Jihlava

Jihlava is in Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.

Understand
Jihlava ("Iglau" in German) is a city at the border between Bohemia and Moravia. Once a royal mining town, it is now the administrative center of the Vysocina region, and has a population of over 50,000 inhabitants, but the number is declining.

From Prague
There is a straightforward connection between Praha and Jihlava. Several companies operate the route, and the departures are frequent (1-2 per hour). The journey takes around 1:45 hours. The Student Agency operates buses with free tea, Wi-Fi and power on board for 150Kč.

From Brno
Similarly, direct connection between Jihlava and Brno are frequent and the trip takes about 1:15 hour. The connections can be found and tickets booked in advance at jizdnirady.cz

By car
Jihlava is situated along the Czech oldest motorways D1, approximately 130 km SE from Prague and 90 km northwest from Brno. For Jihlava take the exit at 112 km.

By train
It is possible to take a train to get to Jihlava. However, it is not an easy option when traveling from Prague. The journey takes 2.5–3 hours and it is necessary to change trains. When arriving to Jihlava from Brno no changing is necessary and the journey takes some 2 hours. The connections can be found at jizdnirady.cz.

Get around
The central part of the city is small enough to be walked around on foot comfortably. There is however a good system of public transport by buses and trolleybuses. While the main bus terminal is located close to the city center, travelers arriving to Jihlava by train usually end up at the train main station, which is 2.5 km away from the city center and connected to the center by several bus (#4) and trolleybus (# A, B, B1) lines.

See




Beer
When in Jihlava, try local beer ('pivo'):

Go next

 * Telč, wonderful small UNESCO world heritage city; very frequent local buses (42Kč, 45 minutes).
 * Třešť, a town of Christmas cribs, along the way to Telč.