Ostrava

The viewing tower of the New Town Hall is the highest town hall tower in our country. The observation terrace, situated at a height of 73 meters, offers stunning panoramic views. The total height of the tower is 85.6 meters. From the terrace, you can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Moravian-Silesian and Cieszyn Silesian Beskydy Mountains, the Moravian Gate, Oderské Vrchy, and even parts of Poland. On clear days, you can also see the Hrubý Jeseník massif, including Moravia's highest peak, Praděd, as well as the peaks of Malá Fatra. Free binoculars are available to enhance your view of Ostrava and its surroundings. The viewing tower is open daily. The tower is easily accessible by lift, making it one of the few barrier-free viewing towers. The marked barrier-free entrance is located to the right of the main entrance of the building.

Discover the Silesian Ostrava Castle, a popular tourist destination in Ostrava. Explore the stone fortress from the 13th century, located within easy reach of the city center, and learn about the history of the castle, town, and the entire region. Walk from Černá Louka exhibition grounds along the pedestrian bridge over the Ostravice river, walk around its confluence with Lučina, and you are already next to the stone castle, set in a beautiful green area, which acquired its present form after the reconstruction in 2004. The complex itself is not overly large but it is carefully maintained and you can walk around the courtyard, castle fortress, or the tower. The interiors offer exhibitions about the history of the castle, town, and the entire region. See the castle with a guide – in June and September on weekends and in July and August throughout the entire week. Outside of these days, it is possible to visit the area by yourself. Thanks to the large courtyard area and the adjacent amphitheater, the castle has become a great place for Ostrava to organize countless cultural and social events. Enjoy many events, such as Majáles, Festival in the Streets, Summer Shakespeare Festival, Jazz Open, various fairs, and, in winter, the traditional Bethlehem exhibition.