Kopřivnice: Hotels and Accommodation

The history of Tatra is present in Kopřivnice at several museums and exhibitions. The Tatra Truck Museum houses more than 80 trucks, engines and other exhibits, including expedition, military and fire engine models. In front of the Tatra Truck Museum, the unique Slovenská strela can be seen in a dedicated exhibition. In June 2026, the depot area of the Slovenská strela could be freely accessed after the guided tours during the museum’s opening hours with an admission ticket to the Muzeum Tatra Kopřivnice.

Culture

The Muzeum Fojtství is located in the oldest surviving building in Kopřivnice. It displays original carriages and sleighs, examples of crafts, everyday life in the Lachian countryside, and archaeological finds from the nearby Šostýn castle ruins.

The ruins of Šostýn Castle preserve original walls and rooms reminiscent of the castle’s cellar chambers.

Museums and Sports

The Tatra Passenger Car Museum is located at Záhumenní 367/1 in Kopřivnice. The Muzeum Oldtimer is a collection of historic automobiles and motorcycles.

The annual Běh rodným krajem Emila Zátopka race has been held since 2003 and starts in Kopřivnice. The exhibition about Emil Zátopek and his wife Dana Zátopková combines their sporting achievements and personal story with authentic materials, interactive elements and audiovisual recordings.

Educational Trail

The Lašská naučná stezka educational trail officially begins and ends at Kopřivnice railway station and runs along forest and field paths through Kopřivnice and Štramberk. Depending on visitors’ physical condition, some of its sections and stations are accessible with a stroller or bicycle.

Other Locality Pages

Other locality pages in this selection: Mošnov, Životice U Nového Jičína, Bartošovice, Studénka, Hladké Životice, Sedlnice, Heřmánky, Starý Jičín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nový Jičín District.