Brno Reservoir & Veveří Castle
Brněnská přehrada / Hrad Veveří
Brno’s summer backyard. Take a boat along the reservoir straight to Veveří Castle on the cliff, and enjoy swimming and cycling along the shore.
Brno Reservoir is a lake on the Svratka River. In summer, its shores have sandy beaches, cycling paths and beer gardens, making it a popular place for residents to cool off. From Bystrc pier, a boat cruise up the lake takes about 40 minutes and stops at Veveří Castle. The castle was first built in the 11th century and stands on a high cliff above the lake. In summer, some of its halls and courtyards are open, and there is a small Romanesque chapel nearby. Boat services generally run from April to October. From the city center, Tram Line 1 to the Bystrc terminus takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
Boat trips approx. Apr–Oct; castle open in summer
Nearby sights
- Anthropos Pavilion
- VIDA! Science Center
- Mendel Museum
- Špilberk Castle
- 10-Z Bunker
- Brno Ossuary
- Freedom Square & Brno Astronomical Clock
- Old Town Hall, Brno