Discover Šternberk

Šternberk offers a range of options for planning your trip: striking religious architecture, a monastery with a broad cultural focus, an exhibition about time and trails through the countryside. If you are looking for a hotel in Šternberk, you can first decide which of these themes you want to shape your stay. Attractions range from a permanent exhibition aimed primarily at children, young people and families to a ferrous mineral spring in the district of Těšíkov.

Architecture, Monastery and Time

The Chrám Zvěstování Panny Marie is 65 metres long. Its nave reaches a height of 30 metres, and its towers are 60 metres high. At Šternberk Castle, surviving features include a cylindrical tower and the remains of the main palace’s fortifications.

The Šternberský klášter presents history, architecture, visual arts and music from the Gothic period to the present day. Available guided tours include visits to the J. K. Handke picture gallery, an exhibition on the town’s history, the tower clock, a wine gallery and the monastery cellars. They also include demonstrations of various musical instruments, including organ performances in the church. If you are planning a particular tour, check in advance which tour is available on the day of your visit.

The permanent Expozice času spans the subject from the origins of the universe to atomic clocks. In an interactive game, visitors can test their knowledge of the solar system; models let them try out how mechanical clocks work. A visitor guide called “Klikotoče” is also available for the Šternberk urban conservation area.

Spring, Educational Trail and Cycle Route

The Těšíkovská kyselka is in Těšíkov, a district of Šternberk. The ferrous mineral spring has been documented as a natural carbonated spring since 1669. Its surroundings serve as a starting point for hiking routes in the foothills of the Nízký Jeseník.

The Prabába educational trail offers two route options: an easier 1.5-kilometre route and a more challenging 4.5-kilometre route. Both have relatively little elevation gain. Nine stops cover forest life, regional history, and local tales and legends. The trail begins and ends in Šternberk, at the crossroads near the former Na kiosku inn.

The Hvězdná cycle route, number 6104, connects Olomouc and Šternberk over 14 kilometres. It is suitable for cyclists and inline skaters of all ages. Šternberk is also on the Olomouc hlavní nádraží–Uničov–Šumperk railway line.

More Ideas for Planning Your Trip

Tyršovy sady is home to the “Město a hvězdy” playground, with two rope climbing frames and an unusual climbing wall. Together with the Expozice času, these are useful points of reference if you want to consider activities for different age groups when planning your day.

The history of the Ecce Homo hill climb is another topic covered in the research: the first standalone hill climb under this name was held in 1921.

Discover more destinations: Bělkovice-Lašťany, Grygov, Strukov, Velká Bystřice, Skrbeň, Svésedlice, Moravský Beroun, Náklo.

For the broader travel overview: Olomouc District.