When planning a trip to Trutnov District, options range from excursions lasting several hours to routes and activities that vary by season. First decide whether to focus on a major day trip, cultural history or outdoor activities in the Krkonoše Mountains. This lets you set aside time for individual activities instead of trying to fit too many excursions into one day.
Safari Park and overnight stays
At Safari Park Dvůr Králové, experiences include African animal exhibits, an African safari and a Lion Safari. Allow several hours or a full day for your visit. Animal collections and visitor programmes may change, so take this into account when planning.
Safari Hotel and Safari Camp are available for overnight stays; evening safari visits are also possible. Check the availability of accommodation and evening activities before your trip. If the park is the focus of your stay, combining a day trip with an overnight stay may help you choose the right itinerary.
Kuks and Trutnov: history and culture
Hospital Kuks was founded at the beginning of the 18th century. Its features include the Church of the Holy Trinity, murals depicting the Dance of Death, and allegories of the virtues and vices. The site offers a distinct focus for visitors interested in historic buildings and imagery.
In Trutnov, a dragon legend associated with the town is presented at the Draka Gallery. Trutnov is also associated with festivals held throughout the year. Cultural events include music, jazz, new circus and theatre; individual programmes may change. For a different kind of discovery, visit the Tkalcovna at Dům pod jasanem, where visitors can make a good-luck bracelet from flax stalks. Check visitor access before your visit.
Those interested in military history can visit the Den bitvy u Trutnova. The route follows memorial sites relating to the 1866 battle: it leads from Krakonošovo náměstí through the town park to the Gablenz Monument and ends near St John’s Chapel and a military cemetery. A 11 km cycling loop through other battle sites is a possible extension. The Stachelberg artillery fortress is located between Trutnov and Žacléř, above the village of Babí.
Landscape and seasonal routes
The Čapek Brothers Trail explores the varied landscape of the eastern Krkonoše Mountains. Mountain meadows, forests and small fortifications dating from the First Czechoslovak Republic are among the landscape and historical features described. The trail is suitable for cycling in summer and cross-country skiing in winter; both depend on the weather and trail conditions.
The Trutnovský sjezd also offers a variety of route sections: it runs mostly on asphalt and paved roads, but also includes unpaved and steep sections. The route passes through Hrádeček Nature Park and by the ruins of Břecštejn Castle before reaching Trutnov. It also includes a cable car ride up Černá hora, followed by a long descent with views of the landscape. The cable car operates seasonally; check its status before planning your trip. Cycling routes in the Krkonoše Mountains vary in difficulty and are equipped with maps and rest areas.
For more cycling activities in Trutnov, consider Trutnov Trails and the Vlčka Bike Park. The Dolce recreation area combines swimming and camping. As facilities and operating conditions may change, check the latest information before visiting.
Getting there and planning
A tourist bus route connects Hradec Králové with Trutnov and the eastern Krkonoše Mountains, with stops via Malá Úpa and Pomezní Boudy. The route and its timetables vary by season; check the service that suits you before travelling. A main bus route also connects the Krkonoše Mountains. Here, too, it is worth checking seasonal timetables before planning day trips.
Check their availability before travelling and take the seasonal conditions of your chosen excursions into account when planning.
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Vlcice, Borovnice U Staré Paky, Rudník, Chotevice, Dolni Dvur, Dolni Kalna, Dolni Lanov, Hajnice, Kralovec, Lánov, Prkenný Dul, Spindlermühle, Strazne, Svoboda Nad Upou, Trautnau, Upice, Bílá Třemešná, Borovnicka, Debrne, Dolní Lyseciny, Hertvikovice, Horní Marsov, Horni Olesnice, Kuks, Marsov U Upice, Mostek, Pilníkov, Radvanice V Čechách, Slemeno, Temny Dul, Velky Vrestov, Vitezna, Dolni Branna, Hostinne, Jivka, Starobucke Debrne, Zirec, Čermná v Krkonoších, Krenov, Dvůr Králové Nad Labem, Kocbere, Bernartice U Trutnova, Rtyne V Podkrkonosi, Havlovice, Lanzov, Markousovice, Horni Brusnice, Staré Buky, Suchovrsice, Choustnikovo Hradiste, Velké Svatoňovice, Doubravice U Dvora Králové, Zdobín, Batňovice, Bílé Poličany, Třebihošť, Dolní Olešnice, Vilantice, Dubenec, Hřibojedy, Lampertice, Libňatov, Malé Svatoňovice, Prosečné, Stanovice U Kuksu, Vlcice U Trutnova, Vlčkovice V Podkrkonoší, Dolní Brusnice, Horní Kalná, Klášterská Lhota, Kohoutov, Libotov, Litíč, Zábřezí-Řečice, Trotina, Petrikovice, Horní Staré Buky, Javorník, Souvrať, Nemojov U Dvora Králové Nad Labem, Kocléřov, Cermná U Vrchlabí, Dolní Malá Úpa, Beckov, Čistá V Krkonoších, Černý Důl, Velká Úpa, Prostřední Lánov, Chvaleč, Hořejší Vrchlabí, Žacléř, Nemojov, Pec Pod Snežkou, Dolníky, Velehrádek, Mladé Buky, Vrchlabi, Johannisbad, Malá Úpa
For the main travel overview: Königgrätz.
