Hanička Fort

Hanička Fort

Hanička Fortress: delve into the history of the fortress

You can round out a pleasant stroll or bike ride along the crest of the Orlické Mountains with a visit to the Hanička Fortress Museum. Here you will learn all about the history of the fortress, which dates back to 1930s, when it was built as part of a bulwark against German expansionism. Explore the weapons used by the Czechoslovak Army in 1938 as well as those used after World War Two. The exhibition is complemented by a display of munitions and military uniforms along with period photographs. An integral part of the tour is a visit below ground, with 1.5 kilometres of corridors and halls. You can also examine the armoured gunports for machine guns and the armoured bells.

Address

Nám. J. Šimka 3, 517 61 Rokytnice v Orlických horách