The town was founded in 13th century. The original Gothic castle from the 14th century was rebuilt in Renaissance style. Historicla center has preserved its Gothic ground plan. The St.Michaels church from the 14th century was rebuilt in 16th century.

GPS: 50.30818614N, 12.94796705E

Infocentre - Mírové náměstí 733, 363 01 Ostrov nad Ohří, tel.: +420-353 800 511, e-mail: ic@dk-ostrov.cz

Infocentre - Old townhall - Staré náměstí 46, 363 01 Ostrov nad Ohří, tel.: +420-353 612 211, e-mail: srostrov@seznam.cz

IC - Chateau Ostrov - Jáchymovská 1, 36301 Ostrov nad Ohří, phone: +420-354 224 950, e-mail: zamek@dk-ostrov.cz

Ostrov - St.Michal´s church — St.Michal´s church

Historical town hall in Ostrov nad Ohří — Historical town hall

River Bystřice in Ostrov — River Bystřice in the park

Cultural house in Ostrov — Cultural house