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Liberec, Czechia

Liberec is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 108,000 inhabitants, making it the fifth largest city in the country.

Type CityPopulation 108,000

Why go

  • City in the Czech Republic.
  • Known for Ještěd ski resort.
  • Served by Mnichovo Hradiště Airport (HRA).

History

Liberec is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 108,000 inhabitants, making it the fifth largest city in the country. It lies on the Lusatian Neisse River, in a basin surrounded by mountains. The city centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.

Restaurants & places to go

Hotel Praha
Restaurant · restaurant · 2 Železná, 460 01 · hotel-praha-liberec.cz
Indoor
Nordbeans Dok
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Dessert, Soup, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating · 431 Nákladní, Liberec, 460… · dokliberec.cz
Indoor
Pala-Waff
Cafe · palačinkárna, crêperie · 71/35 5. května · palawaff.cz
Indoor
Alibaba
Pizza, Kebab, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 12:00-01:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · alibabaliberec.cz
Indoor
Chicago Bar & Grill
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating · 391/1 Dr. Milady Horákové · chicago-grill.cz
Indoor
Cisařský kámen
Pizza, Burger, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-13:30,16:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-13:30,16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · cisarskykamen.cz
Indoor
Dim Sum Spot
Asian, Dumplings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 174/28 Široká, Liberec, 460 01 · dimsumspot.cz
Indoor
Dolicafe
Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00, Sa 09:00-18:00 · 649 Ampérova, Liberec, 46312 · dolicafe.cz
Indoor

213 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Rothenburg/Görlitz Airfield 66 km to the centre
Rothenburg/Oberlausitz, SN, DE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mnichovo Hradiště Airport (HRA) 26 km to the centre
Mnichovo Hradiště, ST, CZ — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Liberec Airfield 2.5 km to the centre
Liberec, LI, CZ
Outdoor
Hodkovice nad Mohelkou Airfield 13 km to the centre
Hodkovice nad Mohelkou, LI, CZ
Outdoor
Česká Lípa Airfield 35 km to the centre
Česká Lípa, LI, CZ
Outdoor
Jičín Airfield 43 km to the centre
Jičín, KR, CZ
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Liberec, Czechia
Liberec, Czechia
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mnichovo Hradiště Airport (HRA); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Liberec, Czechia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Dopravní podnik měst Liberce a Jablonce nad Nisou,
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Prazska integrovana doprava (PID)
Bus · Praha, hlavní mešto · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

České dráhy
National rail