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Úštěk

Town · 🇨🇿 Czechia
Population 2,844
Area 75 km²
Time zone Europe/Prague
Official website www.mesto-ustek.cz
Úštěk

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Must-See Views and Ruins

This collection highlights the medieval architectural heritage and geological landmarks of the Úštěk region. It features the 14th-century Gothic ruins of Helfenburk and Hřídelík, alongside the defensive towers of Úštěk’s town fortifications, including the Černá and Pikardská towers. The selection also includes the phonolite rock formations of Dubí hora and the ruins of the Baroque church of St. Gall (sv. Havel), offering a detailed look at the area's historical structures and natural viewpoints.

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Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious architecture of the Úštěk region, ranging from the monumental Late Baroque Church of Saints Peter and Paul to secluded rock-cut shrines. The collection features the unique Calvary complex at Ostré with its twin hilltop chapels and the atmospheric ruins of the Church of St. Gall. These sites showcase the area's transition from Gothic foundations to the intricate Baroque designs of architect Octavio Broggio.

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Marie Čcheidzeová / CC BY-SA 4.0

Scenic Lookouts and Towers

Explore the diverse vantage points surrounding the medieval town of Úštěk. This selection includes the 14th-century Helfenburk castle ruins, where a restored tower overlooks the Rašovice valley. Within the town, the Gothic Černá věž and the massive Pikardská věž represent the original fortification system. Natural viewpoints like Dubí hora and the Opičí skála overlook provide perspectives across the volcanic peaks and sandstone formations of the Bohemian Central Uplands.

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Úštěk — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -3°) · extremes -14°–8°
  • -3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -14°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 8° (feels like 4°) · extremes -7°–16°
  • 0° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–21°
  • 4° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–24°
  • 8° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 20° · extremes 7°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 22° (feels like 23°) · extremes 10°–29°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° · extremes 9°–30°
  • 14° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 19° · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 7° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -8°–13°
  • 0° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -3°) · extremes -15°–9°
  • -3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency
Czech Koruna CZK Kč · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type E
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Czech
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+420
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Tours & Activities

Helfenburk - Věž
Drive
Dubí hora
Drive
výhled na Opičí skálu

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