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Zlín, Czechia

Zlín is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 75,000 inhabitants.

Type CityPopulation 75,000

Why go

  • City in the Czech Republic.
  • Served by Kunovice Airport (UHE).

History

Zlín is a city in the Czech Republic. It has about 75,000 inhabitants. It is the seat of the Zlín Region and it lies on the Dřevnice River. It is known as an industrial centre. The development of the modern city is closely connected to the Bata Shoes company and its social scheme, developed after World War I. A large part of Zlín is urbanistically and architecturally valuable and is protected as an urban monument zone.

Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, International, Cafe · Kavárna, čokoládovna, bar, čajovna - rozsáhlý prostor doplněný širokým sortimentem. Můžete si u nás užít spojení… · gulliverzlin.cz
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 174 náměstí Míru, Zlín, 760 01 · zlatejablko.cz
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · 5549 Soudní, 76001 · parkcafezlin.cz
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Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · 63 náměstí Míru, 76001 · facebook.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:00 · bistrov.cz
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Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 3225 třída Tomáše Bati, Zlín, 76001 · cajovna-zlin.cz
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 12:00-23:00 · 1099/1 náměstí Práce, 76001 · nepalska-restaurace-makalu.cz
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 1148 Jar. Staši, 76302 · mr-grill.cz
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Airports

Kunovice Airport (UHE) 28 km to the centre
Uherské Hradiště, ZL, CZ — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Zlín Otrokovice Airfield 11 km to the centre
Otrokovice, ZL, CZ
Outdoor
Luhačovice Airfield 16 km to the centre
Luhačovice, ZL, CZ
Outdoor
Kroměříž Airfield 19 km to the centre
Kroměříž, ZL, CZ
Outdoor
Zlín Štípa Airfield 7.7 km to the centre
Zlín, ZL, CZ
Outdoor
Slušovice Airfield 11 km to the centre
Slušovice, ZL, CZ
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Přístaviště Otrokovice
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
Outdoor
Napajedla - Přístaviště Emila Spiro
Ferry terminal · 13 km from the centre
Outdoor
Napajedla - Přístaviště Pahrbek
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor
Přístav Spytihněv
Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre
Outdoor
Přístav Babice
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
Outdoor
Spytihněv - Napajedla - Otrokovice
Ferry route · Hamboat
Outdoor

Where things are

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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 Kunovice Airport (UHE); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Přístaviště Otrokovice, 12 km); routes include Spytihněv - Napajedla - Otrokovice.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Tours & experiences

Sightseeing