The historic centre of Štramberk is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation.

The town is surrounded by several small-scale protected areas, including the Šipka Cave National Nature Monument.

This karst cave is the oldest recorded human presence in the territory of the Czech Republic.

In 1359, the town of Štramberk was founded by John Henry, Margrave of Moravia on the site of the village.

The manufactory is protected geographical indication by the European Union and it was the first Czech product with this designation.

From the Gothic Church of St. Bartholomew, which stood under the castle, only a prismatic brick bell tower with a wooden gallery has been preserved.

On the Bílá hora hill is a 43 metres (141 ft) high observation tower in the shape of a double helix.