Trutnov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Trutnov
Town
Krakonoš Square, the historic centre
Flag Coat of arms
Trutnov Location in Czech Republic
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Hradec Králové
District	Trutnov
First mentioned	1260
Area
• Total	103.32 km2 (39.89 sq mi)
Elevation	414 m (1,358 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	29,584
• Density	286.334/km2 (741.60/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	541 01

Trutnov is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It is home to about 30,000 people. The old part of the town is very well kept. It is even protected by law as a special "urban monument zone." This means its historic buildings and layout are important to save.

Exploring Trutnov's Layout

General view with Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

Trutnov is made up of several parts. These include areas like Dolní Předměstí and Vnitřní Město. It also includes smaller villages such as Adamov, Babí, and Poříčí. Each part helps make up the whole town.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of Trutnov

The name Trutnov comes from an old German phrase, truten ouwe. This phrase means "cute floodplain." A floodplain is a flat area of land next to a river that sometimes gets covered by water. This name tells us a bit about the land where the town was built.

Trutnov's Location and Landscape

Trutnov is located about 39 kilometers (24 miles) north of Hradec Králové. A very small part of the town's border touches Poland. Most of Trutnov is in the Giant Mountains Foothills. These are hills at the base of larger mountains.

The town also reaches into the Broumov Highlands to the east. A small part in the north even extends into the Giant Mountains themselves. The highest point near Trutnov is on the slopes of Dvorský les Mountain. It is about 965 meters (3,166 feet) above sea level. The main part of the town sits in the valley of the Úpa River.

A Look Back: Trutnov's History

Trutnov was first mentioned in writing in the year 1260. It was started around 1250 by a noble family called Švábenský of Švábenice. They first named it Úpa, after the river.

In 1301, King Wenceslaus II bought the entire area. By then, it was already known as Trutnov. From 1400 to 1599, Trutnov was a "dowry town" for Bohemian queens. This meant the town's income helped support the queens.

In 1421, the town was taken over by Jan Žižka during the Hussite Wars. These were important wars in Czech history. Trutnov was also the site of the Battle of Trautenau in 1866. This battle happened during the Austro-Prussian War.

Trutnov's Economy and Jobs

Main train station

Trutnov has some big companies that provide many jobs. Two of the largest are Vitesco Technologies Czech Republic and Tyco Electronics EC Trutnov. Both of these companies make electrical parts for cars. They each employ over 1,000 people. The biggest employer that isn't a factory is the Trutnov hospital.

The Krakonoš Brewery is also in Trutnov. It started in 1582, making it one of the oldest breweries in the country.

Getting Around: Transport in Trutnov

Trutnov is the end point of a train line that comes from Prague. There are also train lines that go from Trutnov to other towns like Kolín and Vrchlabí. This makes it easy to travel to and from the town by train.

Sports and Activities in Trutnov

Slalom course in Trutnov

Trutnov has its own ice hockey team, called HC Trutnov.

There is also a special course for slalom on the Úpa river in Trutnov. Slalom is a sport where people paddle a boat through gates on a river. A competition called Trutnovské slalomy has been held here every year since 1965.

Culture and Festivals

Trutnov is known for hosting music festivals. The Trutnov Open Air Music Festival has been held here since 1990. Since 1999, the town has also hosted Obscene Extreme, another music event.

Places to See in Trutnov

Former Lutheran church

The historic heart of Trutnov is the Vnitřní Město area. Its center is Krakonoš Square (Krakonošovo náměstí). This area was once surrounded by town walls in the 14th century. You can still see parts of these old walls today.

A main feature of the square is the Old Town Hall. It looks like a castle and is now a place where tourists can get information. In the middle of the square, you'll find a statue of Joseph II. There is also a stone fountain with a statue of Krakonoš, a mythical mountain spirit. The baroque Holy Trinity Column from 1704 also stands there.

Trutnov has three very important churches. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was built between 1756 and 1782. The Church of Saint Wenceslaus is even older, first mentioned in 1313. It was rebuilt in 1581. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul was built later, between 1897 and 1903. It is located in the Poříčí part of town.

The Bohuslav Martinů Concert Hall is a special place for music. It used to be a Lutheran church, built in 1900.

Trutnov's Sister Cities

Trutnov has "twin towns" or "sister cities" in other countries. This means they have friendly relationships and often share culture.

• Kamienna Góra, Poland
• Kępno, Poland
• Lohfelden, Germany
• Senica, Slovakia
• Strzelin, Poland
• Świdnica, Poland
• Würzburg, Germany

Famous People from Trutnov

Many interesting people have come from Trutnov:

• Samuel Fritz (1654 – c. 1730), a missionary who made the first accurate map of the Amazon River.
• Vincenz Czerny (1842–1916), a famous surgeon.
• Igo Etrich (1879–1967), an Austrian pioneer in flying.
• Elsa Hilger (1904–2005), an American cellist.
• Helen Lewis (1916–2009), a dance teacher and choreographer.
• Rudolf Skácel (born 1979), a footballer.
• Eva Vrabcová-Nývltová (born 1986), an athlete.
• Šárka Musilová (born 1991), a Paralympic archer.

Images for kids

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  Krakonoš Square, the historic centre

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  General view with Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

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  Main train station

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  Slalom course in Trutnov

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  Former Lutheran church

See also

In Spanish: Trutnov para niños