Jirkov: Hotels and Accommodation

A remarkable part of Jirkov lies underground: Jirkov’s underground system is the oldest of five comparable underground mining complexes in the Czech Republic.

Culture and History

The Městská věž has been open to the public as a viewing point and exhibition space since June 2003. It houses an exhibition dedicated to the name Jiří. It comprises 40 representative exhibits from the fields of visual, dramatic and musical art, sport, travel, photography and science.

The Městské historické sklepy in Jirkov were excavated between 1555 and 1595 in a sandstone hill in the town centre. The sightseeing route through the Městské historické sklepy was ceremonially opened in May 2007.

The Jirkov Firefighting Museum presents a permanent exhibition on the development of firefighting technology and the history of the volunteer fire brigade in Jirkov. It also offers an interactive computer game that simulates firefighter training, responding to a traffic accident and firefighting. Jirkov’s multimedia town exhibition presents audiovisual projections about sights, notable personalities and historical topics from the past to the present. The Jirkov Information Centre provides visitors with information about sights, natural areas, tourism and leisure activities in Jirkov and the surrounding area.

The Kludský Villa houses the town library, lecture rooms, an exhibition about Karel Kludský, and a leisure area for children and adults. The grounds of the Kludský Villa feature circus-shaped pavilions and children’s playgrounds with circus elements. The Jirkov Synagogue was built in the Neoclassical style in 1846–1847 and consecrated in 1853 by the district rabbi David Pick from Teplice. The Děkanský kostel sv. Jiljí stands on the site of an early Gothic fortified church dating from around 1300; it was rebuilt in 1568, with parts of the earlier building preserved. The “In the Footsteps of the Brokof Family” cultural walk leads to Jirkov’s Baroque sculptural heritage.

Parks and Landscapes

Admission is free for visitors to the Červený Hrádek château park, as well as to the inner courtyard, the historic passageways and the Gallery of Dynasties. The Chapel of St John the Baptist and the château interiors can be visited with a guide. Červený Hrádek château park lies about 2 km northeast of Jirkov at the foot of the Ore Mountains and is listed as a cultural monument in the register of immovable cultural monuments. Its rare trees include a pointed-leaved magnolia.

The Telšské údolí runs along the Bělá stream from the western edge of Jirkov through Orasín into the Ore Mountains and is a suitable destination for walkers and cyclists. Smetanovy sady has an almost woodland-like character due to its dense, continuous forest cover with several small clearings.

Olejomlýnský Park features play equipment for children, a street workout area and ramps. A cycling tour begins at the Červený Hrádek campsite and outdoor swimming pool, climbs from 310 m to 890 m and heads towards the plateau of the Ore Mountains. The Červený Hrádek campsite and outdoor swimming pool has a large pool with slides as well as a children’s pool with a paddling area.

Active Experiences

The Climbing Arena in Jirkov has 50 climbing lines and 150 climbing routes, including bouldering routes. It offers climbing lessons with professional instructors and climbing holidays.

The geolocation game “Hledá se kmotr” introduces players to the history and sights of Jirkov in an entertaining way. It can be played all year round; you should allow at least one and a half hours for it.

Other destinations: Radonice, Veliká Ves, Spořice, Březno and Chomutova, Kovářská, Vysoká Pec U Jirkova, Domašín, Okounov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Chomutov District.