Imagine living in an exquisitely beautiful European city where the cost of living is low without compromising a wonderfully high quality of life. Minimize your time-consuming commute while maximizing your preciously joyful family time, time for friends and hobbies. Zlin is such a city. Consider Zlin’s history, accomplishments and attributes.

Only a few cities carry a more inspiring story than Zlín. The world-famous businessman Tomáš Baťa along with his talented co-workers turned a poor, insignificant town of 3,000 inhabitants into a globally successful footwear empire with manufacturing facilities and show rooms throughout the world. The key to his success was his ability to surround himself with extremely talented people and turn his bold visions into reality.

The business spirit of Tomáš Baťa is still alive in Zlín and many local businesses follow in his footsteps. Zlín was evaluated as a region with a high potential for the development of cultural and creative industries. It is supported by the high concentration of educational institutions and innovative companies. Thanks to the dynamic development of the cultural and creative industries, the socially alluring and glamorous qualities coupled with the entertaining aspects of Zlin attracts all who love film, music, design, architecture and more.

Baťa’s vision was to build a modern American-style city, which was to become the so-called „city in gardens“. Typical brick houses are surrounded by gardens and greenery. People can relax in a number of parks and the city itself is located in a valley surrounded by extensive forests and meadows which are perfect for walks or bike rides. Zlín is also known for its floral decoration created by both the municipality and the locals, who decorate their houses and balconies.

Tomas Bata University in Zlín offers 30 degree programmes taught in English. It is the youngest state university in the country and at the same time one of the most dynamic higher education institutions in the country. The university offers a very high quality of education with an emphasis on practical application. Study programs are affordable for most students from abroad and state universities are completely free of charge for students studying in Czech. The university also provides a number of scholarships.

The city has an extensive network of kindergartens and primary and secondary schools. There is an abundance of playgrounds and a wide range of leisure activities for children. Taking into account walking distances and city safety, parents can confidently allow children to explore and play undeterred in their neighborhoods. Unlike other countries, the Czech Republic provides maternity leave for 2-3 years, which allows mothers to fully devote themselves to the upbringing of their youngest children.

The Czech Republic has been one of the safest countries in the world for many years. In 2020 it ranked 8th out of 163 evaluated countries based on the evaluation of the Global Peace Index (GPI – Global Peace Index). In addition, Zlín is one of the safest regional cities in the country. Compared to other cities, Zlín excels in the orderliness of its population, which has its roots in the strict educational system of Tomáš Baťa that had to be followed by all his employees.

Zlín is a very user-friendly and well-organized city, where most things are within walking distance. If necessary, it is possible to use well-functioning public transport or the local network of bike paths.