Sport atractivities

City Hradec Králové offers a wide range of sport activities. If you prefer to participate in sports passively it is recommended to visit sport matches or competitions. The Czech national sport is ice hockey, therefore it is highly recommended to visit the unique atmosphere of the Czech hockey extra league at the Winter Stadium in HK (Entry to the match is 130 to 240 CZK depending on the type of ticket.). If you are a football fan you may visit football stadium in Malšovice (Premier League ticket costs about 50 to 150, - CZK). [85]

The city also hosts prestigious sport events such as: The karate World Cup - Grand Prix Hradec Kralove (Athletic Hall Třebeš), races on in-line skates - Lifeline tour, cyclomarathon – Okolohradce. International competition of formulas - Formula Student (Festivalpark). international Dance Competition - Dancefloor attack and horse races - Grand prix show jumping in HK. [12]

Hradec Králové is the city of cyclists. There is approximately 72 km of cycling routes and also the unique cycletower located near the main train station used for bicycle parking. Cycle Tourism is very popular here, there are cycle routes leading to the surrounding attractions of the city (cycle route maps can be downloaded here: http://www.cyklohradec.cz/18/Mapy/). [14]

Hradec has beautiful forests with ideal conditions for in-line skaters, joggers, cyclists, horse riders and for walks. There is also the opportunity to walk the dog from an animal shelter located in Malšovice. If you are fan of swimming there is a swimming pool, Aquacentre and a summer swimming pool Flošna. In Hradec Králové you can find many fitness facilities according to your taste. Other sport activities in HK: golf course, miniature golf, climbing centers, Skate Park, climbing wall, public skating on the winter stadium, autodrome CzechRing, andrenalinzones in Festivalpark and many others. [47] Recreational resort “Stříbrný rybník” is located Malšova Lhota and offers a range of outdoor facilities and activities including rope park, swordplay, bungee run, archery and trampolines. There is a playground for paintball, volleyball, table tennis table, kayak rental and paddle boat. The area offers cottages with outdoor dining area, kitchen and bathroom. The esort includes a natural swimming pool with a water slide and sandy beaches. [113]