Escape to Eden this Easter in the Highlands

Easter on Eden will occur from Friday, April 18th to Sunday, April 20th in 2025. This year, there is a delightful Easter program planned. The entire center will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. You can explore all the permanent exhibitions at the Eden Centre and take part in other various activities. Get ready for a day filled with springtime joy, traditional customs, and creative fun for the entire family. Exciting activities include painting Easter eggs, making pomlázek, gingerbread workshops, craft demonstrations, and experiencing a traditional Easter spirit reminiscent of times long gone.

Additionally, there will be live animals (though this year there are restrictions due to a contagious disease), festive decorations, and you can shop for Easter goodies in the Biolíkárna or toy shop. The restaurant and café will be open all day, offering Easter delicacies and homemade specialties. The event will take place regardless of the weather – so come and enjoy a special day!

Animals and Other Entertainment in the Horácké Region

At Eden, you can see all sorts of animals – including sheep, goats, pigs, horses, and more – but please refrain from touching them or entering their enclosures. This rule is in place to ensure the animals’ safety and to prevent the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. As you enter, you will step over a disinfectant mat and use hand sanitizer. By following these steps, you are helping keep the animals healthy.

This year, visitors will not be able to pet or feed the goats, sheep, pigs, and other animals in the stalls. However, you can freely feed poultry, rabbits, fish, geese, ducks, and chickens! There will be tape marking certain enclosures to clearly show where contact with the animals is temporarily not allowed. In areas without tape, feel free to move around safely and enjoy your time.

Children will have the chance to enjoy horseback riding in the brown riding arena and have fun at the rabbit hop under the lime trees. They can also participate in egg painting and have their faces beautifully painted. The open-air cottages where the animals live will be accessible, along with all the exhibitions, including the newly opened display on Historical Saddles (“Saddlery: From Gothic to Present”), the upgraded Forge with a carpentry shop, and an expanded children’s play area called Story Soil. Look forward to demonstrations of natural Easter egg decorating at the Farm, plus stalls featuring unique Easter goods.

EDEN Tourist Centre – A Journey Back in Time

The Eden Centre located in Bystřice nad Pernštejnem is a farm where the past blends seamlessly with the future. The interactive exhibits here provide visitors with insights into life at the manor and in the village. Among these exhibits is a replica of a Highland village from the late 19th century and a modern eco-pavilion shaped like a pyramid. The part of this pavilion that is buried underground next to the farmhouse showcases energy-efficient technologies in residential buildings and features 14 different heating methods in operation.

Visitors can try their hand at old crafts in the buildings of the nearby village. There is a baking oven in the mill for making bread, and another cottage houses a loom. At the farmhouse, you can explore not just a brewery and cider house, but also a herbal pharmacy along with workshops for carpentry and blacksmithing. Downstairs in the manor yard, there is an exhibition focused on land cultivation, while upstairs, an exhibit immerses you in the manor’s living space.

Easter at the Eden Centre

Dates & Opening Hours
Easter celebrations run from Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20, 2025, with the Centre open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Festive Attractions

• Animal Interactions & Horse Show
  Get up close with friendly farm animals and enjoy a spectacular equestrian display.

• Traditional Costume Parade
  Marvel at colorful Highland dress as locally inspired pageantry winds its way through the grounds.

• Creative Workshops
  Decorate your own Easter eggs, knit cheerful pom‑poms, bake and decorate gingerbread, and watch live craft demonstrations.

• Carriage Rides
  Take a leisurely tour of the estate in a classic horse‑drawn carriage.

Eco‑Tech & Heritage Displays

• Eco‑Pavilion
  Explore energy‑saving technologies and green innovations in a hands‑on environment.

• Manor & Village Replicas
  Step back in time with immersive recreations of estate and village life, complete with historic saddles on display.

• Traditional Trades
  Witness carpentry and blacksmithing workshops that bring centuries‑old crafts to life.

Health & Safety Measures
To prevent foot‑and‑mouth disease transmission:

• Hand‑sanitization stations are placed throughout animal‑interaction areas.

• Certain zones restrict direct animal contact and feeding.

• Clear guidelines ensure both visitor enjoyment and livestock welfare.

Visitor Tips

• Wear sturdy footwear for mixed indoor/outdoor routes.

• Book carriage rides and workshops in advance, as spaces are limited.

• Arrive early to avoid peak crowds and make the most of each activity.

Enjoy a classic, eco‑aware Easter weekend in the Highlands, where tradition, innovation and countryside charm come together at the Eden Centre.