What to See in Trutnov, Czech Republic: Free Audio Guide

Trutnov is a historic town in northern Czechia set beneath the Giant Mountains, offering a mix of military heritage, Baroque churches, cultural venues and easy access to the striking Adršpach-Teplice Rocks. Visitors come for its atmospheric squares, the enduring dragon legend and the chance to explore at their own pace. Neywo provides a free audio guide for Trutnov with 22 narrated places to enrich your walk.

Explore Trutnov’s highlights

Stachelberg

Stachelberg is an artillery fortress built between 1937 and 1938 as part of Czechoslovakia’s permanent fortification system. It sits on the Hřebínek ridge at 632 metres above sea level, overlooking the villages of Babí and Žacléř and the Rýchorský prales primeval forest. The fortress was intended to guard the Libavské sedlo mountain pass, a route used by Hussite armies and, in 1866, by the First Army Corps of General Adolf von Bonin during the Austro‑Prussian War. Although construction was never finished, the site now houses a military history museum.

Muzeum Podkrkonoší

The Muzeum Podkrkonoší focuses on the Podkrkonoší region at the foot of the Giant Mountains. It presents the local history, culture and traditions of this area, giving visitors a deeper understanding of life in the foothills.

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Located near Krakonoš Square and next to the former castle that now serves as a museum, this Baroque church remains an active Roman Catholic parish. It can be reached from Školní, Kostelní, Farská or Vodní streets and stands as a prominent landmark in the town centre.

Bohuslav Martinů Concert Hall

This striking Neo‑Gothic building on Úpická Street was completed in 1900 and originally consecrated as the Christuskirche, a Protestant parish church. After serving that role until 1957, it fell into disrepair before being converted into a concert hall in 1980 and named after the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. The façade features an octagonal brick wall that rises 43 metres, and inside you can see two sculptures by Olbram Zoubek.

Synagogue in Trutnov

Built between 1882 and 1885 by the city’s architect Konrad Kühn, the synagogue combined Neo‑Renaissance and Neo‑Romanesque styles and could accommodate about 170 men and 120 women. It stood in what was then Rinnelgasse. On the night of 9 November 1938, during Kristallnacht, members of the Sudeten German SA set the building on fire. The destruction marked the beginning of the near‑annihilation of Trutnov’s Jewish community in the Holocaust.

Church of Saints Simon and Jude

This small Roman Catholic church sits on a gentle rise at the edge of the village of Starý Rokytník. Until the end of 2005 it served as the village’s parish church, and its hilltop position gives it a quiet, slightly secluded atmosphere.

Church of Saint Wenceslaus (Horní Staré Město)

Located in the Horní Staré Město part of Trutnov, this Roman Catholic church is oriented with the altar facing east. It serves as the parish church for the Trutnov II parish covering that area.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul

Situated in Poříčí, this church building is noted as a local landmark. Though the source provides few further details, its presence contributes to the town’s religious architecture.

Church of Saint Joseph

Found in Voletiny on the outskirts of Trutnov, this small church belongs to the Trutnov I parish and stands within the local cemetery grounds. Its pseudo‑Romanesque façade features rounded arches and solid, sturdy forms.

National House

The National House is a notable building positioned right in the heart of Trutnov, contributing to the town’s central architectural character.

Uffo

Uffo functions as a community and arts centre. Its full name, Společenské centrum Trutnovska pro kulturu a volný čas, reflects its role as a multifunctional venue for culture and leisure.

Jiráskovo náměstí

Jiráskovo náměstí is described as the main square of Trutnov, a natural gathering place that has long served as the centre of local life.

Krakonošovo náměstí

Krakonošovo náměstí lies at the very heart of Trutnov. It is the central gathering point and the natural starting point for exploring the town’s streets and attractions.

Experience Trutnov with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide turns a simple walk into a self‑guided discovery of Trutnov. The app offers one walking tour: “Trutnov at the Foot of the Giant Mountains.” This route covers 2.98 kilometres, takes about 98 minutes and includes 11 narrated stops such as the Bohuslav Martinů Concert Hall, the Synagogue, Krakonošovo náměstí and the Muzeum Podkrkonoší. As you reach each point, the app plays the story of that place, allowing you to explore at your own pace with no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages, so you can choose the language that suits you best.

If you’d like to keep exploring, download Neywo and let the audio guide lead you through Trutnov’s historic streets, scenic squares and mountain‑foothill vistas. For further travel ideas in the region, you might also consider a visit to Prague or the picturesque town of Loket.