The tower stands 40 meters tall and was built on the remains of a fortress that suffered significant damage during the Thirty Years' War.
The base of the tower is constructed with a pronounced batter to increase structural stability against artillery impact.
The name 'Trúba' is derived from the German word 'Turm', meaning tower.
Local archaeologists have uncovered evidence that the castle hill was inhabited as early as the Neolithic period.
The tower's design includes an external wooden walkway that allows for 360-degree views of the Štramberk Karst landscape.
A specialized local pastry called 'Štramberské uši' (Štramberk ears) is traditionally sold near the tower, commemorating a 13th-century legend about the town's resistance against Mongol invaders.
Štramberská Trúba is a cylindrical stone keep standing as the primary remnant of a 13th-century Gothic castle in the Moravian-Silesian Region of Czechia. Situated on the summit of Castle Hill, the tower serves as an observation point overlooking the town of Štramberk and the surrounding Beskydy Mountains. The tower was reconstructed in the early 20th century, incorporating a wooden gallery and roof to preserve the structure. It remains the most recognizable landmark of the town, often referred to as the 'Moravian Bethlehem' due to the tiered layout of the town's timbered houses below. The tower structure is built from local limestone. It is integrated into a larger fortification complex that once protected the trade routes of the region. Access to the upper observation deck is provided by a narrow spiral staircase inside the masonry walls.
From the wooden balcony at the top of the tower looking down toward the clustered red-roofed houses of the town.
Wear sturdy footwear with good grip, as the approach path from the town square is steep and paved with uneven cobblestones.
Visit the small souvenir shop at the base of the tower for local maps and historical pamphlets.
Combine your visit with a walk through the nearby Botanical Garden of the Štramberk Arboretum.
Attempting to climb the hill in flip-flops or smooth-soled shoes, which are dangerous on the steep, sloped cobblestone inclines.
Open daily during the peak summer season; restricted access or limited days during winter months.
The interior staircase is narrow and steep; maintain a single-file line and be prepared to pause for descending visitors.
