KRTEK – Krkonose Centre for Environmental Education

Its shape and materials soon made it attractive for architects, designers, builders and the broader public. Its exterior design looks discreet, and therefore does not visually compete with the nearby Vrchlabi Palace, Augustinian Monastery or the headquarters of the Krkonossky National Park. Its shape is based on the Krkonose’s topology, yet it will be hard for ordinary visitors to find the mountain relief in the building’s appearance. The so-called Hajek Code, a new programme for older schoolchildren as well as families with children, must be resolved to see the link.

The building has won many awards:

• The 2015 Ferrara International Prize for Sustainable Architecture – Certificate of Merit
• The 2014 Best Architectural Project in the Czech Republic
• The 2014 Building of the Year award from the Kralovehradecky Region
• The 2014 International Piranesi Award – Certificate of Merit

The building offers a lecture hall with 80 seats, including 2–5 places for the handicapped, equipped with the latest high-quality presentation and recording equipment. It also offers a small lab for 16 students equipped with microscopes and stereoscopic magnifiers, a small gallery and a library. Heating is provided by a heat pump.

Free tours

are available on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm, or upon prior arrangement depending on the programme.

Krtek Centre Programme

The Krtek centre is used for various lectures, screenings, debates with interesting figures, exhibitions and also the Director of the Krkonossky National Park Award ceremony. The events are held every Thursday at 6 p.m. unless otherwise advised. Exhibitions can be seen during the free tours on Tuesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm or upon prior arrangement.

Calendar of events