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Krkonoše Museum Jilemnice

A museum on Krkonoše history and skiing, in Jan Harrach's chateau.

Distance19.5 km (there and back)
Time on site1 h 30 min
Elevation20 m
DifficultyEasy
FeePaid
Krkonoše Museum Jilemnice

Photo: Miloslav Rejha · CC BY-SA 3.0

Dining along the way

Restaurants and cafés on the Jilemnice square, a few steps from the museum.

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How to get there

Parking
Parking at the apartments (free). It is 19.5 km by car to Jilemnice (about 27 minutes).
Getting there from us
19.5 km by car from the apartments (about 27 minutes). The museum is right in the town centre.
Opening hours
Admission and opening hours vary by season and the museum is usually closed on Mondays – check them in advance.

About the trip

The Krkonoše Museum occupies Jan Harrach's chateau in the middle of Jilemnice. The collections cover the history of the Krkonoše, the Harrach family and above all the beginnings of Czech skiing, which spread from here across the country. A visit takes about an hour and a half and works reliably in the rain.

Personal tip from us

In winter, go to Jilemnice for the Snow Krakonoš – a giant snow sculpture on the square that you will not see anywhere else.

Tips

  • In winter a giant snow sculpture of Krakonoš is built on the square.
  • The museum is a good plan for a rainy day – it is all indoors.
  • It combines well with the grand cycling loop to Benecko and Jilemnice on our site.

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