Prehistoric Settlement Křivolík
Pravěká osada Křivolík
Pravěká osada Křivolík is an open-air museum and experimental archaeological center near Česká Třebová. It showcases prehistoric life through reconstructed buildings, craft areas, and animal enclosures.

📜 Pravěká osada Křivolík is an open-air museum and experimental archaeological center located in the forests near Česká Třebová. It showcases the history of modern human development over the last 37,000 years through reconstructed prehistoric structures and activities.
🔍 The settlement has been built since 2007 by the Bacrie Association, focusing on experimental archaeology and educational programs.

Why Go

☀️ Explore reconstructions of buildings from various prehistoric periods, including the times of hunters and gatherers, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age.
🏄‍♀️ Discover craft districts featuring a stone axe grinder's workshop, an Iron Age forge, and various types of kilns for bronze smelting, pottery, and charcoal production.
🎾 Interact with domestic animals in paddocks, including sheep and goats.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Offers educational programs and events for children, youth, and adults, and is a frequent site for school excursions. Recommended for children in fourth grade and up.
🎶 Hosts public events, school programs, summer camps, technological seminars, and traditional events like 'Stíny Hercynského lesa'. Features 'period inhabitants' demonstrating prehistoric activities, musical programs, and juggling performances.
✈️ Nearby attractions include Max Švabinský's house, St. Catherine's Rotunda in Česká Třebová, and Kozlov lookout tower.

Why Avoid

⚠️ The terrain is not suitable for strollers; a baby carrier is recommended for small children.

Cost

🎟️ Entry fees:
Entry is free, but voluntary contributions are welcome at the entrance.

Getting There

🚗 Parking is available for free at the bus stop Česká Třebová, Kozlov, křiž. (crossroads). Alternatively, park at the restaurant 'Na Horách' near Česká Třebová and follow the green tourist mark.
🚌 From Česká Třebová train station, follow the green tourist mark to 'Uhrovy doly' crossroads, then the blue tourist mark towards 'Kozlovský kopec'. From Kozlov village, walk along the blue tourist mark towards 'Česká Třebová'.

Managed By

🤝 Built and managed by the Bacrie Association (spolek Bacrie).

Tags
PrehistoricOpen-air museumArchaeologyExperimental archaeologyEducationalFamily-friendlyHistorical reconstruction