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Tower · Štramberk, Moravian-Silesian
Štramberk Tower (Štramberská Trúba)
Cylindrical stone tower that remains from Štramberk castle, founded in the 13th century above the town. Rebuilt in 1903 and 1904, it functions as a viewpoint with views over the square, the Kotouč hill cut by the quarry, and the Beskydy.
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About Štramberk Tower (Štramberská Trúba)
Štramberk castle, also called Strallenberg, was erected in the 13th century on the hill above the town as the center of a crown domain. The wall that descends from the hill still marks the outline of the town’s old core.
By the 18th century the castle was already in ruins, and in 1783 the front part collapsed. The main tower, the Trúba, was rebuilt in 1903 and 1904 and turned into a lookout.
An internal stairway rises to the gallery, with panels identifying what can be seen from each window: the square and the wooden houses, the Kotouč hill cut by the quarry, the town of Kopřivnice and, on clear days, the Beskydy range.
The climb up the hill starts from a stairway at the square. The tower and fortifications are protected as a monument.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes, including the climb.
Best time
On clear days, for the view of the Beskydy. The tower is open most of the year, with hours that vary by season; confirm before you go.
How to get there
On foot from Štramberk square, via a stairway and a short climb.
Tip
Climb in the morning: the light on the square and the wooden houses is better before noon.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Štramberk Tower (Štramberská Trúba)
What is the Štramberk Trúba?
The tower that remains of the 13th-century castle, rebuilt in 1903–1904 as a viewpoint.
How do you reach the Trúba tower on foot?
The staircase starts at Štramberk’s main square and climbs to the castle hill.
What can you see from the top of the Trúba?
Štramberk’s square and wooden houses, the Kotouč hill, Kopřivnice and, on clear days, the Beskydy Mountains.