Top Attractions in Ostrov

Ostrov Essentials

Ostrov features a significant historical core centered around its Baroque castle and an expansive park once celebrated as the 'Eighth Wonder of the World.' The town’s heritage spans from the Renaissance to the industrial era, highlighted by the somber Red Tower of Death at the Vykmanov labor camp. Visitors can explore local nature at the Ekocentrum, follow the path of the former Jáchymov railway, or discover miniature water mills and ruins in the surrounding forested landscape.

zámek Ostrov

Baroque residence of the Saxe-Lauenburg and Baden families, currently housing the municipal office and permanent exhibitions on the town's history and local porcelain production.

zámecký park Ostrov

A vast garden blending Renaissance and Baroque styles, featuring the Letohrádek Ostrov pavilion, a complex system of fountains, and rare botanical specimens.

Labor camp Vykmanov (Ústřední)

Former political prisoner camp associated with uranium mining, featuring the Red Tower of Death, a UNESCO-listed monument documenting forced labor during the communist era.

Ekocentrum

Environmental education center featuring a small zoo with domestic and wild animals, tropical greenhouses, and interactive nature exhibits.

Místní dráha Ostrov-Jáchymov

Route of the former 19th-century railway line that served the mining region, now repurposed as a scenic trail for hikers and cyclists.

Water mills

A collection of miniature, functional wooden water mills powered by a forest stream, located along a hiking trail near the town.

Zřícenina zámečku Mořičov

Remains of a 17th-century Baroque hunting lodge, showcasing surviving stone walls nestled in the woods near Mořičov village.

Vyhlídka pod Liščím vrchem

Scenic overlook providing panoramic views of the Ore Mountains and the Doupov Mountains across the Ostrov basin.