Slatinany: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The Slatiňany château complex is a national cultural monument, was declared a national cultural monument in 2001, and is part of the Slatiňansko–Slavicko Landscape Heritage Zone. Its development spans from a Gothic fortress through a Renaissance château to the later Baroque château.

Park and Château Garden

The English-style Slatiňany château park lies directly beside the château and covers 16 hectares. The château garden extends over 9 hectares and contains a collection of foreign woody plants, flower beds, a romantic pond, two arbors, and a chapel. There is also a children's playground and small log cabins for the education of aristocratic descendants.

Stud Farm and Historic Rooms

The Slatiňany stud farm offers guided tours for visitors and has been part of the Národní hřebčín Kladruby nad Labem since 1992. The commentary-led tour also includes the historic tack room of the Auersperg family.

Small Cultural Sites

Kočičí hrádek is a miniature castle built before 1896 by Princess Vilemína z Auerspergu. It was intended to delight not only her children but also people from the wider surrounding area, and is especially suitable for the youngest visitors. Another special attraction is the exhibition at Švýcárna, featuring a unique magnetic wall with interactive game elements and an authentically furnished study of Professor František Bílek.

Nature and Views

In the vicinity of Slatiňany, the northern part of the Slavická obora game reserve is freely accessible and remains part of a protected landscape area as well as the Slatiňansko–Slavicko Landscape Heritage Zone. The lookout tower on Chlum can be reached via an easy forest walk of up to 60 minutes; the reconstructed viewpoint at Chlum is freely accessible.

More local pages: Kamenicky, Krásné, Otradov, Sobětuchy, Kladno, Kněžice, Svídnice, Chroustovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Chrudim District.