The most beautiful trips in Central Bohemia
The most beautiful trips around Prague
Surprisingly, you can take dozens of beautiful trips in Central Bohemia. However, it also extends partly into the Bohemian Paradise, the Kokořín region, the Bohemian Karst, the Křivoklát region, the Brdy and the picturesque Posázaví. No matter which direction you go, you will always find an interesting location. Let's take a look at the best trips around Prague
A tour of Kutná Hora
Silver city tour
The trip to the historic mining town of Kutná Hora is divided for tourists into two parts – the Sedlec area, where the world-famous Constance and the Cathedral of Our Lady and the historic city center with the famous Cathedral of St. Barbory. This article goes through the historic city center continue reading
Hike to the quarries of the Bohemian Karst and Karlštejn
Not just Great America and the Imperial Castle
One of the most interesting trails in the Bohemian Karst leads from the monumental Karlštejn Castle to the village of Mořina. Along the way you will be able to see four interesting quarries, including the largest and most famous – Great America. Of course, you can combine this trip with a tour of Karlštejn Castle and make it even more colorful. continue reading
Road to Solenická Podkov
A trip to the second most famous view of the Vltava
The Solenická podkova lookout is probably the second most famous view of the Vltava (after the May lookout). The place is really breathtaking – the meander of the Vltava is really perfect here. You can get to the lookout from three possible starting points. From Solenice, from Zduchovice or from Větrov. Please note that none of these routes are marked, online maps and gps are ideal continue reading
Tour of Kokořín Castle
The heart of the Kokorin region
The most visited place in the whole Kokořín region is undoubtedly the Kokořín castle, built on a sandstone rock. Without a guide, you can climb the lookout tower and walk through the castle palace. From the castle tower it is beautiful to see how heavily forested Kokořínsko is continue reading
Davle - Kamenny Privoz
The best part of Posazava trail
The best part of Posazava trail (= around river Sazava) is located near the confluence of river Sazava with much bigger Vltava river. Deep picturesque canyon is lined with huts and cabins laid on the beautiful outlooks high above the water. This entire part is popular not only by hikers, but also by paddlers. It is only 13km from Davle to Kamenny Privoz, so it's a pleasant half-day trip. continue reading
A tour of the Holy Mountain near Příbram
A trip to the most important place of pilgrimage in Bohemia
To the southeast of the center of Příbram you will find the most important Marian pilgrimage site in Bohemia – the Holy Mountain. The center of the whole area is the beautiful Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Of great interest are the Holy Mountain Stairs connecting the center of Příbram with the top of the mountain continue reading
A tour of Drábské světničky
Beautiful views from the rock castle
A tour of the Drábská světnička rock castle is not exactly intended for those who have problems with steep stairs carved into the rock or looking into the depths. However, the others will definitely like it very much. In addition to interesting rock towers with carved rooms, you can enjoy beautiful views of the Jizera Valley and distant Ještěd. continue reading
A tour of Mnichovo Hradiště Castle
The last resting place of Albrecht of Wallenstein
Mnichovo Hradiště Castle is one of our rarest castles. Originally a Renaissance chateau, Václav Budovec from Budova had it built here. After the Battle of White Mountain, however, his property, including the castle, passed to Albrecht of Wallenstein. The chateau was owned by the Wallensteins until 1946. At the end of the 17th century, the chateau acquired its current Baroque appearance. Now the castle is a state and we can visit three sightseeing tours. continue reading
A tour of the Kačina chateau
Empire gem
Kačina Castle is unique among Czech castles. It is the most important building of Empire architecture in Bohemia. The chateau was built by Jan Rudolf Chotek as a summer residence in the years 1806–1824. Jan R. Chotek owned the side estate of Nové Dvory, but the local Baroque chateau no longer suited him, so he had a more modern Kačina chateau built on the only ridge in the area (called „Na Kačinách“). Now you can visit 5 sightseeing tours, a large park or greenhouses in the castle. continue reading
In the heart of America
When Hagen opens his gates
It will probably be difficult to find more famous quarries than Quarries of America. There are many myths around them, many stories, they have appeared in many films. Now I visited their hearts. In the heart of Little America leaning on the legend of a German soldier Hans Hagen continue reading
Devil's heads
Rocky statues near Želíz
In the Central Bohemian region near Mělník, more precisely above the village of Želízy, you will find this infernal beauty. The Devil's Heads are the work of the sculptor Václav Levý, who carved them here into sandstone rocks in 1841–46. The rocks are a respectable 9 meters high for Czech conditions. A walk from Liběchovice you can walk a pleasant about 11 km around the Klácelka cave, Devil's Heads, a rock snake or Harfenice. You can end the walk at the castle in Liběchov. continue reading
Tour of Cologne
Historic town on the Elbe
At the eastern end of Central Bohemia lies the city of Kolín, which is more than 30,000 in size. The city is picturesquely situated on both sides of the Elbe. The city boasts a beautiful Charles Square and the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. Thanks to the nearby and better-known Kutná Hora, however, it is unfortunately somewhat neglected by foreign tourists. continue reading
Hike Mnichovo Hradiště - Mohelnice n. Jizerou
Hike through Káčov
Although the biggest magnets around Mnichovo Hradiště are the famous Drábské světničky, the best hike directly from the town leads to Mohelnice nad Jizerou around the beautiful chateau, over the Káčov hill with an interesting rock formation and over the remains of the Zásadka chateau to the Jizera. continue reading
A tour of Valečov and its surroundings
Rock castle and rooms
One of the most interesting places to visit in Příhrazské skaly is the ruins of the rock castle Valečov. Apart from a nice castle with lots of tunnels in the rock massif and nice views to the south in the direction of Mnichovo Hradiště, you can experience a small adventure while exploring the surrounding rock rooms, so typical of the Bohemian Paradise. Thanks to this, this place is very popular even for families with small children, who are definitely not bored here. continue reading
Visit to Mělník
A city towering over the confluence
Mělník is a town in the Central Bohemian Region located on a promontory above the confluence of the Elbe and Vltava rivers. The city was founded in the 13th century and was a royal city. As a dowry royal city, many Czech queens served for their stay. Mělník is also known for its wine. Charles IV, who brought vines from France, already contributed to the development of the local viticulture. The city is dominated by the castle and the church of St. Peter and Paul, which can be seen from afar. continue reading
Tour of Berchtold Castle
A pleasant trip for the whole family
The first mention of the local manor house dates back to 1388, when it was owned by Vavřinec of Vidovice. It underwent significant reconstruction in 1904. It is now privately owned. The new owners carried out a reconstruction, rebuilt the chateau into a hotel, arranged sports facilities there and enlivened the park with miniatures of castles and chateaux. The castle has its name from the family that lived here (the Berchtolds) and whose coat of arms was found here during repairs. continue reading
Military Brdy
North part
After years, I visited Brdy at the relatively newly created Brdy Protected Landscape Area. Where we went from Ptákov to Jince. It is a suitable autumn hike, where, in addition to Valdek Castle, we walked through the former military premises of this training ground, but the soldiers still did not leave these premises. Unfortunately, we also met here with arrogant representatives of the Brdy Protected Landscape Area. The advantage for people is that he's still really dead. continue reading
A tour of the Komorní hrádek castle
An option that only occurs one day a year
The chamber castle was built by Rack Kobyla from Dvorec in 1412 as a replacement for the conquered Čejchanov castle. In 1525 it was listed as desolate and in this condition it was bought by Jaroslav of Šelmberk. Jaroslav was the highest chamberlain – hence the name Chamber Chamber. In 1554, Jan of Valdštejn acquired the castle. which rebuilt it into a Renaissance chateau. After that, the castle was rebuilt many times in its current form. Now there is a training and education center of the Ministry of Defense. continue reading
War camp
Camp of political prisoners
The camp, built after World War II by German prisoners of war, has been preserved almost in its original form to this day. The camp served political prisoners, and these people named the new word Mukl – a man destined for liquidation. People were transported mainly to uranium mines continue reading
From Konopiště to Poříčí nad Sázavou
Walk along the Konopišť brook
A beautiful, undemanding 8 km long walk near Prague is a walking trail lining the Konopišť brook. The journey begins at the Konopiště chateau and ends in Poříčí nad Sázavou. From here you can take the Posázavský pacifik train through the beautiful landscape around the riverbed to Prague. The journey will take more time, but there is something to enjoy. continue reading
Ascent to Male
Ascent to the highest peak of Příhrazské rocks
The Mužský hill (463 m above sea level) is the highest point of the Příhrazské rocks. Up close, it is just an indistinct volcanic peak towering over the plateau, which is surrounded by rocky sandstone massifs. From the top there is a beautiful view of the Bohemian Paradise, the Giant Mountains, as well as the Macha region, Kokořínsko or Lužické mountains. You can get here along a cabbage hiking trail leading parallel to the road or stop at a small parking lot directly below the hill and then you are waiting for less than 300 meters to the top continue reading
Bohemian forest
Haunted forest in the valley of the Medenický stream
Medenický stream is only 12.5 km and then flows into the river Klejnárka. There were several mills on the Medenický stream, and because the stream is not very watery, numerous ponds were used to accumulate water. There were 5 mills on its short course, which is respectable. But the most beautiful thing about its course is its deepest valley between the villages of Lomec and Třebonín, where several fortifications and fortresses stood. There are also former limestone mines. What makes the valley beautiful today is the untouched landscape, where ivy engulfed 2km of forest. continue reading
Walk around Sazava monastery
Center of slavic education
The ancient Slavic monastery associated with St. Procopius rises directly above the river of Sazava. The adjacent park is perfect for a picnic. It can also serve as a good starting point for hikes to all directions or at least for a short walk to the scenic lagoons Havranka full of fish and a small beach suitable for swimming during hot summer days. continue reading
A tour of the Lysá nad Labem chateau
A neglected castle of a famous city
The castle was created by renaissance reconstruction of the original Gothic castle in the 16th century, which was carried out by the Habsburgs. In 1647, the chateau was donated to Merit by General Count Jan Špork. However, the greatest alterations followed under František Antonín Šporek during the 18th century. A number of domestic and foreign artists took part in the sculptural decoration of the entire complex, among them the sculptor M. Braun, the painter P. Brandl, etc. stood out. The interiors of the chateau are inaccessible because there is a home for the elderly. continue reading
A tour of Stará Boleslav
City tour of St. Wenceslas
One of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Czech Republic – Stará Boleslav – stands right next to the Elbe. It is associated with the cult of St. Wenceslas. You will find everything interesting along the former main road, which forms the axis of the city. The most important monument and dominant feature of the city is undoubtedly the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary continue reading
Tour of the Loučeň chateau
Informative and fun tour
The local history dates back to 1226. Among the most famous owners of the estate are, for example. Albrecht of Wallenstein, who had a baroque chateau built here. In 1809, the castle became the property of the Thurn-Taxis family, who established an English park here. After the confiscation in 1945, quarters for the army were set up here. Since 2000, it has been owned by Loučeň as, which operates a hotel and tours of the chateau here. continue reading
Tour of Přerov nad Labem
A small town full of attractions
Přerov nad Labem is a village in the district of Nymburk. Archaeological finds document the settlement of the village more than 7000 years ago. On Přerovská hůra near the town, the existence of a high fortified fortified settlement was proved by means of aerial archeology. The first written mention of Přerov is more than 1000 years old. The village is known mainly for the local open-air museum of folk architecture. Among other things, we will find a beautiful castle or a museum of motorcycles. continue reading
A tour of the ruins of Michalovice Castle
An interesting ruin above the Jizera
At the northwestern end of Mladá Boleslav you will find an interesting ruin of the Michalovice castle above the Jizera valley. The ruins are famous for their „chipped“ tower. From the top of the tower is also quite a nice view of the surroundings continue reading
Bike trip around the Křivoklát region
From Zbiroh to Rakovník
A cycle trip through the beautiful and wild Křivoklát landscape leads from the Zbiroh chateau through the trilobite deposit in Skryje, to the Krakovec ruins to the royal town of Rakovník. The road is about 50 km, so it can be beautifully managed in a day trip. continue reading
Ascent to the Milada lookout tower
Lookout tower above Solenická podková
Not far from the Orlík dam you will find the Krchov hill (489 m above sea level) and on its hill a nice Milada lookout tower with an even nicer view of the green hills around the Vltava. The lookout tower actually stands above the famous Solenická podková and with good visibility you also have the Šumava peaks in your palm. continue reading
A tour of Křivoklát Castle
The heart of Křivoklátsko
Křivoklát Castle is one of the oldest and most important Czech castles. Its origins date back to the 12th century. The castle was built during the reign of Přemysl Otakar II. During its existence, many monarchs headed by Charles IV lived here. Křivoklát was severely damaged by fire several times. During the Hussite wars, coronation jewels were stored here. It became a feared prison and its importance declined sharply. The romanticism of the 19th century and especially the owners of the castle, the Fürstenberks, who held the castle until 1929, brought the castle to its rescue by its restoration. The last owner Max Egon II. he sold the castle and the manor to the Czechoslovak Republic that year. continue reading
A tour of Rožmitál pod Třemšínem
A picturesque town at the foot of the Brdy, the place of work of Jakub Jan Ryba
Rožmitál pod Třemšínem is a town located about 15 km southwest of Příbram. The historic core of the city is a city monument zone. There are several natural monuments in the area. The dominant feature of the town is the castle, which was created by rebuilding the castle, of which a prismatic tower has been preserved. On the square is the neo-baroque church of St. Jan Nepomucký. continue reading
A tour of the Sázava Monastery
The third oldest male monastery in Bohemia
The Sázava Monastery was founded in the 11th century. Prince Oldřich and the hermit Prokop were the main contributors to his birth. At that time, the monastery was the center of the Old Slavonic liturgy. In 1096, the local monks were expelled, the monastery was taken over by the Benedictines from Břevnov, and since then only the Latin liturgy has been cultivated here. The monastery was abolished in 1785 and its buildings (except the church) were rebuilt into a castle. continue reading
Tour of Filipov
Village in the style of English Gothic
Filipov is a village that became part of the town of Caslav (about 2.5 km southeast) in the district of Kutna Hora. There is a castle and a number of houses in the English Gothic style, so it looks like a small Hluboká. continue reading
Trip to Padrť ponds
Conveniently on foot or by bike through the most valuable part of Brd
A pair of large ponds in the intact landscape of the Brdy Protected Landscape Area became a very popular destination after the opening of the space cleared by soldiers in January 2016. The ponds and their beautiful surroundings are definitely worth a visit. Thanks to the extensive network of paved paths, it is ideal for both pedestrians and cyclists. Everyone can prepare a route here according to their needs and ideas. continue reading
A tour of the Rataj nad Sázavou chateau
The castle is still neglected by tourists
The first mention of Ratají nad Sázavou is from 1156, when there was a log-brick castle. The owners changed here very often. In 1420, Rataj was acquired by Hynek Ptáček from Lipá and Pirkštejn, who was the guardian of little Jiří of Poděbrady. In 1531, Rataj was owned by Ladislav of Malešice and began construction of a Renaissance chateau. In 1656 another reconstruction took place into its current form. Since 1933, the chateau has been bought by the municipality and a school has been established there. Now the castle is under reconstruction, but open to the public. continue reading
Visit of ruins Zbořený Kostelec
The outlook of Sázava
Ruins Zbořený Kostelec attracts with its romantic location overlooking the river Sázava with a nice beech forest around. In addition, there are nice flat places right on top as prepared for the summer fires burning or sleeping under the stars. continue reading
Hike Poříčí - Týnec nad Sázavou
Along Posazavska highway
Twelve kilometer long walk from Porici to Tynec nad Sazavou leads most of the time along the Posazavska trail with the opportunity to see both mentioned towns, but also ruin Zboreny Kostelec. It is far not as famous as the route from the mouth of the Sazava to Kamenny privoz, but it's still quite nice trip, even though the route is more suitable for bikes mainly due to longer road passages. continue reading
Lipany
Instead of the bloodiest battle of the Hussite wars
The village of Lipany, located halfway from Prague to Kutná Hora, was first mentioned in 1360, in connection with the Lipanský family from Lipany. A large number of lindens (Lipany – lindens) were planted in the wider area. Thus, next to the arboretums, this area became one of the places with the largest species diversity of linden trees in the Czech Republic. continue reading
Bike trip in the west of the Central Bohemian Region
Along the rivers from Veltrus to the Bohemian Central Mountains
A bike ride just 70 km along the western tip of the Central Bohemian Region is a great trip for culture and stretching your feet in the pedals. The beginning of the journey leads along a plain along the Vltava River in Vetrusy, continues along the Elbe River in Roudnice nad Labem with a stop in Terezín and continues along the plain to Litoměřice. Then the route ascends to the hills of the Bohemian Central Mountains through the Hořidla lookout tower and the end is at the top of Calvary. continue reading
Milovice Nature Reserve
A journey into times long past
In earlier times, countless amazing creatures roamed our planet, which can rarely be seen today where or even not at all, because hunting and other adverse human activities caused their extinction. If you want to go back in time and get a closer idea of what our landscape could have looked like in the past, go on a trip to the Milovice nature reserve. Here you can see not only many rare animals, but also a representative of a long-extinct creature. continue reading
A tour of the Smokes
A historic town with a well-preserved square and city walls
Kouřim is a town located east of Prague, about in the middle of the road between Prague and Kutná Hora. The city is a remarkably well-preserved complex with a medieval floor plan, a large part of the walls and the Gothic church of St. Thanks to the preservation of the medieval floor plan and a large part of the city walls, the historical core of the city was declared a city monument zone. The city and the adjacent open-air museum have become a popular place for filmmakers. Probably the most famous work that was shot here is the TV series „There were five of us“. continue reading
A tour of Benátky nad Jizerou
A small town with a historic center above the Jizera
Right next to the highway connecting Prague with Mladá Boleslav you will find the small town of Benátky nad Jizerou. You will find a quiet historical core built on a promontory towering over the otherwise flat landscape around the Jizera. The center of the historic center is a castle with a picturesque and quiet park continue reading
A tour of Brandýs nad Labem
A small town with a nice castle
Brandýs nad Labem can be found right next to the D10 motorway exit. It is the southern part of the conurbation with Old Boleslav. In the old part of town is a nice castle with a large garden, which is the main tourist magnet of the city. A pilgrimage tourist path and the main Elbe cycle path pass through the town continue reading
Kouřim - fortified settlement Stará Kouřim
The largest early medieval fortification in Bohemia
The Stará Kouřim hill is located about a kilometer east of the town of Kouřim. Due to its very convenient location, it was therefore inhabited from the late Stone Age until the early Middle Ages. The fort was originally called Zlíč and from the end of the 8th century it was the seat of the Zlíč family, which competed with the Přemyslids. The brother of Prince Václav Boleslav Ukrutný finally conquered the fortified settlement in 930 and burned it to the ground. The fortified settlement is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. continue reading
Walk to Plešivec and surroundings
Or the complete edge of Brd
Plešivec Mountain with an altitude of 654 m above sea level is located in the Brdská Highlands above the Litavka Valley. Due to its strategic location, an extensive fortified settlement was built here in the younger Bronze Age, which was once one of the largest fortified settlements in Bohemia. continue reading
A tour of Tetín
One of the oldest Czech villages with a rich history, three churches and beautiful surroun
The village of Tetín is located about 3 km southeast of Beroun. It is surrounded by karst areas with a romantic and wild landscape furrowed by a number of gorges and canyons. Thanks to its location on a cliff above the canyon of the Berounka River, it offers wonderful views of the opposite rocks and the entire river canyon. The place was inhabited as early as the Paleolithic and fortified period, and therefore Tetín is one of the oldest historically old villages in the Czech Republic. Tetín is in legends associated with Kroka's second-born daughter Teta, but historically it is especially significant due to the stay and tragic death of St. Ludmila. The extraordinary historical significance of the village is evidenced by the fact that there are three churches in the village. continue reading
Tour of Lysá nad Labem
City with a beautiful castle
Lysá nad Labem is mainly known for its exhibition grounds, but you can also take a nice sightseeing tour here, the top of which is, of course, the local chateau with an adjacent large park. The Augustinian monastery with vineyards is also interesting continue reading
A short hike from Přerov nad Labem
A pleasant walk through the Elbe
Přerov nad Labem is an ideal starting point for a walk through the landscape of the Elbe – you will see not only the floodplain forest, the river Elbe, but you can also climb one of the local table mountains towering over the surrounding plain. Even in Přerov itself you will find several attractions, including a chateau and an open-air museum continue reading
Trip to Týřov
Romantic ruins above Berounka
Týřov is one of the oldest castles in the Czech Republic. It is located in the heart of the Křivoklát region, on a promontory above Berounka, on the edge of the nature reserve of the same name. To this day, relatively large ruins have been preserved. continue reading
