Dolni Branna: Hotels and Accommodation

Dolní Branná can be explored through its tangible architectural heritage: St. George’s Church is a listed cultural monument. It was newly built in 1857–1860 in the pseudo-Romanesque style, replacing an original wooden Gothic church from the 14th century. The church contains a bell cast in 1499, considered the second-oldest bell in the diocese.

Culture

The Ski Museum is located in Log Cabin No. 1, the oldest surviving architectural monument in Dolní Branná. The building was constructed in 1747 as a schoolhouse in the traditional late Baroque vernacular style of the Giant Mountains. The museum offers guided tours; on other days, visits are possible by prior telephone appointment for at least five visitors.

The chapel dedicated to Saint Joseph stands on a small rise along the road from Dolní Branná to Vrchlabi. The exact year of construction is unknown; 1294 is often cited. The present building dates from the second half of the 19th century. The architectural heritage also includes Villa No. 208, a listed cultural monument built around 1910 with elements of Art Nouveau ornamentation, and Country House No. 179. This single-storey log house was built in the mid-19th century; it retains its timber structures and original floor plan, while the two-storey gable façade is richly decorated.

Landscape

Dolní Branná lies in the valley of the Sovinec stream, locally called Sovinka. The Klokočka stream also flows through the village and joins the Sovinka. The Stará Paka–Trutnov railway line runs through Dolní Branná.

The surroundings of Dolní Branná include Přední Žalý, Zadní Žalý, Tetřeví vrch, and Strážník; all four are named mountains. Lázně, a named geographical feature designated as a church, is also located nearby. In the wider regional area lies Spalona Strażnica, a named geographical feature designated as a ruin.

Activities

From Dolní Branná, trips can be taken both to the Giant Mountains and to the Bohemian Paradise. The location is suitable for hiking, cycling, and mushroom picking, as well as winter sports in winter.

Other Places

Other places: Svoboda Nad Upou, Choustnikovo Hradiste, Dolníky, Souvrať, Bílé Poličany, Debrne, Bílá Třemešná, Horni Brusnice

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Trutnov.