Huť Šindelová – dřevouhelná vysoká pec Karlovarský kraj

Location: Šindelová, 362 35 · Karlovy Vary Region

Category: historic charcoal blast furnace

Šindelová Ironworks in the Karlovy Vary Region – a historic charcoal blast furnace from the 18th century. A uniquely preserved industrial structure from the era of charcoal smelting in the Ore Mountains. Nature trail and guided tours available.

Why visit this place?

• A new blast furnace was built on the site of an older one in 1818; its surviving torso has the shape of a truncated pyramid 11 metres high, built of stone blocks.
• The furnace was shut down as unprofitable in 1873. Restoration of the monument was completed in 2020 at a cost of just under 5.9 million crowns.
• Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 314 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a quarter; the programme is aimed at lower primary, upper primary and secondary students.
• There are 60 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• There is a dedicated programme for school groups, not just general admission.

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Practical information

• Opening hours: Mar–Oct Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
• Typical visit: 75 min
• Admission: adults 80 CZK, children 50 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.7 ★ from 314 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Ironworks tour for primary schools – charcoal smelting, charcoal and iron production, the industrial revolution in the Ore Mountains.

Official website: https://www.hut-sindelova.cz

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