Hostinné: Historic Town Centre, Art and Nature Trail

Hostinné brings together a protected historic town centre, ancient art, a nature trail and recurring cultural events. There are several different ways to plan your stay: architectural history and sculpture go hand in hand with a designated hiking route and the annual Porciunkule pilgrimage. You can shape your trip around whether you want to focus mainly on historic architecture, art or time outdoors.

Historic Town Centre and Views

The historic town centre of Hostinné was declared an urban conservation area for its preserved medieval street layout and historic townhouses. Extensive arcades and the medieval floor plans of the houses are characteristic of this part of the town. If you are interested in urban history, you can take in both the town centre’s traditional layout and its individual townhouses.

The town hall also reflects a distinct historic building phase: its tower was added in the 16th century. The viewing gallery is accessible via the information centre for a nominal fee and offers a bird’s-eye view of Hostinné. Check access before your trip.

Monastery and Ancient Sculpture

The Baroque Franciscan monastery in Hostinné was built between 1677 and 1684. Historically, it served as a pharmacy, a hospital and a place of spiritual care. These three former functions give the monastery a history that extends beyond its Baroque architecture.

The Gallery of Ancient Art presents the development of ancient sculpture through precise casts. The originals of the works depicted are held in major museums around the world. The collection is open year-round to individual visitors and groups; check visitor information before your trip.

Nature-Themed Educational Trail

Mravenčí Stezka is a 6.0-kilometre educational trail with an estimated walking time of about two hours and 151 metres of elevation gain. Twelve information panels combine nature, education and entertainment. Viewpoints offer panoramas of Hostinné and the Krkonoše Mountains. The route length, walking time and elevation gain can help you estimate how much time to set aside; check trail conditions before setting out.

Town Game and Annual Event

The town game Putování panstvím obrů takes visitors to notable places in Hostinné. Visitors can get a map with pictures and tasks from the information centre. This gives your exploration of the town a playful framework, linking the task map with several places of interest.

The Porciunkule pilgrimage takes place in Hostinné every year on the first weekend of August. The exact programme may vary. If the pilgrimage is important to your trip, check the specific programme information for that weekend.

Getting There and Planning Your Stay

Hostinné has a railway stop served by trains on the Trutnov–Vrchlabí line. Check the current timetable when planning your journey, as timetables may change.

The options for planning your stay mainly differ in terms of timing: the Mravenčí Stezka takes about two hours to walk, Porciunkule takes place on the first weekend of August, and the architectural history and gallery offer a cultural focus. You can decide whether you would like to centre your stay on a hike, a scheduled event or visits focused on culture.

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See the regional travel overview: Trutnov District.