Places of interest and culture
Peklo Čertovina
This unique attraction can be found near the Bohemian town of Hlinsko in the village of Čertovina. This is a completely unique building, reaching to a depth of 12 metres below ground, where there are hundreds of metres of passages and caves, which then lead skyward for eight meters. Deep in the heart of the building lies the aforementioned underground labyrinth, a restaurant that can seat 200 people and an adjacent terrace, Lucifer’s Lair, a souvenir shop, games room, wine bar and, in summer, a children’s playground with jumping attractions.
More...Betlém Hlinsko
The Betlém folk architecture conservation area in Hlinsko offers visitors a tour of the little houses containing folk craft workshops: the dwellings of a weaver, a toy maker, and a factory worker with a cobbler's shop in an annex building. Various themed exhibitions are held here, and the attraction includes souvenir shops, a restaurant, a sweet shop, a pleasant café, little stores and much more.
More...Hlinsko swimming pool
The swimming pool was completed in 1996 and opened on 1st September of the same year. Our swimming pool is visited by around 80 000 swimmers a year. The swimming pool includes 2 squash courts, sauna, a solarium and a gym.
More...Veselý kopec open-air museum
This group of folk buildings consists of semi-timbered farmhouses freely spread throughout the original landscape, brought here from the Žďárské vrchy hills and the Iron Mountains. The first exhibits were opened in 1972. The buildings present the life and farm work of small peasants from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century
More...Svobodné Hamry golf course
This nine-hole golf course was built in 1999. It is situated in the valley floodplain of the Chrudimka River in the village of Svobodné Hamry. It features a series of water obstacles. Besides the championship nine-hole course you can also use the training area to practice all golfing disciplines.
More...Hlinsko rope centre
Anyone who enjoys fun, adventure, adrenalin and unforgettable experiences simply must visit our rope park in Hlinsko. Our rope centre consists of various obstacles that visitors have to get over. Amongst the tress there are various bridges, "climbing frames", rope obstacles, crossings, swings, nets, footbridges and other surprises and challenges awaiting you.
More...Ranč na špici ranch
In the little village of Podmoklany near Ždírec nad Doubravou there is an ideal place to relax and forget your day-to-day troubles. This is the Ranč na Špici ranch, which offers rides on calm Hafling horses in the picturesque Protected Landscape Area of the Iron Mountains.
More...Rychtář brewery
The Hlinsko brewery has a relatively short history. It was founded in 1913 and is the last brewery to have been built in Bohemia between 1913 and 1971. The brewery was very well equipped and modern for the time, with an electric drive and a brewhouse capacity of 100 hectolitres per brew. In the nineteen twenties beer production was around 26 thousand hectolitres. It brewed draught beers, as well as a 12% light lager and a 12% dark beer, Hlinecký granát. We offer excursions to the Rychtář brewery for anyone interested in beer brewing.
More...Karlštejn hunting chateau
The Rococo chateau of Karlštejn lies in the village of the same name between Hlinsko and Polička. It was built in 1766–1776. This hunting chateau was built in the Late Baroque style, on the site of Saint Giles’ Chapel, which was built into the chateau. Scenes were shot here for the fairy tale The Chimney Sweeper's Apprentice and the Confectioner's Daughter (O kominickém učni a dceři cukráře) and also for some episodes of the television series Policeman's Humoresques (Četnické humoresky).
More...Košumberk castle
The Košumbersko region lies in a basin on the border between the Elba Lowlands and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. This is still an unspoilt landscape today, thanks to the surrounding forests, unpolluted by any large industry. Košumberk is situated some 25 km from Hlinsko on the map. The region can be reached by bus or by train, with the closest train station being in Chrast near Chrudim.
More...ACTIVITIES IN THE SURROUNDING AREA
Discover the beauty of Vysočina
Visit the Hlinsko ski resort and enjoy a fun-packed day. 450-metre downhill slope, 3 ski lifts, equipment hire and ski school.
Vysočina is situated right in the heart of the Czech Republic, on the border between Bohemia and Moravia. It offers lots of hiking routes for walkers.
The area around Hlinsko offers lots of cycling routes and trails, taking you to the most beautiful and quietest parts of Vysočina.
The Hlinsko region has numerous cultural sights, popular family attractions and natural places of interest. There’s something for everyone.