The Old Town lies in the north of Moravia between Králický Sněžník, Rychlebské Mountains and Hrubý Jeseník. In the surroundings of the Old Town there are beautiful natural sceneries, lookout rocks and valley paths ideal for hiking trips. The dominant feature of the region is 1424 meters high Králický Sněžník.
Historical sources show that the town was founded sometime in the second half of the 13th century.
Currently there live approximately 1700 inhabitants and local parts are Chrastice, Hyncice pod Susinou, Kuncice, Nova Seninka, Stribrnice, Small and Great Vrbno.
City, municipal office, services:
- CzechPoint.
Office Hours:
- Monday 8:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 17:00 hours
- Tuesday 8:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Wednesday 8: 00-12: 00, 13: 00-17: 00 hours
- Thursday 8:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:00 hours
- Friday 8: 00-12: 00, 13:00 - 15:00 hours.
City facilities:
- mail
- elementary School
- health Center
- Tourist Information Center, tel. 583 239 134
- library, phone 583 239 267
- collecting yard, tel. 583 239 213
- dog shelter, tel. 583 285 996
- House of Culture
- Cinema Sneznik.
Thanks to well-preserved mountain conditions, the Old Town below Sněžník is an ideal place for all hikers and nature lovers.