Mährisch-Schönberg: Culture, History and City Views

If you are looking for a hotel in Mährisch-Schönberg, your interests may shape your stay: in Šumperk, city history and art go hand in hand with views, guided tours and water-based activities. To plan your trip, it is helpful to decide first whether you would prefer to visit collections and architecture, follow an audio trail, take in a viewpoint or enjoy leisure activities.

City history and historic sites

In the centre of Šumperk lies the park grounds of Pavlínin dvůr. More than half of the buildings there are used by Muzeum Šumperk. Pavlínin dvůr was declared a cultural monument in 1971. The museum houses the permanent exhibition “Příroda a dějiny severozápadní Moravy”; its title brings together nature and the history of north-western Moravia as exhibition themes.

Kostel Zvěstování Panny Marie church also combines a visit with regional history: it originally belonged to a Dominican monastery, which, according to the order’s chronicle, was founded in 1293. The church has an accessible crypt. It also offers interactive family tours entitled “Tajemství klášterní lékárny”. If you are planning to join this particular tour, it is advisable to ask about the latest dates in advance.

City tours and cycling route

“Po stopách Malé Vídně” takes visitors to notable buildings from the period when Šumperk flourished most, in the late 19th century. The audio tour for this walk is available in Czech, Polish, German and English. This lets you explore the architecture in the language of your choice. The Šumperk Information Centre also offers guided, commentary-led city tours that introduce key stages in the city’s history and important monuments. If you plan to join a tour, check the Information Centre’s latest schedule.

The Čarodějnická cyklotrasa cycling route passes through Šumperk and stops at Geschaderův dům. It therefore offers a different focus from the city history and architecture tours. If you are planning a specific route, it is worth checking the current route details.

Views and art

From the town hall tower, views extend across Šumperk and the Hrubý-Jeseník Mountains to Praděd. The viewing platform is 29 metres above the surrounding ground; after taking the lift, visitors still have 71 steps to climb. If you plan to visit the tower, check current access to the platform before your visit.

Since 1993, Galerie Jiřího Jílka has held a solo exhibition every month. The gallery also houses a permanent exhibition of sculptures, paintings and drawings by Jiří Jílek. This brings recurring exhibitions together with a permanent selection of the artist’s work.

Water activities and events

The splash pool at Aquacentrum Šumperk has a water cannon and a water curtain. The centre also has a 97-metre-long water slide: the ride passes through a “Black Hole” and by brightly lit, colourful rings. The Bratrušák summer swimming complex has a children’s playground with a slide, swings and a carousel.

For music enthusiasts, Blues Alive is another possible reason to visit. Since it began in 1996, the festival has been held at Dům kultury Šumperk. If you would like to plan your stay around it, check the specific event dates.

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For the regional travel overview: Okres Šumperk.