Sokolov
Sokolov is a beautiful town with rich history. Even though it may appear mainly industrial due to its surrounding mining operations, the town also has many monuments and beauties of nature that are worth seeing. The town’s accommodation capacities and amenities allow for the organization of small-size congresses, meetings and other gatherings.
- Founded: The first written mentions of Sokolov come from the year 1279.
- Altitude: 401 m above sea level
- Climate: foothills
- Natural rarity: unique nature preserve SOOS
- Interesting sights: chateau park Husovy sady, protected landscape area Slavkovský les (Slavkov Forest).
- Architectural sights: chateau of Sokolov, the premises of the former Gamekeeper’s House, parish church of St. Jacob the Greater, evangelic church of St. Thomas, Holy Trinity chapel, capuchin monastery with the church of St. Anthony of Padua, Miners’ House, and many others.
- Industry: Sokolovká uhelná (Sokolov Coal Mining Corpoartion), chemical industry
- Significant events: In the Middle of Europe Festival, Podzimní dostavník (Autumn Stagecoach) – a show of folk and country music, Rocking, Sokolov Summer of Culture, Golden Dumbbell, etc.
All you need to know to organize MICE events:
1 locality with a capacity of 110 participants
Accommodation capacity:
4 hotels *** 117 rooms
List of MICE capacities in Sokolov
Accessibility:
- airport Prague (130 min.)
- airport Karlovy Vary (30 min.)
- dense network of railroads and bus lines
- GPS: 50°10'45.654"N, 12°38'39.519"E
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