PICTURESQUE TOWNS
Romantic Small-Town Nooks
Štramberk
The labyrinth of narrow streets, mysterious legends and wooden folk architecture is what makes Štramberk a sensational and surprisingly not yet exploited destination for the filmmaker.
Štramberk, heralded by its dominant Trúba tower, is a truly unique place – the small area unites rich history and beautiful nature with extensive available services and amenities.
Filmmakers could especially be attracted to the town’s more hidden areas – the surrounding hills offer pretty views, as does the Šipka cave or the former limestone mine with its botanical garden – the so-called Horní Kamenárka.
Příbor
The legendary Metráček was filmed here at the beginning of the 1970s. Several decades later, the streets of Příbor served as a romantic backdrop to the very successful South Korean movie Ode To My Father (2014).
The birth town of Sigmund Freud has a historical center, old narrow streets with the classic stone pavement, a medieval town square with townsmen houses and arcades, offering many mystical and romantic nooks.
Frýdek-Místek
The historic center of the picturesque foothill town with its beautiful architecture, squares and dominant buildings such as the Frýdecký Castle or the Church of St. John the Baptist, creates an unforgettable impression. The surrounding nature, including the Beskydy Mountains and the Ostravice River, gives the city a unique atmosphere. Frýdek-Místek thus offers an ideal combination of history, nature and urban life, which makes it an attractive location for film projects.
Nový Jičín
Nový Jičín is located 34 kilometers southwest of Ostrava on the river Jičín. The town is known primarily for its regular square square with arcade and the historic Renaissance house, the Old Post Office, and the Žerotín Castle. The historical core of the city is a city conservation reserve. In 2001, it was declared the Historic Town of the Year, and in 2015, Masaryk Square in Novi Jičín was awarded the "Most Beautiful Square in the Czech Republic". In the same year, the Novojičín train station received the award "The most beautiful station in the Czech Republic". Nový Jičín is the seat of the Tonak company
Fulnek
Fulnek is a picturesque Moravian town with a rich history and a well-preserved historic center. Its square is lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses, while church towers and narrow streets create a charming atmosphere for filming. The town combines a historic character with a peaceful setting, making it an ideal location for filmmakers looking for authentic small-town Czech environments – suitable for historical, romantic, or contemporary scenes.
Krnov
Krnov is a town in the north of the Moravian-Silesian Region, near the border with Poland. With around 23,000 inhabitants, it offers a diverse mix of historical and modern architecture – including the Neo-Renaissance town hall, former textile factory sites, and the Art Nouveau cinema Mír 70. The surrounding area features Cvilín Hill with its lookout tower and pilgrimage church, the Opava River, and the nearby Jeseníky forests. Thanks to its good transport accessibility and variety of locations, Krnov is an attractive destination for film productions.
Karlova Studánka
Karlova Studánka is a mountain spa town in the heart of the Jeseníky Mountains, known for its exceptionally clean air and well-preserved spa architecture. Situated at an altitude of 800 meters, it has around 200 permanent residents. The spa complex features 19th-century wooden Empire and Classicist buildings surrounded by parks, springs, and mountain scenery. Nearby is the Hučava Waterfall, and a hiking trail leads to Praděd, the highest peak of the Moravian-Silesian Region. Karlova Studánka offers a unique setting ideal for filming historical, romantic, and nature scenes.
