Kolín: Exhibitions, Parks and Leisure Activities
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Kolín combines cultural and historical visits with green spaces and leisure activities. On Bartolomějské návrší, you’ll find a richly ornamented ossuary, an interactive exhibition and a bell tower housing a church treasury and lapidarium, as well as views over the city center. Other highlights include the exhibitions at Veigertovský dům and the synagogue, along with paths and activities along the banks of the Elbe. If you’re looking for a hotel in Kolín, these interests can help you plan the focus of your stay.
Bartolomějské návrší: Ossuary, Exhibition and Gardens
The ossuary on Bartolomějské návrší is richly ornamented. The former parish school building on the same hill houses an interactive exhibition. The bell tower contains the church treasury and a lapidarium; from there, you can enjoy views over Kolín’s city center. Several different aspects come together on the hill: ornamented architecture, exhibits and views across the city.
The green parks on Bartolomějské návrší are also part of this area. They invite visitors to take walks and relax by an herb garden and a rose garden. If you don’t want to focus your visit solely on indoor spaces, you can also spend time in a garden here. The parks and sights on the hill offer a different focus from the excursion and sports activities found elsewhere in Kolín.
Historical Insights at Veigertovský dům and the Synagogue
Veigertovský dům houses an exhibition on the historical and architectural development of the building, presented in its Gothic cellars. It spans the 13th to the 21st century. Numerous archaeological finds from 2014–2015 complement the exhibition, and a model illustrates the appearance of the building at the beginning of the 19th century. The different periods give the visit a clear focus: the exhibition covers both the building’s long history and individual finds, as well as a model from a specific period.
Kolín Synagogue dates back to 1422. It hosts concerts, occasional prayers and memorial services commemorating the victims of the Holocaust. As the event program may vary, it’s a good idea to check the dates before your trip if you’d like to combine your visit with an event.
Walking, Cycling and Swimming
Borky Forest Park offers opportunities for walking, cycling and inline skating along the flat banks of the Elbe. The easy terrain is also suitable for recreational running. These activities differ in nature but share the distinctive setting of parkland and flat riverbanks. The forest park is therefore a different leisure option from the city’s exhibitions and historical sites.
For water activities, Vodní svět Kolín offers an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, sports facilities, wellness services and a swimming school. The options range from swimming indoors or outdoors to other sports and wellness activities. Before your trip, check whether each facility is accessible if one of them is important to your plans.
Excursion Railway and Via Ferrata
Kolínská řepařská drážka is a 4.5 km narrow-gauge passenger railway running from Kolín to Býchory station. The train journey takes about 50 minutes. The railway also offers excursion trains, a museum exhibition about beet railways and a children’s park. Operating days are seasonal, so check in advance when the railway runs if the journey is to be a fixed part of your plans.
Another activity is the Školka via ferrata in Kolín. This secured climbing route is 35 m long and has a difficulty rating of B. Suitable equipment is required, and safety rules must be followed. The precise route length and difficulty rating help distinguish this via ferrata from the less demanding leisure options at Borky Forest Park.
For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.
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