Rudolfov: Hotels and Accommodation

The Perkmistrovský House in Rudolfov was built in 1591 as the residence of the royal mining official, the perkmistr, and is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Following its renovation and ceremonial reopening on 13 September 2014, the building has served as the Mining Museum, tourist information centre and specialist library. The Mining Museum is housed in the newly renovated Perkmistrovský House.

Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Rudolfov can base their accommodation choice on the town.

Culture

The town’s history is closely linked to mining. In 1585, a privilege granted by Rudolf II elevated Rudolfov to a free mining town with extensive privileges. A roughly sixty-year period of productive silver mining was of undeniable importance for the development of the surrounding area.

The Rudolfov Mining Museum presents three exhibitions: on the history of mining in Rudolfov, Emperor Rudolf II and alchemy, and the town’s life from the Napoleonic Wars to the present day. The Renaissance Church of St. Vitus is also part of the historic townscape. It was built between 1556 and 1583, was originally Protestant and has been Catholic since 1636. The church is open during the services held regularly every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.

Every year, Rudolfov hosts the historic Mining Festival on the first Saturday in June.

Nature and Gardens

Královský Pond is a registered significant landscape feature in Rudolfov and part of a cascade of ponds created along the Rudolfovský Stream in the 16th century for ore mining.

Anastazie Garden offers excursions for professionals and the interested public, as well as courses on natural gardens. The “Gardens above the Town” area organises courses for adults, programmes for children and events for the public. Rudolfov Garden can be visited from April to November.

Trails and Events

Rudolfov has the “Path around the Mining Town” educational trail. The Rudolfov Route is easy and recommended for sightseeing year-round; it begins and ends in Rudolfov.

The Fairy Trail is open as part of events held at the site; schools and the general public visit the community gardens. On the Fairy Trail, children receive a map and can search for fairies in the corners of the community garden.

The following pages are also available for selecting a further destination: Vidov, Vitín, Neplachov, Jílovice, Habří, Julienhain, Libníč and Branischen.

For the higher-level travel overview: České Budějovice District.