Havlickuv Brod: Culture and City History

Havlickuv Brod offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: late Gothic and Baroque architectural history, exhibitions about the city and notable figures, a park, and cultural and leisure activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Havlickuv Brod, you can start planning your trip by deciding whether you would like to focus mainly on architecture and museums, events, or time outdoors.

City History, Architecture, and Exhibitions

The Stará radnice is designated a “Národní kulturní památka” (National Cultural Monument). During opening hours, you can visit the historical exhibition on the city’s history free of charge. The Havlíčkův dům offers a glimpse into a different period of architecture: this late Gothic building has a preserved barrel vault and Gothic cellars. Its museum exhibitions focus on Karel Havlíček Borovský—his life and legacy—as well as Panuška’s ghostly figures.

The churches also reflect different historical periods. The Baroque monastery church of svaté Rodiny was built between 1679 and 1733 at an Augustinian monastery. Concerts, weddings, and other cultural events take place there. If you would like to include an event in your plans, check the specific dates before your trip. The present-day appearance of the church of svatého Vojtěcha dates back to a renovation at the end of the 16th century; a Renaissance barrel vault combines with Gothic forms. In 2000, a stone tombstone was discovered in the church, considered the oldest known inscribed monument in Havlickuv Brod.

Štáflova chalupa is a late medieval house in Havlickuv Brod. Štáflova bašta, in turn, is a corner tower in the town fortifications. The tower houses a permanent exhibition about Otakar Štáfl, a prominent native of the city. Visits are possible as part of guided tours offered by the Havlíčkův Brod Tourist Information Centre from June to September.

Park, Markets, and Leisure Activities

Budoucnost Park offers a scenic contrast to the historic buildings. It covers about 25 hectares and includes a cascade of ponds and small pools in the natural valley of the Cihlářský potok stream. The freestanding church of Nejsvětější Trojice is located in the southern part of the park. It has a hexagonal central plan—an architectural focal point within the park landscape.

For exhibition enthusiasts, the gallery and the Museum of the Vysočina Region in Havlíčkův Brod offer further cultural themes. Their main areas include fine art, history, and ethnography. Craft markets are also regularly held in Havlickuv Brod in May and November; dates may vary. If you would like to plan your stay around a market visit, check the dates in advance.

As another leisure option, the outdoor swimming pool complex has a lap pool for fitness swimming and a leisure pool with a current channel, bubble jets, massage jets, slides, and a children’s paddling pool. Seasonal opening hours may vary, so check the latest operating information before your visit.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Havlíčkův Brod.