Tours by appointment - Recommended for a group of 15 – 30 people
In the exposition of the VISITOR CENTER of the fortification Velká Šance, the visitors will learn:
- What was the Velká Šance and the whole system of fortifications so-called “Jablunkovské Šance “on the historical Silesian-Hungarian border
- Why it was built here
- What “The Regional Road “was and where gates to the fortress were located
- What building elements were used
- Who “Vybranci “were
- When and how the fortress was being rebuilt and completed
- How the water and food supply in the fortress was solved
- Where the individual objects in the fortress were located, such as the bell tower, the commander’s house, blockhouses, etc.
- On the animated projection, the visitor will see how the Velká Šance looked like in 1809
Guided tours for groups of over 6 people must be booked at least 7 days in advance by emailing
Guided tours in foreign languages (PL, EN)
- Weekdays: CZK 600 / group of max. 30 people
- Tours on weekends and outside opening hours are available by prior arrangement only: CZK 1,000 / group of max. 30 people