Social Activities
WELCOME RECeption
On Sunday 1830-2030 there will be an informal welcome reception with drinks and finger food in the garden of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. The entrance to the faculty at the gatehouse on the corner of Kotlářská and Kounicova (see point 3 on the map). (In the case of bad weather, the reception will move to the Mathematics department, Pavillion 8 at the Faculty of Science.)
EXCURSIONS
There are four excursion options for Wednesday afternoon.
Out of Town Options
There will be two out of town options, which will be reached by private bus, returning in the evening.
Hike in the Moravian Karst Cave Region
A hike in the famous Moravian Karst cave region, downhill through the forest, passing caves and to the Macocha Gorge, where there will be spectacular views below, and an opportunity for refreshment. This will be a fairly gentle hike of length 10km mostly downhill with a 130m elevation ascent to Macocha Gorge.
The buses will leave from outside the morning venue at 13.15.
Tour of Pernštejn Castle
A tour of Pernštejn Castle above the town of Nedvedice on the river Svratka. The walk to the castle from the bus stop is about 800m in length and a 70m ascent. Following the tour, there will be a refreshment stop at a pub in the nearby village of Doubravnik.
The buses will leave from outside the morning venue at 13.00.
In-City Options
There will be two options within the city of Brno, both reachable by foot or tram from the conference venue.
Villa Tugendhat Tour
A tour of the famous modernist Villa Tugendhat designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. There will also be time to explore the gardens of the villa, and those of the neighbouring Villa Low-Beer.
The group will meet at 13.15 outside the cafe at the morning venue and take public transport together to the Villa.
Underground Water Tunnels Tour
A guided tour of the spectacular underground water tunnels, only recently opened to the public. Following this, we will walk back to the old town through the park surrounding Spilberk castle.
The group will walk together from the Faculty of Arts' main entrance (Arne Nováka), departing at 14:30; alternatively, the participants can arrive directly to the water tunnels (entrance Tvrdého 15).
Social Activities
WELCOME RECeption
On Sunday 1830-2030 there will be an informal welcome reception with drinks and finger food in the garden of the Faculty of Science of Masaryk University. The entrance to the faculty at the gatehouse on the corner of Kotlářská and Kounicova (see point 3 on the map). (In the case of bad weather, the reception will move to the Mathematics department, Pavillion 8 at the Faculty of Science.)
EXCURSIONS
There are four excursion options for Wednesday afternoon.
Out of Town Options
There will be two out of town options, which will be reached by private bus, returning in the evening.
Hike in the Moravian Karst Cave Region
A hike in the famous Moravian Karst cave region, downhill through the forest, passing caves and to the Macocha Gorge, where there will be spectacular views below, and an opportunity for refreshment. This will be a fairly gentle hike of length 10km mostly downhill with a 130m elevation ascent to Macocha Gorge.
The buses will leave from outside the morning venue at 13.15.
Tour of Pernštejn Castle
A tour of Pernštejn Castle above the town of Nedvedice on the river Svratka. The walk to the castle from the bus stop is about 800m in length and a 70m ascent. Following the tour, there will be a refreshment stop at a pub in the nearby village of Doubravnik.
The buses will leave from outside the morning venue at 13.00.
In-City Options
There will be two options within the city of Brno, both reachable by foot or tram from the conference venue.
Villa Tugendhat Tour
A tour of the famous modernist Villa Tugendhat designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. There will also be time to explore the gardens of the villa, and those of the neighbouring Villa Low-Beer.
The group will meet at 13.15 outside the cafe at the morning venue and take public transport together to the Villa.
Underground Water Tunnels Tour
A guided tour of the spectacular underground water tunnels, only recently opened to the public. Following this, we will walk back to the old town through the park surrounding Spilberk castle.
The group will walk together from the Faculty of Arts' main entrance (Arne Nováka), departing at 14:30; alternatively, the participants can arrive directly to the water tunnels (entrance Tvrdého 15).
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will take place on Thursday evening at 7pm in the centre of the old town at Pivovar Poupě (see also the map).