The Hradecko Region Hradecko is an important tourist area located in Eastern Bohemia and a part of Královéhradecký region which covers the territory of the former District of Hradec Králové. Visitors to this area can admire a number of tourist attractions and enjoy various interesting activities. Whether you choose to visit the open-air textbook of architecture - Hradec Králové, romantic chateaux, an interesting open-air museum, mechanical nativity scene, War Museum or Baroque Chapel, in all of these places there is plenty to see.
Accept our invitation and sample the endless possibilities of this part of our beautiful and manifold Czech Republic.
Hradecko is not only an important tourist destination but also an ideal place for cultural enjoyment, sightseeing and active relaxation. Due to its favourable geographic location in the Elbe lowland it is possible to use of pleasant cycleways, connecting most of the points of interest in the area. The picturesque landscape of Hradecko is also ideal for hiking and horse riding. Even if you choose to spend an active holiday, you should still visit some of our beautiful points of interest.
January
1.
First Day Together New Year’s Firework Display http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Large Square, Hradec Králové
3. - 4.
Will there be a winter, will there be cold, where will you hide in prehistoric times? Winter occupancy of the house... http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
11.
Children’s Fancy Dress Party http://www.adalbertinumcz
Adalbertinum, Hradec Králové
18.
The theater groups parade http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
23.
Nechanice City Ball http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
24.
Hradec Králové City Ball http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
25.
DFA - DANCEFLOOR ATTACK http://www.t-bass.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
30.
Paleolithic Art Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
31.
Czech-Slovak Ball http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Adalbertinum, Hradec Králové
February
7. - 8.
Monoxylon Expedition Memories on sailing and the opening of a new exhibition. http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
15.
Shrovetide on the Farm http://www.sramkuvstatek.cz
Šrámek’s farm in Piletice
20.
Dvorana, s.r.o. Cultural Centre Ball http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Cultural centre Dvorana, Smiřice
22.
The theater groups parade http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
22.
Children’s Fancy Dress Party http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Cultural centre Dvorana, Smiřice
from 2,30 pm
March
7.
Hana Juričková and Václav Uhlíř tribute concert http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Castle Chapel Smiřice
9. - 10.
The Boii‘s Land Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
11.
FOR TREASURE OF HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ Visit a unique exhibition guided by a curator and grab an extraordinary opportunity to get acquainted with restoration and conservation procedures. http://www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
13. - 14.
Infotour and Cycling Tourism Trade Fair http://www.infotourhk.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
14. - 15.
Evolution of a man (1 mil. - 40.000 př. n.l.) Who were our ancestors? http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
14.
Stand-up comedy Na Stojáka with Karel Hynek http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Smiřice
15.
The theater groups parade http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
20. - 22.
Spring Cup Race of the orienteering runners http://www.ok99.cz
Běleč nad Orlicí
21.
Easter Fair http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Adalbertinum, Hradec Králové
from 5 pm
9 am - 7 pm
from 7 pm
March
21. - 22.
CZECH REPUBLIC INDOOR ARCHERY CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ADULTS AND JUNIORS http://www.chimerahk.cz http://www.czecharchery.cz
Sportshall TJ Slavia, Hradec Králové
22.
Taking out of Winter and Welcoming of Spring - show of folkways http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Jirásek Garden, Hradec Králové
28.
2015 SEASON OPENING AT CHLUM BATTLE FIELD Small parade of Austrian and Prussian military units in uniforms, commented exhibition tours and others http://www.chlum1866.cz
Chlum
28. 3. 6. 4.
Easter at the Chateau http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
29.
Easter at the Chateau Programm and fair 28. 3., 4. - 6. 4. 2015 Chateau Easter Tours http://www.kinskycastles.com
Karlova Koruna Chateau, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
29.
Easter Fair http://www.horineves.cz
Hořiněves
28. 3. 5. 4.
Smiřice Music Days 2015 Classical music festival http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Castle Chapel Smiřice
April
2. and 3.
Germans in Bohemia Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
2. - 16.
Easter on the Farm http://www.sramkuvstatek.cz
Šrámek’s farm in Piletice
4. - 6.
Easter at the Chateau 4. - 6. 4. 2015 Chateau Easter Tours http://www.kinskycastles.com
Karlova Koruna Chateau Chlumec nad Cidlinou
4. - 6.
Easter at the Open-air Museum http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice Open-air museum
9.
Gastro Hradec Vitana Cup 2015 http://www.gastrohradec.cz http://www.akc.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
11. - 25.
Hradec Králové Majáles Students’ Week http://hradec.majales.cz
Streets of the city Hradec Králové
13. - 14.
ISSS/LORIS/V4DIS 2014 Internet in State Administration and Local Government http://www.isss.cz http://www.ceskyzavinac.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
18.
Earth Day http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice
18. - 19.
In the neighborhood of the ancient world - Barbarians at the beginning of the Iron Age Life in the first ancient civilizations. http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
April
22.
EARTH DAY IN MUSEUM Programme for school groups http://www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
25.
NIGHT RUN HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ http://www.night-run.cz
Large Square, Hradec Králové
25. - 26.
Hradec Králové Grand Prix 2015 Karate World Cup http://www.spartak.cz http://www.karatecup.com
Třebeš Sports Hall, Hradec Králové
30.
Witches’ Sabbath http://www.nechanice.cz
Nechanice
30.
Burning of Witches http://www.betlem.cz
House of Culture Třebechovice
May
1.
Central European Jazz Bridge http://www.unitedeuropejazzfestival.eu
Masaryk Square, Hradec Králové
1.
Fair http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice Open-air museum
1. and 8.
In the shadow of ancient Greece Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
2.
Erecting a Maypole http://www.sramkuvstatek.cz
Šrámek’s farm in Piletice
8.
Welcoming the May with Hradecko http://www.mestosmirice.cz http://www.hradecko.eu
courtyard of Chateau Smiřice
8.
J. Sedláček’s March - March through the 1866 Battlefield, 10 and 15 km http://www.horineves.cz
Hořiněves
10.
Mother’s Day http://www.betlem.cz
Masaryk Square, Třebechovice pod Orebem
10.
Family Day Traditional events not only in Jirásek Park http://www.hradecko.eu
Hradec Králové
15.
FAMILY DAY Exhibitions On sea waves under sails and Hags, sea devils and other mysterious sea creatures. http://www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
15. - 16.
Helicoptershow http://www.helicoptershow.cz
Hradec Králové Airport
15. - 16.
Autosalon Show and Rally Show www.rallyshow.cz
Autodrome CzechRing, Hradec Králové
May
16. - 17.
Romans backyard - Germans in Bohemia The Roman empire approached to our territory between the 1. - 5. century AD. How did it affect the lives of barbarians? Have they met and fought against each other? http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
17.
Princesses’ Ball http://www.kinskycastles.com
Karlova Koruna Chateau, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
22.
With a sperm-whale to Bulgaria Entertainment program with Bohumil Klepl http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Cultural centre Dvorana, Smiřice
22.
MUSEUM NIGHT UNDER SAILS Besides an interesting programme you can visit a 18th century military camp and a night pirate performance in front of the museum. http://www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
29. - 30.
9TH ARTIENALE HRKR AND ARTISTS’ EMBANKMENT http://www.kk3.cz
Embankment, streets of the city, Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
30.
Children‘s dance festival http://www.adalbertinum.cz
KC Aldis, Hradec Králové
30.
ON ONE BANK 13th Year Of The World Music Festival
Letní kino Širák Hradec Králové
31.
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ CYCLOMARATHON http://www.cyklomaraton.com
Všesportovní stadion Hradec Králové
May
Small Festival of Chamber Choirs http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
31.
Children day www.mestosmirice.cz
Fotbalové hřiště Smiřice
from 7 pm
from 1 pm
June
4. - 6.
Rock for People http://www.rockforpeople.cz
Festivalpark Hradec Králové
5. - 7.
Pardubice - Hradec Králové Folklore Festival http://www.folklornifestival.cz
Masaryk Square, Adalbertinum, Klicpera Theatre, Hradec Králové, Šrámkek Farm in Piletice
6.
Museum Night http://www.horineves.cz
Museum V. Hanka’s Place of Birth, Hořiněves
6.
777 let výročí obce Hořiněves http://www.horineves.cz
Hořiněves
9. - 10.
Entrée to Dance http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Drak Theatre Studio Stage, Hradec Králové
10. - 14.
Czech Choir Festival • Hradec Králové 2015 http://www.sboroveslavnosti.cz
Concert Halls in the City, Hradec Králové
11. - 14.
Romantic Chateau Music Festival http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
12. - 13.
Day Of The Elbe http://www.denlabe.com
Eliška’s Embankment, Hradec Králové
13.
Smiřický hrnec 2015 Music festival http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Football stadium SK Smiřice
13. - 14.
International Competition For New Rose Varieties http://www.rosetrial.cz http://www.rosaklub.cz
Kukleny Rosarium, Hradec Králové
June
13. - 14.
How mammoth hunters lived? (25 000 BC) Did they really hunt mammoths? Why was their admirable prehistoric art created? http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
16. - 19.
GAUDEAMUS THEATRUM / INTERNATIONAL MEETING OF THEATRICAL SCHOOLS http://www.draktheatre.cz
Theatre Drak, Hradec Králové
18. - 19.
LET’S USE OUR BRAINS WHEN WE PLAY! Science is entertaining! http://www.hrajme-si-i-hlavou.cz
Tyl’s Embankment, Hradec Králové
19.
FESTIVAL OF SOCIAL SERVICES “LET US GET TO KNOW EACH OTHER” http://www.vzdelavani.net
Hradecká Street (between Hradec Králové University and the Research Library), Hradec Králové
19. - 28.
INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL - THEATRE OF EUROPEAN REGIONS AND HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ OPEN AIR PROGRAMME http://www.klicperovodivadlo.cz, http://www.draktheatre.cz, http://www.openairprogram.cz
Klicpera’s Theatre, Drak Theatre, Historical City Centre, Žižka’s Park, Embankment, Hradec Králové
20.
Meeting natives www.horineves.cz
Žíželeves
20.
Midsummer at the Chateau Evening costume tours, if weather permits, there will be the disclosure of the clock tower http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic
June
20.
CRAFTSMEN’S EMBANKMENT http://www.dobredivadlo.cz
Tyl’s Embankment, Hradec Králové
20.
OPEN SKIES FOR HANDICAPPED http://www.lshk.cz
Hradec Králové Airport
20. - 21.
JAKO CUP 2015 International youth football tournament http://www.fchk.cz
HÁJEČEK Pupils’ Football Centre, Hradec Králové
24. 6. 7. 9.
2015 EAST BOHEMIAN ART SALON http://www.uvuhk.cz
Na Hradě Gallery Hradec Králové
June
Nechanická Šlápota Tourist Hike March through the Nechanicko region http://www.nechanice.cz
Nechanice
30.
WITH SCHOOL REPORT TO THE MUSEUM An entrance with a school report is free! Furthermore you will experience joyful and entertaining afternoon. www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
9 am - 5 pm
July
2. - 4.
149th Anniversary of the Battle near Hradec Králové - Königgrätz 1866 http://www.koniggratz1866.cz http://www.gardahk.cz
Chlum, Masaryk Square and the streets of the Hradec Králové city
4.
Focusing on Veteran Cars http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice Open-air museum
11.
ABBA Revival Summer www.mestosmirice.cz
Football ground, Smiřice
11. 7. 23. 8.
Hrádek u Nechanic and Family of Harrach - exhibition http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
18. - 19.
The nobles have arrived! Costume tours, anecdotes from the life of the castle http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
from 7 pm
July
11.
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP OF PEDAL VEHICLE RACING (EMBANKMENT OF PEDAL VEHICLES) http://www.slapacivozitka.cz
Eliška’s Embankment, Hradec Králové
11. - 12.
Craftsmanship of the Celts Weekend of crafts Guided interactive projection of advanced culture of the Celts and other program. http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
25. - 26.
2015 HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ MAYOR CUP http://www.fchk.cz http://www.oppmhk2013.cz
HÁJEČEK Pupils’ Football Centre and BAVLNA Sports Grounds, Hradec Králové
July - August Summer on the Farm Folk Concert Series http://www.sramkuvstatek.cz
Šrámek’s farm in Piletice
August
1.
JAZZ EMBANKMENT WANDERING http://www.jazznabrezi.goneo.cz
Elbe Embankments - The Park at Novak’s Garages, Area in front of the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
8. - 9.
Farming in a Village http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice Open-air museum
15. - 16.
The nobles have arrived! Costume tours, anecdotes from the life of the castle. Part of the Folklore Feast http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
15. - 16.
Harvest Festival in the Neolithic period (5500-4000 BC) Agriculture as a new way to obtain a food. http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
20. - 22.
Hip Hop Kemp http://www.hiphopkemp.cz
Festivalpark Hradec Králové
August
22.
EMBANKMENT OF POTTERY AND GLASS http://www.adalbertinum.cz
Tyl’s Embankment, Hradec Králové
24. - 28.
CHILDREN WEEK WITH MUSEUM Children city camp www.muzeumhk.cz
Museun of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
29. - 30.
10TH HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ SHOW JUMPING GRAND PRIX http://www.hjk.cz
Grounds of the Hradec Riding Club
29.
13TH INTERNATIONAL EMBANKMENT FOR LOVERS OF STEAM ENGINES http://www.nabreziparomilu.cz
Eliška and Smetana’s Embankments and 5. května Square Hradec Králové
29.
Loučení s prázninami http://www.mestosmirice.cz
courtyard of Chateau Smiřice
from 1 pm
September
4. - 5.
QUEEN ELISABETH FESTIVAL http://www.slavnostikralovnyelisky.cz
Large and Small Squares, Žižka’s Park Hradec Králové
5.
16TH HRADEC RALLY ZDENĚK KUTHAN’S MEMORIAL Veteran car club Hradec Králové http://www.vcchk.cz
Masaryk Square, Hradec Králové
5.
Fairyland Forest March http://www.betlem.cz
Třebechovice pod Orebem
5. - 6.
22ND YEAR OF THE CZECH INTERNATIONAL AIR FEST - CIAF http://www.airshow.cz
Hradec Králové Airport
10.
50TH HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ GRAND PRIX http://www.grandprixkhk.cz
Ulrich’s Square, Tyl’s Embankment, Havlíčkova, Čelakovského, Mánesova Streets, Hradec Králové
12. - 13.
Dazzled by Bronze (2000 - 800 BC) time of traders and processors of metal Bronze casting, working with bronze tools and jewelry. http://http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
September
13.
CITY ON WHEELS http://www.caspv.cz
Streets of the city Hradec Králové
13.
SPORTING EMBANKMENT http://www.nabrezihk.cz
Eliška’s Embankment,
18. - 19.
2015 HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ REGIONAL HARVEST FESTIVAL http://www.chovservis.cz
Vicinity of the Flošna Swimming Grounds and Multi-sports Stadium, Hradec Králové
18. - 20.
Festival of Elementary Art School bands http://www.betlem.cz
Gym, Třebechovice pod Orebem
20.
Wedding Fair http://www.kinskycastles.com
Karlova Koruna Chateau Chlumec nad Cidlinou
19. 9. 21. 11.
SYMPOSION 2015 - 44 annual festival of amateur theater groups http://www.betlem.cz
House of Culture Třebechovice pod Orebem
19. - 20.
Old Crafts http://www.krnovice.cz
Krňovice Open-air museum
25.
NIGHT OF SCIENTISTS or NIGHTLIFE OF ANIMALS IN THE CITY Many animals are mostly or only active from dusk till dawn. Visit the museum in the evening on Saturday 25th September. www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
28.
Looking for the first farmers Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
28. 9. 28. 10.
12th THEATRICAL FESTIVAL WAITING FOR WENCESLAS http://www.klicperovodivadlo.cz
Klicpera Theatre - Main Stage, Studio Beseda, Hradec Králové
Hradec Králové
October
10. - 11.
Archaeological days How an archaeologist doing researches? What makes archeology difficult and what makes it easy? http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
11.
OLFINCAR HRADEC HALF-MARATHON http://www.sportvisio.cz
Streets of the City, Hradec Králové
13. - 17.
Jazz Goes to Town http://www.kontrapunkt.cz
Music Halls, Clubs, City Centre, Hradec Králové
24. - 25.
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ OPEN WDSF INTERNATIONAL OPEN International Standard and Latin American Dances competition. http://www.revues.cz
Aldis Congress Centre, Hradec Králové
28. - 29.
All Souls‘ Day workshop Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
29.
AUTUMN HOLIDAYS IN FORTRESS Exhibition celebrating 250 years since begining of construction of fortress in Hradec Králové. www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
Parish feast with the house of children Nechanice http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture Nechanice
9 am - 5 pm
October
November
3. - 12.
HRADEC KRÁLOVÉ MUSIC FORUM http://www.hfhk.cz
Hradec Králové Philharmonic Orchestra Hall
7. - 8.
Life and death in the late Stone Age The methods of burial and the funerary tools from the late Stone Age. http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
14.
Arrival of St. Martin on a White Horse http://www.horineves.cz
Hořiněves
17.
The Bronze Age is just the Bronze Age Children’s workshops http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
20. - 21.
Cinema Open 2015 http://www.cinemaopen.cz
Bio Central, Hradec Králové
21.
St. Catherine’s Fair http://www.betlem.cz
Masaryk Square, Třebechovice pod Orebem
21.
Christmas Markets http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Cultural centre Dvorana, Smiřice
27. - 29.
XXVI. MUSEUM ADVENT MARKET 2015 More than 100 folk crafters will offer their products. Live nativity scene, Christmas music melodies and a children workshop will help to create a peaceful Christmas atmosphere. http://www.muzeumhk.cz
Museum of Eastern Bohemia, Hradec Králové
28. 11. 13. 12.
Christmas at the Chateau 28. 11., 5. 12. and 12. 12. at 8 PM Christmas concerts http://www.hradekunechanic.cz
Hrádek u Nechanic Castle
from 10 am
November
29.
Christmas Tree Lighting http://www.nechanice.cz
Nechanice
29.
Christmas Tree Lighting http://www.betlem.cz
Masaryk Square, Třebechovice pod Orebem
Get a Light and Hunt some Monsters http://www.nechanice.cz
Nechanice
St. Cecilia’s Concert http://www.nechanice.cz
House of Culture, Nechanice
November
November
December
5.
St. Nicholas on the square http://www.betlem.cz
Masaryk Square, Třebechovice pod Orebem
5.
St. Nicholas fun for kids http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Cultural centre Dvorana, Smiřice
5.
Small Advent on the Farm http://www.sramkuvstatek.cz
Šrámek’s farm, Piletice
6., 13.
Advent Concerts http://www.betlem.cz
Třebechovice pod Orebem
6.
Christmas at the Castle 5.12., 12.-13.12. Christmas tours and special tours „Czech and foreign Christmas“ http://www.kinskycastles.com
Karlova Koruna Chateau, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
12. - 13.
What was before the baby Jesus? Religion in prehistoric time Archaeologists do not know much about him, but it affected lives of people very strongly. What has been preserved in archaeological finds? http://www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Archeopark of prehistory, Všestary
12. - 13.
Christmas in the Open-air museum http://www.betlem.cz
Krňovice Opea-air museum
19.
Bethlehem markets www.betlem.cz
Masaryk Square, Třebechovice pod Orebem
Christmas Concerts http://www.mestosmirice.cz
Castle Chapel Zjevení Páně, Smiřice
Looking for Baby Jesus http://www.nechanice.cz
Nechanice
from 4 pm
December
December
Hradecko Destination Management Gočárova 1225 500 02 Hradec Králové Phone: +420 495 534 482 www.hradecko.eu
Hradec Králové
www.hradeckralove.org, www.ic-hk.cz
Chlum
www.chlum1866.cz, www.opz1866.cz, www.horineves.cz
Všestary
www.vsestary-obec.cz, www.archeoparkvsestary.cz
Nechanice
www.nechanice.cz, www.hradekunechanic.cz
Chlumec nad Cidlinou
www.chlumecnc.cz, www.kinskycastles.com
Smiřice
www.mestosmirice.cz, www.kaple.smirice.cz
Třebechovice pod Orebem
www.trebechovice.cz, www.trebechovicko.cz, www.betlem.cz
Krňovice
www.krnovice.cz
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