Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Mountain town in Vsetín District, Czech Republic
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a town in the Vsetín District set in the valley of the Rožnovská Bečva River, surrounded by the Moravian-Silesian Beskids mountains at about 378 meters elevation. The location makes it a natural starting point for exploring the forested hills and mountain trails in the region.
The town began in 1267 during a wave of colonization, with a castle documented on Hradisko hill by 1310. From these early foundations, it grew into an important center for regional trade and crafts.
The Wallachian Open Air Museum displays how people in this region lived and built their homes in earlier times. Walking through its three sections reveals traditional houses, crafts, and the daily practices that shaped community life.
The town sits conveniently near hiking routes and transport connections into the surrounding mountains. Pustevny, a popular base for mountain outings, is easy to reach by bus or on foot.
The Jurkovič Tower on Charles Hill was built in 2012 following original designs by Slovak architect Dušan Jurkovič, offering views across the mountain landscape. The structure brings together historical architectural principles with contemporary construction.
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