If you are looking for a unique place for an enriching trip during your stay at the Pepovka guesthouse, you cannot miss the Jesenicka Open-Air Museum, located in the picturesque foothills of the Praděd mountain in the Jeseníky Mountains, on the outskirts of the village of Dolní Moravice. This open-air museum offers a fascinating insight into the history of mining and mineral extraction in the region, through an interactive exhibition that will delight visitors of all ages.

Information

Jesenicka Open-Air Museum is part of the Avalance hotel, sports and cultural complex in Dolní Moravice. This open-air museum was built with the support of the Regional Operational Programme of the Moravian-Silesian Region and is intended for the general public. The exhibition is divided into two parts – the ground floor and the attic, both of which focus on the history of mineral extraction in the Jesenické region.

• On the ground floor of the open-air museum you will find an interactive board that allows you to explore information about exhibits, deposits and other interesting places in the area.
• There is also an audio guide available that will provide you with details about individual exhibits.
• The exhibition includes a collection of minerals, rocks, mining equipment and art objects related to mining.
• In the attic there is a data projector and a projection screen where you can watch a short film about local galleries and iron ore mines in the area.

Activities and experiences

Visiting the Open-air Museum Jesenicka is a great experience for the whole family. For history and mining enthusiasts, there is a rich exhibition available here, which includes not only historical objects, but also interactive elements that will draw visitors into the past of this interesting region.

• For families with children, it is an ideal opportunity to combine a visit to the open-air museum with activities in the Avalance complex, where you will find benches, a sandbox, a slide and swings.
• After the tour, you can relax in the nearby Hamříkova Stáj restaurant, which offers delicious refreshments.
• For those who want to explore the surroundings more, there are several hiking and cycling routes leading through the picturesque landscape of the Jeseníky Mountains.

Recommended routes:

• A trip to Praděd, the highest mountain in the Jeseníky Mountains.
• A walk along the Jelení cesty, where you can learn about the history of iron ore mines.

Practical information for visitors

The Jesenicka Open-Air Museum is easily accessible from the Pepovka guesthouse. The journey by car takes approximately 35 minutes, and the route leads through the picturesque landscape of the Jeseníky Mountains. The open-air museum is open all year round and is suitable for all ages, including disabled visitors, for whom barrier-free access is provided.

• Recommendation: Set aside enough time to fully enjoy all the activities and tours offered.
• There are parking spaces available near the open-air museum.

Other tips and recommendations

The Jeseníky Mountains are rich in other interesting places that are worth visiting. If you have time, visit, for example, Karlova Studánka, a picturesque spa town with thermal springs and beautiful nature. Other interesting places are Bíla Opava waterfalls or Jeskyné Na Pomezí, which will offer other unique experiences.

Skanzen Jesenicka is one of the many gems that the Jeseníky Mountains offer. This region is rich in history, natural beauty and cultural monuments waiting for you to discover. Come to the Pepovka guesthouse and discover the Jeseníky Mountains in all their forms!