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Havlíčkův Brod
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💡 Tips
- Notice the unique irregular shape of the main square (Havlíčkovo náměstí).
- Pay attention to the historical town hall, which features a distinctive skeleton clock on its facade.
- A brewery tour at the local Rebel Brewery is highly recommended to learn about the region's beer traditions.
- The path along the Sázava river is excellent for cycling or a walk completely free of car traffic.
🍽 Food
Drink the local beer fresh on tap in the cozy pubs located around the main square.
Potato dishes are a staple in the Vysočina region. Order these as a hearty side or main in traditional restaurants.
Enjoy traditional Czech cakes in one of the cafés facing the town square.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy bottled local beer or exclusive branded glassware as a well-suited souvenir.
Look for smoked meats and regional cheeses from the surrounding countryside at local markets.
A vast, peaceful park right in the city with interconnected ponds and walking trails.
Enjoy a quiet walk along the green riverbanks, hidden away from the busy streets.
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Havlíčkův Brod is a historical town on the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, stretching along the Sázava river. It was founded in the 13th century as a mining town under the name Smilův Brod, later becoming known as Deutschbrod due to the settlement of German miners. Its current name was adopted in 1945 in honor of the Czech writer and journalist Karel Havlíček Borovský, who lived and worked here. The historical town center is a monument zone, featuring a main square lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses. Key landmarks include the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which possesses one of the oldest bell towers in the Czech Republic, and the Štáfl House, a valuable late-Gothic half-timbered building. Today, the town serves as a major transport hub and a center for the food and machinery industries, while maintaining its cultural significance as the birthplace of figures such as the composer Johann Stamitz.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: Šlapanka · Galerie výtvarného umění · Replica of medieval glass furnace
- Nearby: Humpolec (18 km)
- Population: ~24.356
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 48 | 38 | 47 | 40 | 80 | 86 | 87 | 85 | 65 | 49 | 44 | 45 |
Geography
Facts
- The bell named 'Vilém' in the church tower dates back to 1335.
- Karel Havlíček Borovský spent his formative years in the town.
- The composer Johann Stamitz was born in Havlíčkův Brod in 1717.
- The settlement was granted town rights in the year 1256.
- The historical Town Hall was rebuilt in Baroque style after a fire in 1662.
- The town is situated at an elevation of 422 meters above sea level.
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