Frýdek - Místek Lysá hora (Bald Mountain) Malá Prašivá Mountain, Church of St. Anthony of Padua Nový Jičín Nový Jičín, Žerotínský Chateau Pustevny Mountain Water reservoir Žermanice Štramberk The Beskydy Mountains Hukvaldy Ruins of Castle Příbor, Birthplace of S. Freud This area unfolds below Lysa hora, the queen of the Beskydy Mountain peaks, where the views will take your breath away. In the foothills you can find historical towns, such as Novy Jicin, where you can learn more about traditional hat manufacturing. The beauty of Štramberk, with its narrow alleyways that wind among traditional wooden houses, reflects the fact that this ancient village is nick-named the Moravian Bethlehem. In this region you may find some memorials to some of history's greats -the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud, was born here and he drew inspiration from the world-famous composer Leos Janacek. Nový Jičín If you like historic towns and squares that breathe history, then you will like Nový Jičin. The local square is considered so beautiful that apparently there is none prettier north of the Alps. Walking through the arcades that line the square is a pleasant experience as well as visiting one of the local shops or sitting in one of the local cafes. You can also find here Žerotínský Chateau which used to be a Gothic fortress and now houses the town museum. www.muzeumnj.cz Frýdek-Místek The Silesian town of Frydek and Moravian town of Mistek developed separately and the first written records of them both date back to the thirteenth century. In both cities, the weaving and textile industry fared well which resulted in the towns growing closer together along the river Ostravice, which still forms the ancient border between Moravia and Silesia. Nowadays Frýdek - Miístek is a pleasant town, which in addition to the historical center attracts visitors for walks along the landscaped riverbank. The castle is open to visitors and offers beautiful views of the river and the Beskydy Mountains. Štramberk The labyrinth of narrow streets is the reason why Štramberk is nick-named the 'Moravian Bethlehem'. The town attracts visitors due to its rich history, mysterious legends and wooden, folk architecture. The real treasure is the local gingerbread made in the shape of a human ear. The town lies in the foothills of Beskydy and from a far can be recognized by the characteristic tower, called Trúba. www.stramberskatruba.cz/en Příbor Few cities have such a rich history and are proud of such a famous native son as Příbor. The first mention of the city is from 1251 and a famous native is the founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. www.freudmuseum.cz/ Hukvaldy Hukvaldy is located in the foothills of the Beskydy Mountains, on the border of Lachia and Wallachia. The most famous local native was the world's musical genius Leoš Janáček, who liked to return to his home villageas often as possible. The castle ruins of Hukvaldy are situated on a hill above the town. It is one of the largest castle ruins in the Czech Republic. The castle is surrounded by a vast castle grounds where you can observe herds of deer. www.hradhukvaldy.eu Pustevny Pustevny is one of the most popular mountain resorts in the Beskydy Mountains. It has earned its name due to the fact that the peace and quiet was enjoyed by monks who, in the late eighteenth century, came here find solitude, ie hermits. An old road, the so-called Prince's Way, leads to Pustevny which serves cyclists and cross-country skiers in winter. Another way to get to the top is by chairlift, which is actually the oldest of its type in Europe, since it was built back in the 1940's. www.trojanovice.cz/informace-pro-turisty Malá Prašivá (Small Dusty Mountain) Malá Prašivá is one of the most picturesque peaks in Beskydy. It is easily accessible from the village of Komorní Lhotky or from the village of Vyšní Lhota. In a small clearing at the summit, at an altitude of 700 meters, there stands the popular chalet 'Prašivá' with amazing strawberry dumplings and a stuffed bear which frightens guests right at the entrance to the restaurant. Opposite the cottage there is the wooden church of St. Anthony of Padua. Lysá hora (Bald Mountain) Lysa hora, at 1323 meters, is not only the highest peak in the Beskydy Mountains. This mysterious and sombre mountain provides views of the cities below - Ostrava, Havirov and Frydek-Mistek. At the same time you can see other Beskydy peaks - Radhošť , Velký Javorník, (Big Javornik), Travný (Grassy) and Smrk (Spruce). As a bonus, the Slovakia mountains of Mala Fatra and the rocky peaks of the High Tatras are also visible. Na vrchol vede mnoho tras. Many routes lead off the top of Lysa hora. Most people come from Ostravice, which can be accessed by train from Ostrava or Frýdek-Místek. www.infocentrumostravice.cz Water reservoir Žermanice This water reservoir on the river Lučina was founded in the '50s and has since become popular with residents of neighboring towns for summer, outdoor swimming. Along the bank of the dam stand a large number of lodges and restaurants and there you will find many places for summer camping and sports. On the bank, you can hire boats and other equipment for water sports. www.juhasz.cz/pristav i map menu www Statue of god Radegast