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🇨🇿Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains
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Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Pískovna Náklo: a Haná-style Adriatic near Olomouc with clear water and a wake park
Pískovna Náklo is a large flooded gravel-sand quarry between Náklo and Lhota nad Moravou, near Olomouc and Litovel. It offers clean water, grassy-sandy beaches, refreshments, toilets, fishing, paddleboards, wakeboarding and seasonal parking.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Lom Výkleky: clear quarry swimming in Central Moravia with a new paid regime
Lom Výkleky near Olomouc and Přerov is one of the best-known natural swimming spots in Central Moravia, with clear water, rocky banks, diving, refreshments, parking and a paid visitor regime introduced from the 2025 season.
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Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains offer a quieter but very rewarding mix of historic cities, pilgrimage places, gardens, mountain resorts and local Moravian life.
Trips and nature
The Jeseníky Mountains bring forests, ridges, spas and winter sports, while the Morava river lowlands and gardens around Kroměříž add gentler scenery.
Food and atmosphere
Olomouc has one of Czechia’s most beautiful squares and a strong university atmosphere. Kroměříž, pilgrimage sites and castles add Baroque and religious heritage.
Transport and stay
Olomouc is well connected by train. A car helps for Jeseníky valleys, spas, castles and smaller villages.