Rumburk

In the north of the Czech Republic in the Ustetsky Krai is the city of Rumburk - a small town with a population of 11 thousand people. In fact, this is not even a city, but a community with expanded powers. From other cities of the Czech Republic, Rumburk is distinguished by its compactness, silence and cleanliness. That is why visiting it is worth to tourists, tired of the noise of megacities and dreaming of enjoying the peaceful calm of the European province.

Geographical position of Rumburk

This small town is located in the far north of the Czech Republic near the border crossings to the German cities of Neutersdorf and Seifhennersdorf. Right across the Rumburk, the Mandawa River flows. Administrative city is divided into three districts - Rumburg 1, Horni Jindrichov and Dolni Křečany. The municipality of the Czech Republic, in addition to Rumburk, includes the Dolni-Krzeczany and Horni Jindřichov districts.

Climate of Rumburk

Even during the dry seasons , a significant amount of precipitation falls in the city. The most humid month is July, and the average annual rainfall is 616 mm. According to the Keppen-Geiger classification, the climate of Rumburk is close to moderate with uniform moistening and high temperature. The average annual air temperature is +16.5 ° C.

History of Rumburk

In 1298, the city was inhabited by the Görlich and Zittau townspeople named Romberch, after whom he was named. In later history he was known as Ronenberch, Ronenberg and Rumberg. The modern version of the name Rumburk found in 1341.

In the XIX-XX centuries the city was one of the largest centers for the production of textile fibers and "Rumburian stones", the manufacture of which was handled by the company "Rukov". In 1918, Rumburk glorified the uprising of soldiers - former Russian prisoners of war. Some of them were shot, and the rest were placed in the Teresa prison.

Attractions and attractions in Rumburk

Like in any other European or Czech city, in this village is concentrated many churches . Among them:

Tourists wishing to get acquainted with the history of Rumburk, it is necessary to visit the city museum. It was founded in 1902 by Humboldtwein, and for the mass audience it became available only in 1998. Here you can see pictures, furniture, clothes and other exhibits telling about the history of the city and its surroundings.

Among the architectural attractions of Rumburk, it should be noted:

In the city there are several parks , the main one of which is the park Rumburk Riot. Here in 1958 a monument was erected to Czech soldiers who participated in the First World War.

Hotels in Rumburk

This city can not be called a tourist, economic or industrial center, so there is no variety of hotels. In Rumburk itself there are only three three-star hotels :

In each of them guests are offered free Wi-Fi, parking, comfortable and well-equipped rooms. Lužan also offers a wellness program, a casino or a dance at a local bar.

The average cost of living in a three-star hotel in Rumburk is $ 64.

Restaurants in Rumburk

The city has several cozy restaurants with a varied menu and casual atmosphere. Having run here for lunch or dinner, you can treat yourself to dishes, European, Central European and Czech cuisine , as well as delicacies, delicious snacks and, of course, Czech beer.

The most famous restaurants in Rumburk are:

Most catering establishments are located in the city center in close proximity to hotels and local attractions .

Transportation in Rumburk

In 1869, the city opened the first railway station, which became part of the line Bakov-Georgswalde-Ebersbach. In 1873 a branch was laid from here to Saxony and Ebersbach. In 1884 Rumburk was already associated with Schlückenau and Nixdorf, in 1905 - with Sebnitz.

In recent years, most of these railway messages have been closed. If Mikulashovice Rumburk is connected by bus line, then Ebersbach is not informed at all. Passenger trains operate only on weekends and only during excursions .

How to get to Rumburk?

The city is located in the northern part of the country about 96 km from Prague . From the capital of the Czech Republic to Rumburk, you can reach by car or trains following the EC and RB lines. Every day they leave from the main Prague station and spend about 4 hours on the road.

Even with an average traffic of cars to Rumburk can be reached much faster. If you go on the road number 9, D10 / E65 or E442, then the whole journey will take just over two hours.