Žďárek: Hotels and Accommodation

In the centre of Žďárek stands the Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius, built in 1872. The chapel in Žďárek is a late Neoclassical building with Neo-Gothic elements dating from the end of the 19th century. The historic house in Žďárek is a small, L-shaped rural farmstead with a timber-built residential section.

History

The name Žďárek is derived from the old expression “žďářit”, which refers to burning or clearing land for a grain field. The first written records of Žďárek date from 1600. A historic road to Upper Lusatia ran through Žďárek. The road through Žďárek was used by the Russian army during the campaign against Napoleon and by the Prussian army in 1866. From 1939 to 1945, the border of the Protectorate ran through Žďárek.

Landscape

At 488 metres above sea level, the “Hrobka” hill is the highest point in Žďárek. The riverbed of the Mohelka stream, at 342 metres above sea level, is the lowest point in Žďárek.

Getting Around

A railway has run through the cadastral area of Žďárek since 1859. Since 1997, Road I/35, designated for motor vehicles, has run through the cadastral area of Žďárek. Žďárek is a suitable starting point for cycling trips along the Mohelka.

Culture

In the vicinity of Žďárek, the orangery in the English Park of Sychrov features an open arcade and a colonnade. In the vicinity of Žďárek, the northern axis of Sychrov’s English Park ends in a romantic gate known as Arturův hrad.

In the vicinity of Žďárek, Sychrov Chateau is open to the public every day year-round, including Mondays. It offers several guided tours; cultural events, concerts and exhibitions are held there throughout the year. In the vicinity of Žďárek, the “Lesní putování s Kamilem Rohanem” educational trail runs through Sychrov Park.

Cuisine

The history of Hostinec Zlatá Hvězda as an eating house dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The menu at Hostinec Zlatá Hvězda includes beef tenderloin in cream sauce with Karlovy Vary dumplings (150 g).

Events

The 31st edition of the tennis tournament in women’s and men’s doubles is scheduled to take place at the Nový Mlýn tennis court from 19 to 21 June 2026.

Other places in the same overarching area are Janovice V Podještědí, Cesky Dub, Jablonné V Podjestedí, Pěnčín U Turnova, Černousy, Nové Město Pod Smrkem, Janův Důl and Soběslavice.

To the overarching travel overview: Liberec District.