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💡 Tips
- Since Humpolec is a historic clothmaking center, look out for exhibitions related to the local textile craft in museums.
- The famous Bernard Brewery features great tours, but make sure to book your spot in advance during the busy summer season.
- Take a hike up to the ruins of Orlík Castle for a fantastic view of the surrounding rolling Vysočina landscape.
- The town is located very close to the D1 highway, making it a convenient stop, but be aware that through traffic can be heavy.
- Don't miss the 8smička art zone, a modern and impressive cultural hub housed in a former textile factory.
🍽 Food
A must-have in Humpolec: drink a fresh, unpasteurized Bernard beer straight at the source or in local pubs.
The Vysočina region is known for its potatoes; try hearty potato pancakes in the town's restaurants.
Enjoy excellent coffee and fresh pastries at the stylish cafe located inside the 8smička art zone.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Browse the museum shop for books on architecture, design souvenirs, and art items.
Visit the traditional butchers (Řeznictví) around the main square for smoked sausages and meats from the region.
The extensive woods around the castle ruins are great for a peaceful hike away from the town's traffic.
A pleasant urban park providing some greenery and quiet near the center.
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Humpolec, a town in the Vysočina Region, has become immortalized in Czech pop culture through the line 'Humpolec? I don't know any Humpolec!' from the famous film 'Marečku, podejte mi pero!'. However, the town has much more to offer. Historically, it was a center for cloth manufacturing. Today, it is best known for the Bernard family brewery, famous for its unpasteurized beer, which enjoys an excellent reputation nationwide. The historic center has a well-preserved square. A modern curiosity is the 'Hliníkárium,' a museum dedicated to the fictional character Hliník, who 'moved to Humpolec' according to the famous movie quote. The ruins of Orlík Castle nearby offer a beautiful view of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands landscape.
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- Highlights: HLINÍKárium · Orlík u Humpolce · Muzeum dr. Aleše Hrdličky
- Nearby: Pelhřimov (16 km)
- Population: ~10.914
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 48 | 38 | 47 | 40 | 80 | 86 | 87 | 85 | 65 | 49 | 44 | 45 |
Geography
Facts
- Orlík castle ruins above the town
- Bernard Brewery (traditional beer)
- Dr. Aleš Hrdlička Museum
- Important transport hub
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