Branná: Hotels and Accommodation

Kolštejn Castle was founded by the Wüstenhube family at the beginning of the 14th century; the first documented mention of its construction dates from 1301. At the beginning of the 17th century, the Žerotín family and the Lords of Vrbno built the chateau buildings of the middle and lower parts of the castle and transformed the complex into a comfortable Renaissance residence. The Černá věž gate tower, which has survived to this day, was also built at that time.

The Church of the Archangel Michael was originally built in 1612–1614 as a Protestant church named Zmrtvýchvstání Krista and was converted to Catholicism in 1743 and rededicated to Saint Michael. Fojtství was built at the end of the 16th century as a single-storey building and was extended by an additional floor about a century later.

At the Kolštejn complex, visitors can see several reconstructed sections, the ruins of the original Gothic castle, and a historic entrance exhibition. Mariánský pramen is the surviving remnant of the former pilgrimage site of Branná, also known as Kolštejn. The former pilgrimage church was closed and demolished in 1789, while the spring was preserved. Mariánský pramen was restored and is most easily reached by following the path from the railway station in Branná towards the Banjaluka forester’s lodge.

The Pasák educational trail begins in Branná below the railway station. The 12.5 km-long recreational tourist route includes 14 polythematic stations.

The Pasák geological and geomorphological natural monument, designated in 1982, covers 2.5 ha and consists of a rocky ridge with frost cliffs, isolated rocks, rock overhangs, and cryoplanation terraces below Polomský potok. The distinctive rock formations of Pasák include a rock window, a rock mushroom, and a rock slab. The dominant Pasák rock tower is associated with several local legends, including the legend of the petrified shepherd.

The Branná ski resort is located at an altitude of 630–750 metres and has three slopes suitable for both beginners and more advanced skiers.

The Kolštejn microbrewery brews pale and semi-dark lagers as well as seasonal beer specialities. During a tasting accompanied by a guided brewery tour, visitors can sample all the beers brewed there.

Other places: Rovensko, Stavenice, Zábřeh, Bohutín Nad Moravou, Kamenná, Zborov, Starý Maletín, Bohuslavice Nad Moravou

To the higher-level travel overview: Å umperk District.