Unterreichenau can be understood through specific historical traces: the first surviving written mention of Dolní Rychnov dates from 1309. Later milestones relate to technology, manufacturing and raw-material extraction. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing this history from present-day activities and events tied to specific dates.

Industrial History in Several Stages

A significant technological turning point came in 1834. That year, one of the first steam-powered water-lifting machines in Bohemia was installed in Dolní Rychnov. Johann David Starck founded the municipality’s first large-scale industrial enterprise there, producing soot, various dyes and naphthalene. The Sklárna J. D. Starck glassworks was founded in Dolní Rychnov in 1853. Coal mining is also part of the town’s history: it continued until the 1960s. Taken together, these dates show different chapters—from water lifting and industrial manufacturing to mining.

The protected heritage zone, whose boundary partly follows the Dolnorychnovský potok, provides an architectural context. This gives the historical topic a specific geographical setting without reducing the town’s history to individual businesses. The founding and present-day use of Sklárna J. D. Starck are two separate chapters: the glassworks was founded in 1853; the complex is currently used by private companies. Take this present-day use into account if you include the glassworks in your plans.

Golf and Fishing as Other Highlights

Golf Sokolov offers a distinct sporting perspective. The course has 18 holes, a par of 72 and a length of 6,288 metres. It was created by transforming the former Silvestr brown-coal mine. Here, golf-course specifications meet the history of a former mining site—a different perspective on industrial development from the chronicle of businesses in Dolní Rychnov. If golf is important to your travel decision, check the current course details in advance: the specifications may change if the facility is redeveloped.

Another activity to consider is the Velký Rychnovský rybník. It is a fishing area in the cadastral territory of Dolní Rychnov. This makes fishing a specific option alongside industrial and local history. The water body’s status and regulations may change; check the current rules if you are planning your visit around it.

Events: Check the Dates

Annual events for residents include the burning of the witches and Children’s Day. Check the dates before your trip if you would like to plan your stay around an event. These recurring traditions should be distinguished from individual market dates documented for specific years.

One dated example is the 2026 Easter market. At this edition, the mayor and children carried Morana out together to welcome spring. Stalls offered Easter goods, refreshments and light snacks. If you are planning to attend an Easter market in the future, first check whether one is scheduled and when. This keeps your travel plans tied to the actual event date rather than assuming a previous market’s offerings will be available at a future edition.

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