Ostrava evolved from a minor settlement into a significant industrial hub and has now been transformed into a vibrant cultural center with many historical sites, parks, and tourist attractions.
Category: Ostrava + environs
A 5 km walk through the historic parts of the ‘new’ city of Karviná: Fryštát and Darkov spa
Karviná is not famous for its walking terrain, but it has a interesting recent history and its historic center plus surrounding parks and spa area are definitely worth exploring.
A short visit to the Silesian town of Těšín/Cieszyn, split by the river Olše (and a 1920 treaty): 3 km
The Silesian town of Těšín/Cieszyn, divided by a 1920 treaty post-World War I witnessed significant territorial disputes over the past century. It is an intriguing location to explore today.
*A circuit around Ostrava’s (pre) historic Landek coal-mining area: 6 km*
Landek Hill near Ostrava is a popular tourist destination due its well known coal mining museum. There is, however, also a nice trail around the hill worth combining with the museum visit.
A walk in Ostrava’s Komenského sady (Comenius park), the largest city park in Moravia: 3 km
Ostrava’s Komenského sady is one of the country’s largest and nicest parks. It also has a remarkable memorial to the liberation of the city after the bloodiest battle in Czech history.