Trutnov is a town set in a picturesque natural region surrounded by hills and lush forests. When in Trutnov, you must visit the Old Town, which dates back to the 13th century. The central square, Náměstí Republiky, is the heart of the town, and is characterized by the majestic Town Hall, which offers magnificent views of the surrounding area.
The town hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, including the Trutnov Open Air Music Festival, which attracts music lovers from all over the country.
The nearby Krkonoše Mountains are a true paradise for hikers and nature lovers, with countless trails to explore and breathtaking views to admire. The town also has many cozy restaurants and cafes where visitors can relax and enjoy the taste of the region.
Location
Trutnov is a county town in northern Bohemia, in the Hradec Králové Region. It is located about 39 kilometres (24 mi) north of Hradec Králové.
Trutnov náměstí (Trutnov Square)
The rectangular historical square is made up of houses with arcades, whose current appearance with elements of Baroque, Classicism and Art Nouveau dates from the 18th to the 20th century. On the north side stands the old town hall building, originally Renaissance and rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style after a fire in 1861.
Every year from May to September, a statue of a dragon, which is the symbol of the city, is hung on the town hall tower. One of the architectural dominants of Krakonoš Square is the building of the former Haas Palace with a neo-Renaissance facade. The square houses the Krakonoš Fountain with a replica of the original statue of the Lord of the Mountains and smaller statues of dwarfs – elves, the Holy Trinity Column and a larger-than-life statue of Emperor Joseph II. (a bronze cast of the original statue).
Krakonošova kašna (Krakonoš Fountain)
Krakonoš Fountain in Trutnov is situated nearby to the square Krakonošovo náměstí, as well as near the monument Holy Trinity column. The original fountain from 1792 was called the Dragon’s Well.
In 1892 it was replaced by a new fountain with a statue of Krakonoš, placed on an artificial rock in a granite reservoir. In 2001 the statue, damaged by age, was replaced by a copy of the original statue.
Fort Stachelberg
Go to the Stachelberg artillery fortress located in Babí near Trutnov. Plans to build a complex of 12 bunkers were interrupted by the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938. This is a unique opportunity to see the unique and extensive underground of the fortress and an exhibition presenting the history of Czechoslovak fortifications.
It is also worth seeing the reconstructed part of the trench system from 1938. From Stachelberg you can set off on the educational trail Fortifications in the Trutnov Region (Opevněné Trutnovsko), which leads through nearby fortifications.
Mladé Buky
Mladé Buky is located in the eastern Krkonoše, 6 km from Trutnov and is very well accessible from the main road from Trutnov to Pec pod Sněžkou. Visitors have a modern, free parking lot, which is located a few meters from the sleigh track of the entire area.
The year-round family complex at the foot of the Krkonoše offers not only winter activities, but also summer. In the winter season, there is a ski park, a summer bald world and a bike rental. Adrenaline lovers will definitely enjoy the 1.5-kilometer sleigh track, which is the longest in the Krkonoše and is open all year round.
Skiareál Žacléř – Prkenný Důl
The town of Žacléř is located at the easternmost end of the Krkonoše Mountains. The ski resort in Prkenný Důl with its ski lifts and long, spacious trails of varying difficulty is one of the areas with skiing. A total of 5 km of trails are served by 3 lifts, 2x 1000 m long and 1x 480 m long.
The resort is equipped with a technical snowmaking system, daily preparation of the trails using the latest technologies is a matter of course. The resort has a ski equipment rental, ski service, ski school and kindergarten. A children’s playground is located in the Zelený Mlýn guesthouse, which also offers high-quality accommodation, a restaurant and a sauna.
Vízmburk Ruins
The ruins of Vízmburk Castle lie in the forests of the Kladsko Borderlands above the Úpa River Valley, between the villages of Havlovice and Červený Kostelec. The castle was literally dug out of the ground only during archaeological excavations in 1972–1984.
The castle offers guided tours with historical interpretation and regularly organizes events with a medieval theme. You can also spend the night in the castle, either on the ground in the southern hall or on the castle grounds in a tent or under a tent outdoors on the grass.
Dům pod Jasanem Tkalcovské muzeum a výtvarná dílna
On the outskirts of Trutnov, you will immerse yourself in the times of your ancestors. You can process flax yourself on the exhibits, prepare yarn, weave fabric like in the times when spinners and weavers produced the famous linen cloth in the Krkonoše cottages.
You can take home a handmade souvenir from the craft workshop or weave a rug, bag, pillow or paint a ceramic mug. But in winter we have to make an appointment to visit the museum.
Summer toboggan run
The 1.6 km long summer toboggan run at Biberg. Simply sit down, activate the gear lever, and off you go! During the action-packed descent, you’ll leave behind 345 meters of altitude, 61 curves, and 3 super jumps.
Whether you’re a speedy downhill racer or a leisurely pleasure tobogganer, you can easily control your pace with the gear lever yourself.
