Rusava: Trails, Winter Sports and Culture

Rusava lies in the Hostýnské vrchy Nature Park. When looking for a hotel in Rusava, you can plan your stay around the themes that shape the town: trails through the landscape, seasonal winter sports, a swimming complex and traces of local history. The following highlights can help you tailor your trip to your interests.

Nature Trail and Landscape

The Rusavské chodníčky nature trail, established in 2007 with support from the Zlín Region, has seven stops. They provide information about the landscape and nature around Rusava and the Hostýnské vrchy, Rusava’s original inhabitants, and the local flora and fauna. The trail thus combines nature-related topics with the town’s history, rather than focusing on just one subject.

Its route runs above Rusava, along the edge of pastures and meadows near Skalný and Klapinov. Those interested in nature and local history will find several topics at the stops that can be explored together during a visit.

Winter Sports in Rusava

The Lyžařské středisko Rusava ski resort is located in Rusava itself. Two drag lifts serve slopes for beginners and active winter sports enthusiasts. The facilities also include ski and snowboard equipment rentals, as well as ski and snowboard lessons from the Eskimák ski school. Floodlighting also makes evening skiing possible.

Winter sports are seasonal; rental and lesson availability may change. Check these services and the availability of evening skiing before your trip. This will help you plan around the activities actually available, without assuming that any particular operating hours apply during your stay.

Swimming Complex and Accessible Facilities

Koupaliště Rusava has a 43-metre-long main pool with a slide and water fountains. Solar collectors heat the pool water.

Access to Koupaliště and its individual facilities is designed to be barrier-free. The swimming complex’s operating season and hours may vary. If it is an important part of your travel plans, check its current operating status before your visit and, where necessary, discuss any specific requirements in advance.

Church, Museum and Architectural History

The stone Evangelical Church of the Holy Trinity stands in the centre of Rusava. Muzeum Rusava is housed in the municipal office building and shows what the town looked like in past centuries. Its exhibits include embroidered Wallachian folk costumes, old tools, school equipment and wooden grain containers hollowed out of tree trunks.

The museum can be visited by prior telephone or email arrangement; agree on a time in advance. Another aspect of local history is Kašparova vila, a surviving example of folk architecture. The renowned painter and illustrator Adolf Kašpar had it built for himself and his family in 1932. Parts of the ground plans, old stone jambs from the narrow gate and the remains of the castle tower have also survived at Křídlo Castle. The church, museum, villa and castle ruins offer different points of interest for travellers who want to explore architectural and local history as well as take part in activities.

Getting to the Starting Point and Planning Your Trip

The starting point at the Rusava, Kino tourist signpost can be reached by car and by regular bus services from Kroměříž, Holešov and Bystřice pod Hostýnem. Transport services and timetables may change, so check your connection before setting off. For your trip, it is also worth considering seasonal activities and the museum visit, which requires an advance appointment, separately.

Discover more destinations: Osíčko, Honětice, Počenice-Tetětice, Karolín, Sulimov, Prasklice, Kvasice, Pačlavice.

Go to the regional travel overview: Kroměříž District.