Leisure time
Shopping
Explore a multitude of options when it comes to grocery shopping and retail therapy in Olomouc. Right in the heart of the city, you'll discover Galerie Moritz, a bustling hub of shops. Adjacent to Galerie Moritz is the Šantovka city mall, a vibrant destination offering an array of exciting activities like bowling, cinema, theatre, and a delectable food court.
If you're staying in or near the Neředín dormitories, check out the impressive Globus shopping centre, complete with its own attached mall called Olomouc City. This fantastic complex not only caters to your shopping needs but also features food counters and a cinema for your entertainment.
Venture a little further from the city centre, and you'll come across the Olympia shopping mall, where you can indulge in a shopping spree and catch a movie in their spacious cinema. Additionally, the nearby Centrum Haná is easily accessible via tram from the city centre, with the last stop conveniently located at Nová Ulice.
UPoint - The Information Centre and Shop of Palacký University Olomouc

UPoint is a university shop in the heart of the city at Horní Náměstí. It offers a wide range of souvenirs and practical items.
Among the merchandise available, UPoint showcases a fashion brand of UP called UniWearCity. Created by graduates of the university, UniWearCity offers a collection of fashionable clothing items such as hoodies, socks, dresses, and t-shirts. These products allow individuals to show their affiliation with the university while staying stylish. UPoint also features publications from the university's publishing house as well as from Academic Publishing.
Whether visitors seek information, unique souvenirs, or academic publications, UPoint aims to cater to their needs and enhance their experience in the city.
Horní náměstí 205/12
Monday - Friday | 09:00–17:00 (closed on public holidays) |
Sports

Here are some tips on which activities you can do in Olomouc, ranging from simple movement around the city using bikes to more extreme lead climbing. And there is much more so do not be scared to explore, ask, and search.
Academic Sports Centre (UP ASC)

Welcome to the vibrant world of the UP Academic Sports Centre (UP ASC). Located conveniently by the main entrance of the Palacký University Sports Hall, right next to the bike shop, our contact point eagerly awaits your visit. Not only can you purchase membership passes for our sports programmes, but our staff will also be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Explore a wide range of opportunities with the UP ASC. Each year, we curate a diverse range of courses designed to cater to all interests. Embrace the winter wonderland by joining our skiing lessons, where you can also master the art of snowboarding or experience the thrill of snowblading. For the adventurous souls, embark on breathtaking snowshoe hikes, and spend unforgettable nights in cosy hunting cabins.
Summer unveils a whole new realm of excitement at UP ASC. Dive in with their captivating adventure courses, offering adrenaline-fueled experiences like windsurfing and paragliding. If you're seeking a solo adventure, fret not! We offer ski and tent rentals, allowing you to create your own thrilling escapades.
Signing up for our courses is a breeze! Simply visit our user-friendly UP ASC website, where you'll find a comprehensive list of all the courses we offer. If you have any questions about the sports programmes, please check the Facebook page of the Academic Sports Centre or write an email to babeta.vankova@upol.cz or tomas.valenta@upol.cz.
Biking and scooters
Sharing bikes and scooters has become very popular recently. You can now download apps that will allow you to borrow bikes and scooters and move freely around the city or even ride to destinations outside of Olomouc. These destinations can include Poděbrady Lakes, Bouzov Castle, or Mariánské Údolí. The bikes and scooters are provided by Rekola, NextBike, Lime, Eagle, and Bolt.
However, be careful and look up the rules and regulations for using bikes and scooters, as there has been an increase in accidents recently, especially with scooters.
Swimming Pools and Spa
In case you are more interested in relaxing spas, there are several places in Olomouc where you can relax to your heart´s content. One of them is the Omega Sport Centre situated opposite the football stadium. They offer a variety of relaxing activities including a whirlpool, herbal or Finnish sauna, steam rooms and other means of relaxation. The next place where you can relax is Theresian Spa Hotel located at Palachovo náměstí. They also offer several types of saunas and also experience shower or whirlpool. Last but not least is Nutrend World.
Of the three, this one is further from the centre located at Chválkovice but is easily accessible by bus. It offers private spas and also ayurvedic massages or rituals cosmetics
If you are lucky and enjoy some sunny weather in Olomouc, you might be interested in going to the Olomouc Swimming Pool (both inside and outside pools are available) or check the Olomouc Aquapark which is easily accessible by trams direction to the final stop Nová Ulice. Another option is Poděbrady lakes where you can swim, sunbathe, get some beer or grilles meals and enjoy all the joys of lakes in the middle of meadows of Litovelské Pomoraví PLA.
Golf

If you are a passionate golfer, you have to check Golf resort Olomouc. It is located in Véska which is about 18 km from Olomouc and is accessible by bus. The golf course is in the middle of beautiful forests and, thanks to its location, offers stunning views of Olomouc and the surrounding towns and villages.
Skiing
If you become part of our university community for the winter semester, you may like the idea of going skiing. For that, we can recommend you a very close skiing slope called Hlubočky which is easily accessible by train. However, you should know that since it is in the middle of Haná region, it is not too steep. Otherwise, you can always check many other slopes and skiing resorts in Jeseníky and Beskydy mountains!
Climbing
For those of you who like to risk your lives for no apparent reason other than getting a little adrenaline boost, there are also two indoor climbing gyms. The first one is Pajkland – an old-school boulder bar right next to the centre (300 m2 climbing surface) – and the second one is Flash Wall which has 13 meters tall climbing wall (1200 m2 climbing surface) and a boulder area but is a bit further from the centre.
Flash Wall is more suitable for beginners but there are also routes for much more experienced climbers, whether it is lead climbs or boulder routes. It also offers lead climbing courses to learn how to belay properly.
Pajkland is suited for more advanced climbers because the routes here (even though often given quite a low grade) are pretty challenging. On the other hand, Pajkland offers a variety of boulders and bouldering structures, including cracks designed for crack climbing.
The Czech Republic
The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, is a country in the Central Europe. It is bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Poland and Germany which makes all of these countries accessible by international busses (Regiojet and Flixbus) and trains (you can check the website of IDOS). In case you would like to get to know Czech Republic a little bit more, we offer you some tips you might enjoy in the three parts of it: Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia.
Bohemia
The capital of the Czech Republic is Prague which is about 2,5 hours by train from Olomouc. There is quite a lot to do so we consider it a must see! However, there are some other quite nice cities you might find photogenic such as Český Krumlov in South Bohemia region close to a Hluboká castle. In case you are interested in historical spa architecture, you might find Karlovy Vary and Mariánské or Františkovy lázně (spa cities) quite fascinating.
You can also visit a city called Kutná Hora with a very interesting temple. Another interesting and fun place to visit might be a Medieval Castle offering a medieval – styled hotel as well as a restaurant is in Dětenice. Do not be surprised though, if the waitresses and receptionists speak to you in Old English!
Despite the fact all of these places are very lovely to visit, we highly suggest you make them a weekend trip as they are quite far from Olomouc. You can check all the accommodation possibilities on the website of Booking.
Moravia and Silesia
The biggest city of Moravia is Brno which used to be its capital in the past. You can easily access Brno by bus in an hour. Another interesting city offering festivals in summers is Ostrava. In case you enjoy hiking in the mountains or skiing, you can always make a outdoor trip to Jeseníky or Beskydy mountains.
If you are a fan of history and would like to see a very original and traditional old village, there is one in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm.
A little bit closer to Olomouc is a city called Kroměříž offering a beautiful castle with flowering gardens. We do, however, recommend you visit the castle in spring or summer once everything is blossoming. Another castle in which a lot of Czech fairy tales were filmed, is called Bouzov castle.
If you are a fan of wine tasting, you can make a weekend trip in the South Moravia which offers many wine cellars as well as beautiful castles such as Valtice, Lednice and Mikulov.
Olomouc
Olomouc has approximately 100 thousands inhabitants (the sixth largest city of the Czech Republic) and 20 thousand students making it a very students - like city. Palacký University was established in 1573 and is the second oldest university in the Czech Republic, right behind the Charles University in Prague. Apart from many activities for the students organised by Palacký University, you can also enjoy of the cultural side of the city, such as musems, theatres and cinemas, restaurants and bars, sports and many others!
When it comes to sightseeing, we definitely recommend to visit the historical heart of the city and see the Holy Trinity Column which is listed in the UNESCO and is located on the Upper Square. We can also recommend a nice walk in the parks with a visit to the Garden of Senses.
If you want to leave the city and enjoy a bit of nature, you can always walk or bike to the Poděbrady lakes or to Sluňákov ecological centre, or visit the ZOO of Olomouc on Svatý Kopeček accessible by a bus 11 from the train station.
In case you are interested in more science, you can visit Fort Science which is an interactive museum.
You can find more information on what to do in Olomouc in the section I want to do Culture / Sports.