Helfštýn Castle, Teplice nad Bečvou Spas and Zbrašov Aragonite Caves

If you wish to experience the unforgettable atomosphere of the Middle Ages, you can be one of the hundred thousand visitors, who pass through the gates of the Helfštýn Castle every year. The castle, located near Týn nad Bečvou, was built in the 14th century on a wooded hill and can be seen from a distance on all sides. One of the most frequently visited sights of the Olomouc Region, deliberately destroyed in the 17th century, today has the charakter of a fort, featuring six gates and a number of buildings and ramparts dating back to the 18 th century. Its name allegedly refers to the robber Helfried od Linava, the founder of the castle. The basement of the castle palace houses an interesting exhibition on historical minting and artistic blacksmithing.

One of the oldest and most famous Moravian spas, offering reset as well as expert care. Therapeutic mineral water springs with a high carbon dioxide content, used to treat coronary disease and ailments of the circulatory and locomotory systems. They also offer relaxation and reconditioning stays, as well as a unique Arctica polarium (cold therapy under extremely low temperatures, down to - 160 C) and a salt cave. At the spa there are regularly held cultural programmes, concerts, lectures and talks. The spa parks attract visitors themselves, as well as the nearby Hůrka national nature preserve with instructional trails which will take you to the Hranice Chasm, the Zbrašov Argonite Caves, and the ruined castle of Svrčov.

These caves, of European significance, gained their name thanks to their unique decoration – aragonite in the form of white crystals and clusters covers all the cave walls. The caves are also famous for the „geyser“ stalagmites projecting to a height of two metres. Thanks to the inside temperature of 14 C, these caves are considered to be the warmest caves in the Czech republic.

Opening hours:
April-October: Tues-Sun 9am to 4pm