The town of Javorník is located approximately 22 km northwest of Jeseník and lies in the Bohemian Silesia at the foot of the Rychlebské Mountains. The local parts are Bílý Potok, Horní Hoštice, Travná and Zálesí. One of the biggest landmarks of Javorník is the chateau Jánský Vrch, the historical center of the town was designated as an urban conservation area.
The first mention of the settlement of Javorník goes back to the deep past and suggests that there could be a settlement of prehistoric farmers. Other findings come from the Late Roman period, when coins were found on a nearby hill or a vessel from Rychleby, dating back to that time. However, the first written record comes from around 1290.
Municipal office, services:
- Czech POINT.
Office Hours
- Monday 7:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday 7:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:00
- Wednesday 7:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 17:00
- Thursday 7:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 14:00
- Friday 7:30 - 11:30, 12:00 - 13:00.
Local amenities:
- kindergartens and primary schools
- Elementary Art School
- medical devices
- collection yard
- retirement home
- cinema
- gallery
- aquapark
- sports ground.
Javorník Municipal Cultural Center:
- Information Center tel. 584 440 688
- cultural center, tel, +420 584 440 276
- library phone: 584 440 168
- address: Nádražní 160, Javorník.
Local attractions:
- Javornik Museum
- Church of the Holy Cross
- Chateau Jansky Vrch
- Holy Trinity Church
- The dancing hall in the Crayfish Valley.
Our picturesque town is also attractive for tourists, in the vicinity there are many nature trails and marked bike paths.