A Baroque residence, historic gardens and diverse collections define Kremsier. The city lies where a former ford crossed the Morava, at the foot of the Chřiby mountain range. You can focus your trip on different aspects of the town: the history of the residence, gardens, art and museums, or outdoor destinations.

Residence and Garden Art

The Arcibiskupský zámek was built by the Archbishops of Olomouc as a summer residence. The castle and gardens together form an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a European Baroque princely residence and its gardens. The combination of the residence and its gardens gives Kremsier’s cultural history a clear focus.

The Květná zahrada has retained its historic appearance to this day. The 64-hectare Podzámecká zahrada has a different character: it features rare trees from around the world, three ponds, streams and romantic garden areas adorned with sculptures. Together, the two gardens offer contrasting perspectives—the preserved historic appearance of the Květná zahrada and the diverse landscape features of the Podzámecká zahrada.

The Podzámecká zahrada is open free of charge year-round; temporary closures are possible, so it is worth checking before your visit. The grounds also include an animal area, and peacocks, swans, ducks and chickens roam freely. Which animals you encounter may vary.

Art, Books and Local History

At the gallery in the Arcibiskupský zámek, you can see works by important European painters from the 15th to the 18th century. Another kind of collection is housed in the castle’s so-called Stará knihovna: spread across three halls, it contains around 88,000 volumes, as well as a music archive with more than 6,000 Baroque compositions. Paintings, books and music thus offer different ways to explore the castle’s cultural history.

A special feature of the Květná zahrada is the Foucault pendulum in the central room of the Rotunda. It was installed in 1908 on the initiative of František Nábělek, a secondary-school teacher from Kroměříž; its movement demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. Conditions for access as part of a guided tour may vary.

The Muzeum Kroměřížska offers a different focus. One exhibition covers pivotal events that shaped Kremsier’s development between 1848 and 1948. In six exhibition rooms, you can also discover an overview of the work of Max Švabinský, who was born in Kremsier. The city’s history over a century and the work of a single artist thus feature side by side as distinct exhibition themes.

Viewpoints and Outdoor Destinations

If you would like to add a viewpoint to your stay, the summit of Barbořina offers impressive views over Haná, the Hostýnské vrchy and, in particular, Kremsier. For a woodland-themed activity, the approximately 1 km-long Naučná stezka veverky Čiperky trail is aimed at children: it teaches them about life in the forest, including the animals that live there and what they eat.

The Šlajza grounds include a 1.5-kilometre running circuit. It offers something different from the nature trail: here, the focus is on the running circuit, while the other trail teaches children about the forest. The Šlajza recreation area also has shelters, two fire pits for roasting sausages, benches and bicycle racks. Individual facilities may change.

Kremsier therefore offers various themes to focus on when planning your trip: the residence and gardens, art and local history, or additional destinations in nature. Choose the aspects that interest you most during your stay.

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For the wider travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.