okres Jihlava district, Vysočina Region, Czechia

Places to visit near Polná

Polná is a town in okres Jihlava district, Vysočina Region, Czechia, home to about 5,006 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 28 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Nalezení Svatého Kříže (8 km), Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice (13 km) and Rudný (14 km).

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Polná, Vysočina Region
Polná, okres Jihlava district, Vysočina Region, Czechia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Polná at a glance

Location
okres Jihlava district, Vysočina Region, Czechia
Population
about 5,006
Coordinates
49.4870° N, 15.7188° E
Places within 50 km
74 (74 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Polná

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Polná: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Polná

89 churches within 100 km of Polná. The closest is Nalezení Svatého Kříže (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Polná

76 forts & heritage within 100 km of Polná. The closest is Rokštejn (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Polná

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Polná. The closest is PP Prosenka (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Polná

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Polná. The closest is Rudný (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Rudný · viewpoint · okres Jihlava · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Křemešník · viewpoint · okres Pelhřimov · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Zuberský Vrch · viewpoint · okres Chrudim · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Zadní Hora · viewpoint · okres Třebíč · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Mařenka · viewpoint · okres Třebíč · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Pp Míchova Skála · viewpoint · okres Jihlava · ~48 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Polná

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Polná. The closest is V. N. Hamry (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Polná

14 museums within 100 km of Polná. The closest is Muzeum Dálnic (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Polná

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Polná
  2. 14 km Rudný · viewpoint, okres Jihlava
  3. 5 km Povýšení Svatého Kříže · church, okres Jihlava
  4. 1 km Jihlava Zoo · park, okres Jihlava
  5. 13 km Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice · church, okres Jihlava
  6. 5 km Nalezení Svatého Kříže · church, okres Jihlava
  7. 8 km Back to Polná

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How to reach Polná

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Polná by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2889Nalezení Svatého Kříže (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1476Rokštejn (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1327PP Prosenka (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints717Rudný (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs717V. N. Hamry (39 km)
    Museums314Muzeum Dálnic (32 km)
    Parks211Jihlava Zoo (17 km)
    Other attractions03Zelená Brána (77 km)
    Buddhist sites02Sázava Monastery (92 km)
    Caves02Kůlna Cave (93 km)
    Treks01European Long Distance Path E8 - Part Czech Republic (91 km)
    Waterfalls01Jordánský Waterfall (96 km)

    Polná: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Polná?

    Nalezení Svatého Kříže (church, about 8 km), Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice (church, about 13 km), Rudný (viewpoint, about 14 km), Jihlava Zoo (park, about 17 km), Povýšení Svatého Kříže (church, about 17 km), Svatý Jakub Větší (church, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Polná?

    74 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Polná?

    Nalezení Svatého Kříže, about 8 km by road; Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Polná?

    Rokštejn, about 21 km by road; Zámek Příseka (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Polná?

    PP Prosenka, about 19 km by road; U Miličovska (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Polná?

    Start in Polná, visit Rudný, then Povýšení Svatého Kříže, then Jihlava Zoo, then Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice, then Nalezení Svatého Kříže, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Polná?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Polná

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Polná’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Polná on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.