Čeladná is a municipality and village in the Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,900 inhabitants.

Geography

Čeladná is located about 14 km south of Frýdek-Místek and 27 km south of Ostrava. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids mountain range. The highest point is the Smrk mountain at 1276 m above sea level. The municipality is situated in the valley of the Čeladenka stream.

History

The first written mention of Čeladná is from 1581. The spa and rehabilitation centre were founded here in 1902. From the 1950s to 2000, the activity of the spa was suspended and there was a hospital and a famous maternity hospital on the premises, therefore Čeladná is the birthplace of many personalities.

Demographics

Economy

Čeladná is known for its spa and rehabilitation centre. It is the main employer in the municipality. In the 21st century, Čeladná has become a popular holiday resort with new hotels and infrastructure.

Transport

Čeladná is located on the railway line Valašské Meziříčí–Frýdlant nad Ostravicí.

Sport

Čeladná is renowned for the largest golf course in the Czech Republic.

Sights

The Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius was built in 1936 and is inspired by the work of Dušan Jurkovič.

Notable people