Studying at the university belongs to one of the most beautiful and unforgettable periods in one´s life, not only because of the studying itself. Apart from attending seminars, lectures and studying at the library, students can explore interests outside the academic world. Hradec Králové is one of the most suitable places for all kinds of leisure activities. The town itself belongs to the most beautiful settlements in the Czech Republic, and it has been repeatedly assessed as the best place to live in the whole country. The town offers a wealth of leisure time activities. Hradec Králové is an ideal place for town walks, as it offers picturesque sights of graceful architecture from the first half of 20th century, a period when Hradec Králové was called “the Salon of the Republic”. The town has a rich offer of cultural activities. The Klicpera Theatre has been awarded several national prizes, and the Drak Puppet Theatre is a world-famous phenomenon. Hradec Králové also hosts several international festivals. At the end of the summer semester the streets and parks liven up with concerts and performances during the international theatre festival, when the atmosphere of the town is particularly unique. The autumn calm is accompanied by jazz tones during the music festival Jazz Goes to Town. You can choose your favourite spot from the wide range of bars, restaurants and clubs in the old town.
With its sport facilities, numerous parks, green areas and woods in the town itself and in its vicinity, Hradec Králové is an ideal place to enjoy your leisure time in a physically active way. You can enjoy a swimming pool and a water park, sports complexes and playgrounds, fitness centres and indoor halls where you can practice collective and individual sports. Woods in the nearest proximity of the Halls of Residence offer a great opportunity for jogging and cycling. A bicycle, after all, is a characteristic means of transport in the town. In winter, you can take advantage of the nearby Orlické Mountains and Krkonoše Mountains and go skiing or simply enjoy the beautiful snow-covered landscape.