Kopřivnice
Kopřivnice is a town in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic.
It has about 21,000 inhabitants. The town is located in a valley in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills.
Getting to Kopřivnice
The I/58 road from Ostrava to Rožnov pod Radhoštěm passes through the town. Kopřivnice is located on the railway lines Ostrava–Štramberk and Studénka–Veřovice. The town is served by two train stations: Kopřivnice and Kopřivnice zastávka.
Worth seeing
- 01Moravian Gate
A natural geographic pass that marks the border between the Carpathians and the Bohemian Massif.
- 02Štramberská Trúba
A historic tower offering stunning views of the town of Štramberk and the surrounding landscape.
- 03Hukvaldy Castle
One of the largest medieval castles in the country, nestled within a vast forest.
- 04Technical Museum Tatra
Showcases the legacy of the Tatra automobile company, one of the oldest car manufacturers in the world.
- 05Kanihůra
The modern, architecturally distinct tower provides panoramic views of the Moravian landscape, including the Beskid Mountains.
- 06Příbor
City/birthplace of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis.
Things to do
- 01Šipka
An area of 29 hectares that protects an important archaeological site and relic flora.
- 02Velký Javorník
A well-known tourist spot with a view of the surrounding area.
Where to eat
- 01Saily Burger
A highly-regarded, pretty authentic US-style venue, with wide possibilities how to customize the burger orders, also with a decent selection of drinks.
Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Shesmax (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.