General information
The city of Hradec Králové has been repeatedly evaluated and voted as the best place to live in Czechia. No wonder why. It is all around a pleasant city, architecturally beautiful, clean and safe, with no environmental burdens caused by large industrial zones.
A typical resident would be an office worker, student, or employee of the residing top university hospital.
The city unfolds at the confluence of two marvellous and mighty rivers, the Elbe (Labe in Czech) and the Eagle (Orlice), and it is embraced by a forest park from the southeast. Both contribute to the convenient range of local leisure facilities.
With around 90 thousand inhabitants, Hradec Králové is the 8th most populous city in the Czech Republic. Gardens, forests and parks make up more than a third of the overall urban area making it the perfect place for nature-lovers.
When residing in Hradec Králové, you can comfortably travel around Central Europe by trains to Vienna, Berlin, Bratislava or Wroclaw.
For a better idea, have a look below at some distances and journey times for travelling abroad from Hradec Králové:
- Berlin (DE) – 446 km (277 mi) – approx. 4 hours of driving;
- Vienna (AT) – 291 km (180 mi) – approx. 3.5 hours of driving;
- Bratislava (SK) – 289 km (179 mi) – approx. 3 hours of driving;
- Wroclaw (PL) – 173 km (107 mi) – approx. 2.75 hours of driving.
Here are some tips on summer activities in the city.
And if you plan to stay with us during winter, you should watch this episode of the UHK Guide!
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