Havlovice: Vízmburk, the Úpa and special places

Havlovice represents a journey where medieval history, landscape and shared activities each have their own place side by side. Vízmburk provides the cultural focus; the Havlovice sports complex complements it with opportunities for exercise and play. Other protected sites and the forest paths to Vízmburk open up additional, clearly distinct themes. This allows you to weigh up, when planning your days and choosing accommodation, whether history, active pursuits or a combination of both interests should take priority.

Vízmburk: Early Gothic architecture above the Úpa

Vízmburk is located in the cadastral area of Havlovice in the Trutnov District. The site is an early Gothic castle ruin standing on a rocky promontory above the Úpa. Its historical classification and striking location belong together: you have a clear cultural point of reference that is also connected with the river landscape. If you are looking for a place with a recognisable medieval character, Vízmburk forms the strongest focus among Havlovice’s travel options.

Guided tours with historical explanations are offered at Vízmburk. The history can therefore be understood not only through the ruins but also through informative interpretation. Events with a medieval focus are regularly held there. For your planning, these are two different formats: a tour with a historical focus and an event date that takes up the medieval theme. You can therefore take your preferred focus into account when planning your day.

Active days at the Havlovice sports complex

The Havlovice sports complex has two multipurpose courts with artificial surfaces, a 14-hole mini-golf course and a children’s playground with several attractions. Depending on your children’s age and interests, you can choose between the courts, mini-golf and unstructured play. The sports complex is located between the Úpa and the cycle path to Ratibořice. This location is particularly relevant if you want your trip to include outdoor exercise as well as culture.

Protected cultural and natural sites

Hejnův statek is protected as an immovable cultural monument and has been under heritage protection since 3 May 1958. The lime tree in Havlovice was first placed under protection on 14 February 2002. Both details broaden the view beyond the castle ruins: in Havlovice, you can therefore also include other independently protected themes in your travel planning.

Forest paths with a challenging character

The forest paths to Vízmburk are challenging because of the difference in elevation and the natural surface. You should explicitly take this characteristic into account when planning your excursion. The destination alone does not describe the route; if you are looking for an excursion with a more demanding trail character, this information is more important for your decision than simply mentioning the ruins. When choosing accommodation in Havlovice, you can therefore first decide whether guided tours, sports activities or the route to Vízmburk should be the focus of your days.

More destinations to choose from

For a broader range of travel options, you can also compare Horní Staré Buky, Lánov, Batňovice, Velká Úpa, Slemeno, Jivka, Dolní Lysečiny and Debrné .

For the higher-level travel overview: Trutnov District.