Hradní grilování, jarní hry pro děti, stezku za pokladem

Přátelé, kamarádi, když jsme se na podzim ukládali k zimnímu spánku, nečekali jsme, že ten „spánek“ bude tak hektický… Vzhledem ke spoustě práce a teplé zimě jsme téměř nezamhouřili oko a už tady máme opravdové astronomické jaro a s ním i naše „oficiální“ Hradní probuzení! Kromě našich již téměř domácích sokolníků Montyho, Olina a Vlaďky a jejich opeřených svěřenců se můžete těšit na hradní grilování, hradní kuchyni pro děti, jarní hry pro děti se stezkou za Štramberským pokladem.

Tým Trúby

 S radostí vám oznamujeme, že od 23. prosince do 5. ledna budeme mít Trúbu i chatu Dr. Hrstky otevřenu každý den, tak jak jste zvyklí.
Pouze na Štědrý den bude otevírací doba jiná. Trúba bude zavřená, ovšem chata Dr. Hrstky se pro vás otevře už po 18. hodině večer!

Štramberk Castle (NKP´= Natural Culture Monument) - castle(ruins) of unknown origin (according to an old tale, the site of its original planned location was on the opposite hill Kotouč, but that was prevented by dwarves from the cave Čertova díra -Devil's hole). Apparently, it was to protect country boundaries.According to the most recent information, the castle was built either by members of the aristocratic family, Benešovic, or more precisely, after 1200, by the princes of the Přemyslide family. In the 13th century, the castle was owned by the knights of the Templar order (see T. J. Pešina, Prodromus Moraviographiae, 1663). After the abolition of the order in 1312, the castle came under the administration of the Czech king Jan Lucemburský and, between 1333 and 1346, it was owned by the Moravian margrave Karel, later King of Bohemia (Charles IV). From 1350 (since 1359 called castrum Strallenberg), it was 25 later owned by the Moravian margrave Jan Jindřich, the founder of the town; then in 1375 it was taken over by his son, the margrave Jošt Lucemburský. After 1380, the most important owners of the castle were members of the Moravian-Silesian branch of the family Benešovic, the lords of Kravaře (until 1433). After 1533, the castle started to deteriorate. Its oldest illustration (from 1722) shows a two-palace structure with farm buildings and two prismatic ramparts. In 1783, the outer part of the castle collapsed and the masonry was used for building purposes. The original height of the N-E fortification in the inner part of the castle remained unchanged. Between 1901 and 1903, its cylindrical tower called „bergrit“ (height 40 m, 10 m in diameter) was covered with a roof and changed into a lookout designed by the famous Prague architect Kamil Hilbert. The outer ramparts were partly repaired and completed with two gates. A plaque designed by the sculptor František Juráň, was fitted into the fortification in memory of Adolf Hrstka M.D. (1864-1931), physician and former mayor of Štramberk and its indefatigable promoter. The gothic tower of the castle together with adjoining parts of the fortification (NKP = National cultural monument) generally known as Trúba (local expression for round timber) dominates the town. In 1994, it became its property.

Author: Aleš Durčák ©

Let us invite you on an exciting journey into the distant past, where you will discover the many secrets of Štramberk and its castle over the past seven centuries… This ‘open’ exhibition will truly open your eyes to the many wonderful stories that have been played out in this town and its castle during its long and eventful history. The exhibition is ‘open’ not only because you can visit it 365 days a year, but also because you can contribute to it! We are planning to make constant additions and changes to the exhibition – based on your ideas and materials. So the next time you return to the tower, you might find out something completely new!

To save you time, here are a few tips on how to reach us and where to park.

If you want a proper day out, we recommend you take the train – either across one hill (from Kopřivnice) or across two hills (from Nový Jičín). Get off at the Štramberk station, cross the wooden bridge over the tracks, and then keep walking uphill. Don’t give up – keep going until you reach the town square, and then walk to the top of the hill where the castle and the tower are located. There are two routes from the square to the castle. The first – which is also suitable for cyclists – is a twisting street which runs past the town’s church and many picturesque cottages, often wholly or partly made of wood. The second route – suitable for pedestrians as long as you are in good shape – is via stone steps leading directly from the square to the castle. We do not recommend you arrive by ship or plane, though helicopters might be able to touch down in the square :-)

By car

From Brno (motorway: Brno – Vyškov – Olomouc – Hranice – Nový Jičín – Štramberk)

From Olomouc (Olomouc – Hranice – Nový Jičín – Štramberk)

From Opava (Opava – Nový Jičín – Štramberk)

From Ostrava (Ostrava – Příbor – Štramberk)

From Zlín (Zlín – Vsetín – Valašské Meziříčí – Štramberk)

You can plan your own route via Google Maps.

PARKING

We strongly recommend you read the text Where to park in Štramberk

By train

Whichever direction you are coming from, you will need to change trains for Štramberk either in Studénka or in Veřovice.

To search for connections we recommend www.jizdnirady.cz.

By bus

From Ostrava (Ostrava – Frýdek-Místek – Kopřivnice – Štramberk)

From Olomouc (Olomouc – Nový Jičín – Štramberk)

From (Zlín – Valašské Meziříčí (Vsetín) – Nový Jičín – Štramberk)

To search for connections we recommend www.jizdnirady.cz.

THE ŠTRAMBERK MINI-TRAIN

Štramberk has its very own mini-train (which runs along local roads). The train will pick up you at the main arrival points or car parking areas and take you right into the centre of the town.

Timetable of the Štramberk mini-train (PDF)

Štramberk Castle is open 365 days a year!

Štramberk Castle offers a huge range of possibilities for all kinds of events – company meetings, team-building events, celebrations, social events, and much more … all in the beautiful surroundings of this 13th-century Gothic castle. Popular activities at the castle include:

• Celebrations and social events;
• Barbecuing at the tower;
• Studying at the Faculty of Distilling and Slivovice Studies;
• Live music;
• Accommodation in Štramberk;
• Night-time tours of Štramberk Castle and tower;
• Abseiling down the tower;
• Wallachian Kingdom citizenship ceremonies;
• Children’s castle academy;
• Rides in vintage cars;
• Journey to the depths of the earth – the cave under Dr. Hrstka’s cottage;
• Archery and crossbow shooting
• Horse riding;
• Rides in a horse-drawn carriage;
• Štramberk treasure hunt;
• Complete entertainment programmes tailor-made to your own needs;
• Organization of training programmes and team-building events;
• Weddings at the tower;

All of the above can be enjoyed with good food and drink – and of course, service with a smile!!

For customer references, go to the website of the Packages of Experiences.

While you’re here, don’t forget to see the other sights in the picturesque fairy-tale town of Štramberk – known fondly as the ‘Moravian Bethlehem’. Try out the local beer spa, relax in a salt cave, see beer being made at Štramberk’s local brewery (and of course try out the amber nectar itself – a tasty brew called ‘Trubač’, named after the ‘Trúba’ tower), and then spend the night in a traditional wooden cottage or a luxury four-star hotel.

For all bookings or enquiries, please contact us by phone or e-mail. We will be glad to answer your questions, advise you, or put together a tailor-made package to suit your wishes and price range.

We look forward to welcoming you here!