REGION
Modern
Ing. Radim Holiš
Hejtman Zlínského kraje
Governor of the Zlín Region
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm:
Tourist, Cultural, Commercial
and Industrial Centre
The once wooden town, pleasant and characterful, fragrant with the wood of the ancient fir
trees from which it was built, is situated on both banks of the Bečva River. At the beginning
of the twentieth century, there was a world-famous climatic spa in the picturesque valley
at the foot of the memorable Radhošt’ mountain. In recent decades, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm has
transformed into a modern tourist, cultural, commercial and industrial centre. Surrounded by sunlit
meadows, blue mountains, hillsides scented with juniper and blueberry, the town has kept its
friendly face to this day. Those who have visited Rožnov are always happy to return.
Rožnov is situated in a perfect location
for recreation and sport. The town and its
surroundings are equipped with a number
of sports facilities for winter and summer
sports. In its surroundings there are
hundreds of kilometres of marked hiking
trails and cycling routes, at altitudes ranging
from 350 to 1150 m above sea level. Fishing
enthusiasts can test their skills in trout waters
or in the waters of dams and ponds located
in the nearby surroundings of Rožnov.
Currently, more than half a million tourists
visit Rožnov pod Radhoštěm every year
coming from the Czech Republic, all over
Europe and overseas.
Industrial Complex
One of the major employers in Rožnov
pod Radhoštěm is undoubtedly ON
Semiconductor Czech Republic. It was
established in 2003 by the merger of TESLA
SEZAM (semiconductor chip production)
and TEROSIL (silicon production). Both
of these companies were successor
organisations of the former state enterprise
TESLA, whose tradition is continued by the
current semiconductor production. The
company currently has more than 1,700
employees and is based in Rožnov pod
Radhoštěm. It is involved in integrated
circuit design, silicon board manufacturing
and semiconductor chip manufacturing.
In the former industrial complex we find
another company that has managed to
break into the world. REMAK is the largest
Czech manufacturer of high-quality airconditioning equipment with a tradition
dating back to 1992. They employ around
250 people at the headquarters in Rožnov
pod Radhoštěm, which covers an area of
over 32,000 m2.
Statement by the Governor of the Zlín
Region, Radim Holiš
We have many beautiful places in our Zlín
Region. With its unique location under the
magical Radhošť mountain, Rožnov clearly
belongs to them. The forest is close on
every side and on every outing you will find
beautiful peaceful views. You can either walk
or bike and classic Wallachian goodies or
refreshing Rožnov beer are always waiting
for you as a reward. It’s just fine in Rožnov.
Text a foto:
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
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