Šternberk: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

Šternberk reveals its historic character in a striking building: the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary is 65 metres long, the nave is 30 metres high and the towers are 60 metres high.

Šternberk Castle features a preserved cylindrical tower and remains of the fortifications of the main palace. The Šternberk Monastery presents history, architecture, visual art and music from the Gothic period to the present day.

The Šternberk Monastery offers guided tours of the J. K. Handke Picture Gallery, an exhibition on the town’s history, the tower clock, a wine gallery and the monastery cellars. The tours include demonstrations of various musical instruments, including organ performances in the church.

A visitor guide called “Klikotoče” is available for the Šternberk urban conservation area. The history of motorsport is also part of the town’s character: the first independent hill climb race, called Ecce Homo, was held in 1921.

Nature and Trails

Těšíkovská kyselka in Těšíkov, a district of Šternberk, is an iron-rich mineral water spring documented as a natural carbonated spring since as early as 1669. The area around Těšíkovská kyselka serves as a starting point for tourist trails in the foothills of the Nízký Jeseník Mountains.

The Hvězdná cycle path, numbered 6104, connects Olomouc and Šternberk over 14 kilometres and is suitable for cyclists and inline skaters of all ages.

The Prabába educational trail offers an easier 1.5-kilometre route and a more demanding 4.5-kilometre route; both have relatively little elevation gain. The nine stops cover forest life, regional history, and local tales and legends.

The Prabába educational trail begins and ends in Šternberk at the crossroads by the former Na kiosku restaurant.

Experiences for Different Age Groups

The Expozice času explores the period from the formation of the universe to atomic clocks. The permanent Expozice času exhibition is aimed primarily at children, young people and families.

At the Expozice času, visitors can test their knowledge of the solar system in an interactive game and use models to explore how mechanical clocks work.

The “Město a hvězdy” playground is located in Tyršovy sady and features two rope climbing frames and an unusual climbing wall.

Geographical Location

Šternberk lies on the Olomouc hlavní nádraží–Uničov–Šumperk railway line.

Other Destinations

Other destinations: Velký Újezd, Olomouc, Střeň, Samotišky, Žerotín, Řídeč, Věrovany, Huzová.

To the higher-level travel overview: Olomouc District.