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Destination Manual

#VisitCzechRepublic edition 2019

edition 2018
 Travel to the 
Czech Republic!

CzechTourism Dear Colleagues and Partners,

CzechTourism, an agency founded by the Ministry of

for you
Regional Development, operates in the  field of tourism as
a client-focused marketing agency with the goal of promoting
the Czech Republic as an attractive destination for tourists.
The basic objectives also include strengthening competitiveness
and prestige of the “Czech Republic” brand, both on
the international and domestic markets.

CzechTourism traditionally cooperates with international,

national and regional event organisers, and prepares
The successful presentation of the Czech professional seminars, workshops and training sessions.
The Institute of Tourism monitors the development and trends

Republic as a tourist destination in tourism in the Czech Republic and abroad, cooperates

with the  academic sphere and evaluates the  effectiveness and

in domestic and foreign markets has contribution of the agency activities for tourism in the Czech
Republic.

been the mission of CzechTourism We manage the activities of an international network of twenty-

and its foreign offices for 25 years.

three international representations that implement 360°
destination marketing on more than forty world markets. We
focus on product management, implement the Czech Service
Quality System project, promote and initiate marketing
and commercial measures in the  field of MICE and strive The most important products of tourism in the Czech Republic
to continuously expand our partner portfolio. Cooperation are presented in the  form of packages that can be offered to
with public and private subjects and business partnerships in international tour operators in the long term, or they can be
the Czech Republic and abroad are a priority for us. used as a source of inspiration to create your own products
and packages. The Czech Republic is a country with one of
Which areas of cooperation are we offering? This publication, designed as a practical tool and information the longest spa traditions in Europe, as well as a country that
material for mutual business cooperation, has been created for offers many opportunities to enjoy sports, whether as active
you: our partners. This year’s Destination Manual is dedicated participants, or passive spectators. The Czech Republic is a
— Sourcing, supporting and coordinating marketing activities in domestic and foreign markets
to the national products of tourism: cities, cycling tourism country with a rich cultural history and unique architecture,
— Organization of over 80 trade fairs worldwide each year and therapeutic spas. Let me invite you not only to Prague, which you can enjoy in all the Czech regions.
— 23 foreign offices operating in more than 40 countries a prominent tourist destination, but also to Brno, Ostrava,
— Implementation of roadshows, workshops and round tables for B2B partners Olomouc, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, Litomyšl, Liberec, or I believe that our publication will be a valuable tool for your
— Coordination of press and fam trips – participation in hundreds of trips for foreign journalists Kroměříž. business activities.
and tour operators in a year
— Organization of regular meetings with the regional and B2B partners, support of significant events Monika Palatková
— Publishing promotional materials about the Czech Republic – dozens of publications in various language versions Managing Director of CzechTourism
— Supporting research and educational activities
— Media presentation of the Czech Republic and the tourism industry

Interested:
www.czechtourism.com

All CzechTourism
edition in one place:

www.czechtourism.com/trade-sites/
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Tourism in the
Tourism is an important and dynamically Accommodation capacity in 2017

developing economic sector of the Czech Facilities Rooms Beds

Total 9,007 205,324 526,788
Republic. The range of tourist attractions Hotel ***** 61 6,905 13,579
is wide and varied, with the quality of

Czech Republic
Hotel **** 653 39,725 80,221
tourism services ever improving. Plenty Other hotels and guesthouses 5,253 90,688 223,561

of enjoyment awaits not only lovers Campsites 515 9,091 33,473

of exploring, good food and unique Chalet parks and tourist hostels
Others
973
1,552
17,334
41,581
61,405
114,549
experiences, but also sports enthusiasts,
business people or those seeking high-
quality spa care. Arrivals to the CAE 2017 Average length of stay (days)
Total 20,000,561 Total 3.66
Domestic 9,840,093 Domestic 3.74
Foreign 10,160,468 Foreign 3.58

Overnight stays

Product Lines
Total 53,219,395
The product line Spas offers traditional treatment
processes of the oldest European spas in connection with the
6th Ranked the 6th safest destination out of 163 Domestic 26,962,382
countries in the world Foreign 26,257,013
natural therapeutic resources guaranteed by the indications list
of the Ministry of Health – mineral springs, peat, natural
gas, and climate. Czech spas are evenly distributed throughout 12 historical sites on the UNESCO Heritage List
Foreign guests at collective accommodation establishments (CAE)
The Czech Republic is represented by four product lines: the country, and thus offer a diverse range of treatment by country 2017
options. The Czech spa industry is characterised by world- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage:
1) Cultural Tourism class experts and by high quality of treatment guaranteed by 5 traditions (Slovácko Verbuňk, Shrovetide,
Country Number of guests Average length of stay

international certifications (EuropeSpa, EuropeSpa med, TÜV 1. Germany 1,962,582 3.9

Falconry, Kings‘ Ride, Puppetry)
2) Active Tourism SÜD, ISO standards, etc.). The product Medical Tourism 2. Slovakia 681,917 3.0
represents a high standard of treatments provided in 3. Poland 575,643 3.1
3) Spas and Medical Tourism combination with short waiting times and affordable prices. 6 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves 4. Russia 548,318 5.7
(nearly 6 % of total area) 5. U. S. A. 540,572 3.4
4) MICE The Spas and Medical Tourism product line offers five 6. China 489,845 2.5
exceptionally interesting spa places within a very diverse Over 200 castles, chateaux 7. UK 470,106 3.5
The product lines are based on the main motivation of range: from the oldest spa in Central Europe, through the spa 8. Republic of Korea 415,555 2.6
our target segments, and align both with the demand of with the cleanest air in the Central European Region, sulphur
More than 40 protected historical towns
9. Italy 389,578 3.7
tour operators and the supply of our business partners and mud spas, to a spa lying in the highest Czech mountains.
10. Austria 291,126 3.0
and the regions themselves. The individual product lines All the recommended Czech spas are of the highest global
complement each other, and together they create a powerful
synergetic effect with considerable pro-business potential.
renown with international quality certification. The offer of spa
and wellness services is accompanied with interesting trips,
33 spas Sources: Czech Statistical Office (czso.cz);
Global Peace Index
both educational and entertaining.
This year’s Cultural Tourism product line primarily More than 100 golf courses
focuses on selected cities. Regional cities as gateways to The MICE product line is provided by the Czech Giant
Mountains
the regions have a high potential in tourism, just like the Convention Bureau. Its main purpose is to promote the
selected Prague district for this year. They offer a wide range of Czech Republic effectively as an ideal destination for holding 4 national parks and 26 protected Global Geopark
adventure, from historic to modern architectural sites, through conferences and incentive events. landscape areas (nearly 16 % of total area) Bohemian
Paradise 5 Opočno
unusual expositions, fun parks, events and festivals, attractive
countryside, regional gastronomy, to the opportunities to learn 12 mountain ranges higher than 1,000 meters Křivoklátsko
Region Praha
4 Chrudim
Hlinsko
about the lifestyle of young and creative people in the Czech Kutná Litomyšl
Hora 2
Republic.
Over 40,000 km of walking trails Žďár nad
Olomouc
Sázavou
The product line Active Tourism represents a top-class Telč

Over 44,000 km of cycling routes

range of services in the field of golf. Czech Mountains Holašovice Kroměříž
Třebíč Brno
and mountain resorts with very good infrastructure both 3 White
Bohemian Český Vlčnov Carpathians
1
in summer and winter seasons offer a varied programme, Krumlov Lower
Over 480 km of ski slopes
Forest Strážnice
especially for families with children. Czech Trails represent Morava Lednice
a wide range of sports options, a dense network of walking Valtice
and cycling markers, long-distance cycling routes Over 3,540 km of cross-country ski trails
connected to the European network, and wine trails. 12 historical sites on the UNESCO Heritage List

This year’s Active Tourism product line primarily focuses Over 320 km covered with artificial snow 5 UNESCO intangible heritage
on selected regions that provide excellent opportunities for
1 – Slovácko Verbuňk
cycling tourism in the first place, and for hiking as well. They
Carrying capacity of 466,000 persons/hour 2 – Shrovetide door-to-door processions and masks in the villages
are regions that attract with both the diversity and ruggedness of the Hlinecko area
of the countryside, and with the historic sites and other leisure 3 – Ride of the Kings in the south-east of the Czech Republic
time opportunities, as well as very good infrastructure and Over 1,800 km of horse riding routes 4 –
5 –
Puppetry in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
Falconry
additional services. The four presented regions offer quite
individual opportunities for easy-going cycling tourism, Jeseník Spa
1 UNESCO Global Geopark and 6 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
including trails connected to the European network.

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Cities, Gateways
Discover interesting Czech cities that are full of entertainment for several
that have made many of their visions generations, where you can enjoy various
a reality in the past thirty years activities, fun parks, attractive museums
and have undergone a fundamental and interactive expositions, where you can

to Regions
transformation. Visit Heritage Cities choose between activity and rest. Visit
cities with an old-world atmosphere in their cities that offer days filled with experiences
squares, streets and alleys, abundant in and nights swirling with many different
historical and cultural sites, including entertainment options and an easy-
those protected by UNESCO. You can going atmosphere. Happening Cities
that are dynamically developing and
Culture Tourism
look forward to authentic moments,
intense impressions, unusual and often that are young, creative and innovative.
unspoiled places. Explore Joyful Cities Discover original bars, novel interactive
that offer joint experience, cities that expositions, extreme impressions,
are ideal for families with children, or alternative culture; explore cities that
for a romantic trip for couples, cities never sleep.

Prague.............................................................................. 6
Brno.................................................................................. 8
Ostrava........................................................................... 10
Karlovy Vary................................................................... 11
Liberec........................................................................... 12
Olomouc........................................................................ 14
Kroměříž......................................................................... 15
Kutná Hora..................................................................... 16
Litomyšl.......................................................................... 17

Gastronomy.................................................................... 18
Industrial Heritage......................................................... 20
Spiritual Tourism............................................................ 24

Ostrava – Dolní Vítkovice

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Prague
Happening Cities

www.prague.eu
Accessibilty by air
Most world capitals have a bohemian district, an area from Frankfurt 1h
dedicated to free creativity and multi-genre expression
from Berlin 1 h (by train 4 h 20 min)
of artistic views of the world and opinions. Prague
also has such a district: it is the Art District 7, from Moscow 2 h 45 min

the district of art and culture. Creativity has no from New York 8 h 25 min
limits there. Life there is real and people are real, too. from Philadelphia (PA) 8 h 55 min

Never-ending Happening kinetic sculpture of a giant metronome is a place where

creativity springs, spreads and develops.
The atmosphere of Art District 7 resembles Berlin. There is
an interwoven and interlinked row of galleries, museums, Prague through the Eyes of the Homeless
theatres, cafés, restaurants, music clubs, creative
studios and hybrid cultural spaces. Creativity has no An alternative lifestyle is not only limited to the borders of Art
birth certificate, it can stem from anywhere, and so it is a District 7. The interesting social tourism project, Pragulic –
combination of official institutions, corporate subjects of Prague through the Eyes of the Homeless brings quite
the creative industry, and cultural businesses created by a different form of exploring Prague, showing the city, which
the community. Life flows in metaphors and symbols there; has become a sort of a tourist institution, from unexpected
distinctiveness has no obstacles. Creative and active people and even shocking angles. The tours and adventure activities
work there spontaneously, help one another and share their are managed by people who have had the experience of being
Gulliver Airship
know-how. According to the reviews of the travel bloggers of homeless and thus they can show the other face of the capital
the Independent 2017, it is the 15th best district in Europe. city on the Vltava River, absolutely real and without any
embellishments. You have definitely never seen Prague like
Prague 8
The architectonically unique Trade Fair Palace is that!
9
one of the natural centres, with collections of modern 6
7
art by the National Gallery. The DOX Centre for Nobility Is Not Forbidden Trade Fair Palace
1
Contemporary Art is a counterbalance; it is a multipurpose Art District 7 1
3
space that was created thanks to a private initiative by Exploring the alternative face of Prague does not mean 2

Vltava
reconstruction of an old factory. There is the Gulliver that visitors should spurn the noble festivals and shows. 5 10
4
Airship on the roof of the building, a unique architectural The international music festivals, such as Prague Spring Holešovice
intervention, 42-metres-long steel and wooden construction, and Dvořák Prague Festival are the perfect contrast Trade Fair Palace
an alternative space where modern art and literature to the independent music expressions in the industrial
meet. Nearby, there is the creative centre Vnitroblock. premises. The festivals take place in historic concert halls a
av
National Technical Vlt
The enlivened street offers an unusual café, the smallest and bring the best orchestras and soloists of the world to Museum
cinema, a dance studio, another gallery concept, a theatre and Prague. Bohemia JazzFest does the same in the area of Letná

Štefániků
cabaret spaces and a multimedia studio. jazz, International Film Festival Prague – Febiofest in

Bridge
the area of cinematography, Fashion Week in the world of
Vltava

Čecidge
The National Technical Museum is proof of harmony fashion, and the Summer Shakespeare Festival in theatre.

Br

v
between spontaneous and institutionalised components; it is

hův
the largest Czech institution specialised in museum collections
of a technical character, with more than a hundred-year-long www.prague.eu
history. The multimedia Prague Market is dedicated not Prague Castle Mán
only to trade: there are theatres, clubs and alternative cultural
Art District 7: www.facebook.com/artdistrictpraha7 Bridges
e
Old Town
Trade Fair Palace: CZ, EN* • www.ngprague.cz • 251,730 visitors Download the map
spaces. The Holešovice Port has also become a natural Vnitroblock: CZ* • vnitroblock.cz Lesser Town Old Town
Square of Prague City
community centre. Bio Oko is a cinema that does not follow DOX Centre for Contemporary Art: www.dox.cz
the dictate of blockbusters and focuses on film art. It is only to Charle Centre here:
National Technical Museum: CZ, EN, FR, IT* • www.ntm.cz • 272,323 visitors Bridges
be expected that the Academy of Fine Arts is located there. Academy of Arts: CZ, EN, FR, IT* • www.avu.cz
Its students contribute to the creative community as well. Pragulic: www.pragulic.cz
And nature did not stay behind – Letná Park with its original *Language availability
0 500 1 000 m

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 Brno
Špilberk Castle and
St. Peter and Paul’s Cathedral

Happening Cities

The capital of Moravia. A city that develops and www.gotobrno.cz

transforms quickly. It is stylish, lively and young. ticbrno.cz
This city has a rhythm and drive. It writes true stories. by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
If you want to experience Brno, you should stay for a Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 2 h 30 min
few days. They will be filled to the brim. This is Brno – 202 km from Prague
by car from Prague 2 h
city with 6 best life style in Europe!
th

A City That Is Alive Impressive Tours of History

Brno has a young soul and a distinct style. It is creative and The tours of Brno history are impressive. The city skyline
resourceful. The fourth most popular student city in the world is dominated by the Špilberk Castle and St. Peter and
has a varied and broad culture, sports and entertainment offer. Paul’s Cathedral. The city centre is towered over by the
As far as gastronomy is concerned, Brno is the most dynamically Old City Hall with the famous dragon of Brno, historic halls
developing city in the Czech Republic. There are top-quality and a lookout tower, the Gothic churches of St. Jacob and
restaurants, as well as distinctive pubs, fashion bistros, trendy Basilica of the Assumption of Virgin Mary. On the
cafés, original patisseries and a ring of wine bars. Recently, edge of the city, above the city dam, there is the monumental
Brno has seen a rapid development of bars that are quite unique Veveří Castle, one of the oldest castle areas in the Czech
and popular. You can find all of this in Gourmet Brno, an Republic. The Brno underground offers the second largest
original guide through the Brno gastronomic scene that will European ossuary, located under St. Jacob’s Church. There
tell you where to find original long drinks, or choose from is also the vast Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market,
an endless list of rums, as well as where to get the best cup the Mintmaster’s Cellar with audio-visual exposition on the
of coffee. Many Brno barmen and baristas are holders of history of Brno, as well as the Franciscan Crypt under the
prestigious European awards. The best woman barista of Church of the Holy Cross with preserved mummies of monks.
the world prepared coffee in Industra Cofee!
Attractive Surroundings
Entertaining Events
Brno is an ideal base for trips to 7 sites of UNESCO Heritage. The
All of that is accompanied with live arts, performances, nearest is Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape Area (55 km).
happenings, music and theatre festivals, as well as a graphic Visit the caves and abysses of the Moravian Karst (29 km), the
design biennale. Where else can you go to a jazz concert vine-growing region of Pálava (50 km), the famous Napoleon
performed in a former Z-10 atomic bomb shelter? There are battlefield in Austerlitz (22 km), the fairy-tale-like Pernštejn
some popular prestigious Brno events – such as the Music Brno Castle (40 km), the Renaissance castle in Bučovice (32 km),
Marathon, Janáček Brno, Jazzfest, Ignis Brunensis – a festival or the Rosa coeli monastery in Dolní Kounice (28 km).
of fireworks and, of course, Grand Prix MOTO GP! Brno is
a holder of the title of UNESCO Creative Cities of Music as
well as Entente Florale – the most flowering city of Europe. www.gotobrno.cz
ticbrno.cz

Living Functionalist Heritage Brno Architecture Manual: CZ, EN, DE* • www.bam.brno.cz
Villa Tugendhat: CZ, EN* • www.tugendhat.eu • 44,639 visitors
It is hard to find a city in the world with such a concentration Špilberk Castle: CZ, EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, JP, PL, RU, HU* • www.spilberk.cz
of functionalist buildings. The Brno Architectural Manual • 126,105 visitors
Veveří Castle: CZ, EN* • www.hrad-veveri.cz • 130,769 visitors
will take you to 383 buildings designed by 211 architects!
Brno´s Underground: CZ, EN* • ticbrno.cz/cs/podzemi
Public buildings, churches, villas, cafés, even fairgrounds – an Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape: CZ, EN, DE, ES, FR, IT, JP, NL, PL, RU*
extraordinary experience. The most significant building from • www.unesco-czech.cz/lednicko-valticky-areal • 538,271 visitors
Brno jewels quartet is the Tugendhat Villa, one of the greatest Moravian Karst: CZ, EN, DE, FR, PL, RU* • www.moravskykras.net
examples of 1930s architecture, a site protected by UNESCO. • 371,177 visitors
(Other three jewels represent Villa Stiassni, Löw-Beer Villa and Pernštejn Castle: CZ, EN* • www.hrad-pernstejn.eu • 114,288 visitors
Jurkovič House.) Also, the functionalist cafés are unique, where Bučovice Castle: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-bucovice.cz • 10,272 visitors
the spirit of the 1930s is perfectly preserved in architectonically Gourmet Brno: www.gotobrno.cz/en/taste-brno/
magnificent interiors – for instance, café Era, Savoy, Zeman’s *Language availability
café (Pavilion).

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Ostrava Karlovy Vary
www.visitostrava.eu
by train from Prague 3 h 10 min
Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 5 h
375 km from Prague
Happening Cities by car from Prague 3 h 30 min Joyful Cities

A city that is a fascinating industrial gallery under

the open skies. It is an undiscovered city, inviting
and surprising with every step. A raw beauty that
takes your breath away. At the same time, a city filled
with entertainment and pulsing music. Simply cool.

www.karlovyvary.cz
by train from Prague 3 h 9 min
Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 2 h 15 min
130 km from Prague
by car from Prague 1 h 40 min

The most famous Czech spa is a beautiful oasis spread

in the valley of the Teplá River. The city is like a dream,
an idyll and essence of peace, dominated by Beneficial
harmony for body and soul. It is a place of peaceful
strolls through the decorative colonnades and spa trails
Dolní Vítkovice in the surrounding countryside. Sadová Colonnade

Most Technical Monuments in the Czech Republic Vítkovice. There is also an important event in the field of A City of Healing Springs famous event that takes place in Karlovy Vary in June and July
classic music – the Leoš Janáček International Music – the International Film Festival, during which you can
Ostrava has three characteristic features. Firstly – it is Festival. One of the most prestigious European athletic Karlovy Vary has the largest concentration of hot mineral meet the greatest film celebrities in the spa streets and watch
technical. Technical monuments have primary significance meetings – the annual Golden Spike is also a form of festival. springs in the world – the frequency of occurrence of hundreds of movies.
in Europe. Dolní Vítkovice is the fourth most visited tourist Legendary Stodolní Street and it´s bars and clubs will take therapeutic mineral springs in this region is unparalleled
destination in the Czech Republic and it is the most attractive care about you in the night. in the world. There are eighty-one springs there! Fifteen of them Attractive Surroundings
destination outside Prague. It is the largest freely accessible are used for drinking cures and for other spa and therapeutic
industrial area in the country where visitors can go through Attractive Surroundings procedures. In the city, there are seven charming colonnades; The countryside around the city hides intriguing treasures.
the entire technological process of raw iron production during the largest and most famous one is the pseudo-Renaissance For example, a trip to the granite rock city in Svatošské
a guided tour. The impressive Bolt Tower, the highest building One of the largest castle compounds in the Czech Republic, Mlýnská Colonnade with a forest of columns, dozens of skály (3 km), whether on foot, by bike or in a boat, is a trip
in the city, almost 80 metres high, offers a complete rarity in Hukvaldy (33 km), is also linked to the famous composer sculptures and six healing springs. Then there is the central to a peaceful and beautiful place loved by Goethe and Freud.
addition to the architectural spectacle – you can enjoy a cup of Leoš Janáček. The large and very romantic castle ruins have Vřídelní Colonnade, which used to cover the Karlovy Vary The Soos Nature Preserve (52 km) is a unique place: it
coffee at the very top of the furnace in the adventure café. On been a popular tourist destination since the second half hot spring, now under the skies due to reconstruction of is a large moorland and black bog lying on the bottom of a
the other hand, visitors can follow in the footsteps of miners of the 19th century. The beautiful Empire and neo-Gothic the colonnade, or the graceful, richly carved wooden Tržní dry lake and it will take you back to the prehistoric times of
on their everyday shift in the area of the Michal Mine. Both castle compound with the famous White Tower in Hradec Colonnade in Swiss style, or elegant cast-iron Sadová bog volcanoes and dinosaurs. The bog lakes can be explored
technical monuments are on the ERIH list (European Road nad Moravicí (38 km) is also linked with a world music Colonnade covering the popular Snake spring. The spa on the educational trail Kladské rašeliny near Kladská
of Industrial Heritage). A visit to the Landek Park is also a composer. The festival of Beethoven’s Hradec takes place area, defined by Stará and Nová louka streets, is a place of (41 km). History lovers can admire the reconstructed Teplá
unique experience where a national natural monument hides an regularly there. And if you want to visit other famous people, architectural beauty and unique atmosphere. The two streets Monastery (48 km) or the former early-Baroque monastery
exposition of a black-coal mine and where the mining exposition you have to see the birth house of Sigmund Freud, the father meet by the famous Grandhotel Pupp, and the Imperial at Posvátný okrsek in Ostrov (12 km), the majestic castle
takes you deep down under the ground. In nearby Kopřivnice of psychoanalysis, in the scenic historical town of Příbor Hotel, which looks like a chateau, looms high above. You can and chateau in Bečov nad Teplou (27 km) with the unique
(43 km), you can complete your tours around technical (36 km). The protected town reservation in the Renaissance visit, same as James Bond in the movie Casino Royale, the St. Maurus Shrine, the castle in Loket nad Ohří (13 km),
monuments in the Technical Museum Tatra with the most and Baroque town of Nový Jičín (48 km) is also very Emperor Spa. The forested hillsides rising in the vicinity Metternich’s chateau in Kynžvart (50 km) or the Baroque
complex collection of Tatra passenger vehicles and trucks. interesting. Visiting the castle with the famous tower, called conceal the popular brick lookout tower Diana, with a chateau in Valeč (39 km), or the scenic ruins of the Gothic
“Trúba” in Štramberk (45 km) is a must-see. The Empire wooden gallery, as well as the oldest city lookout at Jelení castle at Andělská hora (12 km).
A City of Architects and Musicians chateau of Raduň (31 km) is surrounded with a large skok with a wooden gazebo and a statue of a mountain goat.
landscape park, and the romantic tour of the narrow-gauge
The second Ostrava feature? It is architectural. For railway track of Třemešná – Osoblaha (75 km) is another of Everyone Chooses their Lifestyle
example, the Gallery of Fine Arts in Ostrava is a valuable the many places of interest in the Ostrava Region. www.karlovyvary.cz
functionalistic building designed by Kotěra and Gočár Karlovy Vary provides enough entertainment for everyone. Karlovy Vary Region: www.zivykraj.cz/en/
students. Its unique position in the period architecture mostly www.visitostrava.eu If you don’t want to spend all your stay in the colonnade Karlovy Vary Museum: CZ, EN, DE* • kvmuz.cz • 14,417 visitors (2016)
lies in the use of lantern illumination of large halls that strolls and therapeutic procedures, you can visit the Moser Jan Becher Museum: CZ, EN, DE, RU* • becherplatz.cz/cs/muzeum
provides ideal access of daylight to the exhibits, still working Area Dolní Vítkovice and Landek: CZ, EN, PL* • www.dolnivitkovice.cz Museum of Glass and Glassworks, check out the local • 51,322 visitors
today. The New Ostrava City Hall is also impressive; it is • 1,557,784 visitors glass factory and see the process of glass-making with your Museum Moser: CZ, EN, DE, RU, ES, ZH* • www.moser-glass.com
a two-wing building with a lookout tower, which was a truly Michal Mine: CZ, EN, PL* • www.dul-michal.cz • 6,276 visitors own eyes, or you can visit the Jan Becher Museum and try • 42,640 visitors
Technotrasa: www.technotrasa.cz The Slavkovsky les House of Nature: www.dumprirody.cz/en/the-slavkovsky-
courageous and visionary act in the 1930s. The third feature of to find more information, how thirteenth spring, that world
Stodolni: www.stodolni.cz les-house-of-nature/
Ostrava is that it is all about festivals. The two largest music Technical Museum Tatra: CZ, EN, DE, PL* • www.tatramuseum.cz
famous liqueur Becherovka is made, or the monumental
Teplá Monastery: CZ* • www.klastertepla.cz • 13,200 visitors (2016)
festivals in the Czech Republic take place there – Colours of • 100,830 visitors Becher villa, where there are exhibitions of the Art Gallery, Bečov nad Teplou Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.zamek-becov.cz
Ostrava and Beats for Love. The first one is a multi-genre Gallery of Fine Arts: CZ* • www.gvuo.cz • 104,071 visitors or you can check out the exhibits in the Karlovy Vary • 74,438 visitors
festival and in addition to concerts, you can enjoy films, theatre Hukvaldy Castle: CZ* • www.hradhukvaldy.eu Museum or the Wax Figurine Museum; you can play golf Castle Loket: CZ, EN, DE* • www.hradloket.cz • 141,230 visitors
and workshops; the second one is dedicated to electronic dance Hradec nad Moravicí Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-hradec.cz • 48,071 visitors at the top-quality nine a eighteen-hole courses, visit horse Kynžvart Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.zamek-kynzvart.eu • 41,495 visitors
music. Moreover, both festivals take place in the attractive Birth house of Sigmund Freud: CZ* • www.freudmuseum.cz races or one of the local festivals – such as the Festival of Valeč Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-valec.cz • 6,144 visitors
industrial environment of the technical monument of Dolní Raduň Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-radun.cz • 18,486 visitors Light, Jazzfest or the Folklore Festival, and the most *Language availability
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 Liberec
Ještěd www.visitliberec.eu
by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 1 h 15 min
107 km from Prague
Joyful Cities by car from Prague 1 h 11 min

In the north of Bohemia, there is a city surrounded

with mountains. A city with interesting architectural
gems that tourists have not quite discovered yet. A city
below the Ještěd Mountain, crowned with one of
the most beautiful modern structures in the country.
A city where people go when they follow the footsteps of
the glass beauty.

City Hall of Liberec

Architectural Feast below Ještěd Fun like Nowhere Else

The mountain hotel on the peak of Ještěd is the best Czech There are several entertaining centres in Liberec that have no
construction of the 20th century. The unique building from parallel in the Czech Republic. For example, iQLANDIA, a
the mid-1960s earned its designer, Karel Hubáček, as super modern science centre with an observatory, originally
the only Czech architect, the prestigious Perret Award of designed expositions and hundreds of interactive exhibits.
the International Union of Architects. The unmistakable cone The Babylon Centre is also unique: it is the largest covered
can be accessed by the oldest Czech working cableway from entertainment, social and hotel compound in the Czech
1933. It is surrounded by the forested nature park of Ještěd. Republic with an amusement park, 4D cinema, Labyrinth
Liberec is a city that experienced the greatest boom at the end (the largest mirror maze in Europe), iQPark and Aquapark.
of the 19th century. There are many interesting buildings The Liberec Zoo has a lot of rarities: there are the only white
there from that time. The most important is the monumental tigers in Europe. There is a botanical garden, several
neo-Renaissance City Hall, as well as the dominant and museums and excellent year-round sports facilities great
perfect building of Franz Joseph I Town Spa, which is now for hiking and cycling, downhill skiing and cross-country
the original seat of the Regional Gallery. Liebig’s Town is skiing and the top Czech competition – the FIS World Cup
a very well preserved garden town, uniquely built into natural Jizerská 50.
scenery for former employees of the Liebig Family; then there is
the Domovina Housing Development built in the 1920s for Attractive Surroundings
WWI veterans. The pseudo-Baroque Liebig’s Villa is also very
interesting. The oldest architectural monuments are the half- Liberec is surrounded by the protected landscape area of
timbered Valdštejn town homes from the 17th century. the Jizerské Mountains and there are beautiful chateaus
Liberecká výšina, a romantic lookout tower with a restaurant, there – Lemberk (24 km) with the nearby St. Lawrence
resembling a medieval knight’s castle, is also worth a visit. and St. Zdislava Basilica Minor, the medieval castle and
The dam on the Harcovský Brook, the very first brick dam Renaissance chateau of Frýdlant (26 km), the fairy-tale-like
in Europe, was built in the Art Nouveau style. Ferdinand neo-Gothic chateau of Sychrov (22 km), as well as the poetic
Porsche’s birth house with a multimedia exposition about Libverda Spa (28 km) with Classicist and Empire colonnade
the life and work of the world-famous automobile designer is and pavilions, or the Bozkov Dolomite Caves (50 km) with
also interesting. rich dripstone decoration.

In the Name of Fragile Beauty www.visitliberec.eu

An area from Kamenický Šenov to Harrachov, a land where Liberec region: www.liberecky-kraj.cz/en/
beautiful nature has been linked to the craft and tradition Regional Gallery: CZ, EN* • www.ogl.cz • 43,870 visitors (2016)
of glass-making for almost five hundred years. It is where Ještěd: CZ, EN* • www.visitliberec.eu/en/vse-o-liberci/horsky-hotel-jested-
-stavba-stoleti/
Bohemian crystal was born, where the first crystal chandelier
Ferdinand Porsche´s birth house: CZ, EN* • museum.skoda-auto.cz/
and the first glass pearl were made. The region contains
porsche-house • 5,411 visitors
a series of glass-making workshops and glassworks where Lemberk Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-lemberk.cz • 33,315 visitors
visitors can participate and which offer expositions, events and Basilica Minor: CZ, EN* • www.zdislava.cz
symposiums. The most important event is the International Frýdlant Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-frydlant.cz • 50,150 visitors
Glass-making Symposium in Nový Bor and the exhibition of Sychrov Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-sychrov.cz • 121,238 visitors
Fragile Beauty in Jablonec nad Nisou. However, visitors can Lázně Libverda (Libverda Spa): www.laznelibverda.cz/en/
enjoy many experiences related to the unique glass-making area. *Language availability

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Olomouc Kroměříž
Heritage Cities Heritage Cities
www.kromeriz.eu
by train from Prague 3 h 15 min
Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 4 h
270 km from Prague
by car from Prague 2 h 30 min

A sunny town with a medieval heart in the south of

Moravia, a town of beautiful gardens and an oasis of
romantic corners. Several gems in the town are
protected by UNESCO, but Kroměříž has a lot more
to offer. It is a town of amazing artwork and a unique
peaceful atmosphere, a town of captivating
beauty.

A city full of ecclesiastic monuments, the spiritual tourism.olomouc.eu

capital of Moravia. History has left jewels almost on
by train from Prague 2 h 5 min
every step. And this is where the Czech involvement in Accessibility:
the UNESCO World Heritage List started. A destination by bus from Prague 4 h
282 km from Prague
that has not quite been discovered. by car from Prague 2 h 42 min Liege Hall

Churches and Chapels Wherever You Look For Olomouc Specialties Genius Loci of Haná Athens there is a unique hydroelectric power plant that was
built at the beginning of the 20th century with still functioning
If we converted the number of churches and chapels to The city is a home to famous tvarůžky of Olomouc, The fertile and sunny region around Kroměříž is called Haná Kaplan turbines. It is no wonder, that movie makers loves
the number of inhabitants, Olomouc would be one of the leading excellent ripened cheese, which is best tasted in one of and the town itself is called the Athens of Haná, as it has Kroměříž (Amadeus, Three Musketeers). Same as gastronauts
cities in Europe. The city received the prestigious European the many craft breweries or at one of the festivals – always been linked to arts and education. The settlement will love this place, because small breweries, restaurants
Heritage Label – Lonely Planet has included Olomouc on Olomoucký masopust, Uzená Olomouc, Beerfest that was built in the Middle Ages has a unique atmosphere. and Archbishop's wine cellars are here. Visiting Kroměříž at
the list of the most beautiful, less known European destinations. or Garden Food Festival. Olomouc also offers a visit to Charming streets, squares, churches, corners… And three the time of the HORTUS MAGICUS festival is intoxicating:
The beacon of the sacral gems of Olomouc is the very first Czech the botanical garden and very popular zoological garden, crown jewels: the sites registered on the UNESCO list. The first it is an unusual show of Baroque culture that traditionally
site included in the UNESCO list – the magnificent Baroque as well as the Olomouc Museum of Art. one is the Archbishop’s Chateau. The representative takes place in the space of the Flower Garden with Baroque
Holy Trinity Plague Column. It is 35 metres high and it is halls will take your breath away with the rich decoration and music, dance, theatre and Baroque fireworks art.
the largest sculpture in the Czech Republic. It includes a small Attractive Surroundings furnishings – Throne, Assembly, Liege, as well as the Hunter’s
chapel with six windows. The long list of historic ecclesiastic Hall and Tsar’s Room. The Chateau Picture Gallery is Attractive Surroundings
buildings is dominated by the Archbishop’s Palace, one of Take a trip to the beautiful Javoříčské Caves (31 km) that the second most important gallery in the Czech Republic and
the most precious Baroque buildings in the Czech Republic. It is have the richest dripstone decoration in the Czech Republic. it includes paintings by Titian, van Dycke, Lucas Cranach, The place of pilgrimage at Svatý Hostýn (37 km) with the
the official seat of the Archbishops of Olomouc, the place where You can find a Renaissance chateau with an astonishing Veronese and Jan Breueghel Sr. The Chateau Tower Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady form an important
Franz Joseph I was crowned Emperor. Another important knight’s hall in Velké Losiny (69 km), a place that is provides an amazing view of the historic centre. The Bishop’s spiritual site, along with the original stations of the cross
monument is the Archdiocesan Museum, the first museum historically connected with the infamous witch trials, where Mint has a large exposition of minting; the local collection is designed by Dušan Jurkovič and a stone lookout tower. In
in the Czech Republic focusing on spiritual culture. It includes you can also visit the unique Museum of Paper. The Baroque the second largest in the world. The Chateau Water Station nearby Bystřice pod Hostýnem (31 km), there is a Baroque
the Romanesque palace of Moravian Bishops by St. Wenceslas chateau in Plumlov (28 km) is spectacular, looming over is also interesting, with an example of unique technical and Classicist chateau. There is a museum of chairs and bent
Basilica at the Premyslid Castle of Olomouc as well as a part the surface of the lake; as well as the Baroque chateau in equipment, and Orlovna, a renowned gymnasium that is wood, because here famous chair with brand Thonet has
of the former castle. The exhibits from the church history are Náměšť na Hané (22 km) with an amazing exposition used as a gallery. The picturesque Sala Terrena connects been born. In the surrounding Hostýnské vrchy, there
very attractive and rare – books, coins, pictures, ritual tools of carriages of the Olomouc bishops. Museum of historical the chateau with the second jewel of Kroměříž, the Chateau are excellent conditions for hiking and skiing. In Holešov
and vessels, jewels and shrines, even a beautifully decorated carriages is also in Čechy pod Kosířem (20 km), and the Garden. This is where the Baroque garden grows and blooms (20 km), there is an early-Baroque chateau with a French
bishop’s carriage from the 18th century. The Gothic Cathedral exposition in the hunting and forestry museum in the chateau and transforms into a beautiful landscape park. The third garden and water canals, as well as important Jewish
of St. Moritz impresses with the sound of the largest organ in in Úsov (40 km) is extraordinary. If you want to explore some UNESCO site in Kroměříž is the Flower Garden, which monuments (synagogue, cemetery). The Renaissance chateau
Central Europe. St. Wenceslas Cathedral and St. Michael’s folk architecture with an original regional pub, visit the open- is a perfect and extremely attractive example of French in Chropyně (9 km) is linked with artist Emil Filla, the castle
Church are only two excellent examples out of the dozens of air museum of the Haná Region in Příkazy (10 km). Baroque gardening. The garden, originally called Libosad, is of Cimburk (18 km) is an extraordinarily large ruin. The
churches and chapels that the city is lined with. The group of A visionary experience awaits visitors in Dlouhé Stráně geometrical, symmetrical, with artificially created strawberry modern stone lookout tower of Brdo (18 km) provides
six Baroque fountains is also unique; they are truly brilliant (76 km): at the very top of the mountain, there is a lake of hills, square and round mazes, and walls of trimmed trees and beautiful views. Horse lovers often seek horse-riding and
works of art. Also, Hradisko is a Baroque gem and the very the pumped storage hydroelectric plant, one of the wonders of bushes, as well as the Lion’s Fountain and Triton’s Fountain. events at the Kostelany Ranch (14 km).
first independent monastery in Moravia. the Czech Republic.
There’s More than a Chateau and Gardens
One of the Holiest Places in the Country tourism.olomouc.eu
Kroměříž is not only UNESCO. In the former Franciscan
Archbishop’s Palace: CZ, EN, DE, FR, PL* • www.arcibiskupskypalac.cz
The Baroque pilgrim’s Basilica of Virgin Mary on Svatý monastery, visitors can admire unique mosaic lunettes www.kromeriz.eu
Archdiocesan Museum: CZ, EN* • www.muo.cz • 65,783 visitors (2016)
Kopeček is situated above the city, which was promoted to St. Wenceslas Cathedral: CZ* • www.katedralaolomouc.cz
created by Max Švabinský, a native graphic designer and artist,
Archbishop´s Chateau: CZ, EN, DE, PL* • www.zamek-kromeriz.cz
basilica minor by Pope John Paul II. It is basically a shrine St. Michael’s Church: CZ, EN, DE, IT* • www.svatymichal.cz/cs made for the National theatre in Prague. The exposition in • 179,031 visitors
to the legendary relief of the Virgin Mary of Svatý Kopeček, Svatý Kopeček: CZ, EN* • www.svatykopecek.cz the Museum of Kroměříž District at Velké náměstí is Svatý Hostýn: CZ* • hostyn.cz
to which many miracles are ascribed. It is the top work of ZOO garden: CZ* • www.zoo-olomouc.cz • 339,162 visitors also dedicated to the work of Max Švabinský. The square has Bystřice pod Hostýnem Chateau: CZ* • www.bystriceph.cz • 6,280 visitors
Moravian Baroque, a church with a double-steeple façade with Velké Losiny Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.zamek-velkelosiny.cz • 34,896 visitors an incredibly beautiful collection of Renaissance and Baroque Holešov Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.holesov.info
side wings, a loft with statues, ambit and chapel designed by Plumlov Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.plumlov-zamek.cz houses, crowned with the city hall built in the 12th century Museum of Kroměříž District: CZ* • www.muzeum-km.cz • 42,280 visitors
Giovanni Pietro Tencalla. Museum of historical carriages: CZ, EN, DE* • www.historickekocary.cz and reconstructed in the 16th century. Not far from the town, *Language availability
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Kutná Hora Litomyšl
St. Barbara’s Church

Heritage Cities Heritage Cities

destinace.kutnahora.cz/d This city is simply charming. It has a soothing and

healing atmosphere where the soul can rest and recover.
by train from Prague 50 min
Accessibility:
No, it is not a spa in the classic meaning of the word, it is
85 km from Prague
by bus from Prague 1 h 40 min a spa of the spirit. The square is very beautiful and
by car from Prague 1 h the local chateau is a jewel protected by UNESCO. And
there is always some music playing…

This charming medieval town full of rare and www.litomysl.cz

astonishing sites, Gothic cathedrals, town homes and
by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
palaces lies near Prague. It is a city with old history Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 3 h 3 min
of silver mines and minting, the treasury and jewel of 172 km from Prague
the Czech lands, registered on the UNESCO list. by car from Prague 2 h 6 min
Smetana’s Litomyšl

The Middle Ages in the Purest Form and above all, you can take a ride on the longest bobsled Renaissance Pearl Smetana’s Litomyšl, one of the most important festivals of
track in the Czech Republic. It has an elevation of 42 metres classical music in the Czech Republic, focusing on opera. It is
The Middle Ages in the Purest Form UNESCO appreciates and it has two circuits – the first circuit is for leisure and it is In one word, the dominant feature of beautiful Litomyšl international and it is becoming more and more prestigious
the medieval character of the historical core of Kutná Hora, 750 metres long, the second circuit is more of an adrenaline- is a natural cultural monument protected by UNESCO: every year. The festival commemorates Bedřich Smetana,
as well as the two exceptionally valuable cathedrals. The first based one and it is 575 metres long. You can also find the Renaissance chateau is one of the most important the local native and the creator of Czech national opera, and
one is St. Barbara’s Church, the late Gothic jewel founded as a entertainment at the International Music Festival, the Renaissance sites in the Czech Republic. The facades of the author of My Country. The music festival is accompanied
miner’s church, dedicated to the patron of miners, designed by Opera Week, the Kutná Hora Summer, and the Royal the chateau buildings are decorated with more than eight by another festival – Smetana’s Creative Litomyšl.
famous architects such as Petr Parléř and Benedikt Rejt. Its beauty Silvering of Kutná Hora when the entire city travels back in thousand graffiti “letters” and the courtyard will take your
is simply breath-taking. The Church of the Assumption time to the Gothic – you will find yourself in the Middle Ages. breath away with its filigree perfection and beauty. As if sunny Attractive Surroundings
of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist in Sedlec is even Italy suddenly came to life north of the Alps. The guided tours
more astonishing. It was designed by a true genius, Jan Santini- Attractive Surroundings include the unique chateau theatre, the representative There are many interesting places in the surrounding
Aichel, the creator of the Baroque Gothic style who completed and guest rooms, as well as the chateau chapel. However, countryside, the most attractive of which are Toulovcovy
the cathedral and turned it into one of the most impressive You can make trips to a region full of chateaus from the the chateau area also includes many other impressive maštale (22 km), a nature preserve with a hidden rock
temples in Europe. Opposite the cathedral, there is another tourist medieval town. The Baroque chateau in Kácov (37 km) has an buildings – a riding school, a coach house, a mansion, a city interwoven with passages, caves and holes, towers and
destination: the ossuary below the cemetery All Saints’ interesting design and an exposition of historic radio receivers Piarist dormitory with the Church of Discovery of the picturesque rock formations. A trip to the scenic ruins of
Church. Santini started the concept of the church but it was not and old motorcycles. There is also a beautiful Empire chateau Holy Cross as well as the chateau brewery. Also, the tour of the Košumberk castle (25 km) is very romantic – awesome
implemented until the 19th century – made from the bones of in Kačina (11 km) with several guided tours, including the the spacious underground of the chateau and the surrounding views, a preserved burgrave’s house with an exposition,
the victims of plague and the Hussite Wars, there is a chandelier, Museum of Czech Countryside. The chateau in Žleby buildings is impressive. The high ceilings with a brick vault, simply a beautiful place. You would not expect to find a Czech
candle holders, vases, the walls are also made of bones and skulls. (20 km) is very romantic with its beautiful interiors and a mysterious spots, unique atmosphere – an unusual experience. version of Versailles near Litomyšl but it is what the chateau
scenic park, as well as the small Renaissance country chateau The chateau area is connected to the monastery gardens, of Nové Hrady (14 km) resembles. One of the very few
There is the Italian Court, a former royal mint and a royal in Třebešice (7 km). In Kladruby nad Labem (30 km), where there is a fountain in the centre with five sculptures by Rococo sites in the Czech Republic, it is very attractive and
palace, a national cultural monument of European significance there is one of the oldest horse-breeding farms in the world Olbram Zoubek. The elongated Smetanovo Square is photogenic. Svojanov Castle (39 km), on the other hand,
with a thousand-yearlong history. Hrádek is also unique – where they breed the rare Kladruber. A visit of the open- lined with valuable town houses with Baroque, Classicist and is one of the oldest royal castles in the country. The scenic
there is an exposition of the Czech Museum of Silver and air glass-making museum and glassworks in Tasice Empire facades and a charming arcade. Its dominant feature compound is a mix of Gothic and Empire styles and it offers a
Medieval Mine. There is an interactive exposition about (26 km) is an extraordinary experience. is the Gothic building of the city hall with an Art Nouveau very interesting exposition, including a trip to the underground
Kutná Hora and UNESCO in one of the most valuable town astronomical clock. Portmoneum – the Museum of torture room, or a unique house of squires. The pious Růžový
houses the House of Dačický. destinace.kutnahora.cz/d Josef Váchal is a very unique experience. Váchal, a complete palouček (9 km) is connected with the troubled history of
original, painter, graphic designer and philosopher decorated Czech Evangelicals forced into exile.
St. Barbara’s Church: CZ, EN, DE, FR* • www.kutnahora.cz • 340,243 visitors
Learning That Ends with Fun Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist:
the ceilings and walls of the house owned by his friend
CZ, EN, DE* • www.ossuary.eu • 115,795 visitors Portman in the 1920s. They are indescribable, different, and
You can spend many days in Kutná Hora and still have a busy Italian Court: CZ, EN, DE, PL, RU* • www.vlassky-dvur.cz • 46,759 visitors definitely a must-see.
programme. From strolls through the romantic Ruthards Czech Museum of Silver: CZ, EN* • www.cms-kh.cz
Street, running along the former walls of the city, to tours of House of Dačický: CZ, EN* • www.dacickehodum.cz www.litomysl.cz
GASK – Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region: CZ, EN* • www.gask.cz
The Elated Life in the Spa of the Spirit
the many churches, the beautiful Corpus Christi Chapel,
• 55,362 visitors Litomyšl Chateau: CZ, EN, PL* • www.zamek-litomysl.cz • 48,318 visitors
the rare Gothic stone fountain shaped as a twelve-sided Litomyšl is decorated with several prominent events Church of Discovery of the Holy Cross: CZ* • zamecke-navrsi.cz
Bobsled track: CZ* • www.bobovadrahakutnahora.cz
polygon, visiting the interesting expositions of the Tobacco and festivals. The costumed and theatrical Spa Season Portmoneum – the Museum of Josef Váchal: CZ, EN* • www.rml.cz/cs/
Kácov Chateau: CZ* • www.zamek-kacov.cz
Museum and the Chocolate Museum, or the collections of Kačina Chateau: CZ* • www.nzm.cz • 59,828 visitors
Opening has become a tradition and the Gastronomic muzeum/portmoneum.html • 6,721 visitors
the GASK – Gallery of the Central Bohemian Region, Žleby Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-zleby.cz • 80,499 visitors Festival of M. D. Rettigová, the most famous Czech Košumberk Castle: CZ* • www.kosumberk.cz
the Wine Cellars of Kutná Hora in the St. Ursuline Třebešice Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.trebesice.com author of cookbooks from the beginning of the 19th century, Nové Hrady Chateau: CZ* • www.nove-hrady.cz • 30,328 visitors
Convent with a tour of the cellars and wine tasting, or you National Stud at Kladruby nad Labem: CZ, EN, DE* • www.nhkladruby.cz • is becoming more and more popular. ArchiMyšl is a Svojanov Castle: CZ, EN, DE, PL* • www.svojanov.cz • 54,696 visitors (2016)
can spend your leisure time actively: you can play golf at the 61,736 visitors great opportunity to see the architectural jewels of the city Spa of the Spirit: www.lazneducha.cz
beautiful golf resorts, you can cycle along the Wine Trail, Glasswork Tasice: CZ* • www.sklarnatasice.cz on guided tours. The most important festival is definitely *Language availability
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Traditional Czech
Wine Trail See the Map of Czech Discover map of
Breweries here Moravian Wine Trails

CzechSpecials the Hop Museum and the Temple of Hops and Beer in Žatec).

▪ www.czechtourism.com/a/beer-and-wine-spas

Gastronomy
Discover the truth of the popular Czech saying “Love passes ▪ chchp.cz
through the stomach.” If you want to taste Czech cuisine
and have good quality guaranteed at the same time, look for Great aids in orientation among attractive locations connected
restaurants that are certified under the CzechSpecials project. with Czech beer include:
The project brings together and supports restaurants that offer Map of Industrial and Craft Breweries and Beer Guide
traditional, honest Czech gastronomy with a modern approach to Prague
and guaranteed quality. If you choose a restaurant labelled ▪ www.prague.eu/file/edee/universal/download/
with a blue-and-white sticker with the CzechSpecials sign, you brozury/the-beer-guide-to-prague.pdf
will discover the diversity of Czech cuisine, the specifics and

Moravian Wine Trails

specialities of the individual regions, the uniqueness of
meals and the manner of their preparation from local sources.
Part of the certification is also a guarantee of a pleasant
atmosphere and high-quality services. Guaranteed by the Czech In turn, South Moravia is a land promised to wine. In addition
Association of Hotels and Restaurants, and the Association of to wine festivities, festivals, and harvest, you can, for
Chefs and Confectioners of the Czech Republic. example, journey along one of the many wine trails. Ten
▪ www.czechspecials.cz circuits and a total of 1,200 km of trails will guide you through
a picturesque landscape among vineyards, through distinctive
villages and historical towns, alleys consisting of nothing but
wine cellars, and often, underground to cellars with giant
barrels and a millennium-long tradition of wine production.
Hundreds of branches streak off the arterial Moravian Wine
Trail, where you are guaranteed to find good wine, beautiful
landscapes, and, above all, interesting, distinctive, and

The Phenomenon of Beer
hospitable people, who have dedicated their lives to wine.
▪ www.stezky.cz

In the Czech Republic, beer is referred to as “liquid bread”. A great help in orientation among attractive locations of
In recent years, there are a growing number of small and Moravian wine tourism is the brochure Moravian Wine
family breweries supplementing traditional brands; one Trails
could say that the Czech Republic is experiencing a boom in ▪ www.czechtourism.com/s/wine-trails/
microbreweries. In addition to spontaneous visits to pubs
and restaurants that often include a brewhouse, and beer is You can also download the useful app Czech Republic
thus brewed literally in front of your eyes, special beer trails Wine Trails.
and beer tourist trails are also multiplying... For example,
the South Bohemian Beer Trail connects six industrial
breweries and eleven microbreweries. When travelling along
the trails, not only will you taste various kinds of beers,
but you will also be able to see the technical background of
the breweries. Don't forget that the promised lands of beer
are particularly the areas around Pilsen and Žatec. In
addition, exceptional service is also offered by a fast-growing
number of beer spas, where you can try beer baths, wraps, Download
and massages, but also drink beer. The aim is to harmonise application Czech
the body, as well as physical and mental relaxation. Many parts Republic Wine
of the country also host a wide variety of beer festivities Trails here!
and festivals, and you can visit several museums focusing
Pilsen on the history of beer production and drinking (for example,

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Česko – země kulturní

Industrial
Heritage Museum “Building No. 14” of the Baťa Institute

Probably not everybody can see a connection 4  Museum of Baťa in Zlín www.14-15.cz
between the words ‘industry’ and ‘charm’. Language availability CZ
However, this is indeed true of many places by train from Prague 3 h 40 min
in the Czech Republic. The formation of Accessibility:
300 km from Prague
by bus from Prague 4 h 50 min

the Republic was accompanied by the need by car from Prague 2 h 50 min

to overcome the decline caused by war, and Visitors 121,603 (2016)

the pace as well as the inventiveness with

which the production took off is breath- 5  Budvar Brewery in České Budějovice www.visitbudvar.cz

taking. The textile, glass, and footwear

Language availability CZ, EN, DE, FR, RU, IT, ES
by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
industries were among the most Accessibility:
direct connection by bus from Prague 2 h
advanced in the world. The same was
144 km from Prague
by car from Prague 1 h 40 min

true of the Czechoslovak armaments

industry. 6  Brewery Museum in Pilsen www.prazdrojvisit.cz
Language availability CZ, EN, DE, FR, RU, IT, ES, PL, HU, NL
The prosperity of Czech companies was permeated with direct connection by train from Prague 1h 40 min
stories. For example, the shoemaker Baťa, who literally Accessibility:
by bus from Prague (Zličín) 1 h
“shod the world” and gave jobs to tens of thousands of people. 92 km from Prague
by car from Prague 1 h
Or the story of the Škoda brand. Its position before the war
was unshakable, but the demand for weapons ebbed. Škoda
took this as an inspiration for a new expansion – it started 7  National Technical Museum Prague www.ntm.cz
producing locomotives and cars (at first steam, then Language availability CZ, EN, FR, IT
electric), later also aircraft, trolleybuses and bridges, even Visitors 272,323
the first fully-welded bridge in the world. However,
Škoda and Baťa were not the only expanding Czech brands.
8  Technical Museum in Brno www.technicalmuseum.cz
1  Technical Museum Tatra in Kopřivnice www.tatramuseum.cz Language availability CZ, EN, DE
Language availability CZ, EN, DE, PL direct connection by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
Accessibility:
by train from Prague 4 h direct connection by bus from Prague 2 h 30 min
Accessibility: 206 km from Prague
by bus from Prague 3 h 45 min by car from Prague 2 h
358 km from Prague
by car from Prague 3 h 30 min Visitors 128,773 (2016)
Visitors 91,785
9  South Bohemian Motorcycle Museum motomuseum-hostalek.cz
2  Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav museum.skoda-auto.cz Language availability CZ
Language availability CZ, EN by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
Accessibility:
direct connection by train from Prague 1 h 40 min direct connection by bus from Prague 2 h
Accessibility: 146 km from Prague
direct connection by bus from Prague 50 min by car from Prague 1 h 45 min
64 km from Prague
by car from Prague 50 min Visitors 5 959, closed till April 2019
Visitors 254,143
10  Dolní Vítkovice and Landek Park in Ostrava www.dolnivitkovice.cz
3  Jawa Museum in Konopiště jawamuzeumkonopiste.business.site Language availability CZ, EN, PL
Language availability CZ, EN, RU, DE direct connection by train from Prague 3 h 20 min
Accessibility:
direct connection by train from Prague 1 h —
Accessibility: 373 km from Prague
by bus from Prague 50 min (from Florenc) by car from Prague 3 h 30 min
47 km from Prague
Technical Museum Tatra in Kopřivnice by car from Prague 35 min Visitors 1,557,784

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 Budvar Brewery in České Budějovice Pilsner Urquell Brewery Museum in Pilsen Landek Park

Czech Family Silver The World of Technology at

are about a hundred unique ones here. In addition, you can
journey through the history of the brand as well as the Baťa see historical engines, military equipment, old toys, carts, and

Your Fingertips
family. Enthusiasts can also visit the famous skyscraper, which, many other things that make up the motorcycle history.
1 Tatra at the time, caused amazement due to its technical amenities. ▪ motomuseum-hostalek.cz
The main attraction is an independently air-conditioned
There was, for example, the Tatra brand, the second oldest mobile office in a lift, which even contained a sink with hot There are many more famous Czech brands Dolní Vítkovice and Landek Park in Ostrava
– Moser glass, Solo Sušice matches,
operating car manufacturer in the world. In 1897, water.
the first car was made here, and the brand still enjoys high ▪ www.14-15.cz 10 Mining and metallurgy have been a part of Czech
prestige in the truck category, which is well-known from Koh-i-noor Hardmuth pencils, tradition since the Middle Ages. In North Moravian
the Dakar Rally. You can best learn about the history of 5 Budvar Brewery the inimitable Becherovka liqueur, Ostrava, which is famous for mining, a unique adventure
engineering products from ČKD, and
the brand in the Technical Museum Tatra in the North park was built. You can view furnaces, experience first-hand
Moravian town of Kopřivnice. In 1930, the registered trademark of Budvar was created the feelings of a miner, from changing clothes in historical
▪ www.tatramuseum.cz by connecting two Czech words, Budějovický and pivovar others. You can experience their stories, chain changing rooms or taking an authentic journey down
(brewery). Its extraordinary international success brought accompanied by stories of people and the pit, to the miner’s journey to the underground workings.
2 Škoda
wondrous products, at one of the Czech
the local administrative board to incorporate it into the name You can experience a ride in the original carts pulled
of the brewery itself. Tourists can now visit this brewery in by a functional mining locomotive, which were used for
The fame of Czech cars under the Škoda brand began to unfold České Budějovice, and admire the production process of technical museums. transporting people in the mine. Experienced miners will guide
in 1925, when the concern acquired the car manufacturer the world-famous lager. The tour, which is available in you through the 250 m of mine tunnels. In the popular-science
Laurin & Klement in Mladá Boleslav. Currently, Škoda is up to seven languages, is enhanced by a tasting. Thanks to it, centres of the Big and Small World of Technology, you
one of the most visible and best-selling brands on the world visitors can sample the genuine South Bohemian recipe, whose 7 The National Technical Museum in Prague will learn interesting scientific and technological facts in a fun
market. You can learn about its history in comfort in origins date back to the 13th century. way, complete with the mystery of inventions from the steam
the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav. The exhibition is ▪ www.visitbudvar.cz In the immense space of the museum, among the unique engine to present. Lovers of industrial monuments will enjoy
a modern concept, standing on 1,800 m2 of exhibition grounds exhibits you can experience the history of automobile, the Techno Route in Ostrava. It connects buildings of
equipped with a multifunctional hall and restaurant. motorcycle, aviation, and marine or rail transport in the Czech a technical nature associated with the tradition of mining,
▪ museum.skoda-auto.cz 6 Pilsner Urquell lands. Additionally, you can visit expositions of Printing, metallurgy, railway transport, automotive industry, but
Photographic Studio, Chemistry Around Us, Time Measuring, also fire service equipment, beer industry, and military or
3 Jawa The most famous brand of Czech beer was born in 1842 Metallurgy and Mining, Intercamera, Playful Technology, agricultural history.
in Pilsen, which is, with only a very slight exaggeration, said Architecture, Civil Engineering and Design or exposition of ▪ www.dolnivitkovice.cz
The company of Mr. Janeček and Mr. Wanderer – the first to be the world capital of beer. Beer that is valued by experts Television Studio. Another interesting exposition focuses on
letters of their names combined to create the brand Jawa, as well as lay people across the globe has been brewed here for Ore- and coal-mining - where you may attend guided tour.
which also focused on armaments production at first, but more than 175 years. In the Brewery Museum in Pilsen, ▪ www.ntm.cz
after the decline of interest it shifted towards motorcycle you will experience the story of beer from ancient times to
and car production. Jawa motorcycles are still popular the present. The exhibition is unrivalled in the world. You 8 Technical Museum in Brno
and very successful in races on a flat track, Enduro, but also will discover the history of Pilsen’s pubs, see the complete
in the Dakar Rally. In the Jawa Museum in Konopiště facilities of the brewery, including the laboratory, and view A wide range of seventeen permanent exhibits and
(near the State Chateau Konopiště), you can view around beer curiosities – and you will even have a taste of the delicious countless occasional exhibitions. You will become familiar
200 historical motorcycles. local beverage. with the history of optics, computing, you will travel through
▪ jawamuzeumkonopiste.business.site ▪ www.prazdrojvisit.cz time From Tom-toms to the Internet, as well as through
a Crafts Lane, you will be enchanted by Historical Stereovision,
2
4 Baťa Historical Cars, Water Engines, Salon of Mechanical Music,
Brno on Two Wheels, Aircraft Engines, Metal Casting, Cutlery, Mladá
7 Boleslav
In the Czech Republic, the name Baťa is still synonymous and others. 3 10
with successful business combined with social conscience ▪ www.technicalmuseum.cz 6 Prague Ostrava
and empathy. The footwear giant, who achieved global Konopiště
Kopřivnice
success, built houses, schools, and hospitals for his employees, Pilsen
9 South Bohemian Motorcycle Museum in České 4 1
and after WWII he discounted his goods to half price rather Budějovice 5,9 8
than lay off workers en masse. The entire city of Zlín still has
the character impressed on it by Baťa’s genius. The notable In the attractive setting of the historical town nestles the South Brno Zlín
České
Zlín museum “Building No. 14” of the Baťa Institute, Bohemian Motorcycle Museum, one of the largest in Budějovice
located in one the Baťa-built buildings, offers an amazing the country with respect to two-wheeled vehicles – there

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 Velehrad, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady
and of Saints Cyril and Methodius The Czech Republic is a country with
a very rich spiritual tradition. For more
than a millennium, the country has been
building on a Christian tradition,
and the Jewish tradition and culture
has also played a significant part in its
development. The marks left behind by
human faith are ubiquitous.
It is riveting to journey to churches, cathedrals, monasteries,
places of pilgrimage, ways of the cross, but also to minor sacral
monuments, to synagogues, which were preserved despite
the Nazi oppression, to Jewish but also Christian cemeteries,
which have differing, but always very powerful atmospheres.
It is fascinating to see all that people have built in the name of Brno, Jewish Cemetery
faith. Nowadays, we often understand these buildings only as

Spiritual
monuments, but for the people of the past, they were places
essential for life. Jewish Cultural Heritage

Spiritual and Religious Tourism Up until the Middle Ages, many Czech cities used to have
very large and active Jewish communities. The coexistence of
This Religious Tourism project, intended for the general Jewish people with the majority population had never been

Tourism
public, is very ambitious. Its aim is to create the richest easy. Despite that, there had also been long periods of peaceful
menu possible to suit everybody, regardless of their religious and mutually beneficial cooperation, and it was during
beliefs. It offers the option to learn about various sites those that Jewish communities built entire city quarters,
linked to Christianity and the Christian Church, religious synagogues, and cemeteries. The twentieth century dealt
monuments, places of pilgrimage, and others. In principle, heavy blows to the Jewish nation, and many buildings and
it has an ecumenical approach, which respects the diversity places of culture were destroyed. However, many have been
of the Christian Church. The involvement of locals provides preserved, and nowadays they attract tourists from all over
visitors with an authentic experience of the individual the world. The Jewish cemetery, Klausen Synagogue,
communities. At the same time, it represents new options for Old New Synagogue, and the Jewish ghetto in Prague, as
the use of religious buildings, and links Christian religious well as the unique Jewish quarter in Třebíč registered on
monuments with other accompanying activities. The project the UNESCO World Heritage List, are all strong tourist
website allows you to search for a specific route, place of magnets. Unique monuments are spread across the whole
pilgrimage, sacral building, accommodation, event, or spiritual country – great synagogues in Pilsen or in Boskovice,
exercise, and it is a very good and practical aid in the planning a synagogue and large cemetery in Mikulov, the Museum of
of your trip. Dr. Šimon Adler and a synagogue in Hartmanice, the Jewish
▪ www.cirkevnituristika.cz quarter in Dolní Kounice, mikvah in Dobruška, Jewish
cemeteries in Mladá Boleslav, Třebíč, Liberec, and Brno,
Cyril and Methodius Trails synagogues in Děčín, Kolín, Břeclav, Krnov, Holešov, Jičín,
Turnov, or in Úštěk, and others. Very good orientation is
St. Cyril and St. Methodius are very popular and provided by the mobile apps Jewish Bohemia and Moravia, as
revered saints in the Czech Republic, as it was they who well as Jewish Trips, which are free to download.
brought Christianity into the Czech lands. A set of trails in
App Store Google play
their names is focused on journeying in the footsteps of
the Slavic roots of the Czech nation. They are designed to
connect places of pilgrimage and provide information about
the cultural heritage of the early Middle Ages at the same time, Download application Jewish
so they also link archaeological sites, archeo-parks, Slavic Bohemia and Moravia here!
fortified settlements, sacral buildings, statues, paintings,
museums, galleries, and libraries. The trails are marked using Another interesting source of information is the web project
the traditional tourist markers, and are particularly suitable for Magni Sacred Czech that places an emphasis on making
hiking. A total of nine trails of 62 km to 159 km in length are connections between Christian and Jewish themes, which it
part of the project. links in an interesting way.
▪ www.cyril-methodius.eu ▪ www.magni.cz

Open Gates
Open Gates, in turn, is a project which represents significant
sacral monuments of the Zlín Region. Towns,
municipalities, parishes, the Evangelical Church, as well as
the Archbishopric cooperate within its scope. This makes
it possible to view selected sites with a guide between May
and the end of September. All tours are free. The website
of the project contains an interactive map of all churches,
monasteries, and basilicas included in the project.
▪ otevrenebrany.cz/en/ More sacred sights

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Health and
Relaxation
Spas and Medical Tourism

Enjoy some peace and quiet, and restore character, and often original architecture,
your health in one of the many spas designed by leading architects to
that are extraordinary for their unique emphasize the spa’s distinctiveness and
natural therapeutic sources, which atmosphere. Moreover, all the selected
have been helping people for hundreds, towns are surrounded with
or even thousands of years, and which beautiful nature. There are spa resorts
are used for treating a wide variety of hidden in mountain valleys, surrounded
diseases and ailments thanks to the top- by forests and mountain peaks, as well as
quality balneological care. But spas are spas spread out in an idyllic countryside
also attractive thanks to their unique with wide plains, intertwined with lakes
Teplice............................................................................ 28
Třeboň............................................................................ 29 atmosphere that combines peace, and adorned with historical sites. All spa
Velké Losiny................................................................... 30 harmony and entertainment, as well as resorts offer pleasant walks as well as a lot
Janské Lázně.................................................................. 31 sports activities. They are attractive with of trips in the countryside.
Karlova Studánka........................................................... 32
Other Spas..................................................................... 33 their well-defined style, unmistakable
Medical tourism............................................................. 35
Journeys to Luxury......................................................... 35

Karlova Studánka

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 visitteplice.com www.mesto-trebon.cz

Teplice Accessibility:
92 km from Prague
by train from Prague 1 h 30 min
by bus from Prague 1 h 10 min
by car from Prague 1 h
Třeboň Accessibility:
140 km from Prague
by train from Prague 2 h 30 min
by bus from Prague 3 h
by car from Prague 1 h 40 min

Teplice Třeboň Chateau

Below the massive ridge of the Krušné Mountains, there monastery with the Church of the Assumption of In the middle of the idyllic and harmonious countryside theatre performances, film projections, festivals, markets,
is the oldest spa in central Europe. The strong Virgin Mary, one of the most impressive sacral Baroque full of ponds, never-ending dams lined with alleys of and the spectacular catch of the Svět pond. There are other
spring called Pravřídlo has been issuing from the bowels interiors in the Czech Republic. The town of Duchcov is hundred-year-old trees, rugged and colourful scenery – interesting places in the surroundings to visit: the chateaus
of the earth for eighteen thousand years and brings only a few kilometres away. The local chateau will always almost a heraldic Czech countryside, the fluffy Baroque in Hluboká nad Vltavou and Jemčina, the Augustinian
health and relief. The spa used to be called Little Paris be connected with Giacomo Casanova who lived there for clouds and the historic centre of Třeboň reflect in monastery in Borovany, or the blacksmith’s shop and
or the Salon of Europe at the end of the 18th century, thirteen years and also died there. The Krušné Mountains the mirror of the large ponds – a mud spa in the puppet museum in Záluží, as well as several golf courses.
when it used to be one of the most important spas on are interwoven with hiking and cycling trails, historic mining region of two skies.
the continent. shafts in Krupka, Mikulov and Kopisty, and there are four
golf courses in nearest area. www.mesto-trebon.cz
Healing Moorland on the Edge of Ponds
History with Modern Spa Equipment   Třeboň Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-trebon.cz/cs • 42,880 visitors
visitteplice.com The rich deposits of the beneficial bog mud have been used for Regent Brewery: CZ, EN, DE* • www.pivovar-regent.cz/en/regent-brewery
The oldest spa building in the town is Beethoven, named therapeutic purposes since 1883. Třeboň has two therapeutic Monastery Borovany: CZ* • www.borovansko.cz/turistika/trip-detail/
The Regional Museum: CZ, EN, DE* • www.muzeum-teplice.cz 2-klaster-borovany
after its famous guest, with a large pool with 100% thermal areas: a historic one and a modern one. Berta’s Spa was
• 25,556 visitors Jemčina Chateau: CZ, EN, DE* • www.jemcinazamek.cz
water from Pravřídlo. The Emperor’s Spa is another Cistercian Monastery in Osek: CZ* • www.osek.cz/klaster-osek/d-2378/
founded in the 19th century by a loving father for his daughter
Hluboká nad Vltavou Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-hluboka.eu/cs
important centre of the local spa treatment with beautiful p1=8953 • 5,895 visitors Berta; Sanatorium Aurora was completed in 1975 and
• 295,608 visitors
historic buildings, an impressive spa house from 1845 Duchcov Castle: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-duchcov.cz • 14,915 visitors today, in addition to standard spa treatments, it also offers The Trebonsko House of Nature: www.dumprirody.cz/en/the-trebonsko-
bearing the name of Franz Joseph I, and the Stone Spa, The House of Porcelain with Blue Blood: CZ, EN, DE, RU* relaxation programmes and wellness in the Aqua Viva -house-of-nature/
a neo-Baroque spa house of 1911. The water that used to • www.cesky.porcelan.cz/en/about-company/the-house-of-porcelain-with- Centre, providing procedures with saltwater. The spa treats
-blue-blood • 7.403 visitors *Language availability
heal Romans and Celts is used to treat locomotor ailments, locomotor disorders, rheumatic diseases, conditions after
including rheumatism, osteoporosis and arthrosis, nervous Golf club Terasy Ústí nad Labem: CZ* • golfusti.cz injuries and surgeries, arthrosis, rheumatism, osteoporosis and
Golf Resort Barbora: CZ, EN, DE* • www.golfbarbora.cz
and vascular disorders, backaches and headaches, multiple gout.
Golf Club Teplice: CZ, DE* • golf-teplice.cz
sclerosis, and central nervous system inflammations,
and the treatment of diabetes is also very effective. Local *Language availability
Trip Ideas
rehabilitation and prevention is important.
Visitors to the Třeboň spa have a lot of opportunities for
Architectural and Mountainous Jewels adventure and trips. The city is dominated by a wonderful
Find more golf Renaissance chateau, one of the largest chateau
The true heart of Teplice, a city that is 700 years old, is tips here compounds in the Czech Republic. It is amazing to take a
Zámecké Square. Two white churches, one with a lookout stroll through the sunny historic centre, to walk through
tower and an interesting exposition; the second a place the arcades of the Renaissance and Baroque houses
of pilgrimage, the Chateau full of the Regional Museum at the scenic square, to visit the former Augustinian
collections, and above all the amazing Baroque plague monastery with the beautiful Gothic Church of the Virgin
column, one of the most beautiful in the country, made by Mary the Queen and St. Giles, to walk through the park
Matyáš Bernard Braun. The large chateau gardens are to the lofty neo-Gothic Schwarzenberg Tomb, to walk
by the square and the chateau building. Above the town, around or cycle around Svět – the tenth largest pond in
the ruins of the Gothic castle Doubravská hora are looming, the Czech Republic, or to set off on one of the many marked
built at the end of the 19th century in the romantic style. In hiking and cycling trails. Třeboň is dedicated to fishing
nearby Dubí, there is a fragile exposition in the House of and you can find some delicious fish meals there, especially
Blue Blood Porcelain, and moreover, you can admire carp specialties that taste great with the superb beer from
the northernmost Venetian church in the world. In Massage therapy
the Regent Brewery, with a tradition that started in 1379. Peat Treatment
neighbouring Osek, visitors can check out the Cistercian The city also lives with culture and offers many concerts,

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 www.janske-lazne.cz

Velké Losiny Janské Lázně Accessibility:

146 km from Prague
by train from Prague —
by bus from Prague 3 h 30 min
by car from Prague 2 h

www.losiny.cz
by train from Prague 2 h 40 min
Accessibility:
by bus from Prague 6 h 8 min
240 km from Prague
by car from Prague 3 h 10 min

The Thermal sulphur spa in the scenic town lying The highest mountain range in the Czech Republic, gazebo. The top destinations in the Krkonoše Mountains
in the wide open palm of meadows and fields decorated the majestic Giant Mountains (Krkonoše), hold are also well accessible: Sněžka, the highest mountain of
with woods and forests, behind which the majestically blue quite a few spas in their arms. At the forested the Czech Republic, the Elbe Spring, and the Pančavský
and pensive peaks of the Jeseníky Mountains rise. This town foothills of Černá hora, a place with pure mountain air, Waterfall, or the Mumlavské Waterfalls. The chateau in
in the valley of the Losinka River is full of interesting sites. there is a spring of thermal water that heals wherever Vrchlabí, surrounded by a beautiful park, is also interesting.
it flows. The countryside is an oasis of peace and There is also a golf course nearby, at Golf Club Mladé Buky.
The Power of Sulphur Waters unspoiled natural beauty.

The most valuable thing about the local springs is their Springs under Černá hora
composition and temperature. The concentration of healing
elements there is so strong that forms one of the best There are about thirty therapeutic springs, the most important
quality sulphur waters in the Czech Republic. The water ones being Janův and Černý. The springs provide water
is at body temperature which means that there are no for therapeutic procedures and pools all over the town.
warmer springs in Moravia. The spa treats neurological At the beginning of the 20th century, the astonishing Art
diseases, mostly locomotor disorders, as well as skin disorders, Paper Manufacture Nouveau colonnade was built and soon became the heart of
including psoriasis, atopic eczema and acne. The spa also the spa. The spa treats neuromuscular, locomotor, metabolic,
includes a thermal park, Therme Losiny with nine thermal Bílá Opava waterfalls, a hike to Praděd, an educational oncological and respiratory ailments. The spa provides great
pools, a sauna world and water attractions. The spa won trail at Petrovské studánky, bogs in Rejvíz, climbing in care to patients with backache, neuritis, and post-encephalitis,
the DestinaCZe competition in the category Trendy Rabštejn, skiing at the Červenohorské sedlo Ski Resort, meningitis, paralysis, implantation of joint replacements, spine
News 2016, and they received a special award of the jury Kouty and Šindelná, fishing, a mineralogical educational surgeries etc. One of the dominant features of the mountain
of the ESPA Innovation Awards for the uniqueness of trail – anything you can think of. town is the neo-Gothic Church of St. John the Baptist,
the entire project and a very attractive approach to health which gives the impression of the English countryside in Czech Tree Top Trail
prevention through a “well-being” concept. mountains. A great advantage of Janské Lázně is the year-
round possibility of activities. From spring to autumn, as well
Historical Town under the Mountains as in the middle of winter, visitors can find endless possibilities
of unusual experiences.
The great advantage of the spa is its position in a city full of
greenery, historical architecture, as well as strong stories. Experiences throughout the Year
The Renaissance chateau is truly monumental: its three-
storey arcades are famous and it is surrounded by a beautiful Černá hora above the town is crowned with a lookout tower www.janske-lazne.cz
large chateau park. There is also the late-Gothic Church and it is also a main tourist destination of spa guests. In Giant Mountains: www.krkonose.eu • www.podkrkonosi.eu
of St. John the Baptist and the spa buildings. The place the summer, walks along the wooden paths to the Černá hora Tree Top Trail: CZ, EN, DE, PL* • www.stezkakrkonose.cz
is linked to infamous witch trials, which you can read moorland are very popular and now there are also impressive • 230 000 visitors
about, for example, along the Witch Educational Cycling views along the Tree Top Trail. In the winter, Černá hora Golf Club Mladé Buky: CZ, EN* • www.mladebuky.com
Trail. There is also a long tradition of paper manufacture: www.losiny.cz is one of the busiest ski resorts in Krkonoše, with excellent *Language availability
you can visit the Paper Factory in Žerotín, founded at conditions for downhill skiing as well as cross-country skiing.
the end of the 16th century. There is an important technical Velké Losiny Chateau: CS, EN, DE* • www.zamek-velkelosiny.cz There is also a bobsled trail which is 3.5km long. There
monument in the unusual Paper Museum. The Zlosin • 34,896 visitors are many trips and hikes available. The Educational Trail
Brewery has excellent beer and offers a tour of its plant. Paper Manufacture: CS, EN* • www.rucnipapirna.cz • 58,888 visitors (2016) of Střední hřeben through the Rudolf Valley to Hoffman
The surroundings are irresistible – there is an attractive hiking Vist Jeseníky: CS, EN, PL* • www.navstivtejeseniky.cz Chalet, with a detour to the lookout tower at Zlatá vyhlídka Find more golf
trail to Červenohorské sedlo, a nature preserve in Šerák, *Language availability is also worth visiting, as well as the walk to the Muchomůrka tips here

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Karlova Accessibility:
by train from Prague —
by bus from Prague 6 h 30 min
Jáchymov
Studánka
350 km from Prague
by car from Prague 4 h The local radon treatment is very gentle and does not significantly, although they often push to the surface close
burden the body. It is also very effective, particularly in together – that is also one of the world’s greatest balneologic
the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and rarities. Diseases of the musculoskeletal, excretory as well as
it has a significant strengthening effect. The spa is also known respiratory systems are treated here. Mariánské Lázně was
for a varied cultural life; moreover, the proximity of the Krušné a representative place of the political and intellectual
Mountains makes it an excellent starting point for tourist elite of the 1920s. Here, President Masaryk met with
excursions. The worldwide fame of Jáchymov was launched the Yugoslavian royal couple, King Ferdinand of Bulgaria
in 1898 by the later Nobel Prize laureates, the married spent forty spa seasons here, the French Foreign Minister
couple Pierre and Marie Curie. They discovered new Barthou visited repeatedly, and President Beneš was also
elements – radium and polonium – within the uraninite from a frequent guest. In the late 1920s, more than 40,000 guests
a flooded Jáchymov shaft. It transpired very quickly that per year visited the city. This trend was aided by an airport
Jáchymov water had incredibly powerful curative effects, and which opened in 1927.
thus the first radon spa in the world was opened here ▪ www.marianskelazne.cz
as early as in 1906. During the time after the formation of
the Czechoslovak Republic, new spa houses and private guest

Františkovy Lázně
houses kept appearing, and in the 1930s nearly ten thousand
people received treatment here every year. The most famous
and frequent guests were the first President of Czechoslovakia
T. G. Masaryk (he was here seven times, and in 1930 he even The third smallest peak of the West Bohemian spa triangle
celebrated his 80th birthday here), as well as his successor, is Františkovy Lázně. Nowadays, the spa achieves excellent
President Edvard Beneš. results in treating women’s diseases, heart disease, diseases
▪ www.laznejachymov.cz of blood circulation, musculoskeletal system, and digestive
system. However, its twenty mineral springs are not
the only sources of healing, which also include local mud,

Karlovy Vary
natural gas, and even the air itself, which is exceptionally
clean. The remarkable uniform architecture of the spa lends
Karlova Studánka
A mountain oasis lost in the sea of deep woods, sleeping a wholly unique atmosphere to the city. This used to be
below a high mountain in a paradise valley fed by a wild The main attraction of this picturesque town built in the valley a provincial rural spa, until promoted by the Emperor to
stream, with wooden architecture that takes your breath of the Teplá River has always been the fifteen local mineral a city in 1865 and, most importantly, connected to the railway
away, a spa with the cleanest air in Central springs whose composition is similar, but their therapeutic network. Miraculously, the city became a world-famous spa
Europe and also the highest spa in the Czech effects differ due to differing temperatures and CO2 content. overnight, and quickly developed to cope with the growing
Republic. They are particularly beneficial with respect to diseases of crowd. In the 1920s and 1930s, when a visit to the spa
the digestive system. Beautiful colonnades, historical hotel was more or less a social obligation, Františkovy Lázně
A Spa in the Arms of the Jeseníky Mountains buildings and spa buildings, the famous Grandhotel Pupp, became the natural habitat of the better-off layers of society.
but also the magnificent Baroque Church of St. Mary The prosperity of the spa, which culminated before World
The New York Times included Karlova Studánka among forty- Magdalene – these are the traditional, typical, and popular War I, gradually returned. At the time, European medical
six destinations in the world that are worth seeing. No wonder. backdrops for spa treatment and a wide range of wellness circles considered the spa to be highly effective for so-called
Just coming here is an enchanting experience. The wooden activities. Throughout all of Austria-Hungary, no spa was women's diseases and anaemia, and in these areas, the spa
homes combine elements of folk architecture and the Classicist more important than Karlovy Vary. The world-famous spa was essentially had no rival in Europe. This family silver has been
and Empire styles. The compound of seven spa homes is the pride of the monarchy heading towards its demise, and, of preserved, but the indications have expanded along the way.
harmonic and perfectly set in unspoiled nature. The mineral course, of the newly born Republic. ▪ www.frantiskovylazne.cz
springs used since the 18th century and the crystal air treat
respiratory diseases as well as oncological diseases, circulatory President Masaryk visited the spa enthusiastically and

Lázně Bělohrad
diseases, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, nervous repeatedly, and notable writers also stayed here, including
disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, skin diseases and Franz Kafka and Karel Čapek, as did musicians, among
mental disorders. Patients as well as the broad public can enjoy to the Hvězda ridge, Hřeben, or the highest mountain of them Richard Strauss, Leoš Janáček, and the world
the rehabilitative wellness pool complex with an unusual Moravia, Praděd. The educational trail in the national nature renowned operatic soprano Emma Destinn. The renown and The absolute calm, the pleasant small-town atmosphere, the
attraction called a tepidarium, allowing relaxation in dry preserve of Rešovské Waterfalls is interesting, as well as prosperity of Karlovy Vary was contributed to by the names surrounding forests and meadows, and, of course, the local
and moist heat, with a Finnish sauna, hydrotherapy and the romantic and monumental Sovinec Castle, the most of Becher, Pupp, Moser, and Mattoni, traditional business healing mud – such is the foothill town of Lázně Bělohrad.
thermotherapy, a fitness centre, tennis courts, an ice rink, a extensive castle compound in Moravia. families, whose tombs at the city cemetery are the destination Poultices, baths, and wraps of the famous Bělohrad marsh
downhill skiing slope… of many spa visitors even today. The city pulsed with successfully treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system and
culture – right in the centre there was a popular golf course, skin diseases. Till today, the rich spa cultural programme offers
To the Mountains and to the Waterfalls a frequented racecourse also contributed to the glamour of promenade concerts, organised in the same place as at the
the city, and the interest in the spa was further revived by time of the formation of the Republic, and dance evenings,
There are numerous opportunities for trips in the building of an airport in 1933. talks, and lectures are held. The most important cultural event
the surroundings. For example, the educational trail Bílá ▪ www.karlovyvary.cz of the town is the International Song and Dance Festival
Opava Waterfalls goes through wild nature with many Pod Zvičinou (one of the oldest Czech folklore shows) and
rapids, waterfalls and cascades, and it can only be passed the Opening of the spa season (taking place every year in

Mariánské Lázně
across bridges and on ladders; the 20-metre-high Karlova May). Bělohrad peat was used for treatment as early as the
Studánka Waterfall is also impressive. The seasonal ice- late 19th century, but the spa started developing only with the
fountain and the geological exposition in the middle discovery of a ferritic acidulous spring with arsenic content.
of the town are unusual. As far as sacral monuments are Mariánské Lázně has always been a city of parks, cafés, Since then, sulphurous-ferric marshland peat has been used as
concerned, there is the Empire Church of the Virgin kstudanka.cz sweet shops, and stylish pubs, as it is to this day. Almost a natural medical source.
Mary and Healing of the Sick and the wooden Chapel a hundred mineral springs bubble up here. Spa care builds ▪ www.belohrad.cz
of St. Hubert. It is definitely worth taking longer hikes – Vist Jeseníky: www.navstivtejeseniky.cz on six of them in particular. Interestingly, they are not thermal
for example, you can climb the lookout tower on the rock Sovinec Castle: CZ* • www.hradsovinec.cz • 89,951 visitors springs, but cold mineral waters with high iron and mineral
called Roland’s Stone, or even further – to Ovčí vrch, *Language availability salt content. The springs differ from one another rather

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Konstantinovy Lázně Jeseník
A quiet spa town in a forest park surrounded by picturesque This spa, embraced by the beautiful mountains, has
rolling countryside, that is Konstantinovy Lázně, also referred several rarities and points of uniqueness. According to
to as the fourth peak of the West Bohemian spa triangle. recent measurements, there is, for example, the cleanest
Clear air, healing mud, and the famous Prusík Spring environment in the central Europe. Another gem is West Bohemian
with the highest CO2 content in the whole of the Czech the founder of the spa, the world-renowned healer Vincenz spa area
Republic, have for many years been bringing those who Priessnitz. His hydrotherapy method has not yet been
require treatment of the circulatory or musculoskeletal surpassed. A world rarity is the Vincenz Priessnitz
system. The formation of the Republic a hundred years Balneopark, a special “water garden” in which you can
ago was an impetus for the rapid development of this small wade through streams, try Priessnitz’s benches or Scottish Prague
spa. Construction began, new villas and hotels appeared, as Showers. All this is beneficial for the treatment of respiratory, Central
well as a swimming pool with a sandy beach, waterworks, circulatory, musculoskeletal, mental, as well as skin diseases. Bohemia
electricity, cinema... In 1928, the main spa building was In the early 19th century, little Vincenz Priessnitz noticed a doe,
Moravia
rebuilt and reopened, in the same year the town was officially which used to come and wash its injured leg in a well, and was and Silesia
recognised as a spa treatment site, and in the ten years from completely cured. When he later had a serious injury, he took
1924, the number of houses had increased by a third. Such advantage of the power of the water, and cold compresses Spa and wellness
development was also in line with societal interest at the time, helped him when doctors had given up. He was the very first
including from the cream of society. person in the world to build a small improvised hydrotherapy

Medical tourism Journeys to Luxury

▪ www.konstantinovy.cz spa at the springs of the Studniční Mountain – a simple shack
with two baths. However, his fame soared, and soon he treated
the most significant people from all over Europe. At the time

Poděbrady
of the newly formed Republic, an excellent psychologist and Outstanding quality at a bargain price Luxury accommodation, top-class gastronomy, high
psychiatrist Dr. Josef Reinhold took over his method, and quality services with an emphasis on extraordinary
added the latest scientific knowledge. Rich clients from many Health care in the Czech Republic is at a very high standard. experiences and sufficient privacy
On the bank of the River Elbe, in countryside as flat as European countries, but also from the USA and Canada, There are many specialised, superbly equipped, certified
a table, there lies the spa town of Poděbrady, a town in sought him out. hospitals and clinics with top experts at their disposal, who are The Czech Republic is the heart of Europe, a heart which beats
a park. Poděbrady is renowned for treating diseases ▪ en.priessnitz.cz sought after not only by the people from the entire country, to a unique rhythm. Those who come here desire originality,
of the circulatory system – there is even a unique spa but increasingly also from abroad. In recent years, interest tradition, uniqueness, unrepeatability, excellence – and it does
analogue of an intensive care unit. Treatment of diabetes is from international clients has been increasing by 15% not matter whether it is in regard to unusual experiences or

Luhačovice
also highly effective. In 1904, a famous dowser pinpointed annually. The advantage of Czech medical tourism is the ideal things that tourists take away from here. The Czech Republic
the site, where a strong CO2 acidulous spring was drilled. combination of excellent quality, convenient geographical is ready. Here, tourists find luxury accommodation, top-
As soon as four years later, the first spa season began in position in the centre of Europe, considerable flexibility of class gastronomy, comfortable transport, unique relaxation
Poděbrady. However, the real, very rapid development of Luhačovice is a spa town with somewhat of a fairy-tale the individual facilities (in practice, this means short waiting and sports activities, specialised shops with luxury and
the spa began after the formation of the Republic. Gradually, atmosphere. This is emphasised both by the surrounding times for the required surgery), narrow specialisation original goods, unusual options for leisure activities,
treatment houses, guest houses, hotels, a railway station, countryside and the unique architecture. Before World War I, of some clinics, and, not least, also bargain prices, or hire luxury historical and modern spaces, vehicles, and
and a villa district were built. A breakthrough in the spa architect Dušan Jurkovič built several houses in the original which are often up to three times lower than elsewhere in means of transports. You can choose from special luxury
development came in 1926, when the First Investigation and style of the “folk Art Nouveau” here, substantially Europe. The country has excellent care available in many packages prepared for a specific type or opportunity – romance
Medical Institute for Heart Diseases was established. It was influencing the spa urban planning. the Luhačovice Valley still fields – cosmetic surgery, reproductive medicine, dentistry, for couples, fun for families with children, indulgence for
led by Prof. Dr. Václav Libenský, the founder and the first heals people today. It is interwoven by 16 curative springs, diagnostics, bariatry, cardiology and cardiac surgery, women, Christmas or New Year specials. It is always different,
president of the Czech Society of Cardiology, thanks to whom led by the renowned Vincentka, all of which are considered neurology and neurosurgery, gynaecology, ophthalmic surgery, unexpected, intimate, and memorable. You will receive
the institute gained a great reputation throughout Europe. to be the most effective in Europe for their high mineral oncology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, but also in the field of the highest quality of services particularly in Prague, in
A spa park was set up, new springs were opened – in 1930, and CO2 content. Respiratory and digestive system diseases, sleep disorders, gynaecology, urology, gastroenterology and the West Bohemian spa area, Central Bohemia and Moravia
16 of them were operational – and additional spa buildings as well as disorders of the musculoskeletal and circulatory hepatology, endocrinology and otolaryngology, as well as and Silesia.
were constructed. It was then that the slogan that all Czechs systems, are treated here. The formation of Czechoslovakia oral and maxillo-facial surgery. A significant advantage is
know was created: “Poděbrady for your heart”. Famous meant the beginning of a new development for Luhačovice. also a continuity with the subsequent rehabilitation and spa In the Czech Republic, you can experience a unique dinner
guests visited – Presidents Masaryk and Beneš stayed here, New buildings were constructed, in 1928 a dam lake above treatment. It is becoming more common that an international and a joining of great food with a novel environment in one
as well as famous Czech actors, the singer Emma Destinn, the town was finished, and in 1934 a Social House was built, client, who seeks out medical specialists in the Czech Republic of the top-class culinarily creative restaurants, whether you
writers, poets, and others. transforming and completing the appearance of the resort. and undergoes medical treatment, remains for the required follow the recommendations of the Michelin Guide (34
▪ www.lazne-podebrady.cz Two years later, Luhačovice was finally promoted to the status period in a Bohemian or Moravian spa, selected by the doctor, restaurants). You can hire one of the 75 chateaus and
of a city. Probably the greatest and most faithful of the famous under the supervision of local specialists. Treatment efficacy is castles, and hold a truly exceptional event there; organise
guests of the time was the composer Leoš Janáček, thus significantly enhanced. a wedding in a monastery, at a castle chapel, library, in
who spent full 23 spa seasons here, gaining inspiration, the stables, in a courtyard, in the middle of a lake, or on
composing (he wrote the Glagolitic Mass and started writing the tops of cliffs; or personalise your wedding with a carriage
the opera Fate here), and presenting his compositions. He left ride, medieval jugglers, a balloon flight, a procession of masks
Luhačovice for the last time less than a month before his death. – the possibilities are countless, it is all up to you. There are
▪ www.luhacovice.cz increasingly more places where you can buy truly luxurious
items, from clothing, through handbags, shoes, fashion
accessories, jewellery, watches, to antiques. But a discerning
visitor of the Czech Republic can get much more. For example,
how about hiring a helicopter, a historical train, plane,
or a steamer?
For more professional and business information:
Czech Spa Association
www.lecebnelazne.cz/en/
sekretariat@lecebnelazne.cz
and Association of spas Discover what makes the Czech
Discover more in Spas and health www.jedemedolazni.cz/en/ Republic an excellent destination of
resorts brochure. info@jedemedolazni.cz medical tourism.

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 Accept an invitation to four areas and sometimes completely unspoiled nature
regions in the Czech Republic that are behind the unusual and unforgettable

Pleasant Cycling
perfect for active tourism. The individual experiences and impressions, often
regions have gone through dynamic taking cyclists and hikers to places that
development in the past thirty years, have not been quite discovered and
mostly in the area of the construction of explored by tourists. The breath-taking
infrastructure; cycling trails and natural sceneries are accompanied with
cycling paths have been built, new astonishing traces of history, secular and

Active Tourism hiking trails marked. Cycling tourists will be sacral sites, swimming in natural water
in heaven there and, in addition to cycling, areas, adrenalin experiences and
they can also set off on hiking trips, which easy-going cruises; in short, the range
are quite unique. There is beautiful and of activities is very colourful and active.

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South Bohemia.............................................................. 39
Bečva Cycle Route......................................................... 40
Vysočina......................................................................... 41

Bicycle wandering......................................................... 42
Singletracks................................................................... 43
Hiking............................................................................. 45
Golf................................................................................. 46
Ski Resorts..................................................................... 49
Cross-country skiing..................................................... 50

Elbe Cycle Trail, Canyon of Elbe

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Central Bohemian South Bohemia
Uplands
Astonishingly beautiful, scenic and picturesque
landscape born out of the fiery force of Earth
in the Tertiary Period. The Elbe River (Czech: Labe) is
the life-giving artery, flowing regally through the hills,
creating beautiful scenery. Travelling by bicycle
through the countryside of extinct
volcanoes is like travelling to the past.

A scenic countryside interwoven with ponds and Šumava

The Elbe Cycle Trail
lakes, the light and shade of avenues lining the dams, www.jiznicechy.cz/en/chill-out
www.ceskestredohori.info picturesque villages, castles and chateaus, historic towns: www.jiznicechy.cz
that is the province of endless trails and paths with a
Central Bohemian by train from Prague 1 h 06 min by train from Prague 2 h 27 min
Uplands –
smooth, yet diverse profile; that is the South Bohemian South Bohemia,
Ústí nad Labem:
by bus from Prague 1 h 15 min active leisure by bicycle with excellent České Budějovice: by bus from Prague 2 h 55 min
106 km from Prague by car from Prague 1 h 03 min infrastructure. 148 km from Prague by car from Prague 1 h 46 min

Along the River and Dormant Volcanoes From The Elbe Banks to the Hills A Feast for the Eyes, Body and Soul In addition, in the area of Šumava in South Bohemia and West
Bohemia it connects to a network of hiking trails called the
A peaceful and scenic lowland lining the meanders of The Elbe Trail is a cycling artery from which a dense network South Bohemia has the densest network of marked cycling Golden Path in Bavaria.
monumental Elbe, from which hills of the most interesting of trails and paths branches off on both banks, taking the trails in the whole country. There are not only many trails
shapes arise. People proudly built their historic settlements cyclist to places of entertainment and exploration. You can there; they are also exceptionally beautiful. There is no Not Only by Bike
among all those sharp cones and round helmets tossed in the visit the entire Milešovské středohoří with the charming other place where cyclists would experience such varied and
meadows; interesting cities, splendid chateaus, impressive Opárenské Valley and a whole group of fascinating volcano intense impressions. Historic sites take turns with beautiful The cycling attractions are accompanied by many other
churches and monasteries, military forts… The hillsides are peaks, including the scenic castle of Házmburk, as well as natural passages; the trails take tourists to place with distinct activities that can turn your stay in South Bohemia into a
covered with vineyards that produce well-known wines, which Verneřické středohoří on the left bank, where cyclists local gastronomy and numerous cultural opportunities. The unique experience. The region offers hiking trails, the total
Bohemian and German King and Roman Emperor Charles IV can take a cycling bus from the Elbe River bed. There is Šumava National Park with linked ponds, ribbons of rivers length of which is an unbelievable 5,720km! There are nine
used to enjoy. This unique landscape can be comfortably the small village of Zubrnice lying in the hills, with an as well as the long and manifold tour of architectural sites: this top-quality and scenic golf courses. As far as gastronomy
explored on bicycle thanks to the Elbe Trail, which is open-air museum of folk buildings and a railway museum, is what makes the South Bohemian trails unique. The water is concerned, South Bohemia is literally the land of promise.
96 kilometres long in České středohoří and zigzags along the or the medieval town of Úštěk with Helfenburk Castle. chateaus in Červená Lhota and Blatná, the monumental There are hundreds of distinctive restaurants and pubs,
Elbe River canyon from the German border in Hřensko to the From Hřensko, you can take a trip to the rocks: one of the Baroque chateau in Staré Hobzí, the gems of Folk Baroque offering typical and traditional meals prepared in accordance
mystical mountain of Říp. The river is arched over by bridges wonders of the world, Pravčická brána, to Dolský mlýn, architecture unparalleled in Europe, crowned with the with modern gastronomic trends or in an old-fashioned way,
but also many ferries so you can explore both banks of the to Jetřichovické vyhlídky, as well as the gorges of the incredibly adorable village of Holašovice, a UNESCO site; just like centuries ago. Traditional local ingredients are used:
Elbe River and travel through the protected landscape areas of Kamenice River. The hillsides surrounding the Elbe River are the breath-taking historic Renaissance centre of the town of mostly freshwater fish, game, mushrooms and forest
České středohoří, Polabí, České Švýcarsko and Labské also covered with vineyards, so you can find a wine cycling Slavonice, the winding streets and the intricate underground fruit – and naturally beer. Beer is not only brewed there, but
pískovce. trail. The chateau in Velké Žernoseky is also surrounded passages of the medieval town of Tábor… also consumed. There are large and traditional breweries as
with vineyards and you can visit the historic cellars with huge well as dozens of microbreweries, connected with beer trails;
On the Elbe banks, cyclists can discover interesting places. barrels. There are some interesting festivals and events within The longest and also the most difficult is the Vltava Cycling some places offer commented tours of the brewery. Moreover,
The city of Děčín – with the Thun Chateau in the beautiful reach of the cycling trails in České středohoří: such as the Trail, the Czech part of which, 265 kilometres long, starts the whole region is well accessible thanks to the road, highway
gardens and views of the river; Ústí nad Labem with Czech Truck Prix – European Truck Championship in the Šumava Mountains at Kvilda, and ends by the Gothic and railway network, as well as by plane – the modernised
a chairlift going to the summer palace of Větruše; the romantic at the autodrome in Most, the Dočesná beer festival in castle of Zvíkov, and it runs through the most attractive airport in České Budějovice will be opened in 2019.
castle of Střekov, the famous leaning tower and the original Žatec, or the half-marathon within RunCzech in Ústí nad tourist destinations of the region, including the best that
technical work of the Masaryk floodgates; the historic pearl of Labem. The region of České středohoří is certified by the the region has to offer: Český Krumlov, registered on the www.jiznicechy.cz/en/chill-out
Litoměřice with the city walls, baileys, museums, galleries Cyclists Welcome project, so the facilities provide sufficient UNESCO list, then along the perfectly preserved monastery in www.jiznicechy.cz
and sacral sites, including St. Stephen’s Cathedral with convenience. Vyšší Brod, the medieval castle of Rožmberk and the Zlatá EuroVelo 13/ The Iron Curtain Trail: www.greenways.cz/EuroVelo/
a tower; and Roudnice nad Labem with a chateau, gallery, koruna monastery, České Budějovice, as well as the neo- EuroVelo-v-CR/EuroVelo-13.aspx
churches and chapels, a lookout tower; and above all – the hike Gothic chateau in Hluboká nad Vltavou. The trail called Červená Lhota Chateau: CZ, EN, DE, RU* • www.zamek-cervenalhota.cz
up to Říp. There is also the fortified town of Terezín with Through the Baroque Landscape of South Bohemia • 81,542 visitors
www.ceskestredohori.info
fascinating expositions on the military history of the town, by Bike includes dozens of trails zigzagging through the Blatná Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-blatna.cz • 24,155 visitors
a tour of the fortified buildings and underground passages, Elbe trail: www.labska-stezka.cz countryside of towns and ponds. Cyclists can explore the Zvíkov Castle: CZ, EN* • www.hrad-zvikov.cz • 38,661 visitors
and the ghetto from where Jews were sent to the concentration Střekov Castle: CZ, EN, DE* • www.lobkowicz.com České Budějovice Region, Czech Canada, Doudlebsko Český Krumlov Chateau: CZ, EN, DE, RU, HU, IT, ES, FR*
Terezín Memorial: CZ, EN, DE, RU, FR, IT, ES* • www.pamatnik-terezin.cz • www.zamek-ceskykrumlov.cz • 463,486 visitors
camps, and the former Gestapo prison in the Small Fortress. and Novohradsko, Vlachovo Březí, the area around
• 282,872 visitors Vyšší Brod Monastery: CZ, EN, DE, PL* • www.klastervyssibrod.cz
Velké Březno with Chotek Chateau also lies along the Elbe the Lipno Dam – the largest body of water in the Czech • 16,098 visitors
Velké Březno Chateau: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-vbrezno.cz • 13,703 visitors
Cycle Trail. Or you can visit the Easter Egg Gallery in Easter Egg Gallery: CZ, EN* • www.galeriekraslic.cz
Republic, Prácheňsko, Soběslavsko, Zbudovská blata Rožmberk Castle: CZ, EN* • www.hrad-rozmberk.cz • 53,430 visitors
Libotenice. Házmburk Castle: CZ* • www.hrad-hazmburk.cz • 32,850 visitors and Třeboňsko. In the surroundings of the Lipno dam Zlatá Koruna Monastery: CZ, EN, DE* • www.klaster-zlatakoruna.cz
Open-air museum Zubrnice: CZ* • www.zubrnice.cz • 20,207 visitors you can find the popular Lipno Lake Cycling-Inline Trail, • 23,131 visitors
Autodrom Most: CZ, EN, DE* • www.autodrom-most.cz which goes along the banks of the lake and a part of it is even Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle: CZ, EN* • www.zamek-hluboka.eu
The National Park Bohemian Switzerland: www.npcs.cz illuminated. Along the border with Bavaria and Upper Austria • 295,608 visitors
there is the popular EuroVelo 13 – Iron Curtain Trail. Šumava National Park: www.npsumava.cz
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Bečva Cycle Route Vysočina
Štramberk Vysočina

East Moravia is an entrancing, incredibly colourful and

comfortably scenic landscape, through which the Bečva The undulating landscape interwoven with hills and small
River flows. From Wallachian hills to the Haná lowlands, cyklostezkabecva.com peaks, deep forests and long meadows, densely built www.korunavysociny.cz
from the springs to the confluence with the Morava River: treasures of sacral and secular architecture: all of that
the Bečva Cycle Route, the queen of Moravian
by train from Prague ­3 h 37 min by train from Prague —
East Moravia creates beautiful scenery for sports and activities in all Vysočina
trails, rich with experiences and entertainment, lines Zlín:
298 km from Prague
by bus from Prague —
forms. This is the Crown of Vysočina, wandering Jihlava:
130 km from Prague
by bus from Prague 1 h 35 min

each metre of the river. by car from Prague 3 h through the unspoiled scenic landscape. by car from Prague 1 h 29 min

Along the River Stream To Lookout and Castle Towers Cycling Eldorado the “green heart of the Czech Republic”. It is a peaceful
location, not yet discovered by tourists, where you can enjoy
Travelling by bicycle along a river is always impressive and Along the upper stream of the Bečva, Wallachia also There are almost 2,500 kilometres of marked trails unbound wilderness. The countryside around Bystřice
peaceful at the same time. The Bečva Cycle Route offers offers the unique mountainous sceneries of the Beskydy in the region of Vysočina. You can see that this region is nad Pernštejnem (certified as the European Destination
everything a cyclist may want – beautiful and continuously Mountains, the lookout towers at Velký Javorník or definitely a paradise for cyclists. It is hard to choose a place of Excellence) can be best explored along the Bison Trails,
changing countryside, starting with the Beskydy protected Čarták, or the Jurkovič Observation Tower in Rožnov where cyclists feel exceptionally good; it is almost impossible a sophisticated system of thematic trails. And because we
nature area to Hornomoravský úval in the plain of the pod Radhoštěm, the area of wooden buildings designed by because cyclists can enjoy themselves everywhere. But still, are in highlands, there are also lookout towers there – for
fertile Haná Region with many natural wonders, through Jurkovič in Pustevny, adventure at the castles in Hukvaldy, there are two places worth mentioning: the first one is the example, Horní les, Karasín, Rosička, Fajtův kopec and
historic cities, spa resorts, castles, chateaus, churches, Helfštýn or Štramberk, a breath-taking view of the Vysočina Arena sports area, a place where summer and Rubačka, but you can also enjoy views of the countryside
open-air museums, caves, lakes and lookout towers to the monumental chateau in Fulnek, scenic walks along one of winter sport events at a national and international level take from the numerous marked scenic lookouts. Cycling goes
distinctive folk architecture, folk customs and one-of-a-kind the most beautiful squares in the Czech Republic – in Nový place. There are world championship competitions and world hand in hand with swimming and so you can take a dip in the
gastronomy. The cycling trail is almost 160 kilometres long Jičín, where there is also a protected town reservation and cups in MTB and biathlon. There is a newly built pump track ponds of Pilák or Velké Dářko. There is a unique adventure
and it mostly leads along protected roads, mostly built for a Renaissance chateau. Bečva also takes cyclists to the dams for cyclists and Cyklo Aréna Vysočina which has 30 km of awaiting in Vír in the Svratka River valley – there are via
the purpose of cycling tourism, as well as for hikers and in- of Bystřička and Škrabalka, along a series of wooden trails divided into five levels of difficulty and connected with ferratas there, covered climbing walls, and in winter there
line skaters – those are parts that are covered with a perfect churches, but also to one of the restaurants offering traditional the facilities of modern sports premises. There are interesting is an artificial ice-fall made for climbing. Cyclists also love
asphalt layer. In winter, it is a paradise for cross-country Wallachian comfort and food where they can rest and try some single tracks with additional services, a test centre, MTB culture, which they can enjoy in summer at the International
skiers. The trail runs along one of the most famous and oldest local meals – such as the Wallachian sour soup, the famous circuits, road circuits, an educational cycling trail, Music Festival of 13 Cities Concentus Moraviae, as
European open-air museums of folk architecture in Rožnov pie called frgál, or the famous local plum brandy. professional and hobby events, a biathlon shooting range… well as in the Podhorácko region, a place of living folklore
pod Radhoštěm – the Wallachian open-air museum, The second representative of the cycling paradise in Vysočina traditions. Vysočina is a place made for cyclists. It is also
founded in 1925, where you can see and visit a hundred is the most popular cycling trail from Žďár nad Sázavou included in the cycling maps of Europe. One of the most
protected objects in three expositions – the Wooden Village, Pustevny to Přibyslav. It is unique because it was built on the site of an beautiful sections of the Eurovelo 4 trail, which runs from
the Wallachian Village and the Mill Valley. old railway, which gives the trail its extraordinary atmosphere. Roscoff in France to Kiev in Ukraine, is in Vysočina.

Another gem on the trail is the Teplice nad Bečvou spa with Everywhere by Bike
a sloping spa quarter on a meadow above the river and a river
colonnade, as well as two natural rarities in the spa vicinity – The cultural and natural wealth of the Vysočina Region is
Zbrašov Aragonite Caves with unique karst decoration and easily accessible to cyclists. They can reach Žďár nad Sázavou
the place where the Teplice healing springs originate, and the along the trail mentioned above, where there is a UNESCO
Hranice Abyss, the deepest flooded freshwater cave in the site: Santini’s amazing Pilgrimage Church of St. John
world. The nearby town of Hranice is an undiscovered tourist of Nepomuk in Zelená Hora, as well as the historic
jewel – with a Renaissance chateau rebuilt in the Baroque compound of the monastery and chateau with the original
style, a historic square, late-Gothic city walls and important New Generation Museum, recognised at the European
Jewish monuments – a synagogue and a cemetery. Another level, as well as another of Santini’s ingenious works, either
interesting town is Vsetín, namely its Horní Square with the in Žďár, or in its vicinity. Cyclists can also look forward to
oldest town buildings, dominated by a Renaissance chateau several castles along the Bobrůvka and Svratka rivers,
and a Baroque city hall; then there is Valašské Meziříčí cyklostezkabecva.com and the castles, chateaus and forts in Velké Meziříčí,
with two chateaus, a historic square, and a Moravian tapestry Nové Město na Moravě, Zubštejn, Stránecká Zhoř, www.korunavysociny.cz
Wallachian open-air museum: CZ, EN, DE* • www.vmp.cz • 302,000 visitors
workshop where you can see the production process of Hukvaldy Castle: CZ* • www.hradhukvaldy.eu • 66,368 visitors Kněževes and Velká Bíteš. The natural wealth is just as rich. Pilgrimage Church: CZ, EN* • www.zelena-hora.cz • 32,860 visitors
tapestries, such as theatre curtains, one of which decorates the Helfštýn Castle: CZ, EN* • www.helfstyn.cz • 86,341 visitors There are 85 places in the region that are incorporated in the New Generation Museum: CZ, EN, DE, RU, FR* • www.zamekzdar.cz
New Stage of the National Theatre in Prague. The historic cities Štramberk Castle: CZ, EN, DE, RU* • www.stramberska-truba.info NATURA 2000 system of locations of European significance! Vysočina Arena: CZ, EN, DE* • www.vysocina-arena.cz
of Přerov and Lipník nad Bečvou are also worth visiting. • 68,558 visitors The protected landscape area of Žďárské vrchy is called Cyklo Arena Vysočina: CZ, EN, DE* • www.vysocina.bike
Eurovelo 4: www.eurovelo.com
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Bicycle wandering Singletracks

The Elbe Cycle Trail – Děčín Velké Karlovice, Kyčerka

1
Currently, cycling is the most widespread
Singletracks 2 Trail Park Klínovec
Dresden Görlitz
form of recreational activities in the Czech
Dresden
1 Long-distance (cycling) trails Republic. In addition to the still-growing A high-quality complex built on the southern and southwestern
network of cycle routes and slopes of the highest range of the Krušné Mountains. It
has more than 30 km of playful trails and 70 km of
Ústí nad
Liberec cycleways, bikeparks and trail-centres are marked routes – from very easy to difficult – with breath-
Labem 11 also multiplying. The popularity of extreme taking views far into the countryside. Trail Park Klínovec
Hof 2 Kłodzko Wrocław Poland biking is increasing rapidly, conditions are is well known for very long trails: Azur (10 km) and Rubin
(8 km) are one of the longest continuously descending trails in
Hradec
Králové improving, as are the facilities. Admission Europe. Beginners, families with children or experienced trail
Karlovy Prague
10 to parks is always free, fees are payable only lovers will all find their perfect matches here. All tracks are
operated by the chairlift from May to October.
Vary 9 Kraków
for rentals, cable cars, and other services. Services: four-seater chairlift, service and self-service,
Pardubice
Weissen- Kraków rental shop, shop, bike wash, showers, restaurant, free
stadt Ostrava
1 Singltrek pod Smrkem parking, pump track
Accessibility from Prague: 140 km, 1 h 50 min
Pilsen Olomouc This ingeniously built network of trails (in collaboration with ▪ www.trailpark.cz
5 8 Daffyd Davis, one of the most experienced trail designers in
Nürnberg the world) has a total length of 80 km, the routes are very 3 Bikepark Špičák
Jihlava
playful, colour-coded according to difficulty. Suitable both
6 Zlín 7 for complete beginners, including families with children, and A challenging and very progressive bike park on the slopes of
Regensburg
München 3 experienced bikers. There are 12 locations, including very Špičák of the Šumava Mountains. Almost 6 km of tracks offer
Brno difficult black trails skirting the rocks on the Hejnický Hřeben. a combination of free-ride, downhill, north-shore,
Germany All routes are accessible throughout the year. and jumps. Most of the tracks have a higher level of difficulty
České
Budějovice
Services: shops, rental shops, services, bike wash, luggage (the only Czech park among the 14 top European bike parks,
storage, locker rooms, showers, refreshments, training where GraVity Card, a whole season card, is valid). Besides
Slovakia camps, individual tutors moderately difficult terrains, there is also a real treat, a very
4 Austria Wien
Wien
Accessibility from Prague: 146 km, 1 h 45 min difficult route called Struggle, which is 1,100-m long, rocky,
Bratislava ▪ www.singltrekpodsmrkem.cz with a lot of roots, drops, and jumps across the path. Tracks
0 50 km Wien
Linz ▪ www.trek-centrum.cz are open from June to October.
Services: four-seater chairlift, service, rental shop, shop,
refreshments, showers, toilets, bike wash, mountain rescue
The network of bicycle paths has been service, free parking
Accessibility from Prague: 170 km, 2 h 15 min
developing even more dynamically. For more professional and business information: ▪ www.spicak.cz
The system of arterial routes with Czech mountainbike association
thousands of branches proves that Czechs cemba.eu
love cycling. Above is a selection of cemba@cemba.eu
Discover Czech Association of Czech Mountain Resorts
the most attractive recreational bicycle cycling trails. Find www.ahscr.cz
wandering. more tips here info@ahscr.cz

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 Hiking
4 Bikepark Lipno 8 Cyklo Aréna Vysočina
The park is in close proximity to Lake Lipno, with a spectacular The trails are built within a vast biathlon and skiing site near
view of water as well as the forest. 4,5 km long routes offer Nové Město na Moravě. In 2016, the Mountain Bike World
world-class flow and fun on the bike. Family flow trails are also Cup was held here. Here, you can find technically easy, fun
under construction, so the park aspires to become the ideal and safe trails for children, nature trails for disabled
centre for beginners, intermediate, as well as families with cyclists, passable even in a wheelchair or a handcycle, but also
children. Tracks are open from May to October. challenging trails for experienced bikers. Intended for rigid
Services: four-seater chairlift, rental shop, restaurant, free bikes with low travel. Open from April to October.
parking, summer courses with an instructor Services: test centre, rental shop, service, shop,
Accessibility from Prague: 210 km, 2 h 45 min refreshment, restaurant, free parking
▪ www.lipno.info/zazitky/bikepark Accessibility from Prague: 166 km, 2 hours,
from Brno: 85 km, 1 h 15 min
5 Bikepark Monínec www.vysocina.bike

Easily accessible from Prague, this park changes each year.

9 Bikepark Kopřivná
A local strategy are routes that are not firmly fixed, but rather
variable and branching. You can find a very challenging A very flexible and modern site in the heart of the Jeseníky
route here, but also free-ride, or a hobby trail suitable for Mountains. Six different tracks with several variants and
children. connections, with slight elevation (200 m). The total length
Services: four-seater chairlift, service, restaurant, bike is 14 km. Suitable both for beginners and advanced bikers. There are over 40,000 kilometres of marked
wash, free parking
Accessibility from Prague: 80 km, 1 h 15 min
A simple Fun Trail can be ridden by anyone, Spicy Freeride
is moderate in difficulty and full of jumps, Downhill is
trails in the Czech Republic. This number
▪ www.moninec.cz a challenging downhill ride, Gravity Rail is technically difficult is unique when you consider the size of
with wooden bridges, and there is also a singletrack and family the country. It is the circumference of Earth.
6 Singletrail Moravský kras tracks. There is also a wooden pump track and Big Air Bag –
a jump into a large inflatable pillow. Open May to September.
The Czechs even export their tourist
This area near Brno contains about 30 km of artificially Services: four-seater chairlift, rental shop, service, marking system: you can find Czech
constructed, only slightly elevated but inventively playful restaurant, wellness, swimming pool, amusement for marks in Georgia or Brazil. The Czech
trails. The routes can be ridden by anyone – the challenge is
in the speed. Three circuits combine trails with inclined bends
children, bike camps, free parking
Accessibility from Prague: 229 km, 3 h 15 min; from
Tourist Club takes care of the trails and
and jumps with reinforced paths. Open all year round. Ostrava 172 km, 2 hours one of the conditions for marking is safety.
Services: rental shop, service, refreshments, info-centre, ▪ www.koprivna.cz/bikepark That is why tourist marking in the Czech
parking
Accessibility from Prague: 232 km, 2 h 30 min, from Brno:
Republic is one of the most reliable
28 km, 30 min
10 Rychleby Trails and Lipová Trails and sophisticated in the world. There
▪ www.singlekras.cz Rychleby Trails, one of the oldest, largest, and best- are also several European long-distance
rated Czech sites, are located in the Jeseníky Mountains and
are very extensive. More than 60 km of routes. The tracks
trails going through the Czech Republic,
7 Bike resort Valašsko
are closed circuits in the hills in very diverse terrains, from connecting, for example, the Atlantic with
A complex of tracks in three areas situated on the mountain old stone paths to modern flow trails. For example, Superflow the Black Sea, or Lapland with the Alps.
slopes of the Beskids. The total length is 348 km! It is is one of the most popular trails in the Czech Republic. In
a combination of forest and hiking paths, cycleways and contrast, the connected Lipová Trails are a younger site, rather If any movement in nature has a truly long and solid tradition
trails. Bike Park Kyčerka is equipped with a lift and has simple and fun, suitable for families with children of as a great in the Czech Republic, it is most certainly hiking. The first
a wide range or tracks (XC/Enduro, free-ride, downhill, flow start towards the Rychleby Trails. Open April to October. Czech Tourist Club was founded as early as in 1884, when
trail). Bike Trails Valašsko offers trails that make biking Services: rental shop, service, shop, refreshments, the first tourist route was marked. To this day, you can meet Types of designations
more varied in three locales. Bike Arena Vsetín is a site facilities, bike school, camp, free parking, restaurant, pump a mark-maker anywhere in the Czech Republic, restoring
with 15 km of man-made trails which undulate smoothly over track and adding to the unique tourist marking, which is by far
hiking blazes: coloured
the local hills. Open May – October (some parts year round). Accessibility from Prague: 250 km, 3 h 30 min; the densest and clearest in the world. You can find tourists stripes on a white field
Services: lift, rental shop, restaurant, free parking, from Ostrava 150 km, 2 h 15 min markers almost anywhere in the Czech Republic – in
training camps, instructors ▪ www.rychlebskestezky.cz the mountains, lowlands, forests, and cities. In addition, bike path markings: coloured
Accessibility from Prague: 333 km, 3 h 30 min; ▪ www.rychlebskestezky.cz/cs/lipovske-stezky the fact that a path is marked means that it is truly worth stripes on a yellow field
from Ostrava 84 km, 1 h 15 min passing through. Wherever you are in the Czech Republic,
▪ www.kycerka-bikepark.cz a signpost of marked paths will not be far away.
11 Trutnov Trails yellow mark for a cycle path
▪ www.bikeresortvalassko.cz
One of the youngest Czech trail centres, which is constantly Gorgeous routes literally crammed with sights can be found
expanding. To date, it offers 17 km of natural trails of mainly in the Czech mountains. In the Šumava Mountains, wheelchair-accessible trails:
wheelchair pictogram on signpost
varying difficulty. Wonderful views. There are old paths, flow Jizera Mountains, Krkonoše Mountains, Jeseníky, as well
sections, but you can also enjoy a natural terrain, typical as the Beskids, there is always a combination of stunning
nature trails: green stripe
mountain biking. The tracks can also be ridden by less fit views of the countryside, climbs to mountaintops, wandering on a white field
cyclists – the more challenging parts can always be bypassed. along the ridges and gorges, along rivers and through deep
Open from April to November. forests – and it will always be unforgettable. Tourist paths
Services: rental shop, shop, refreshments, parking, bike through sandstone rock towns are particularly attractive
park with artificial obstacles and jumps – in Bohemian Switzerland, Czech Paradise, or the Adršpach-
Accessibility from Prague: 165 km, 2 h Teplice Rocks. The Czech Tourist Club
▪ www.trutnovtrails.cz ▪ www.czechtourism.com/a/active-summer-walk/ www.kct.cz/cms/czech-tourist-klub-kct
▪ www.facebook.com/trutnovtrails ▪ trasy.kct.cz kct@kct.cz

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business information:
Association of Golf
Courses
www.amgh.cz
info@amgh.cz

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women 72 74,0 139 5219 weekends 2150 1075 2150

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2 Austerlitz golf resort Wednesday 18
women 72 71,3 135 5129 weekends 1450 725 1015

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3 Beroun golf club — 18
women 72 68,5 123 4556 weekends 2000 2000 2000

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women 72 75,2 139 5286 weekends 1950 1250 1950

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men 70 67,6 129 5392 weekdays 1000–1200 500–600 600–1200
5 Golf resort Cihelny — 18
women 70 68,9 119 4680 weekends 1400 700 1400

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men 72 73,9 152 6069 weekdays 1190–1490 700–900 1190–1490
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women 72 75,0 144 5200 weekends 1390–1890 800–1100 1390–1890

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women 72 71,9 135 4919 weekends 1800 760 918

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8 Resort Darovanský dvůr Sunday 27
women 72 73,2 133 5062 weekends 1350 750 1350
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10 Golfový klub Hluboká n. Vltavou Wednesday 18
women 72 73,0 134 5082 weekends 1150 575–805 805

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women 72 73,1 134 5039 weekends 2000 1200 2000

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women 72 72,3 132 4876 weekends 3000 1500 3000

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women 72 72,3 123 5221 weekends 2000 1100 2000

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women 72 70,4 135 4735 weekends 1400 700 980

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women 72 73,9 132 5476 Wed, Thu weekends 1200 600 900

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women 72 72,8 137 4996 weekends 1700 1070 1700

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women 72 73,1 135 5156 weekends 1800 900 1800

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women 72 72,9 133 5139 Wed, Thu weekends 1200 600 900

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women 72 74,1 134 5070 weekends 1390 300 1390

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women 72 74,8 138 4992 weekends 1450–1800 discount discount

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women 72 70,9 128 4755 weekends 1350 675 990

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24 Ypsilon golf Liberec — 18
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men 72 70,9 134 5766 weekdays 990–1290 740–960 790
25 Prague city golf — 18
women 72 72,0 131 4938 weekends 1690 1260 1690

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The tradition of golf in the Czech
4 Krkonoše Mountains
Republic is dignified and strong.
The first course appeared as early • 25 171 • 540 km

as the beginning of the 20th century, The height of these mountains makes it unique in the Czech

Resorts
Republic – there are seven of the ten highest mountains in
and the gentlemen’s game achieved the Czech Republic. Krkonoše is a very popular tourist region
unprecedented development during in present day life.
the formation of the new Republic, when
the first purely Czech golden club 5 Krušné Mountains

was established. The communist regime • 17 66 • 610 km

repressed golf as a bourgeois evil, but since The name of the mountains comes from an old Czech word for

the 1990s, golf has been making its way Ski resorts are spread across most mining – krušení. Mining brings both happiness and a curse to
this region.
back with an unparalleled force. of the Czech Republic, not only in
the mountains, but also in terrains that 6 Orlické Mountains
are not perceived as mountainous at first
The golf boom cannot be compared with that of any other
post-communist country – nowadays, there are around 100 glance – and yet they offer interesting • 15 31 • 220 km
The ridges of the Orlické Mountains are full of stories about
golf resorts in the comparatively small Czech Republic, and options. Their offer is varied, the resorts are smugglers and guardians of our border, protected by the good
half of those are 18-hole resorts. That accounts for one half of not similar, they typically have clearly given spirit of the Orlické Mountains, Rampušák.
all the golf courses in Eastern Europe. Selection of TOP golf
specifications determined both by the relief
of the scenery, the surrounding
courses is presented below. The picturesque Czech countryside 7 Šumava
adds unique scenery, the courses are looked upon by beautiful
castles (Karlštejn, Konopiště, Hluboká, Kynžvart), they are nature, the technical parameters, • 11 45 • 400 km

as well as related services.

surrounded by mountains, framed with lakes, and the courses Golf Club Liberec One of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe, proudly bearing
are rather varied, from rugged park courses to windy links. an old Slavic name, meaning deep forest.

1 Beskids
24 • 26 69 • 200 km
Liberec Did you know that the first chairlift in the world was the one
Ústí nad
to Pustevny? It was 887 metres long with an elevation
Labem
Poland of 304 metres.
19
Karlovy 20
Vary 2 Jizerské Mountains
Hradec
Králové
5 11 Prague • 9 35 • 180 km
7 15 The Jizerské Mountains are often called the “Glass
16
18 3 25
Pardubice Ostrava Mountains”. Jizerská 50, the most famous cross-country ski
12 1 17 competition, does not need any introduction. Visit the popular Czech ski Discover Czech mountains
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23 resorts. More information in winter.More tips here.
Pilsen Olomouc 21 3 Jeseníky Mountains here.
6
14 • 22 87 • 340 km
The Jeseníky Mountains always provided a home and work to
Jihlava
4 Zlín tough people. The true and rough character of the region still More information also available at: www.ahscr.cz,
attracts brave sportspeople and adventurers. www.czechtrails.com
Germany 10 Brno 2

České
Budějovice
Slovakia
Mountains and distance from Prague City Train Bus Car Distance
Austria
Beskids Rožnov pod Radhoštěm 4 h 30 min — 3 h 40 min 357 km

0 50 km
36 holes 27 holes 18 holes 9 holes Jizerské Mountains Liberec — 1 h 15 min 1 h 16 min 110 km

Jeseníky Mountains Jeseník 3 h 40 min 4 h 15 min 3 h 27 min 243 km

1. Albatross golf resort 10. Golfový klub Hluboká n. Vltavou 19. Golf Mladá Boleslav
2. Austerlitz golf resort 11. Golf resort Karlovy Vary 20. Nová Amerika golf resort
Krkonoše Mountains Špindlerův Mlýn — 2 h 50 min 2 h 06 min 146 km
3. Beroun golf club 12. Golf resort Karlštejn 21. Golf course Ostravice
4. Golf resort Kaskáda Brno 13. Golf resort Konopiště 22. Panorama golf resort – Kácov
Krušné Mountains Jáchymov 2 h 45 min — 2 h 05 min 146 km
5. Golf resort Cihelny 14. Kořenec golf & ski resort 23. Ropice golf resort
6. Prosper golf resort Čeladná 15. Golf & spa Kunětická hora 24. Ypsilon golf Liberec
Orlické Mountains Deštné v Orlických horách — — 2 h 10 min 167 km
7. Golf resort Black Bridge 16. Golf club Kynžvart 25. Prague city golf
8. Resort Darovanský dvůr 17. Golf resort Lipiny
Šumava Železná Ruda 3 h 50 min 3 h 30 min 2 h 23 min 168 km
9. Greensgate Golf & Leisure Resort – Dýšina 18. Royal golf club Mariánské Lázně

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winter more and more people go out Skiing Trails

“running”. Ski resorts have been adapting

2 Krkonoše Mountains
to this very quickly, maintaining the trails 4 Jeseníky Mountains 6 Šumava
on even greater areas and with increasing Majestic, solemn, and traditional. The highest mountains
in the Czech Republic as well as Central Europe. Stunning
quality. Rugged terrain and beautiful, often hillsides, deep valleys, endless plains, far-stretching ridges.
Tough, magical, and healing. Deep and raw forests on far-
reaching slopes of hills, bare ridges with picturesque rock
Delusive, wistful, and beloved. Plateaus and plains, forests full
of peat, views all the way to the Alps. People have skied here
untouched landscape make cross-country Local cross-country skiing has a long-standing tradition as well formations. The second largest mountain range in for more than a century, and Šumava’s terrains are highly
skiing in the Czech mountains an as present, you can find 540 km of various maintained the Czech Republic. More than 340 km of cross-country sought after even today. There are a whopping 400 km of
routes and circuits here. The mountains are intersected by trails are maintained at eleven locations here. The very well- trails, of which 320 km are carefully machine-maintained.
extraordinary experience. the arterial Krkonošská magistrála, which starts in Harrachov marked arterial ridge trail Jesenická magistrála leads from However, Šumavská magistrála, a 140-km long route from
www.czechtourism.com/a/active-winter- and ends in Žacléř, is divided into several stages, and its Ramzová to Šumperk and is 58 km long; the ideal access point Železná Ruda all the way to the Lipno reservoir, enjoys
cross-country/ highest point is 1,400 m a.s.l. There are several access points, is Ramzovské sedlo. Thanks to the altitude and cold climate, a cult status. It takes several days to complete, but it is one
including the winter resorts of Špindlerův Mlýn and Pec pod winter sports can usually be practised here for the longest of the most brilliant cross-country experiences in the Czech
Sněžkou. Distinct to Krkonoše are the famous red metal skiing time in the whole Republic. The main sites with maintained Republic. Also legendary are routes around Zadov, the setting
1 Jizerské Mountains markers, which have been in operation for more than 90 years. trails are Hrubý Jeseník, Nízký Jeseník, Kralický Sněžník, and of several World Cups and, above all, the home ground of
▪ www.krkonose.eu/cs/bezky Rychlebské hory. the Olympic winner Kateřina Neumannová.
Glassy, picturesque, and friendly. Mountains of travelling ▪ www.jeseniky.net ▪ www.czechtourism.com/a/sumava-winter/
glass journeymen and glass works crowned with sixteen ▪ www.bilastopa.cz
lookout towers (the most in the Czech Republic). Here, 3 Orlické Mountains
the most famous Czech cross-country running race was born, 5 Beskids
Jizerská 50. The Jizerská magistrála, a cross-country trail Quiet, dreamy, and fortified. A paradise for winter cross- 7 Krušné Mountains
offering 180 km of machine-maintained trails, passes country skiers that has not quite been discovered yet, with Proud, wooded, and cultural. Rounded hills, far-stretching
through the mountains. You can get there from 23 access predominantly mild terrains leading along contour lines and ridges, and, above all, forests without end. The easternmost Mysterious, rich, and besieged. Long wooded ridges, from
points, and select a route matching your fitness level and ridges ranging in elevation from 600 to 1,100 m a.s.l. They mountain range extending all the way to Slovakia. Lovers of which forested as well as rocky slopes descend, breath-taking
determination. In addition, a skiing complex with three boast nearly 220 km of carefully maintained trails. cross-country skiing can access over 200 km of maintained mountain meadows, plains, and wetlands. At altitudes
independent sections in Vesec near Liberec, covered with high- The main trail is the arterial Jiráskova Mountain Path. trails, but there are also many free-ride areas created by skiers between 800 and 1,000 m a.s.l., the extensive mountain range
quality artificial snow, is also available to the public (in 2009, Machine-maintained trails can also be found elsewhere, themselves. The most sought after trails include Lysohorská offers the longest combined distance of skiing trails
the World Championship was held here). The advantage for example near Deštné, Olešnice, Říčky, and Rokytnice, magistrála, ridge trails in the vicinity of Pustevny, which can in the Czech Republic, both machine-maintained and
of the Jizera Mountains is excellent accessibility from Prague or at the Buková hora - Suchý vrch Ski Resort. In addition, be easily accessed by a cable car, traverse routes of the Těšín free-ride. The eastern and western part of the mountains is
(110 km, mostly highway, an approx. 80 min. journey). nowhere else will your skiing trips lead through dozens of Beskids, slopes of Velký Javorník, but also the flat terrains in linked by Krušnohorská magistrála, an incredible 242 km in
▪ www.jizerskaops.cz/bezkarske-trasy/ fortresses and bunkers of the erstwhile defensive line of the surroundings of Bílá, or an extraordinary experience from length. Another 120 km of trails connect to it near Boží Dar.
the Czechoslovak border fortifications. the circuit created on the golf course in Ostravice. The Krušné Mountains white trail connecting Klíny, Dlouhá
▪ www.orlickehory.net/zima.htm ▪ www.msregion.cz/cz/pro-aktivni/cykloturistika/ Louka, and other areas, offers 250 km. In addition, most
cyklotrasy/default.html resorts are directly connected to the terrains in neighbouring
Saxony, so the possibilities are truly endless.
▪ www.krusnehoryaktivne.cz
▪ en.kbstopa.cz

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 Regular
experience
events Colours of Ostrava Rock for People

Hrady CZ (Castles CZ) July–August

Music This festival ranks among the largest cultural and social events
Prague Spring May–June in the Czech Republic. It takes place against the backdrop of
attractive historical monuments. The tour has eight stops in
The Prague Spring festival was founded in 1946. From the very Bohemia and Moravia. The festival presents Czech and Slovak
beginning, Prague Spring has had the profile of the most artists, and so attracts mainly domestic visitors.
important cultural event of post-war Czechoslovakia and has ▪ www.hradycz.cz
maintained that standing in the Czech Republic to this day.
During more than seventy years of its existence, the festival Smetana‘s Litomyšl Festival June–July
has welcomed to its stages nearly all of the most important
Czech and foreign performers, orchestras and other musical Smetana‘s Litomyšl International Opera Festival is the oldest
ensembles. music festival after the Prague Spring and the largest open-
▪ www.festival.cz air classical music festival in the Czech Republic. It mainly
presents opera performances, gala concerts, oratorios or
International Music Festival Český Krumlov July–August cantatas. The festival's main center is right on the premises
of the magnificent Litomyšl State Chateau, inscribed on
The International Music Festival Český Krumlov is one of the UNESCO World Heritage.
the most important cultural events in the Czech Republic with ▪ www.smetanova-litomysl.cz
a tradition dating back to 1992 and has become a permanent
element in the European cultural calendar. The festival is Rock for People July
a prestigious summer showcase of world musical culture and
its latest trends, with a wide range of music from the 15th till Rock for People is one of the most popular Czech music
the 21st century, presenting important Czech and foreign artists festivals and 2018 will be its 24th year. It is held every year
which takes place during four weeks in July and August. in Hradec Králové, on the premises of a former military
▪ www.festivalkrumlov.cz airport. The festival brings the biggest international rock/pop
music personalities to the Czech Republic. World-renowned
Bohemia JazzFest July artists have performed at the festival in the past, including,
for example, Muse, Faith No More, the Prodigy, Skrillex,
Festival Bohemia JazzFest started in 2006 and quickly the Offspring and Arctic Monkeys.
become one of the largest summer music festivals in Europe. ▪ www.rockforpeople.cz
All the concerts are open-air, featuring headline performers
playing in historic town squares throughout the country.
It is a summer ritual, a time when jazz fans throughout
Film
Central Europe gather in the Czech Republic to hear some of Febiofest March and April
the world’s greatest performers.
▪ www.bohemiajazzfest.cz International Film Festival Prague – FEBIOFEST was
founded in 1993 and has grown during the past years into
Colours of Ostrava July one of the largest film festivals in the Czech Republic, which
nevertheless still maintains its original profile as an audience-
Colours of Ostrava is a multi-genre music festival held annually friendly festival. After the festival has completed its run in
in the city of Ostrava. Since 2012, the event is being held in Prague, selected films travel to 8 other Czech cities to give
the impressive surroundings of Dolní Vítkovice – the site of movie lovers beyond the capital an opportunity to see high
former blast furnaces, mines and ironworks. During four days, quality films.
this one of the biggest summer festivals in the Czech Republic ▪ www.febiofest.cz
offers over 350 program items on 20 stages – bands, DJs,
films, discussions, workshops and theatrical performances,
including the biggest stars of the world music.
▪ www.colours.cz
International Music Festival Český Krumlov

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Velká pardubická with Česká pojišťovna The Royal Silvering of Kutná Hora

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival July more traditions in trips, D+D REAL Czech Masters August visited Prague and Brno. The aim of the festival is to promote
download free app: the best of the current local and global gastronomy on offer.
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is the largest film A European Tour golf series men’s tournament with Celebrity cooking shows, presentations by TOP restaurants,
festival in the Czech Republic and the most prestigious such participants who are the best players in the world, such breweries, and mini-breweries, wine industry, regional foods
festival in Central and Eastern Europe. Every year, the festival
presents some 200 films from around the world, and regularly
Sport as World Champion Martin Kaymer, Lee Westwood, or
the American golf icon, John Daly. The four-day event
and delicacies. It has become the most visited gastro-festival in
the Czech Republic.
hosts famous and important filmmakers. The Karlovy Vary Jizerská 50 January or February offers spectators an active programme in the tournament ▪ festival.fresh.iprima.cz
festival is intended for both film professionals and the general village, from golf clinics, to a children’s playground to a food
public, and offers visitors a carefully designed programme,
excellent facilities and a broad range of other services.
One of the most important winter events, which celebrated its
50th jubilee in 2017. It is the largest mass ski race in the Czech
festival. Czechia is one of the twenty-six countries where this
prestigious event takes place: in mid-August in the Albatross
Historical events
▪ www.kviff.com Republic for recreational and professional cross-country skiers Golf Resort near Prague, a member of European Tour The Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations June
of all ages. At the same time it ranks among the most prestigious Properties, the association of the best courses in the world.
more film trips: ski races held for the general public worldwide. By being open ▪ www.czechmasters.cz The Five-Petalled Rose Celebrations is a town historical
Architecture and Design to all, the Jizerská 50 race allows recreational sports people to festival, set during the reign of the noble family of Rosenberg.
compete with elite racers. The Jizerská 50 is so popular that Velká pardubická with Česká pojišťovna October The most attractive parts of the programme include historical
a summer version called the Jizerská 50 Run was set up. parades, knight tournaments, a historical fair, festive fireworks
Designblok October ▪ www.jiz50.cz Velká pardubická is a horse race (cross-country steeplechase) and ancient games for children and adults. The programme
held every second Sunday in October at the Pardubice takes place on eleven stages in the historical centre of Český
Designblok, Prague Design and Fashion Week is the largest Golden Spike May–June Racecourse. The race day comprises 8 races. The highlight is Krumlov and there are almost 150 performances during
selection of design and fashion show in Central Europe. the oldest and most difficult race in continental Europe. Horses the three days of the festival.
Designblok traditionally shows a selection of works of The largest athletics meeting in the country is held regularly ridden by the best jockeys from around the world attempt to ▪ www.slavnostipetilisteruze.eu
designers and manufacturers from all over Europe, represents every year in May in Ostrava. The international event of conquer the race track, which is 6,900 m in length, and has
new prestigious brands and prototypes of young and well the IAAF CHALLENGE category hosts in one day the cream a total of 31 obstacles. This is a sporting and social event with The Royal Silvering of Kutná Hora June
established designers and design studios. of Czech athletes and foreign stars. The sprint megastar the longest tradition in the Czech Republic (144 years), which
▪ www.designblok.cz Usain Bolt has been a regular participant at the meeting in enjoys great popularity with the public, celebrities, top Czech The Royal Silvering of Kutná Hora is an annual Gothic historical
recent years. This athletics event has the greatest potential in political leaders, and important foreign guests. festival, which symbolically opens the tourist season of the town
Signal Festival October the markets of Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Germany. ▪ www.vpcp.cz of Kutná Hora, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage
▪ www.zlatatretra.cz List. Thanks to sophisticated dramaturgy, spectators become
Video-mapping, site-specific projections, interactive and light The Golden Helmet September or October a part of the two-day theatrical performance, the highlight of
installations, workshops, international conferences… the Signal RunCzech 7 races from Spring to Autumn which is a visit by King Wenceslas IV. Spectators learn about
Festival first lit up Prague in 2013, and has since shone on The Golden Helmet is the oldest speedway race in the world; Czech history in an attractive manner (facts, fashion, habits,
Prague every autumn. Current trends that combine creativity, The RunCzech Running League consists of 7 races – three it has been held since 1929. Every year, top world riders as terminology, the court culture). The Royal Silvering represents an
new technology and public space appear regularly in the streets races in Prague and four regional races. The RunCzech series of well as the best ones from the Czech Republic participate in it. attractive opportunity to put on your own historical costume
of the city. The backdrop of the Royal City on the River Vltava marathons has gained a strong position over its almost 20 year The Golden Helmet is a culmination of a weekend full of speedway and enter the genuine history of the town.
makes the festival a unique European experience. existence. In 2016 all seven marathons included in this series races, within which there is also the Final Race of the Under ▪ www.stribreni.cz
▪ www.signalfestival.com were awarded the gold stamp of quality – the IAAF Gold Label. 21 World Championship, Junior Golden Ribbon International Race
Foreign promotion by the organizers is focused on the markets and Under 250 ccm Jawa Cup. The Golden Helmet represents Historical Znojmo Grape Harvest September
Folklore of Japan, China, Russia, India and Brazil. In 2016, Chinese
Running Day was organized. The potential of this event can be
both the history and present of the town of Pardubice.
▪ www.zlataprilba.cz A spectacular historical festival, the largest one in the Czech
Chodsko Folk Festival August seen, therefore, not only in Europe but all around the world. Republic, featuring a costumed procession of King John
▪ www.runczech.com Other significant activities of Bohemia, with 550 participants. Jousting and horse
The Chodsko Folk Festival, held since 1955, is one of the oldest competitions, medieval markets with craft shows, a military
folk festivals in the Czech Republic. Nowadays, it always takes
place the first weekend after 10th August and is connected
Barum Czech Rally Zlín August Gastronomy camp, the street of the poor, a medieval pub, and a rich
cultural programme including various genres on twelve stages
with St. Laurence’s Fair. The major part of the programme is The most prestigious car race in the Czech Republic. This fact is Fresh Festival May–June in the centre of Znojmo. Programme for children, quiet zones.
devoted to local folk music and folklore dance groups. Besides, confirmed not only by the always crowded starting line, but also A wide offer of wine and young wine, period maashaus, wine
groups from other Czech regions and from abroad also perform by the throngs of excited spectators and motor sports fans who The Fresh Festival is a gourmet festival of good food and drink, tasting.
every year. The main programme takes place on five stages and regularly come to the Zlín Region for the popular “Barumka” in which has already been held in many cities. For many years, ▪ www.znojemskevinobrani.cz
consists of more than 20 different kinds of performances. late summer. 2018 sees the 48th year of this event. it has been a stable programme point of the city of Plzeň; for
▪ www.chodskeslavnosti.cz ▪ www.czechrally.com a long time, it also took place in Pardubice, and it has also For more events visit: www.czechtourism.com/events/

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Practical
Oct. 28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day Typical Czech Dishes:
Nov. 17 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day • Dumplings as a side-dish with many meals
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve • Sirloin in cream sauce with dumplings
Dec. 25 Christmas Day • Roast pork with dumplings and cabbage
Dec. 26 St. Stephen’s Day • Fruit dumplings

information
• Roast duck with dumplings
Tips and Advice • Beef goulash with dumplings
• Tomato sauce or dill cream sauce with beef and dumplings
The language skills of Czechs are slowly improving, in cities • Fried cheese with potatoes
you can converse at least at a basic level in English, German • Steak tartar with toast
and Russian, minimally in French. Czechs will appreciate it • Thick and substantial soups
if you try to speak Czech, often just a greeting or a courtesy
phrase is enough: Ask about traditional foods – for example in
Chodsko and Wallachia you will be treated to great
Dobrý den / Hello cakes, in Olomouc to strong ripened soft cheese – every
Dobrý večer / Good evening area has some unusual traditional food.
Ahoj / Hi (only among friends)
Jak se máte? / How are you? Beer is the liquid bread of the Czech nation and Czechs
Prosím / Please are convinced that it is the best in the world. The most
Děkuji / Thank you famous brands are Pilsner Urquell, Budvar and
The Czech Republic is a landlocked, country The price of the motorway toll sticker for passenger cars up to Ano / Yes Staropramen. But it is worth trying different tastes. The Czech
located in Central Europe. It borders Germany in 3.5 t is year/month/10 days – CZK 1,500/ 440/ 310. Ne / No Republic is seeing a huge boom in local breweries and
the west, Poland in the north, Slovakia in the east and Austria Ztratil jsem se / I  am lost microbreweries, so every now and then you come across a new
in the south. The most distant points of the country between Buses must be equipped with an electronic device for toll Můžete mi pomoci? / Can you help me? brand. Typically they produce bottom fermented lagers.
west and east are 493 km apart, between north and south collection; the toll rate for them is lower compared to freight Promiňte, nerozumím česky / Sorry, I don’t understand
278 km. vehicles. Czech South Moravia is however an area far more interested
in wine. The countryside is peppered with villages
The Czech Republic is a member of the European Union. Since In the Czech Republic it is not permitted to Czechs love stories and anecdotes and like to tell that have wine cycle paths leading through them,
Jan. 1, 1993 it has been an independent state, until then it was drive after consuming any amount of alcohol them even to complete strangers. If you listen to them, charming wine cellars and grape harvest celebrations.
part of Czechoslovakia. The territory of the Czech Republic whatsoever. Drivers are required to have headlights you will be thought well of.
consists of three historical lands – Bohemia, Moravia and on in the daytime.
Silesia. Good Advice: Czechs consider themselves to be part Accommodation
Train and bus transport is widely used, including of Central Europe; if you include them in Eastern
Area: 78 866 km2 a network of cycle buses. Tourists can also use Europe they may become offended.
Capital City: Prague cableways and passenger boats. Larger towns have
Administrative Structure: 14 Regions extremely efficient public transport networks. Czech Currency North
System of Government: Parliamentary Bohemia
Republic Population: 10.6 million A good service is provided by the information transport Czech currency contains the banknotes – CZK Prague
Religion: roughly two-thirds of the population are atheists, system IDOS, which is a software interface for searching for 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000. Coins are in West Central
East
Catholicism is the major religion connections of different types of public transport, including denominations of – CZK 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50. Bohemia Bohemia
Bohemia
Official Language: Czech combinations (www.idos.cz). Tips are not usually included in a price, the normal amount
Time: the time zone is UTC + 1, both summer and winter time expected is 10 %. If you pay by card, it is good manners to leave South Moravia
and Silesia
are used Opening Hours a tip in cash. Bohemia
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Dialling Code: + 420 Normally shops are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Hiking
Internet Domain: .cz mainly on weekdays. In large towns, opening hours
are usually longer, often up to 10 p.m. and during Hiking is very popular in the Czech Republic. Number of collective accommodation establishments in the regions
Important Telephone Numbers: the weekend. Conversely, in smaller towns and The Czech Republic has the densest and most Hotels ***** Hotels **** Hotels ***
112 SOS Emergency Call villages shops often close at 5 p.m. or even 4 p.m. Hypermarket elaborate network of marked hiking trails in the world. Prague 46 218 210
155 Emergency Medical Service chains are normally open until 10 p.m., the largest stores are The marked trails begin in the centres of towns and
Central Bohemia 1 35 121
158 Police of the Czech Republic open non-stop including weekends. villages or at railway stations. Information on guideposts is
South Bohemia 2 39 132
156 Municipal Police given in kilometres.
150 Fire Brigade Historical sites and museums are mostly closed on Mondays. West Bohemia 9 124 144
Their opening hours are governed by the season; longer over North Bohemia — 44 144
Gastronomy
the summer, shorter in winter. Some of the sites are open year- East Bohemia 1 49 234
How to get there
round, others only from April to October. Czech cuisine is permanently evolving; it adopts Moravia and Silesia 2 144 400
The largest and main Czech airport is the Václav the current trends of preparation and presentation
Havel Airport in Prague-Ruzyně, which meets all Public Holidays of dishes. However, you can expect, particularly
European standards and has three terminals. Other in restaurants in smaller towns and villages that
international airports are in Brno, Ostrava, Karlovy Jan. 1  Restoration Day of the Independent Czech State the side dish will be larger than you imagined. They also offer
Vary and Pardubice. Jan. 1  New Year less vegetables and vegetable dishes. Simple guide: look for
The first Friday after the first full moon following the spring the Czech Specials symbol. In restaurants marked with this
In the Czech Republic, traffic drives on the right, equinox – Good Friday symbol, the Czech cuisine is of excellent quality.
speed limits: motorway/outside of municipalities/ The first Monday after the first full moon following
in municipalities – 130/90/50 km/h. The dense road network The spring equinox – Easter Monday
is dominated by 19 motorway sections totalling 1250 km. May 1  Labour Day
Motorway use is paid for in the Czech Republic via motorway May 8  Victory Day Practical information for
toll stickers, which can be purchased at petrol stations or post Jul. 5  Saints Cyril and Methodius Day travelling in the Czech
offices; the drive-through toll is not paid by passenger cars. Jul. 6  Jan Hus Day Republic is available also at
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For more professional and Association of Tourist Penzinger Str. 11–13 USA coverage for Canada West Bohemia Antonína Dvořáka 335
business information: Information Centres of 1140 Wien, ÖSTERREICH Turnov 511 01
The Association of Tour the Czech Republic Tel.: +43-1-89 20 299 Czech Tourist Authority – Regional Authority of korinkova@cesky-raj.info
Operators and Travel www.aticcr.cz wien@czechtourism.com CzechTourism the Pilsen Region Tel.: +420 481 540 253
Agents of the Czech office@aticcr.cz Michaela Claudino Ilona Šnebergerová www.cesky-raj.info/en/
Republic Czech Camping RUSSIA – Moscow 1109 Madison Avenue Škroupova 18
www.accka.cz Association coverage for European New York, NY 10028 Plzeň 306 13 Destination company
sekretariat@accka.cz www.camp-cr.cz part of Russia, Belarus and USA ilona.snebergerova@plzensky- Eastern Bohemia
The Association of Czech info@camp-cr.cz Azerbaijan Tel.: +1 212 288 0830 kraj.cz Alena Horáková
Travel Agents CR Guides Association newyork@czechtourism.com Tel.: +420 377 195 692 nám. Republiky 12
www.ackcr.cz www.asociacepruvodcu.cz Czech Tourist Authority – en.plzensky-kraj.cz/en 530 02 Pardubice
ackcr@ackcr.cz asociacepruvodcu@ CzechTourism UNITED KINGDOM a.horakova@vychodnicechy.
The Czech Association of seznam.cz Alena Kudílková coverage for Ireland Living Land – Destination info
Hotels and Restaurants Union of Rural Tourism and 3rd Tverskaya- Agency for the Karlovy Tel.: +420 725 702 650
www.ahrcr.cz Agrotourism YamskayaStreet 31/35 Czech Tourist Authority – Vary Region www.east-bohemia.info
sekretariat@ahrcr.cz www.svazvt.cz 125047 Moscow CzechTourism Ing. Petr Židlický
info@svazvt.cz RUSSIA Katarína Hobbs Závodní 379/84a Moravia and Silesia
Tel.: + 7 499 978 52 05 Embassy of Czech Republic Karlovy Vary 360 06
moscow@czechtourism.com 26-30 Kensington Palace zidlicky@zivykraj.cz Vysočina Tourism
Gardens Tel.: +420 354 222 243, Tomáš Čihák
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Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: +852 2757 9995 Russia and Kazakhstan Tel.: +44 1582 725874 tomas.cihak@
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P.O.Box 32 Lukáš Pokorný Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: +420 732 650 158
120 41 Praha 2 Rm. 1111, Jintai Office INDIA Peru, Chile CzechTourism Contacts of representatives Regional Authority of www.vysocinatourism.cz/
Czech Republic Building Roman Procházka in the regions the Ústní nad Labem
Tel.: +420 221 580 111 No.24, Jianguomenwai Dajie Czech Tourist Authority – Oficina de Turismo de 42 Gogolja Street Region Tourism Hub for South
info@czechtourism.cz Chaoyang District CzechTourism la República Checa – 620026 Yekaterinburg Prague Jiří Válka Moravian Region, z. s. p. o.
100022 Beijing Arzan Khambatta CzechTourism RUSSIA Velká Hradební 88 Pavla Pelánová
B2B P.R. OF CHINA 20th Floor, Tower A, Urmi Petr Lutter Tel.: +7 343 287 10 87 Prague City Tourism Ústí nad Labem 400 02 Radnická 2
www.czechtourism.cz Tel.: +86 10 65156550 Estate, 95 Ejercito Nacional 505 ekaterinburg@czechtourism. Lenka Pluhařová valka.j@kr-ustecky.cz 602 00 Brno
www.czechtourism.com/ beijing@czechtourism.com Ganpatrao Kadam Marg of. 402 Colonia Granada com Arbesovo nám. 70/4  Tel.: +420 475 657 509 pelanova@ccrjm.cz
trade-sites/ Lower Parel (W) 11520 Mexico City 150 00 Praha 5  www.kr-ustecky.cz/en Tel.: +420 542 211 123
@agenturaczechtourism CHINA – Shanghai Mumbai 400013 MEXICO SLOVAKIA l.pluharova@prague.eu www.ccrjm.cz/en/
www.czechconvention.com INDIA Tel.: +52 55 5545 8000 Tel.: +420 221 714 197 Regional Authority of
czechconvention@ Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: + 91 22 6718 9749 mexico@czechtourism.com Česká centrála cestovného www.praguecitytourism.cz the Liberec Region Tourism Hub for East
czechtourism.com CzechTourism india@czechtourism.com ruchu – CzechTourism Eva Hornová Moravian Region, o.p.s.
Štěpán Pavlík GERMANY Nora Gill Central Bohemia U Jezu 642/2a Barbora Krkošková
B2C Shangai Office ITALY Hviezdoslavovo nám. 7 461 80 Liberec 2 J. A. Bati 5520
www.czechtourism.com Room no. 1008, Chengdu Tschechische Zentrale 811 02 Bratislava Tourism Hub for Central eva.hornova@kraj-lbc.cz 761 90 Zlín
@czechrepublic North Rd. 500 Ente Nazionale Ceco für Tourismus – SLOVENSKO Bohemian Region Tel.: +420 485 226 614 barbora.krkoskova@vychodni-
@VisitCZ Huangpu Dist. per il Turismo – CzechTourism Tel.: +421 255 645 064 Bc. Kristýna Bzenecká www.liberecky-kraj.cz/en/ morava.cz
@visitczechrepublic Shanghai CzechTourism Markéta Chaloupková bratislava@czechtourism.com Husova ulice 156/21 Tel.: +420 577 043 900
@czechrepublic P. R. OF CHINA Luboš Rosenberg Wilhelmstraße 44 Praha 1 – Staré Město, 110 00 East Bohemia www.vychodni-morava.cz
Visit Czech Republic Tel.: + 86 156 9213 5421 Via G. B. Morgagni 20 D-10117 Berlin SPAIN kristyna.bzenecka@sccr.cz
#VisitCzechRepublic shanghai@czechtourism.com 20 129 Milano, ITALIA DEUTSCHLAND Tel.: +420 220 190 413 The Giant Mountains Regional Authority of the
Tel.: +39 02.20422467 Tel./fax: + 49 30 204 47 70 Oficina Nacional Checa de Mobil: +420 777 507 773 – Union of Towns and Olomouc Region
FRANCE milano@czechtourism.com berlin@czechtourism.com Turismo – CzechTourism www.centralbohemia.cz Boroughs Radek Stojan
Contacts of CzechTourism Markéta Lehečková Eva Šulcová Jeremenkova 40a
foreign offices Office National JAPAN POLAND coverage for Avda. Pío XII, 22-24 South Bohemia Zámek 1 Olomouc 779 11
Tchèque de Tourisme – Lithuania and Latvia 28016 Madrid ESPAŇA 543 01 Vrchlabí r.stojan@kr-olomoucky.cz
BENELUX coverage for CzechTourism Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: +34 91 359 25 27 Tourism Hub for South- sulcovaeva@muvrchlabi.cz Tel.: +420 585 508 251
Belgium, Netherlands, Marie Muchová CzechTourism Czeska Centrala Ruchu madrid@czechtourism.com Bohemian Region Tel.: +420 499 405 745 www.ok-tourism.cz/en
Luxemburg 18, rue Bonaparte Martina Cílková Turystycznego – Jaromír Polášek www.krkonose.eu/en
75006 Paris 2-16-14, Hiroo, Shibuya-ku CzechTourism SWEDEN coverage for B. Němcové 12/2, Regional Authority –
Tsjechisch Bureau FRANCE Tokyo 150-0012 Ivana Bílková Denmark, Norway and P. O. BOX 80 370 80 Regional Authority of Moravian-Silesian region
voor Toerisme – Tel.: +33 1 53 73 00 34 JAPAN Al. Róż 16, 00-556 Warszawa Finland České Budějovice the Hradec Králové David Karčmář
CzechTourism paris@czechtourism.com Tel.:+ 813-6427-3093 POLSKA polasek@jccr.cz Region Moravian-Silesian Tourism,
Petra Koorn-Palečková tokyo@czechtourism.com Tel.: +48 22 629 2916 Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: +420 387 201 283 Vlasta Kratochvílová s.r.o.
Warmoesstraat 155 HONG KONG coverage for warszawa@czechtourism.com CzechTourism www.jccr.cz Pivovarské nám. 1245 Vítkovická 3335
1012 JC Amsterdam Taiwan, Australia, Singapur, SOUTH KOREA coverage Lucie Vallin 500 03 Hradec Králové 702 00 Ostrava-Vítkovice
THE NETHERLANDS Malaysia, Indonesia and for Philippines AUSTRIA coverage for Villagatan 21 Regional Development vkratochvilova@ david.karcmar@mstourism.cz
Tel.: + 31 615 69 68 75 Thailand Switzerland 114 32 Stockholm, SWEDEN Agency Šumava, o.p.s kr-kralovehradecky.cz Tel.: +420 603 148 617
amsterdam@czechtourism. Czech Tourist Authority – Tel.: +46 8 44 04 239 Kateřina Vlášková Tel.:+420 495 817 181 severnimorava.travel/
com Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism Tschechische Zentrale stockholm@czechtourism.com Stachy 422 www.hkregion.cz/en/
CzechTourism Michal Procházka für Tourismus – 384 73 Stachy
Jan Urban 2th Floor, 19 Dongmak-ro 8-gil CzechTourism vlaskova@rras.cz Bohemian Paradise
25/F Workington Tower Mapo-gu, 121-840 Seoul Yvette Polasek Tel.: +420 380 120 263 Association
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Highlights Tour 1
1 Liberec – City Engulfed by 2 Central Bohemian Uplands – 3 Karlovy Vary – Wholesome 4 South Bohemia –
designed for: Pleasure Seekers: Travelers Mountains and Glass Through the Land of Extinct Harmony for both Body and Comfortable Cycling with
without children or Active seniors Not yet discovered by tourists, this Volcanoes by Bicycle Soul Perfect Infrastructure
Distance 1,160 km city surrounded by mountains, Truly picturesque landscape with The most famous of all the Czech A dense and very well served network
where one of the most valuable solitary hills of volcanic origin, spas prides itself on a world of cycle paths and routes connected
Estimated Driving Time 16 h

Tours
Czech buildings of the 20th century interlaced with ribbons of rivers, record: abundance of thermal to the European tracks is located in
The number of days: 7 can be found, is full of interesting offers exceptional conditions for springs, and also on a coherent and perhaps the most scenic landscape in
and original pieces of architecture, bicycle touring. The Elbe River is unique atmosphere, architecture, the country, an idyllic area of ponds,
and also of popular entertainment crossed by bridges and ferries, genius loci and mood of the local lakes, rivers and brooks, flatland richly
Highlights Tour 2 parks designed for active exercise allowing bike trips on both river colonnades, gardens and walks decorated with castles and chateaus,
designed for: Pleasure Seekers: Families of both body and mind. There is banks, through historical towns, via in the neighbouring forest parks. historical towns and charming
with children, Active seniors or Travelers a famous zoo with animals you a wine trail, to the highest peak of There are interesting exhibitions villages, of which the most famous
can’t see anywhere else in Europe, the Central Bohemian Uplands, in related to rarities of Carlsbad; a is protected by UNESCO, as well
without children a beautiful botanical garden, the beautiful canyon all the way to prestigious international film festival as Český Krumlov, one of the most
Distance 1,180 km
Cities, Gateways to Regions
and chateaus, castles and caves the jewels of Bohemian Switzerland, is organized here; there is a top- frequented tourist destinations.
Estimated Driving Time 16 h nearby. Liberec is also a centre of to castles and chateaus, open air class golf course and a racecourse; The offer of experiences is
The number of days: 7 an exceptional area of European museums, nature preserves, or even you will find nature preserves, mud complemented with peculiar pubs
importance, with centuries-old famous European car races. (Also volcanoes, peat bogs, a monastery, with original gastronomy, and beer
tradition of glass making and see page 38) chateaus, castles and a rock town trails connecting small breweries.
cutting. (Also see pages 12–13) in the surrounding area. (Also see (Also see page 39)
pages 11, 33, 54)
5 Vysočina – Through an
České

any
středohoří 1 Unspoiled Picturesque

rm
Litomyšl – Magical Spa for (Ústí nad Highlights Tour 3 Landscape
1 Kutná Hora – Medieval Town 4
Ge
Your Spirit 2 Labem) Liberec
3 The nature of the most popular
Near Prague
2 1:32 h designed for: Cool: Maturing
The medieval town centre with two The beautiful chateau complex 98 km, 11 Czech highland is criss-crossed by
Millenials marked cycle paths, and yet you
cathedrals: of St. Barbara and of protected by UNESCO surrounds Teplice 218 km, 2:43 h Janské
Pol Distance 760 km
a
the town breathing Renaissance Lázně can find places here where you will
the Assumption of Our Lady and
St John the Baptist (completed by atmosphere. It is complemented by
4h 40
nd Estimated Driving Time 7 h 30 min be alone in the midst of untouched

117
Santini) are protected by UNESCO. monastery gardens, one of the most , 1:4 1k The number of days: 4 wilderness. There is one of the most
km 16 m sought-after sports grounds in

km
wonderful squares in the country,
Other primary tourism destinations
3 123 2k ,3
:4 the country, designed for both
m

, 1:5
include the unique ossuary, former and an original museum dedicated 8 46 km, 46 min
,1 h
to an extraordinary Czech artist and Karlovy :4 active participants and spectators
royal mint and palace, preserved 7h

0h
medieval houses, churches and thinker. The surrounding area offers Vary 6 of globally important events. There
castles, chateaus and rock towns. 3 5 are amazing monuments of Baroque
other architectural monuments.
One of the most important festivals 1h Karlova Gothic style by Santini, including
The town offers several interesting , 1:2 Velké
1 377 km, 3:32 h Studánka

62 km, 1:09 h
exhibitions, visits to wine cellars, of classical music in the Czech km the famous Zelená hora, which is
Prague 4 90 Losiny 1 protected by UNESCO, exhibitions
also sports activities, and an original Republic, and a gastronomic festival
Historical festival. (Also see page 16) both take place here. (Also see pages Kutná that can not be seen anywhere else,
17, 53) Hora Litomyšl castles, chateaus, fortresses, and
Ostrava
h places with live folk traditions. (Also
2 Teplice – the Oldest Spa in 42
7 m, 1: see page 41)
Central Europe 5 Velké Losiny – thermal 2k
22
17
4k
For eighteen thousand years Sulphur Spa in a Picturesque 210 Olomouc

h
6
m
Pravřídlo (“ancient hot spring”) has Town km Bečva Cycling Route –

2:08
48 km, 42 min
,3
,2
been the main curative source for The spa offers some of the highest
:13
5 :03
h
the Queen of Cycle Paths
Kroměříž

km,
Little Paris or the Salon of Europe – quality of thermal sulphur water, h 8 A beautiful cycle path meanders
187 km, 1:5
some of the names given to Teplice and also a unique thermal park. 0 h its way along the Bečva River,
6

153
m Vysočina
in history. The majestic architecture The historical town is adjacent to a 1k offering personal experience
14 (Jihlava) 2
of spa houses is complemented with monumental Renaissance chateau, Ge 1:4
7h of nature conservation areas,
a chateau complex and gardens,
churches, beautiful Baroque plague
and is closely linked to medieval
witch hunt proceedings. There are rm Brno
East Moravia
(Zlín)
historical towns, chateaus,
castles, spa resorts, churches,
column, and also the vicinity of various attractions around: a manual an 9 256 km
, 2:44 h caves, one of the oldest European
the charming Krušné Mountains. hand paper mill, small brewery, y 4 open-air folk museums with
There is a chateau nearby closely witchcraft educational path, Třeboň hundreds of protected buildings,
linked to the life and death of peatbog, nature preserve, mountain Southern Jewish monuments, and lookout
famous Giacomo Casanova, tops, ski resort and climbing Bohemia Aus towers. All that complemented by
the northernmost Venetian church
in the world, monuments of
terrains. (Also see page 30) (České
Budějovice)
t ria Slovakia
the distinctive lifestyle of the local
hospitable population and its unique
medieval mining, and a couple of 0 50 km gastronomy. (Also see page 40)
golf courses. (Also see page 28) 6 Karlova Studánka – Spa with
the Cleanest Air in
3 Prague – Creative Artistic
the Central Europe Quarters of the Metropolis on
Janské Lázně – the Only Spa
3 within the Krkonoše In the heart of the Jeseníky, the Vltava River
the highest Moravian mountains, Prague is the centre of tourism
Mountains
there is a small, picturesque spa 7 Olomouc – Spiritual Centre of 8 Kroměříž – Oasis of Romantic 9 Třeboň – Peat Bog Health 1 Ostrava – Raw Beauty of an 2 Brno – Stylish, Lively, Young
in the Czech Republic, and yet
This mountain spa resort with Moravia Retreats Resort in the Land of Two Undiscovered City City of Real Stories
town, at the highest altitude of there are areas that can show
beneficial thermal springs and Art Not yet discovered by tourists, this The town of three amazing Heavens The former mining and steelmaking This young and dynamic city with an
all the Czech spas. Surrounded visitors a completely different
Nouveau colonnade is surrounded jewel among Czech cities is truly UNESCO-protected monuments: Peat bog mud that restores health town is today the centre of ever-increasing number of trendy
by gorgeous nature, the town face. The seventh city district
by wonderful scenery. Black overflowing with breath-taking Archbishop’s Palace with an has been used here for 135 years. extraordinary, very original technical restaurants, cafés, wine bars, pubs
will take your breath away with is a remarkable network of
Mountain looms above the town – a sacral monuments. UNESCO exceptional picture gallery, and two There are two spa facilities of a monuments that combine education and bistros is also one of the most
its wooden architecture, mineral galleries, museums, theatres,
popular ski resort offering a number protects the most wonderful and unique gardens of Podzámecká completely different character, yet and fresh forms of entertainment. noteworthy global centres of
springs and crystal-clear air. Trips cafés, restaurants, music clubs,
of hiking tracks with plenty of views massive Baroque plague column and Květná. But Kroměříž offers both of them take advantage of The local industrial parks offer an functionalist architecture, and an
around the town will allow you to creative studios and hybrid cultural
and lookout towers in summer, in the Czech Republic; there are much more than that – the bishop’s the beautiful historical town with a engrossing experience following ideal starting point for trips to seven
experience waterfalls, and from spaces. Young artists, performers,
educational paths and a trek to churches, the Archbishop’s Palace, mint, archbishop’s wine cellars, Renaissance chateau, picturesque the miners into the depths of UNESCO heritage sites. The fun
there you can continue to Sovinec seekers and unorthodox creators
the highest Czech mountain Sněžka, Archdiocesan Museum, unique set original waterworks, exhibition of square, Augustinian Monastery, the Earth, or steel making tradition, never stops in Brno. The day and
Castle, and follow the tracks around pursue their turbulent lifestyles. At
waterfalls and the Elbe River source. of Baroque fountains, major place a major Czech painter, remarkable Gothic church and original tomb or a special café on top of a blast night bars are not only popular and
the Jeseníky hills and ridges, the same time this cultural avant-
The attractive Tree Top Trail and of pilgrimage… You will find caves, architecture, and a specific festival. of a noble family. The surrounding furnace. Ostrava has a very unique famous, they are also truly original,
including Praděd, the highest garde is harmoniously intertwined
a popular golf course are located the Zoo, castles, chateaus, open-air There are chateaus, museums, a area is interspersed with fish architecture, famous music festivals, with unique menus and services.
mountain of Moravia. (Also see with official cultural institutions:
nearby. (Also see page 31) folk museum, and one of the Czech major place of pilgrimage, Jewish ponds, dams and alleys, chateaus, nonstop life in the bars and clubs of The city is alive with dozens of
page 32) schools, galleries and exhibitions.
technical wonders in the vicinity. monuments and also an interesting monasteries and sports grounds. It legendary Stodolní Street, and other events and festivals. (Also see
Prague offers other ways of getting
Gastronomic traditions and festivals lookout tower around the town. would be a sin not to taste some of attractions in the neighbourhood. pages 8–9)
to know it as well – like through
give the city a unique feel. (Also see (Also see page 15) the local fish specialities. (Also see (Also see pages 10, 21, 53, 54)
the eyes of a homeless man. (Also
page 14) page 29)
see pages 6–7)

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