Sports Training Camps in Luhačovice — Ideal Conditions for Every Team
When you mention sports training camps, most coaches and organisers imagine endless searching for the right venue. A place with sufficient quality sporting facilities, reasonable accommodation for the entire team, regeneration opportunities and a pleasant environment that motivates athletes to achieve better performance. Luhačovice — a Moravian spa town nestled in the hills of the White Carpathians — offers precisely this combination. And perhaps even more than you’d expect.
Luhačovice isn’t just the legendary spa with mineral springs and Art Nouveau architecture. It’s also home to the Radostova Sports Centre, one of the most comprehensive sporting complexes in south-east Moravia. Combined with spa facilities, quality accommodation and unique regeneration opportunities, Luhačovice creates an environment that’s literally ideal for sports training camps. Whether you’re leading a football club, volleyball team, gymnastics club or dance group — in Luhačovice you’ll find everything you need in one place.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll present Luhačovice’s complete sporting infrastructure, specific opportunities for individual sports, accommodation and catering for teams, regeneration facilities and practical information for organisers. If you’re planning a sports camp in Moravia, read on — this article will save you hours of searching and planning.
Radostova Sports Centre — the Heart of Luhačovice Sport
The Radostova Sports Centre is Luhačovice’s main sporting complex and one of the most versatile sports centres in the Zlín Region. It’s located at Hradisko 1029, in a quiet part of town with excellent transport links. For sports teams, it’s crucial that it offers such a wealth of sports facilities and services under one roof that there’s practically no need to look elsewhere.
Main Sports Hall
The heart of the entire complex is the multi-purpose sports hall with impressive dimensions of 23.5m x 45.5m and a ceiling height of 10 metres. These dimensions place it among the largest sports halls in the region and enable full training and competitive matches in a wide range of sports. The court is marked for volleyball, basketball, handball, tennis, nohejbal (Czech ball game) and five-a-side football. This means one team can train in several different disciplines without changing venue.
The 10-metre ceiling height is an important parameter particularly appreciated by volleyball players, basketball players and badminton players. No height restrictions on serves, no ball bouncing off the ceiling — the hall meets parameters for regulation matches. Moreover, the hall space can be divided into 3 cross courts, enabling simultaneous training of multiple groups or combining different sporting activities at the same time.
Gymnasium for Gymnastics
The separate gymnastics gymnasium is equipped with the necessary apparatus and provides a specialised space for gymnastics training. It’s used not only by gymnastics clubs but also cheerleading teams, acrobats, martial arts requiring mat coverage, or dance groups needing a smaller, more intimate space for choreography practice. The separate gymnasium means gymnastics or dance teams can train independently of activities in the main hall.
Tennis Court with Air-Supported Structure
The outdoor tennis court is covered with an air-supported structure (bubble) during winter months, ensuring year-round operation. For tennis clubs planning winter training camps, this is a crucial advantage — they don’t need to worry about adverse weather and can train at full capacity even in January or February. In summer months, the court offers training under the open sky in the pleasant environment of the Moravian hills.
Bowling Alley
The four-lane bowling alley is a pleasant addition for any sports team. It can serve as team-building after a demanding training day, as a form of active regeneration, or as a supplementary sport to enliven the training camp programme. Bowling develops coordination, accuracy and concentration — qualities useful in any sport.
Outdoor Sports Facilities
The Radostova complex has two full football pitches that meet parameters for training and friendly matches. For football clubs, this is a key parameter — the ability to split the team into two groups and train simultaneously, or use one pitch for training and the other for match practice. The grass surfaces are regularly maintained and provide quality surface for football and rugby.
The complex also offers an outdoor workout area with bars and other equipment for bodyweight exercises. Street workout is an increasingly popular training supplement across sports — bodyweight training develops functional strength, stability and coordination. For athletes at training camps, it’s an ideal opportunity for morning warm-ups or supplementary strength training.
Fitness Centre and Wellness
The fitness centre is equipped with weight machines and a cardio zone, enabling individual strength and fitness training. For athletes at training camps, this is essential facilities — the entire team isn’t always together and the opportunity for individual training in a modern gym is a great advantage.
The Finnish sauna and massage services directly in the Radostova complex complement the sporting facilities with a regeneration component. After a demanding training day, nothing beats relaxation in the sauna and professional massage of tired muscles. Regeneration is an integral part of every quality training camp, and at Radostova you have it literally around the corner from the training hall.
Contact Details for Radostova Sports Centre
- Address: Hradisko 1029, Luhačovice
- Phone: +420 577 134 112
- Email: sportcentrum@radostova.cz
Which Sports Are Suitable for Luhačovice
Thanks to the extensive facilities of Radostova Sports Centre and other sporting opportunities in Luhačovice and the surrounding area, the town is suitable for sports training camps across a wide range of disciplines. Let’s look at specific sports and their opportunities.
Football
Football training camps in Moravia — this is a key search term for many coaches, and Luhačovice has an excellent answer. Two full football pitches in the Radostova complex enable comprehensive football training. You can use one pitch for match practice and set-piece training, the other for fitness preparation and training in smaller groups.
In case of adverse weather, the team moves to the main sports hall, which has five-a-side football markings. A typical training day for a football team in Luhačovice might look like this: morning fitness training on the outdoor pitch, morning tactical preparation in the hall, afternoon match training on the second pitch, and evening regeneration in the sauna. The parking capacity for 15 team buses also means an entire youth club can arrive without logistical complications.
Volleyball
The main sports hall with 10-metre ceiling height and official volleyball markings is perfect for volleyball teams. The space enables training on a full court as well as division into cross courts for practice in smaller groups. Volleyball training camps are among the most frequent events at Radostova — and no wonder. The court quality, sufficient height and ability to immediately move to regeneration create conditions comparable to professional training centres.
For volleyball teams, there’s also the advantage of being able to supplement training with beach volleyball. In summer months, Luhačovice and the surrounding area offer outdoor clay and sand courts where programmes can be varied and skills developed on different surfaces.
Basketball
Basketball markings in the main hall along with sufficient ceiling height make Radostova suitable for basketball training camps too. The hall accommodates a full basketball court, while cross courts can be used for shooting practice, dribbling exercises and games in smaller spaces. Players can supplement the fitness component of training in the gym and on the outdoor workout area, where bodyweight exercises develop the explosiveness and stability needed for basketball.
Handball
Handball teams will appreciate the dimensions of the main hall — 23.5m x 45.5m provides space for a full handball court with official markings. The ten-metre ceiling height isn’t a limiting factor for handball, so teams can focus exclusively on training without any restrictions. The combination of hall training with outdoor fitness preparation on the football pitches creates an ideal mix for pre-season preparation of handball clubs.
Gymnastics
The specialised gymnastics gymnasium at Radostova is a key draw for gymnastics clubs and sections. A separate space means gymnasts don’t have to wait for the main hall to be free and can train according to their own schedule. Gymnastics training camps require intensive and focused training, and the quiet, specialised gymnasium meets these conditions. Additionally, gymnasts can use the gym for strength preparation and the sauna for regenerating strained muscles and joints.
Tennis
The tennis court with winter air-supported structure ensures year-round training conditions. For tennis training camps, it’s possible to combine the court at Radostova with other courts in Luhačovice and surrounding areas, creating sufficient capacity even for larger groups of players. Tennis players can also use the gym for strength training, the gymnastics gymnasium for stretching and coordination exercises, and wellness facilities for regeneration. Luhačovice with its clean air and peaceful environment is an ideal choice for tennis training camps.
Athletics and Fitness Preparation
Although Luhačovice doesn’t have an athletics stadium with a tartan track, it offers excellent conditions for fitness training camps and general athletic preparation. Two football pitches provide space for sprints, straights and fitness training. The surrounding terrain — the hilly landscape of the White Carpathians — is ideal for cross-country running training, hills and intervals. The main hall serves for indoor training in adverse weather, the gym for strength preparation, and the workout area for functional training.
Many athletics clubs use Luhačovice for pre-competition training camps, combining cross-country running in beautiful nature with regeneration at the spa. It’s precisely this combination of hard training and quality regeneration with mineral springs that makes Luhačovice attractive for athletes.
Martial Arts
The gymnastics gymnasium with mat covering is suitable for training judo, karate, taekwondo, wrestling and other martial arts. The main hall can then serve for fitness preparation and training requiring more space. Martial arts training camps are typically intensive and exhausting — which makes quality regeneration, offered by both Radostova and Luhačovice as a whole, all the more important.
Dance and Cheerleading
Dance groups and cheerleading teams will find excellent conditions in Luhačovice. The gymnastics gymnasium provides an intimate space for choreography practice, while the main hall offers space for routines requiring larger areas. Dance training camps in Luhačovice are popular also due to the pleasant environment — after demanding training, dancers can rest with a walk in the spa park or relaxation in the wellness centre.
Accommodation and Catering for Sports Teams
Quality accommodation and catering are as important for successful sports training camps as sporting facilities. Athletes need peaceful sleep, balanced nutrition and comfortable facilities where they can regenerate after training. Luhačovice offers several excellent options in this regard.
Accommodation Directly at Radostova
Radostova Sports Centre has its own accommodation — 11 rooms with total capacity of 41 beds. The rooms are triple with the possibility of an extra bed, which is a practical arrangement for sports teams. The main advantage of accommodation directly in the complex is zero commute distance to training. Athletes wake up in the morning, go down for breakfast, and within minutes are on the pitch. No transfers, no wasted time. For smaller teams and clubs up to approximately 40 people, this is the ideal option.
Accommodation at Radostova is designed practically and affordably — exactly as sports teams need. It’s not a luxury hotel, but clean and functional facilities where athletes feel comfortable and have everything at hand.
Hotel Vincent — Comfortable Alternative for More Demanding Teams
For teams seeking higher accommodation standards, or for larger expeditions exceeding Radostova’s capacity, Hotel Vincent is an excellent choice. This hotel offers comfortable rooms, quality catering and most importantly wellness facilities, which sports teams will appreciate for regeneration after demanding training.
Hotel Vincent is an ideal choice especially for professional and semi-professional teams that emphasise quality regeneration and overall comfort of stay. The combination of training at Radostova and accommodation at Hotel Vincent is a proven model regularly used by numerous sports clubs.
For larger sporting events — tournaments, training camps for multiple teams or youth camps — it’s possible to combine the capacities of Radostova and Hotel Vincent, creating accommodation capacity sufficient even for extensive sporting events. You can read more about group accommodation options on the accommodation booking page.
Catering for Athletes
Proper nutrition is the foundation of sporting performance and regeneration. In Luhačovice, sports teams have several catering options. Radostova Sports Centre offers the possibility of providing meals directly in the complex, which is the logistically simplest option. Hotel Vincent has its own restaurant where it’s possible to prepare a catering programme adapted to athletes’ needs — emphasising sufficient protein intake, complex carbohydrates and quality fats.
For teams with their own nutritional advisor, individual menus can be arranged. While Moravian cuisine is famous more for traditional delicacies, local chefs can prepare balanced sports meals that meet the requirements of modern sports nutrition.
Post-Training Regeneration — the Secret Weapon of Luhačovice Training Camps
Here we come to what makes sports training camps in Luhačovice truly exceptional. While sporting facilities can be found in many places in the Czech Republic, the combination of quality sports facilities with world-class spa regeneration is offered by few towns. And regeneration is precisely what separates good training camps from excellent ones.
Sauna and Massage at Radostova
The Finnish sauna directly at Radostova Sports Centre is the first line of regeneration. After demanding training, time spent in the sauna contributes to muscle tension relief, improved blood circulation and overall rest for the organism. Regular saunas during training camps help prevent muscle injuries and accelerate regeneration between training sessions.
Massages at Radostova are another important regeneration tool. Sports massage helps release muscle contractions, improve blood flow to stressed areas and accelerate the removal of metabolites from muscles. For athletes at intensive training camps, regular massage is an investment that pays off in better performance and lower injury risk.
Mineral Springs — Natural Regeneration
And here comes what’s unique about Luhačovice. The town has healing mineral springs whose beneficial effects are scientifically proven and have been used in spa treatment for centuries. For athletes, mineral springs are a valuable source of minerals and electrolytes that the body loses through sweating during intensive training.
The most famous spring is Vincentka — natural mineral water with high mineral content that’s freely available directly at the spring in the spa park. Regular drinking of Vincentka during training camps helps replenish minerals, supports digestion and generally contributes to better organism regeneration. You can read more about the beneficial effects of this spring in our blog about Luhačovice.
Walks to the mineral springs in the spa park also serve as a pleasant form of active regeneration. Slow walking in a beautiful environment with clean air, tasting different springs and the overall atmosphere of the spa park has a relaxing effect on both body and mind of athletes.
Wellness Centre and Pools
For a more comprehensive regeneration programme, sports teams can use the Nivamare wellness centre — a modern aquacentre with pools, whirlpools and a sauna world. Swimming is an excellent form of active regeneration that relieves joints and spine stressed during sports training. Whirlpool baths with warm water help relax muscles, and the sauna world offers different types of saunas for a complete regeneration ritual.
For professional teams, it’s possible to arrange special spa procedures — carbon dioxide baths, hydrotherapy or mud wraps that have proven regenerative effects. Combining sports training camps with spa procedures is a model increasingly used by top sports clubs in recent years.
Regeneration Programme — Recommended Schedule
Based on the experience of sports teams that regularly visit Luhačovice, we recommend the following regeneration schedule:
- After morning training: Walk to mineral springs, drinking Vincentka, light stretching in the park
- After afternoon training: Finnish sauna at Radostova (15-20 minutes), cold shower, rest
- Evening: Sports massage for the most stressed players, quiet walk in the spa park
- Rest day: Visit to Nivamare — swimming, whirlpools, sauna world, complete regeneration
This schedule ensures athletes are prepared for full training volume every day whilst minimising the risk of overtraining and injury. It’s precisely this care for regeneration that makes Luhačovice training camps something more than just training days in a different location.
Supplementary Activities for Sports Teams
Quality sports training camps aren’t just about the main sport. Supplementary activities help bond the team, enliven the programme and develop athletes’ versatility. Luhačovice and its surroundings offer a diverse range of possibilities.
Swimming
The municipal swimming pool in Luhačovice is available for sports teams and offers opportunities for regenerative swimming and swimming training. For many sports, swimming is an ideal compensatory activity — it relieves overstressed joints and engages muscle groups that remain inactive during the main sport. Including one swimming morning in the training camp programme is proven practice of many coaches.
Cycling
The surroundings of Luhačovice are interwoven with a network of cycle paths and cycle routes of varying difficulty. From comfortable paths along the River Luhačovický potok to challenging climbs into the White Carpathian hills — every team will find a route matching their fitness and needs. Cycling is an excellent form of cross-training for most sports, developing endurance, lower limb strength and the cardiovascular system. Bicycles can be hired from local rental shops.
Hiking in the White Carpathians
The White Carpathians — a protected landscape area and UNESCO biosphere reserve — are literally on Luhačovice’s doorstep. A network of marked hiking trails offers countless possibilities for hiking trips of various lengths and difficulty levels. For sports teams, hiking is an ideal activity for rest days — it provides lower-intensity physical activity, time in fresh air and bonds the team informally.
A popular route is the ascent of Komonec (672m above sea level), which offers panoramic views over the Luhačovice valley and surrounding hills. Another possibility is visiting the White Carpathian orchid meadows, which in May and June are literally carpeted with colourful flowers. Hiking in the White Carpathians is an experience athletes appreciate even outside the sporting context.
Team-building and Bowling
The four-lane bowling alley at Radostova is an excellent venue for team-building. A bowling tournament between different groups of players is a proven activity that relaxes the atmosphere, builds team spirit and provides a healthy dose of competitiveness in an informal environment. Bowling is also an activity accessible to everyone regardless of sporting specialisation.
City Tours and Cultural Programme
Luhačovice itself is a beautiful town with rich history and unique architecture. Walks around buildings by architect Dušan Jurkovič, visiting the spa park with colonnade, or sitting in one of the cosy cafés — all this contributes to a pleasant experience from the training camp. Athletes aren’t machines, and cultural and social programmes are an important part of every well-planned training camp. You can find more about the town’s history and attractions on the Hotel Vincent blog.
Practical Information for Sports Training Camp Organisers
Planning a sports training camp is a complex task requiring careful preparation. Here is practical information and tips to help you organise a training camp in Luhačovice.
Transport and Parking
Luhačovice is located in the Zlín Region, approximately 20km south-east of Zlín. The town is accessible by road and rail. For sports teams travelling by bus, it’s crucial information that Radostova Sports Centre has parking for 100 cars and 15 team buses. This is capacity that easily handles even large sporting events with multiple teams participating simultaneously.
Journey distances from larger cities:
- Zlín: approximately 25 minutes by car
- Brno: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Olomouc: approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
- Ostrava: approximately 2 hours
- Prague: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
- Bratislava (SK): approximately 2 hours
Luhačovice’s location in south-east Moravia is strategically advantageous — the town is easily accessible not only from throughout Moravia but also from Slovakia, making it attractive even for Slovak sports teams seeking quality training camp facilities.
How to Book Sporting Facilities
We recommend booking sporting facilities at Radostova Sports Centre well in advance, especially during peak season (September-June for indoor sports, May-September for outdoor sports). You can contact the centre by phone on +420 577 134 112 or email sportcentrum@radostova.cz. When enquiring, please state:
- Training camp dates (arrival and departure dates)
- Number of people (athletes + coaching staff)
- Required sports facilities and training times
- Accommodation and catering requirements
- Special requirements (massage, sauna, wellness)
For accommodation at Hotel Vincent, contact the hotel directly through the booking form or by phone. For larger groups, discounted group rates can be arranged.
Best Periods for Sports Training Camps
Luhačovice is suitable for sports training camps year-round, but some periods are more advantageous for certain sports:
- September-October: Ideal for season start — pleasant weather for outdoor sports, halls aren’t overcrowded. Indian summer in the White Carpathians is beautiful.
- January-February: Winter preparation — indoor sports, fitness training camps. Tennis court with air-supported structure, main hall for ball sports.
- March-April: Pre-competition preparation — combination of indoor and outdoor training, gradual transition to outdoor pitches.
- June-July: Summer camps and youth category training camps. Full use of outdoor sports facilities, supplemented with swimming and hiking.
Tips for Organisers
Based on the experience of sports teams that regularly hold training camps in Luhačovice, we’ve compiled several practical tips:
- Plan regeneration into the programme: Don’t fill the entire day with just training. Include regeneration blocks — sauna, massage, walks to springs. Athletes will appreciate it and their performance will be better.
- Use supplementary activities: Bowling, hiking, cycling — these activities bond the team and enliven the programme. Monotonous training camps reduce motivation.
- Communicate with the centre in advance: Convey all requirements beforehand. Radostova staff have experience organising sporting events and will help optimise your programme.
- Think about nutrition: Arrange a catering regime appropriate to sporting load. Sufficient proteins, carbohydrates and hydration is the foundation of performance.
- Consider accommodation combinations: For larger expeditions, combine accommodation at Radostova and Hotel Vincent — coaches and support staff in the more comfortable hotel, athletes in the complex by the pitch.
Budget Planning
Luhačovice is among the budget-friendly destinations for sports training camps. Compared to large cities or mountain resorts, it offers better value for money. Accommodation at Radostova is economically designed, sporting facilities are comprehensive, and regeneration opportunities (mineral springs, park walks) are partly free. You’ll receive specific pricing based on individual enquiry — every training camp is different, and the centre can prepare a package tailored to your budget.
Why Choose Luhačovice for Your Training Camp — Summary
Let’s summarise why Luhačovice is an ideal destination for sports training camps:
- Comprehensive sporting facilities: Multi-purpose hall, gymnastics gymnasium, tennis court, two football pitches, workout park, gym, bowling alley — everything in one complex.
- Unique regeneration: Sauna, massage, mineral springs (Vincentka), Nivamare wellness, pools — regeneration opportunities you won’t find elsewhere.
- Team accommodation: From economical accommodation at Radostova (41 beds) to comfortable Hotel Vincent — solutions for every budget.
- Logistical simplicity: Parking for 100 cars and 15 buses, everything in one place, short distances.
- Supplementary activities: Swimming, cycling, hiking in the White Carpathians, bowling — programme for a whole week.
- Nature and clean air: Spa town in the White Carpathian valley — an environment that motivates and energises.
- Accessibility: Strategic location in south-east Moravia, good accessibility from throughout the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Sports training camps in Luhačovice aren’t just about training. They’re about giving athletes the best possible conditions for performance improvement, strengthening team spirit whilst offering an experience they’ll fondly remember. Whether you’re training football, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, dance or any other sport — Luhačovice and Radostova Sports Centre are ready to welcome you.
Accommodate Your Team at Hotel Vincent
Looking for quality accommodation for your sports team in Luhačovice? Hotel Vincent offers comfortable rooms, excellent catering and wellness facilities ideal for athlete regeneration. Thanks to its advantageous location in the spa town centre, you have both Radostova Sports Centre and mineral springs, spa park and all town services within reach.
We’ll prepare a tailored offer for you — whether you’re going on a weekend training camp with a small team or planning a week-long camp for a youth club. Group discounts, adapted catering, help with programme organisation — all this is part of our services.
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Contact us and together we’ll plan a training camp that brings your team sporting progress, excellent regeneration and an unforgettable experience in one of the most beautiful spas in Central Europe.