A church with a Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary, a 23-hectare arboretum and Výpustek Cave give Křtiny a variety of attractions. If you’re looking for a hotel in Křtiny, you can plan your stay around culture, trees and educational trails, or walks and cycling routes. The town lies at the upper edge of the Josefovské údolí karst valley; Koupaliště Křtiny, in the valley of the Křtinský potok, is another local destination.
Church, Statue of the Virgin Mary and Zvonohra
The Church of the Holy Name of Mary is a Baroque monument designed by Jan Santini-Aichel. Inside is a Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary of Křtiny. The church is open to the public year-round; check visiting arrangements before you arrive. This gives you a chance to visit the church and explore its own art history without confusing the Baroque building with the Gothic statue.
Another distinctive feature of Křtiny is the Zvonohra: it has 33 bells and can be programmed to play up to 1,000 songs. The ossuary offers a historical focus of its own. It contains the remains of hundreds of medieval residents of Křtiny, as well as several skulls decorated with mysterious ornaments. Together, these sites offer different ways to explore the history and design of the town—from architecture and music to the finds in the ossuary.
Arboretum: Trees, Educational Trail and Wood Art
The Křtiny Arboretum covers 23 hectares. About 1,000 native and exotic tree and shrub species are cultivated there. The approximate number of species and the large area give the arboretum two distinct dimensions: it is about both the diversity of its trees and shrubs and its extensive grounds. The “Domácí dřeviny” (Native Trees) educational trail adds a dedicated route on its own theme.
The arboretum is also home to more than 25 wooden sculptures and objects, created by students from the Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology at Mendel University in Brno. The plant collection, educational trail and wooden artworks make the arboretum a destination that brings together nature and culture. If you’re choosing your stay mainly for the local attractions, you can consider this distinct form of creative work alongside the church’s art.
Walk, Cycling Route and Výpustek Cave
The Radostná cesta is a walking route about two kilometres long, with an elevation gain of 50 metres. Several viewpoints offer views of the church and town centre. The length and elevation gain give you two specific details to help plan your walk, while the viewpoints connect the route with Křtiny’s landmarks. A recommended cycling route in the Moravian Karst cycling network runs through Křtiny, continues via Hádek and heads towards Adamov.
Výpustek Cave is about two kilometres from the centre of Křtiny and can be reached by bicycle or car. It offers a journey 40,000 years back through history. The distance and suggested ways of getting there can help you include this excursion in your plans, without assuming a particular mode of transport.
Koupaliště Křtiny
The outdoor swimming area is in the valley of the Křtinský potok. Its grounds have permanently installed parasols available free of charge, an outdoor play structure for children and a swing; there is also a changing room, toilets and outdoor showers. Facility availability may vary by season, so check before your visit. This lets you include Koupaliště as a separate part of your stay that you can plan around the season.
Discover more destinations: Ludíkov, Kněževes, Bukovina, Dolní Lhota, Adamov U Brna, Horní Smržov, Stvolova, Zbraslavec.
See the regional travel overview: Okres Blansko.
