ADVENT IN KOLÍN
Kolín will come alive with the magic of Christmas! On Sunday, November 30, we will light the Christmas tree and the first candle on the Advent wreath together. Every following Sunday at 5 PM, look forward to stops by the Christmas tree and musical performances. On Saturday, December 6, a Christmas craft market will be prepared. Throughout most of Advent, the square will feature stalls with refreshments, an ice rink, and an old Czech carousel. And at Bartolomějský hill, a surprise awaits in the form of a carved nativity scene by the artistic carver Jiří Halouzka. Invitations to all events can be found at www.kolinzije.cz.
AUSTERLITZ 2025
November 29, 2025
The 220th anniversary of the Battle of Austerlitz, the battle of three emperors - Austerlitz 2025. Be part of the battle reconstruction! Come and commemorate a unique historical event, one of the most famous battles in European history - the Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the battle of three emperors. It is still studied as an example of brilliant command and strategy. Napoleon Bonaparte achieved one of his greatest victories here when he defeated a numerically superior enemy with masterful tactics. Experience the atmosphere of a great battle firsthand and come to remember the day when history was made.
HOSPITAL KUKS
The Hospital Kuks is located in the picturesque village of Kuks near Jaroměř in eastern Bohemia. This historic site, set in the valley of the Elbe River, was established in the early 18th century at the behest of Count František Antonín Špork, who discovered a healing spring here. Thanks to him, the spa and an extensive complex including a chateau, a manor inn, and later the hospital itself were created. Kuks was once one of the most renowned spa centers of its time, attracting nobility and prominent figures. However, the fate of Kuks changed with a devastating flood that swept away the spa activity in a single night.
Today, the Hospital Kuks primarily serves as a monument to its Baroque past and an open-air museum of art. The most famous are the sculptures of the allegories of virtues and vices by Matyáš Bernard Braun, which adorn the area and the surrounding forests. It also includes a herb garden that was used in the past to supply the local pharmacy U Granátového jablka.
ADVENT IN THE JINDŘICHOHRADECKO MUSEUM IN THE SPIRIT OF BETHLEHEM TRADITION
The exhibition spaces of the museum on Štítného Street will be adorned with nativity scenes by Jana Pulcová from the end of November. The author from Hluboká nad Vltavou will present her works made from corn husks, beads, wires, threads, and other materials. The exhibition from the series Christmas at St. John will be opened with a vernissage on Saturday, November 22, at St. John the Baptist Church and will last until January 6.
On the first Advent weekend, the traditional festival Jindřichohradecké JINoHRÁtky will take place, with the main program occurring on Saturday, November 29. In the area of the former Minorite monastery on Štítného Street, there will be creative workshops with Christmas themes, and visitors will be able to observe nativity scene makers at work or purchase Christmas decorations. The church of St. John the Baptist will resonate with the singing of the Nova Domus choir. Throughout the weekend, the spaces of the Minorite monastery, including the exhibition of nativity scenes by Jana Pulcová, will be freely accessible.
LABYRINTHARIUM LOUČEŇ
Are you looking for something unique that has no equivalent in the Czech Republic or Europe? Visit the labyrintharium in the castle park in Loučeň. This 16-hectare park hides twelve different labyrinths and mazes, each made from different materials. The labyrinths are not only fun but also magical and have the ability to recharge your energy. The labyrinth will lead you to your goal, while in the maze, you will encounter dead ends. Whether you are a child or an adult, these mazes will offer you fresh entertainment and charm.
OBSERVATION TOWER DURCH
The atypical observation tower Durch was created in the White Carpathians in 2018 according to the design of architect Zdeněk Fránek. From a distance, it may look like a frame for a painting of this beautiful landscape. It also serves as a seating area for passersby or as a shelter from inclement weather. The observation tower is meant to prompt a pause in our hurried times and to appreciate the beauty of the White Carpathians landscape. It also serves as a seating area for passersby, who can calmly snack (on what they brought in their backpacks) and seek refuge in the shelter during bad weather.
