Dukovany can be explored through three distinct themes: technology at the nuclear power plant visitor centre, architectural history at the castle and church, and the location of the Rabštejn Ruin above the Jihlava River. These highlights can help you tailor your trip to your interests, rather than viewing the sites as a single type of excursion.

Technology at the visitor centre

The Dukovany Nuclear Power Plant visitor centre offers a guided tour with interactive exhibits. They illustrate the path of the fuel, the production unit and the nuclear reactor. This brings both a basic process and key areas of the power plant into focus. For travellers particularly interested in the technical side of Dukovany, this is a clearly defined highlight.

There is also an interactive virtual tour of the controlled area of the power plant. The two formats have different emphases: the guided tour uses exhibits to illustrate several technical topics, while the virtual tour focuses on the controlled area. If you plan to take advantage of these offers, check the booking arrangements for the guided tour and the availability of the virtual tour before travelling.

Rabštejn above the Jihlava River

The Rabštejn Ruin rises on a steep rock above the Jihlava River. Its surviving features include ramparts, ditches and small remains of the outer wall surrounding the core area. The site is therefore defined both by its striking position above the river and by several distinct elements of its fortifications. This gives Rabštejn a different perspective on Dukovany from the technical visitor programme.

Castle and church: different traces of time

Dukovany Castle is late Baroque and underwent extensive reconstruction from 2015 to 2017. The tour includes Pantehon Hall, with original frescoes dating from 1790. If you are planning to visit the interior particularly to see this detail, check current access separately.

The Church of St. Wenceslas (“Kostel sv. Václava”) has Gothic origins dating to the 13th century; its present form is late Baroque and dates from the 18th century. It has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. Comparing the two buildings, the castle’s particular connection to its period lies in its late Baroque architecture, reconstruction and frescoes. The church’s history, by contrast, combines medieval origins with its later late Baroque form.

Landscape and event

The landscape is also part of the area’s character: the Dukovany area overlaps with the European Site of Community Importance CZ0614134 – Údolí řeky Jihlavy. This designation complements the ruin’s specific connection to the Jihlava River landscape without being synonymous with it.

Dukovanské stezky offers a different perspective on time. In 2023, the event was held for its 27th year; at that time, it had a history of more than 25 years. If you would like to include Dukovanské stezky in your travel plans, check the current event dates. This keeps the historical information about the series distinct from planning a visit on a specific date.

For your stay, you can start by deciding which focus interests you most: the interactive technology exhibits, the architectural history of the castle and church, or the location and fortification remains of Rabštejn. This is also a useful guide when looking for a holiday apartment in Dukovany and choosing accommodation based on your travel interests.

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