Rožnov pod Radhoštěm: The Gate to the Beskid Mountains

REGION Rožnov pod Radhoštěm: The Gate to the Beskid Mountains, the Heart of Wallachia Rožnov pod Radhoštěm is a fine town in the mull of the Beskid Mountains, annually visited by over half a million visitors from all parts of the Czech Republic and the world. Its greatest attraction is the easy-going atmosphere of a once spa resort, very close to Pustevny and the peak of Radhošť (with its legendary statue of Radegast), and the Wallachian Open Air Museum, the oldest of this kind in Central Europe. The crown jewel of Rožnov is the beauty above the town, the wooden look-out tower by Dušan Jurkovič. The Bikeway Bečva (Cyklostezka Bečva) crosses the town, pleasant walks lead to the town park along a lovely Musical Belvedere, where spa guests once upon a storied time went strolling. Just come, calm down and enjoy the same relaxation. years have brought regular trips by historical trains called Steam Rail Summer in Rožnov (Rožnovské parní léto) or the Garden Food Festival, a two-day culinary event. The Christmas Market in the main square is also very popular. Further information on all events held in Rožnov can be found on the special tourist web and its calendar of events. Four Seasons in Rožnov Traditional icons, established standards, as well as fresh ideas, programmes and premieres. Rožnov pod Radhoštěm offers fun and entertainment to everyone. The most popular attractions involve traditional folk music festivals with decades of history, such as the Festival of Rožnov (Rožnovské slavnosti) in the Open Air Museum (4-7th July 2019), Jánošík’s Ducat, a festival of traditional Slovak folk culture in the Czech Republic (Jánošíkův dukát, 2-4th August) and the multigenre Wallachia Folk-Rocking festival (Valašské folkrockování, 10th August). Recent “Let me invite you to come and see our town and its district. In the past few years the town has become (thanks to close co-operation with other parties) a co-organizer of a rich programme all year long, and succeeded in organizing related traffic and car park logistic issues. Our solutions worked well with an event which brought 18 thousand visitors daily. There are beautiful hotels, excellent cuisine, and the astonishing landscapes of the Beskid Mountains: come and see us, enjoy the wonderful experience in the heart of Wallachia.” Radim Holiš, Mayor of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm POSITIV 2/2019 ǀ 49