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Šumperk

Olomouc Region, Czechia · Europe

About Šumperk

Šumperk works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bludov, 22km from Cervenohorske Sedlo.

Šumperk is a town located in Olomouc Region, Czechia. With a population of 28,768, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Šumperk sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Šumperk to your route.

About Šumperk

Šumperk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈʃumpɛrk] ; German: Mährisch Schönberg) is a town in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 24,000 inhabitants. The town is located in the Hanušovice Highlands on the stream Bratrušovský potok. Šumperk is an industrial town, but it also contains valuable historical and

Read more architectural monuments. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.

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Where is Šumperk located?

Šumperk is located in Olomouc Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.9653 latitude, 16.9706 longitude.

What is the population of Šumperk?

Šumperk has a population of approximately 28,768 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
28,768
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
Olomouc Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.9653, 16.9706

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Šumperk

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Dlouhé stráně Upper Reservoir

An artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.

20 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Cervenohorske Sedlo

A 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Praded

The highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.

23 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Bouzov Castle

A romantically restored medieval castle with a tall keep, a favourite fairytale-film backdrop in Moravia.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Holy Trinity Column, Olomouc

A 35m baroque plague column, the grandest in Central Europe, towering over Olomouc's stately upper square.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Šumperk

  • 20 kmDlouhé stráně Upper ReservoirAn artificial lake set improbably on a flattened 1,350 m mountaintop in the Jeseníky range: the upper basin of Czechia's biggest pumped-storage plant, ringed by a walkable rim with huge views. Reached by shuttle bus, bike or cable car from Kouty.
  • 22 kmCervenohorske SedloA 1,013 m saddle on the I/44 road over the Jeseniky Mountains, linking Sumperk and Jesenik with long chains of sweeping switchbacks through spruce forest: one of Czechia's best mountain drives.
  • 23 kmPradedThe highest peak of Moravia at 1,491 m, topped by a TV tower with a viewing platform; the road climbing toward Ovcarna is the highest in Czechia and a favourite of cyclists and drivers alike.
  • 73 kmRoad of a Hundred BendsRoute 387 between Radkow and Kudowa-Zdroj corkscrews through the surreal rock labyrinths of the Table Mountains, packing dozens of hairpins into a forested drive beloved by Polish motorists.
  • 73 kmSzczeliniec WielkiThe highest summit of the Table Mountains (919 m): a sandstone plateau of eroded rock labyrinths, chasms and terraces reached by a historic stone stairway from Karłów, with views into Czechia on clear days.

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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