In the surroundings

For kids

Eden Center

Eden Center

Eden Center is an entertainment, ecological center where one can find examples of how people used to live and work in the past. Visitors of all ages will find something to enjoy. You can walk through a Moravian Highlands village and try what it would be like to become a weaver, carpenter, or potter.

Hell's Čertovina

Hell Čertovina is a unique project that was created in the village of Čertovina near Hlinsko. Here, one can discover a perfectly prepared interior, designed with hellish motifs, offering programs for both children and adults. Visitors can encounter live devils and enjoy deliciously hellish cuisine. Hell Čertovina also features a roastery, a children's playroom, a souvenir shop, and a wine bar. Additionally, visitors can find an Educational Trail and Čertoland.

Fairy Tale Village Podlesíčko

Fairy Tale Village Podlesíčko

The Fairy Tale Village Podlesíčko is located in the recreational area of the Žďár Hills, just beyond the Podlesí hotel resort.

Recreational Area Pilák (6 km)

The Pilák Area can be found on the edge of the town of Žďár nad Sázavou. It is located on the shore of the Pilská water reservoir, and truly, everyone can find something to enjoy here. Available facilities include a multipurpose court, a grass field, a beach volleyball court and disc golf, a workout playground, balance mikado, and a balance track.

The Expres Vagon Salon

The Expres Vagon Salon

The Expres Vagon Salon can be found in Polnička and is part of a children's amusement park. The operation of the complex began in 1993 when a decommissioned railway carriage was turned into a popular restaurant. Furthermore, a railway track with a children's train and other attractions were added to the area. Children can also visit a corner with animals, where they can observe birds in cages, guinea pigs, and Cameroon goats. There are also go-karts, quad bikes, and water boats available.

The Sculptures of Michal Olšiak

Michal Olšiak, a sculptor working in and around Žďár nad Sázavou, creates unique public sculptures that reflect the local heritage and nature. His works are an ideal destination for tourists wanting to explore the connection between art, history, and landscape in this area.

The Western town of Šiklův mlýn

The Western town of Šiklův mlýn

The Western town of Šiklův mlýn is located in Zvole nad Pernštejnem. It is a place perfect for lovers of adrenaline, entertainment, and relaxation alike. There is something for everyone. The Western town is the oldest part of the Šiklův Mlýn area. Within the complex, you can find period saloons, pubs, cafés, spas, and even a small church. The Indian village and rodeo arena are also very popular. In the amphitheater, you can watch interesting theater performances, fire shows, and dance displays.

Sports and relaxation

Cycling, tourism

Cycling, tourism

In the Vysočina Arena area, single tracks have also been constructed with the opportunity for testing. The Žďár Hills are interwoven with cycling trails, and for e-bike enthusiasts, there is also a sufficient network of charging stations.

Rock climbing and rock tours

From the village of Fryšava pod Žákovou horou, many hiking trails lead, which you can choose according to their difficulty. The wide surroundings are interwoven with many rock formations that offer beautiful views of the stunning landscape, as well as opportunities for rock climbing.

These include

  • Žáková hora (16 km) – the occurrence of original primeval trees, the source of the Svratka river (Stříbrná studánka).
  • Dráteníčky (12 km) – a rock with caves at 775 m a.s.l. where practiced rock climbing is allowed.
  • Malínská skála (7.5 km) – a forested hill with a group of rocks at 812 m a.s.l.
  • Lisovská skála (7.5 km) whose surroundings form a protected natural monument at 812 m a.s.l.
  • Rock formations modeled by frost weathering are Čtyři palice (13 km) – 732 m a.s.l.
  • Devět skal (8 km) – the highest peak of the Žďárské vrchy 836 m a.s.l., the name is derived from the fact that it consists of 9 rock formations
  • And Velké perníčky (10 km) – also called Milovské Perníčky, consists of a group of three rock blocks at 757 m a.s.l.
  • The open-air museum Veselý kopec (30 km), where you can find a showcase of folk crafts and traditions.

The Hlinsko swimming biotope

The Hlinsko swimming biotope

The Hlinsko swimming biotope was created from the reconstruction of a former dilapidated swimming pool. Visitors can now enjoy swimming at the newly constructed beaches. For the little ones, there is also a playground and other attractions available. The Hlinsko biotope is divided into two parts. The first part consists of a lagoon with plants, which serves to clean the water. The second part is the pool itself. A protective embankment is built around the biotope. There are also refreshments available on-site, and of course, parking.

Swimming, water sports, and fishing

Swimming, fishing, and water sports enthusiasts will be delighted by a number of water bodies. The closest include Medlov, Sykovec, and Milovský pond.

Other examples are the Velké Dářko reservoir and the Pilská reservoir (6 km away). The surroundings of the Pilská reservoir mainly provide entertainment for children. There are plenty of playgrounds, climbing frames, and attractions for their amusement. It also offers a peaceful setting for fishermen and a circuit for cyclists and inline skating enthusiasts.

In Žďár nad Sázavou (6 km away), there is also an indoor swimming pool, and Nové Město na Moravě (8 km away) offers the services of municipal baths with a pool and wellness, and a natural swimming pool.

Skiing and the Fryšava Glacier

Skiing and the Fryšava Glacier

The Žďár Hills offer ideal conditions for lovers of cross-country skiing tracks. Ski trails are marked, mirror the tourist routes in the area, and are well-maintained throughout the winter. Among the renowned circuits are the Fryšava – Tři Studně (20 km) trail and the Kadov – Nové Město na Moravě (15 km) trail.

Tourist cross-country ski trails in the Nové Město area extend to 100 km in length. The trails are groomed northeast of Nové Město na Moravě and pass through the territories of Vlachovice, Sklené, Tři Studně, Fryšava, Kadov, Krátká, Sněžné, Samotín, Blatiny, Milovy, Podlesí, Kuklík, Odranec, Věcov, Jimramovské Pavlovice, Míchov, Roženecké Paseky, Studnice, Rokytno, Pohledec, Maršovice, Jimramov, Zubří, Radňovice, Jiříkovice, and Nové Město na Moravě.

Downhill skiing offers a slope and a lift (500 m) in Svratka (18 km) with an elevation gain of 82 m, free parking by the slope, and a children's lift.

In Nové Město na Moravě (12 km) with an elevation gain of 110 m, featuring a chairlift, a children's ski school, and night skiing.

Tourism

The Přibyslav swimming pool

The Přibyslav swimming pool

The Přibyslav swimming pool offers its customers a swimming pool with lanes, but also with massage jets, a rocking bay, and massage heads. Additionally, there are other attractions available for guests, such as a water spout, slide, and a small children's pool for the little ones. The facility also includes changing rooms, washrooms, and refreshments. You can relax on the large meadow by the pool.

The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk

The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Žďár nad Sázavou on Zelená Hora (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Kinský Castle.