Trutnov: The Gateway to the Eastern Krkonoše Mountains

A Trip Combining the IDOL and IREDO Fares

Head to picturesque Trutnov, the second-largest city in the Hradec Králové Region. It’s the ideal starting point for trips to the Krkonoše Mountains. Thanks to the integration of the IDOL and IREDO transit systems, you can get there easily and affordably.

What to See in Trutnov

Historic Center and Culture Start your tour at Krakonoš Square. The square is dominated by the old town hall and impressive arcaded houses. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is also worth a visit. Directly across from it is the Podkrkonoší Museum, where you can learn many interesting facts about the region’s history.

Nature and Views Take a stroll through City Park, which was the site of the Battle of Trutnov in 1866. If you climb Šibeník Hill to the monument to General Gablenz, you’ll be rewarded with a magnificent view. You’ll see a panoramic view of the city and the Krkonoše Mountains, including Černá hora and Sněžka.

A Golden End to the Day You can round out your trip with a visit to the Krakonoš Brewery’s retail store, where you can buy and taste local beer.

How to Get There (with a Transfer)

Take a combination of train and bus. The transfer point is Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

• By train from Liberec: Take line R14A (Hradec Králové –) Jaroměř – Liberec to Dvůr Králové.
• By bus from Dvůr Králové to Trutnov:
• On weekends: Take bus line 410 to Jablonné v Podještědí – Mimoň – Doksy – Dubá – Mělník – Prague.
• On weekdays: You can take the IREDO bus line 407 (Dvůr Králové n. Lab. – Hajnice – Trutnov) or line 410.

Fare Tip

For your trip, we recommend combining IDOL and IREDO tickets. When traveling by train on line R14A, the fare zone boundary is Stará Pakastation .

• For the section in the Liberec Region, take advantage of the convenient purchase option in the Idolka mobile app.

You can find more information about attractions and tips for trips in the region on the Krkonose.euwebsite.