Kuks: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Kuks is known for its former spa complex. The Kuks Hospital was founded at the beginning of the 18th century by Count František Antonín Špork as a care facility for older men looked after by the Brothers of Mercy.

History and Architecture

The Church of the Most Holy Trinity at Kuks Hospital has a distinctive octagonal floor plan and was consecrated in 1717. The historic “U zlatého slunce” inn was founded in 1699 and is a prominent building in Kuks.

The Kaskádové schodiště connects the former spa building on the banks of the Elbe with the former château; former spa water once again flows over its cascading balustrade. The Lázeňský dům, dating from 1704 and restored from a ruin, is a national cultural monument.

Art and Culture

The originals of Braun’s sculptures of the Virtues and Vices can be viewed in the lapidarium of Kuks Hospital. Kuks Hospital presents exhibitions for visitors on history, Baroque art and pharmacy. Kuks Hospital also includes the Baroque pharmacy “U Granátového jablka”, considered one of the oldest Baroque pharmacies in Europe.

The Jiří Nachlinger Puppet Gallery features regular puppet theatre performances.

Gardens and Landscape

The herb garden next to Kuks Hospital invites visitors to stroll and relax in an authentic setting. Alongside the Baroque sculptures stand three lime trees planted in 1732 in front of the “U Zlatého slunce” inn and registered as memorial trees.

Braunův Betlém is a monumental group of outdoor Baroque sculptures from the 18th century in Nový les between Dvůr Králové and Kuks.

Location and Travel

Kuks is situated on the main road from Hradec Králové towards the Krkonoše Mountains and is easily accessible by train and bus. The Sporckova Galerie vín, with a sales area, is located on the ground floor of Kuks Hospital.

Other Places

Beckov, Prosečné, Chotevice, Zdobín, Slemeno, Havlovice, Špindlerův Mlýn, Markoušovice

To the higher-level travel overview: Trutnov District.