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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