers a different focus, centred on the water. Large beaches provide good access to the water, and boat trips are also available. The reservoir is used mainly for recreation and sports. Compared with the zoo, the focus here is on the water and leisure activities—another option to consider when planning your trip.

River and woodland in the nature park

In Podkomorské lesy Nature Park, the Svratka flows through a rocky valley surrounded by extensive woodland. The park contains the largest forest complex within the city of Brno. Alongside the beaches and access to the water at the Brno Reservoir, this offers a different landscape to explore: a wooded river valley. Weighing up these options can help you decide whether your trip should focus more on time by the water or on the woodland and river landscape.

Church and local history

The parish Church of St John the Baptist and St John the Evangelist in Brno-Bystrc has an early medieval core dating from the first half of the 13th century. Part of it is incorporated into the western perimeter wall of the main nave. The interior furnishings span the Baroque period through to modern times. The building’s core and its furnishings represent different historical periods: the church is not limited to a single era, but combines an early structural element with furnishings from a long span of time.

Life in Bystrc in earlier times was based on more than agriculture. It also included crafts, especially baking, as well as fishing in the river. During the interwar period, Bystrc increasingly developed into a recreational area; since 1945, the Brno Reservoir has been used mainly for recreation and sports. This places the development of the district in a different historical context from the use of the reservoir.

When looking for a hotel in Bystrc, these different themes can help you narrow down your options. Consider whether you would like to include the zoo, time by the water, or the landscape and architectural history in your trip plans.

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