The unique Slezská Harta

Slezská Harta as Lake District, England

Gaze onto the peaceful surface of the Slezská Harta dam and perhaps it will take you to England’s largest national park, Lake District. If the dam could talk, though, it would say it was not interested in being compared. It is unique.

Beautiful nature, extinct volcanoes that complete a beautiful scenery, the troubled past of the locals. With a bit of imagination, you might see Joan of Arc in the distance, as she makes her way to the castle on a galloping horse. Why Joan of Arc? That’s because Slezská Harta was the backdrop for the medieval town where Milla Jovovich, starring as the French heroine, fought tirelessly under the direction of Luc Besson.

Today, however, Slezská Harta is a peaceful site. It is a sought-out destination for travelers thanks to its beauty and all the sports activities it offers. You can discover the area by bike, on foot or from the deck of a boat. In the summer, the dam is an ideal destination for swimming and water sports.

Head out on a sightseeing boat trip and explore Slezská Harta and its surroundings from the deck of a boat. Round trips start in Leskovec nad Moravicí.

What not to miss in the area

Bike path around Slezská Harta

Cyclists, may we have your attention please! You can ride all around the dam on a bike path. But if that ride sounds a little too long for you, you can shorten it by taking the ferry from Roudno to Razová.

Velký Roudný viewing tower

Velký Roudný is one of Slezská Harta’s volcanoes, accessible from the village of Roudno. A viewing tower and a small chapel stand on top.

Davidův Mlýn ropes course

Your whole family will have a blast at the ropes course with the many obstacles and challenges. The premises also include a restaurant, accommodation and ponds, where you can catch a fish if you want.

Slate Museum, Budišov nad Budišovkou

Explore the mysterious land of slate. Start your journey at the Slate Museum, where you will be introduced to the history of slate mining and the ways the stone was processed. In the area, you can then discover educational paths in places where slate was mined.