Hořovice combines cultural history with a green side for relaxation: the grounds of the Old Castle explore the town’s history, craft traditions and archaeological topics, while Dražovka Forest Park has traditionally been a place for walks and relaxation. This gives you different themes to choose from when planning your trip: historical exhibitions and architectural history, or time outdoors.

Exhibitions at the Old Castle

The permanent exhibitions of the Muzeum Hořovicka on the grounds of the Old Castle cover the history of Hořovice, art casting, nail-making, archaeological finds and the history of the Brdy Forest. The range of subjects extends from the town’s history and crafts to archaeology and forest history. If you’re choosing cultural highlights for your stay, you’ll find several different approaches here rather than just one topic: you can focus on local history or on subjects such as art casting and nail-making. Check opening hours before your visit.

The Starý zámek Gallery holds temporary themed exhibitions in the rooms of the Old Castle, and its program changes. Plan this part of your visit around the current exhibition schedule. Another exhibition at the Old Castle focuses on historic tombstones from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Compared with the wide-ranging permanent exhibition, it has a narrower historical focus. You can choose between a varied overview of the town and region, changing themed exhibitions, and an exhibition focused on tombstones.

Church and Synagogue

The Church of St. Giles is considered the oldest religious center of Hořovice’s original settlement; it was first mentioned in writing in 1321. The building of the Hořovice Synagogue dates from 1903. These two details offer different historical perspectives: the church is notable for its role in the original settlement and its written mention, while the synagogue is notable for the year its building was constructed. If you’re interested in architectural and religious history, these topics add further aspects of the town’s history to the exhibitions at the Old Castle.

Forest Park and Cycle Path

Dražovka Forest Park is part of the forests owned by the town of Hořovice. They cover about 145 hectares and lie on the northern edge of the Brdy Uplands. The park has traditionally served residents as a place for everyday recreation, walks and relaxation. Alongside the cultural and historical attractions, it offers an urban recreational space whose described uses center on spending time outdoors.

Another way to get active is the cycle path along the Červený potok. It is about 1.24 kilometers long in total. Check current route conditions when planning a ride. Forest walks and cycling offer different experiences: one takes you into an urban forest park, while the other follows a short route along the Červený potok.

Practical Information for Your Stay

If you’re visiting Hořovice Castle, the larger parking lot is behind the park at the Sun Gate. From there, it’s about a 700-meter walk to the castle. Allow for this walk when planning your visit and check current parking information before setting out.

When looking for hotels in Hořovice, you can first decide whether cultural history, walks in the forest park, or both will shape your stay. Then compare specific accommodations based on their location and current availability. This way, your accommodation search reflects what you’d like to experience in Hořovice.

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