Dělostřelecká tvrz Skutina

Location: Sněžné, 517 91 Sedloňov · Hradec Králové Region

Category: artillery fortress

An unfinished artillery fortress from 1935–1938 on Skutina Hill (737 m a.s.l.) in the Orlické hory mountains near the village of Sedloňov. The tour includes historical photographs, three-dimensional exhibits and a descent into the underground of the unfinished fortress to a depth of 36 metres. Operated by a volunteer association since 2003.

Why visit this place?

• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 501 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour; the programme is aimed at upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 40 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Practical information

• Opening hours: May–Sep: Sat–Sun and public holidays 10:00–16:00; July–August daily 10:00–16:00; groups year-round by appointment
• Typical visit: 60 min
• Admission: adults 150 CZK, children 100 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 501 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

Official website: http://www.skutina.cz

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