T-S 5 U křížku
An infantry blockhouse from 1937 near Hronov, part of the Czechoslovak border fortifications, with an exhibition on the history of the fortifications.
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About the museum
The infantry blockhouse T-S 5 “U křížku” was built in 1937 as part of the Czechoslovak border fortifications against Nazi Germany. The concrete was poured in September 1937, and the structure was the first in the Trutnov section of the heavy fortifications. It stands on the right flank of the planned artillery fortress Jírova hora and belongs to the structures of resistance grade II.
Before the Munich Agreement in 1938, the blockhouse was largely fitted with technical equipment and weapons. During the war it lost four firing embrasures and two armoured cupolas. It has been under restoration since 1999.
The interior is gradually being extended with exhibitions on the Czechoslovak fortifications, the army and the fates of airmen and aircraft in the Second World War, in memory of the defenders of the border.
Highlights
- Infantry blockhouse from 1937 in the Czechoslovak border fortifications
- Exhibition on the history of the Czechoslovak fortifications
- Exhibits on the Czechoslovak army and on airmen of the Second World War
- Gradual restoration of the blockhouse since 1999
Permanent exhibition
- Expozice o československém opevnění – The exhibition inside the blockhouse is gradually being extended to cover the history of the Czechoslovak fortifications, the army, and airmen and aircraft of the Second World War.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A stony uphill path leads to the blockhouse.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking is limited; it is available at the inn in Zbečník.
From Zbečník a stony uphill path leads to the blockhouse (about 400 m) from the spot opposite the school. From Hronov you can walk along the green hiking trail towards Červený Kostelec (about 1 km).
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours can be arranged by phone. |
