Hukvaldy Attractions
The small town of Hukvaldy, set in a wooded area, is a very pleasant spot to stop and take a break from touring. For the children, the town features a deer park set in the ruins of a medieval castle. The name of the town comes from the word hukalky, which translates as wood nymphs.
Local legend says that the famous Czech composer Leos Janacek (1854-1928) got his inspiration from the surrounding woods and even from the wood nymphs themselves. At Hukvaldy there is a museum dedicated to his life, which contains his furniture along with his harmonium and lectern upon which he composed his greatest works.
Several music festivals take place in Hukvaldy each summer. Two of note are the Janácek's Hukvaldy International Music Festival and the Janácek's Lašsko Musical Festival.
Local legend says that the famous Czech composer Leos Janacek (1854-1928) got his inspiration from the surrounding woods and even from the wood nymphs themselves. At Hukvaldy there is a museum dedicated to his life, which contains his furniture along with his harmonium and lectern upon which he composed his greatest works.
Several music festivals take place in Hukvaldy each summer. Two of note are the Janácek's Hukvaldy International Music Festival and the Janácek's Lašsko Musical Festival.
