About Hradec Králové

SALON OF THE REPUBLIC

Hradec Králové is one of the oldest cities in our country. The combination of the historical and broader modern center makes it a complete architecture textbook. Two prominent architects, Josef Gočár and Jan Kotěra, were responsible for the development. Thanks to their urban plans, Hradec became a modern and progressive city and rightly earned the nickname Salon of the Republic.

THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE

Hradec is the best place to live. We are not exaggerating, Hradec Králové regularly wins nationwide polls regarding the quality of life. The city gets points mainly thanks to transport accessibility, low unemployment rate, the amount of greenery, and quality healthcare. We give it 11/10! But don't just take our word for it, see for yourself!

BE A FAN

Do you have solid vocals and a passion for dramatic sports moments? Hradec rumbles enthusiastically at every point, goal, time, medal, and victory. And on the other hand, we always support our teams and athletes when bad luck hits. So be a fan of Hradec and roar with us in the winter stadium for 8000 fans! We play the first league in ice hockey and football and favored women's basketball.

UNIQUE GASTRONOMY

The boom of stylish bars and restaurants did not even avoid Hradec; they sprung up like mushrooms in recent years. Check out our UHK Guide for cool tips on great places. If you want to eat near the campus, you can register at the local Canteen, where a three-course menu will cost you 55 CZK (around 2 EUR). But if you are looking for a more attractive place to sit, cross the road and visit the Kampus bistro, which will satisfy all your needs, from breakfast to lunch to an evening drink. And what's more, UHK students have a discount!

TREES WHEREVER YOU LOOK

The Hradec Municipal Forest has been growing under the city's administration for 700 years. The forest occupies a third of the area of ​​the entire Hradec Králové; you will find a knight's fort there, several educational trails, a forest gym, refreshment stands, and asphalt paths for cyclists and skaters. In addition to the vast forests, the rest of the city is also very green. Šimkovy and Jiráskovy gardens are the most extensive parks in the center. The confluence of the Orlice and the Elbe is charismatic not only due to the abundance of flora but also because it is rich in wildlife.

FESTIVALS ALL YEAR ROUND

We have one big party all year round. Tens of thousands of people from all over the world head to the legendary Rock for People festival in Hradec. The festival hosts names like Green Day, Sum 41, Bring me the Horizon, and many more. Outside of "Rokáč", you can expect the student festival Majáles, Jazz Goes to Town, film festival One World, Czech music festival On One Shore, and Food festivals of all kinds. The summer season usually opens with REGIONY festival, which fills Hradec with theater, music, and art in the open air.

CITY OF CYCLISTS

Why don't we have a subway? Because it's not needed! No long public transport journeys await you in Hradec Králové. With approximately 80 km of cycle routes, Hradec is called the city of cyclists. Didn't you bring your bike? You can use Nextbikes and electric bicycles, which have stations at every UHK building and right next to the dorms.

HRADEC AS A CENTER OF CULTURE

It doesn't matter if you're a movie fan, enjoy classical music, love the theater, or are content with dancing the macarena in a club. There is something for everyone in Hradec! We have the top Klicpera Theater, the BioCentral art cinema, and the renowned Philharmonic. Furthermore, you can experience wild parties in clubs La Fabrique and Denoche. Learn about the region's history at the Art Nouveau Museum of Eastern Bohemia or visit the Gallery of Modern Art. You'll need more than seven days a week to experience everything fully. Hradec is simply astounding.

STUDENT CITY

Prague has Charles University, Olomouc has Palacký University and Hradec Králové... has UHK! In addition to us, other faculties of Czech universities are also located here, which gives Hradec Králové an authentic student atmosphere. The city has over 10,000 students, so education is booming here.

A STONE'S THROW FROM HRADEC

Prague is 45 minutes away, Liberec or Olomouc two hours and slightly more hours will get you to various European cities like Berlin, Wien or Bratislava. If all roads lead to Rome, many also go through Hradec Králové. And the city has excellent public transportation if you want to save time. The university campus is just 10 minutes away from the Main Train station.