Trips Central Bohemia
Natural beauties, various castles and chateaux, royal towns, open-air museums and industrial monuments ... there are countless possibilities for a trip in Central Bohemia.
It is here that historically significant castles such as Karlštejn, Kokořín, Kost, the mysterious Houska, Bezděz, Žebrák, Točník, Český Šternberk and Okoř stand. The smaller ruins of Krakovec, Žebrák, Valečov, Vrškamýk and Týřov are also worth a visit. Among the numerous castles are Loučeň with a garden labyrinth, the romantic Žleby residence, the Empire-style Kačina, the Baroque Veltrusy, Liblice and Jemniště, the Rococo Dobříš, the Renaissance Nelahozeves and the Průhonice chateau surrounded by an extensive park.
The chateau also dominates the historical centers of towns such as Mělník, Březnice, Mnichovo Hradiště, Brandýs n. Labem, Mníšek pod Brdy, etc. Kutná Hora with a unique ossuary and the Church of St. Barbory. Tips for the trip also include other valuable church buildings: the Baroque monastery Svatá Hora near the town of Příbram, Sázavský klášter and Svatý Jan pod Skalou - an important place of pilgrimage with a rock church and a healing spring, set in amazing scenery.
You will discover beautiful nature in the protected landscape areas Kokořínsko (sandstone rocks, ravines and lakes), Brdy (untouched landscape of the former military area) and Křivoklátsko (valuable deciduous forests). Steep slopes around the Vltava (Drbákov - Albertovy skály nature reserve, Smetana's lookout, Máj and Solenická podkova) attract to hiking, and you can explore the rolling surroundings of Berounka or Posázaví by bike. Central Bohemia also includes the Bohemian Karst (canyons and limestone formations such as the Koněprusy Caves and the Great America Quarry alias "Český Grand Canyon") and part of the Bohemian Paradise (Příhrazské skály with the Drábské světničky rock castle and the picturesque Plakánek valley). The Slapská and Orlická dams and the natural swimming pool in the Elbe (Lhotka, Mlékojedy, Konětopy or Poděbradské jezero sand pits) offer wonderful swimming.
The most interesting lookout towers in Central Bohemia include Špulka on Březák Hill, Máminka and Děd in the Beroun region, Milada u Vltavy, Čížovka in Český ráj and the lookout tower on Velký Blaník Hill, where knights from the old legend rest.
With children you can enjoy a pleasant day in the family park Mirakulum (wooden castle, water world, rope center and other activities for children), ZOOpark Zájezd or Radonice, action fun with a group of friends in the park Tepfaktor ). The Museum of Folk Architecture in Kouřim, the Mining Museum in Příbram or Mayrau in the Kladno Region and the largest railway museum in Lužná await curious excursionists.
Beroun - royal town
At the confluence of the Litavka and Berounka rivers, there is the royal town of Beroun, which boasts not only historical monuments, but also charming surroundings, which is the gateway to the Bohemian Karst and Křivoklát region, in both cases…
Blaník
When the Czech nation is at its worst, Mount Blaník will open and an army of Knights of Blanice, led by St. Wenceslas himself, will come out to help. At least that's what the legend says about this hill in the Central Bohemian Region. If there…
Blaník - Vlašimská pahorkatina
Just a few kilometers south of Vlašim we find a 638 meter high hill, entwined with legends about the Knights of Blanice. Probably every Czech knows its name, during difficult times our nation turned to it with hope and desire to gain freedom and it…
Boulders at Žihle
The Pilsen region will win you over with the beauty of its forests, streams, rivers and mountains. One of the attractions that you should not miss when visiting this region are the giant boulders at Žihle. You will find them about 50 km north of Pilsen.…
Brandýs nad Labem (chateau)
At the edge of Brandýs nad Labem and the bank of the Elbe, we find a Renaissance chateau, built in the places where the fortress once stood. Jan z Michalovice had it built here at the beginning of the 14th century.
Bunker Bratronice - Dolní Bezděkov
The buildings of the Prague fortifications called the Prague Line or the Prague Line also include a bunker under the road leading from Bratronic to Dolní Bezděkov. Due to its location, it is probably a European rarity. Its ceiling consists of a…
Buštěhrad - a small town in the shadow of Kladno
Buštěhrad, formerly Buštěves or Buckov, is a city between Kladno and Prague. He began writing his history much earlier than his district town. The first mention dates back to 1209. At that time there was a castle, around which the village…
Čabárna
Are you interested in fishing and everything connected with it? Then you should definitely not miss a visit to the Čabárna water park, where you will learn a lot of useful information and you will also be able to go fishing.
Čáslav
Southeast of Kutná Hora lies Čáslav, initially a mining town, situated on the Haberská trade route, leading from Bohemia to Moravia. Today, we can find a number of important monuments in it, and the surroundings of the city cannot be…
Castle in Roztoky
Are you planning a visit to the monument, which has undergone several interesting reconstructions, was also used for economic purposes and is currently the seat of the museum? Then head to Roztoky Castle near Prague. You can admire Gothic, Renaissance,…
Castle Ledeč nad Sázavou
Do you enjoy traveling? Go around Sázava and you will find a lot of beautiful places. The first written records relating to Ledeč nad Sázavou Castle in the town of the same name date back to 1181. The castle can be found in the Vysočina…
Castle Libštejn
Do you sometimes think of medieval castles, where dramas were played in earlier times to defend their own territory? It is fascinating that even hundreds of years have not prevented the preservation of interesting buildings, although there are not many…
Castle ruins Kamýk
Let yourself be seduced by a trip to the ruins of Kamýk Castle! It is really worth it, partly because it is located in a beautiful environment and mainly because the foundations of the castle were examined by archaeologists in 2009 and 2010 and…
Castle ruins Týřov
In a picturesque corner of our country, in the Křivoklát region, not far from castle gems such as Křivoklát, Žebrák or Točník, we also find Týřov, originally a royal castle with a majestic silhouette consisting of nine…
Castle Týnec nad Sázavou
A few kilometers in the direction southeast of Prague we find Týnec nad Sázavou and in it the remains of the Přemyslid castle, which creates a picturesque landmark of the whole city. If you go to Týnec nad Sázavou by train,…
Castle Zbořený Kostelec
At the place where the Kamenický stream meets the Sázava river, you can visit the mysterious ruins of the royal castle demolished Kostelec. The ruins are part of a nature reserve and are freely accessible. In the past, the ruins were visited…
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew Cologne
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew in Cologne was founded in the second half of the 13th century, and is almost as old as the city itself, founded by Přemysl Otakar II. In 1261. The church is a national cultural monument.
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew Pilsen
The church tower of the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew is dominated not only by Náměstí Republiky, where the building can be found, but undoubtedly also the whole of Pilsen. The tower with a total height of 102.6 m is the tallest church tower…
Chateau Březnice
At the beginning, the dominant feature of the town of Březnice, the local Renaissance chateau, stood the aristocratic Buzic family, whose members had a fortress built on the site of today's chateau. It happened at the beginning of the 13th century and…
Chateau Zbiroh
Zbiroh, a chateau where the general public has been banned for many years, stands in the beautiful surroundings of the deep Křivoklát forests near Brdy. This is not just an "ordinary" lock. This one boasts several "best" ...
Chateau Žleby
Žleby Chateau is one of the castles that will enchant you with its delicate charm and atmosphere. At first glance, it will seem to you that the original castle was not modified in any way, but the opposite is true. The medieval castle was much simpler,…
Children's paradise Berchtold castle
In the picturesque region of Josef Lada we find a fairytale place in the village of Kunice - Berchtold Castle with a land full of ghosts, fairies and elves. With Gingerbread's cottage, Mikeš's cat and hedgehog, with a mini zoo, playground…
Church of St. Barbora in Kutná Hora
Originally a mining church, dedicated to the patron saint of miners, St. Barbara, can be found in the picturesque Central Bohemian town, Kutná Hora. Its construction began in 1388, but was not completed until the end of the 19th and the beginning…
Church of St. Jakub Kutná Hora
It is indisputable that the silhouette of the church of St. Jakub, which has been decorating the town since the 14th century, is so connected with Kutná Hora that it is very difficult to imagine the panorama of the town without it. It is a town…
Church of St. Jiří Libušín
Church of St. Jiří nad Libušínem near Kladno stands in places where, according to legend, Princess Libuše lived and where her prophecy about the great city was heard. At least that's how it is written in the Cosmos…
Church of St. Peter and Paul in Caslav
Whether you look at the city of Čáslav from any part of the world, the Church of St. Peter and Paul will always form its dominant feature. It is located just a few steps from the square and its tower, rising to a height of 88.5 meters, is used for…
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Kutná Hora Sedlec
Sedlec is currently a part of Kutná Hora. The beginnings of the history of the town were written here, and in 1142 twelve Cistercian monks, invited by the nobleman Miroslav of Markvartice, came here. The monks were to establish a monastery here,…
Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist - Kladno Dubí
In the cadastre of the Kladno region, there was also the village of Újezd, mentioned as early as 1374. At the order of the priest Jakub, the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Although the village disappeared in the middle of the 15th…
Děd u Berouna
Don't miss the view of the Křivoklát Highlands, an almost fairytale landscape, from the Děd u Berouna lookout tower!
The brick lookout tower is located on the Děd hill, about 4 km northwest of Beroun. It is located at an altitude of 492 meters…
Dinopark Plzeň - a journey for dinosaurs
Are you in the vicinity of Pilsen and wondering where to go on a trip with children? Or are you a little further from Pilsen, but would you like to take a nice day trip with your family? We recommend the local DinoPark.
Dobříš
A charming Rococo chateau in Dobříš, surrounded by an English park and a French garden, can be found in the town of the same name in the district of Příbram near Prague. Its current owner is Dipl. Ing. Jerome Colloredo-Mansfeld and…
Drahoušek lookout tower near Osečany
Try your luck and visit the Drahoušek lookout tower, from which it is possible to see all the way to Milešovka or Ještěd!
Drnov and Smečno bunkers - military open-air museum
The Prague line is part of the fortress defense system of our republic, built in 1936-1938. In an incredible 2.5 years, a total of almost 10,000 light fortifications armed with machine guns and 263 heavy fortifications, equipped with anti-tank guns,…
Drvot's educational trail
Apart from the fact that Kačák hums like a Mississippi, as sung in a well-known tramp song, Drvot's nature trail leads part of his basin. It bears the name of the tragically deceased young ornithologist and conservationist Václav Drvota,…
Educational trail around Kutná Hora
In July 2010, a new nature trail was opened in the Vlašský dvor in Kutná Hora, the aim of which is to acquaint visitors with everything that is interesting around the city. In the immediate vicinity of Kutná Hora, there are…
Ekovláček from Benešov to Konopiště
At the beginning of the summer holidays of 2012, an eco-train set off for the first time on the route from Benešov to Konopiště, which will take visitors along the route of the biggest local attractions. This ecological transport tries to…
Fairytale house - fun for children and relaxation for adults
Are you with your family in Pilsen or its surroundings? Don't know where to take your children, how to entertain them, and at the same time relax yourself a bit? We recommend the House of Fairy Tales in Pilsen, which can be found in Na Chmelnicí…
Hamous's farm in Zbečno
Hamousův statek is a great tip for a trip not only for lovers of folk architecture. Those who like to learn about the way of life and living of our ancestors will certainly be thrilled. It is a unique timbered farmhouse, dating back to the turn of the…
Holy Mountain near Příbram
Svatá Hora 5The most famous Marian pilgrimage site in Bohemia, a Baroque building of European significance, can be visited in the Central Bohemian town of Příbram. The building, which dates back to the 13th century, is under the…
Hořovice castle
Are you interested in how people lived in the magnificent, representative and modern seat of the 18th century? What did the lounges of the demanding Count Jan František of Vrbno look like? Come and see the Music, Red, Green Lounge or Rudolf's…
Hrabanovská černava
Nature lovers should not miss the national nature reserve Hrabanovská černava and its wetlands.
Industrial trail - Koněv Kladno
If you are an admirer of technical monuments, you should not miss the Industrial trail in Kladno. SONP Kladno, or if you want Poldovka, was a factory that positively and negatively affected the western part of the Central Bohemian region. Before 1989, it…
Jemniště (chateau)
Wondering how to live in a castle? Let us take you around the Jemniště chateau, which was still inhabited by the Stenberg family.
Jenčov (ruins)
In ancient times, the Czech Kingdom stretched from the Alps to Hungary and was washed from the south by the Adriatic and from the north by the Baltic Sea. The majesty of the Czech Crown took time away, but almost five hundred fortresses, castles and ruins…
Jenštejn
In the direction northeast of Prague, in the town of Jenštejn, we find the ruins of the castle of the same name, founded by the court judge Jenec of Janovice in the 1930s.
Kačina
Come with us to find out what seat the highest burgrave of the Kingdom of Bohemia built in the early 19th century.
Karlova Koruna Chateau
Come with us to the most important landmark of Chlumec nad Cidlinou, the castle, which you will see on arrival from either side. To the Karlova Koruna chateau.
Karlštejn
Come with us to the castle, which you know well from the film Night at Karlštejn.
Kersko
Strengthen yourself with the healing spring of St. Josef, from which the writer Bohumil Hrabal also drank.
Kersko Nature Park can be found in the Central Bohemian Region, in the Nymburk district. It covers an area 7.5 km long and 5 km wide. It lines the…
Kladno
To the west of Prague lies Kladno, the largest city in the Central Bohemian Region, which is usually primarily associated with hard coal mining, and which today has more than 71,000 inhabitants. It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape full of dense…
Klánovice Forest - Cyrilov
Put on proper shoes or get on your bike and go on a trip to the forest. The route is undemanding, mostly flat, so the whole family can playfully handle it!
Koda
The canyon-like valley with steppe and forest vegetation was declared a national nature reserve in 1952. Here you will find several caves with archeological finds. Among the most important are the Martin Cave, where prehistoric and modern settlements have…
Kolín
The city with more than 30,000 inhabitants, which is an important railway junction and connection between Prague, Brno, Ostrava and Olomouc, is located about 60 km east of Prague and is known as Kolín. It lies in the fertile Elbe lowlands and…
Koněprusy Caves
Head to the Zlatý Kůň hill to the Bohemian Karst Protected Landscape Area, where the beautiful Koněprusy Caves are located.
Konopiště
Take a look into the past and visit the chateau, which was inhabited and made famous by the passionate hunter and collector František Ferdinand d´Este.
Kostelec nad Cernymi lesy Brewery
Under Jindřich of Kostelec, Černý Kostelec was promoted to a town, and this was accompanied by the granting of privileges and rights, which also included the brewing right. In 1558, when the estate was owned by the Smiřič family, there was already…
Kouřim
There are theories that if St. Wenceslas had not won the legendary battle of Štolmíř, but Prince Radslav of Kouřim, Kouřim might have been our capital today. However, a similar situation did not occur, so today Kouřim is a quiet Central…
Kozel (chateau)
Come with us to experience life at the chateau, learn how the nobility lived in the 18th and 19th centuries, look into lounges with preserved furniture and detach yourself from everyday worries.
Krakovec castle
Come with us to the fairy tale, we will show you where Leontýnka lived with her father, the knight Brtník from Brtník. In addition, you will see for yourself what the castle looked like, which was repaired by the dwarves.
Krašov (ruins)
Come with us to recharge your batteries in the Hřešihlavská nature reserve, which is unique with thermophilic and drought-loving vegetation. Krašov Castle stands on a steep hill and the Berounka River flows below it.
Křivoklát Castle
Let yourself be taken to a castle that did not have a simple past. The period of glory alternated with declines, as did its owners. Some loved him, others were not worth a visit. Come with us to Křivoklát Castle.
Kutna Hora - the city of silver
One of the most beautiful cities not only in the Central Bohemian Region, but also in the whole Czech Republic, we find about 60 km east of Prague. Due to its charm and unique architectural heritage, this city is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage…
Ládví-Vlková observation tower
Are you planning a trip around Prague, but you don't know the exact place yet? Try to go to the lookout tower near Kamenice! It is located just a few kilometers from Prague and offers a really pleasant trip!
Lány (castle)
There are many attractions in the village of Lány and the surrounding area that are worth a visit. The most famous and most important object that we want to bring closer to you is the Lánský chateau. So go to the Central Bohemian…
Lavičky - Kosova Mountain
Are you a nature lover? Are you interested in endangered plant species? Then be sure to head to the Kosova Hora - Lavičky area, where you can find the rare Winged Krucinečka.
4 km east of the town of Sedlčany you will find the village of Kosova Hora in…
Ledce - forgotten spa
We invite you to take a walk around the places where spa guests of famous names walked 100 years ago - Karolína Světlá, František Palacký, Josef Jungmann or Karel Havlíček Borovský. He was recovering here after…
Lipnice nad Sázavou castle
Are you tempted to explore the surroundings of the Sázava River? Head to Lipnice nad Sázavou, where a huge aristocratic castle has stood since the beginning of the 14th century. Lipnice Castle was built around 1310 and the then owners were…
lookout Bohdanka
Let yourself be pleasantly surprised by the lookout tower near Bohdanč and the view you will get from it!
Lookout on the rock
Have you always wanted to experience the feeling of having Šumava in the palm of your hand? The Na Skále lookout tower will allow you to have this experience! Take this opportunity and visit it too!
Lookout tower at Vysoká near Kutná Hora
Kutná Hora can offer you a huge number of cultural monuments and attractions. One of them is a lookout tower, located just a few kilometers from this picturesque city. Take advantage of this strategic location and visit the lookout tower on Vysok…
Lookout tower Kuníček near Petrovice
Who would miss such a magical view of the Šumava Mountains, which the Kuníček lookout tower near Petrovice will offer you? See for yourself!
Lookout tower Líský u Slaného
Make your day more pleasant and take a trip to the Líský u Slanného lookout tower! It will definitely not disappoint you and you will certainly be pleasantly surprised by the magical view and the romantic walk!
Lookout tower Městská hora
You must not miss a visit to the Beroun lookout tower in any case! On the one hand it will offer you a good location right in the city of Beroun and on the other hand you will be able to enjoy a magical view of the whole distant surroundings of Beroun,…
Lookout tower Neštětická hora
Let yourself be carried away by the beautiful view of the Czech land from Neštětická hora!
Lookout tower on Chlum near Pilsen
Try what it's like to have the whole of Šumava in the palm of your hand, visit the lookout tower on Chlum near Pilsen and see the world from a bird's eye view!
Lookout tower on Kožich near Řenče
Treat yourself to an interesting trip and a pleasant walk to the lookout tower on the Kožich hill near the village of Řenče! The reward for a hike to its top will be a magical view of the Šumava!
Lookout tower on Kožova hora near Kladno
Take advantage of the good location of this lookout tower, located just a stone's throw from the city of Kladno! From Kožova hora there is a beautiful view not only of the whole Křivoklát region, but also of the distant surroundings!
Mackova hora lookout tower near Nový Strašecí
Take a trip to Mackova hora and visit the local lookout tower! It will leave you with a good impression of the beautiful view and pleasant walks!
Merry Hill Lookout Tower
Would you like to enjoy the view of the Slapy Dam and its surroundings from a bird's eye view? The lookout tower on Veselý vrch near Mokrsko will give you a great opportunity to do so!
Mining open-air museum Mayrau
One of our mining open-air museums is called Mayrau and can be found in the village of Vinařice in the Kladno region. The exhibition has a concept of the last working day, so visitors walk through the open-air museum with the feeling that the miners left…
Mirakulum Park
One of the many places, ideal for a family afternoon and especially a trip with children, is the Mirakulum Park in Milovice. We will find it on the way between Benátky nad Jizerou and Nymburk and anyone can really have fun in it: the youngest and…
Mníšek pod Brdy
Just a few kilometers from Prague we find the picturesque village of Mníšek pod Brdy and a Baroque chateau, modified in the spirit of Classicism, which, thanks to its elevated position, dominates not only the village but also its immediate…
Monument to Josef Jungmann - Hudlice
One of the small villages in the picturesque Křivoklát region boasts several important natives, three of whom were even siblings. We are talking about Hudlice, the birthplace of Josef Jungmann, an important Czech writer, born on 16 July 1773.
Museum of the Cold War and Air Defense - Drnov
Did you know that near the town of Slaný, in the Central Bohemian Region, you will find one of the largest bunkers in the Czech Republic?
Na Pepři lookout tower
Take a trip to the lookout tower, located just outside Prague! The Pepper Lookout Tower is an excellent tip for a trip at any time of year!
National Wiretapping Monument near Lipnice nad Sázavou
In the Vysočina region, near Lipnice nad Sázavou, you will find an unusual monument that you may perceive as a recession or, conversely, as a very timeless affair. In any case, his existence proves that the ghost of Jaroslav Hašek, who is…
Nature trail Kokotské rybníky
Since June 2010, the landscape of Kokotské rybníky has been connected by an educational trail, informing tourists about their history and natural attractions in the area. It is a two-way trail, the beginning and end of which is in Bu&scaron…
Nature trail oppidum Stradonice
In the Křivoklát region, on the right bank of the Berounka River, the village of Stradonice borders the town of Nižbor.
The large hill above Stradonice used to be a Celtic fort or oppidum. Its birth dates back to about the 2nd century BC. It…
Nebílovy Castle
Take a walk with us in the Baroque chateau Nebílovy, located in the village of the same name in the Pilsen region, and let yourself be carried away by interesting history and exhibitions. Originally, there was a Renaissance fortress, rebuilt in the…
Nelahozeves chateau
Look forward to a tour of Nelahozeves Castle, as it is a pure Renaissance style of construction. You can find the chateau on the left bank of the Vltava and the famous Czech composer Antonín Dvořák was born in the local village. The three…
Nižbor chateau
The original castle from the 13th century built by Přemysl Otakar II. was named Miesenburg - Hrad nad Mží. After 1600, it was rebuilt into a chateau, and over the centuries, the distortion of its name probably gave its name to the town below it -…
Nymburk
Only 45 km east of the capital city of Prague we find Nymburk, a city situated on the river Elbe, in which we find a number of historical monuments. It is an important railway junction, a city whose center is a city monument zone, and where more than 14…
Obora Žleby
The game park in Žleby is located in the castle park at the confluence of the Hostačovka and Doubrava rivers. Only in this field can visitors see white deer every day from May to September. At the appointed time, white deer are fed to the public and come…
Okoř Castle
Feel free to sing a well-known song with us: "There is a road to Okoř like none of the hundred is lined with trees, ..." What is the way really to Okoř? Definitely nice when you take family and friends with you. You can find the ruins in the…
Open-air museum Přerov nad Labem
Open-air museums are popular places where you can immerse yourself in history and get closer to the lives of our ancestors. What did a typical 19th century cottage look like? How did people live in it and what did they eat? This open-air museum in Přerov…
Ota Pavel Memorial Hall
The region of Ota Pavel - this is a well-known term in our country, including the magical environment around the river Berounka, near the village Branov, within reach of deep forests and in the shadow of the historic castle Křivoklát. The writer…
Petrovice and surroundings
The picturesque Petrovicko region on the border of Central and Southern Bohemia belongs to the tourist area of Toulava. In addition to being rich in interesting hiking and biking trails, rare fauna and flora and cultural monuments, it is also known as the…
Petrovice II Lookout Tower.
Get to know the lookout tower near Petrovice near Kutná Hora and let yourself be carried away by the magical view of the Czech landscape that you will get from it!
Pilsen - West Bohemian metropolis
The West Bohemian metropolis and the largest city in the Pilsen Region is situated at the confluence of the Radbuza, Mže, Úslava and Úhlava rivers. It is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and the fourth largest city in the Czech…
Pilsen underground
The underground labyrinths of cities attract many people who want to experience their mysterious atmosphere, walk through all the nooks and crannies and learn interesting facts about the history of the intricate corridors. It is no different in Pilsen, an…
Plzeň Zoo
This zoo is not really just a zoo, but its full name is the zoo and botanical garden Pilsen. So, in addition to animals, you can also admire the beauty of flowers and trees from different parts of the world.
Podbrdské museum
The Podbrdské Museum with a memorial to Jakub Jan Ryba in Rožmitál pod Třemšínem offers an excursion to the oldest time, when a mud castle was built in the valley, the property of the Lviv family from Rožmitál.
Poděbrady
The charming location in the Elbe lowlands on the banks of the river Elbe, only less than 50 km east of Prague, makes Poděbrady an exceptionally picturesque Central Bohemian town, sought after not only by tourists but also by spa patients. In any case,…
Poděbrady (chateau)
In the charming spa town of Poděbrady on the right bank of the river Elbe stands a Renaissance chateau, whose history dates back to the beginnings of the Czech state. Originally, a trade route from Prague to Kłodzko led here, and a guard fortress was…
Rabštejn nad Střelou (chateau)
The West Bohemian town of Rabštejn nad Střelou may not be so well known throughout the country, however, it lies north of Pilsen and in addition there is also a charming castle. A peculiarity is also that Rabštejn nad Střelou is historically…
Radyně Castle
After tasting Pilsner beer, a small trip will certainly come in handy. Take a visit to the ruins of Radyně Castle, which rises above Starý Plzenec and from where there is a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. The castle is an example of…
Railway viaduct Žampach
The Žampach railway viaduct, which is sometimes also called the Kocourský viaduct or the bridge on Žampach, is one of the highest stone railway bridges in Central Europe. There are even sources that mention the railway viaduct in Žampach as the…
Rakovník
An important industrial and cultural center of Central Bohemia, the town of Rakovník, which today has more than 17,000 inhabitants, can be found about 60 km west of Prague. The Rakovnický stream flows through it, it is located in places…
Rokycany
Rokycany is a picturesque West Bohemian town, situated at the confluence of the Holoubkovský brook and the Klabava river, approximately 20 km west of Pilsen and in the basin of one of the Brd promontories. The city is located directly on the main…
Schiller's lookout tower in Kryry
Treat yourself to a beautiful view of the Ore and Doupov Mountains from the top of Schiller's lookout tower in Kryry! It is a brick lookout tower from 1906, located on Kostelní vrch near the town of Kryry, about 40 km southwest of Louny.
Skalka lookout tower near Vyžlovka
Do not know where to go, would you like to go to nature, but not too far from Prague? The Skalka u Vyžlovky lookout tower is the right tip for your trip!
Skanzen Kouřim
The open-air museum in Kouřim is currently the only open-air museum in the Czech Republic, gathering architectural monuments from the whole territory of Bohemia. Most of the open-air museum's buildings include an exhibition documenting the way of…
Sládeček Museum of Local Lore Kladno
The impetus for the establishment of this museum, located in the once industrial Kladno, was the demolition of the Gothic church, insufficient in its capacity for the rapid growth of the population during the development of the smelters and mines. The…
Slaný - royal town
The Central Bohemian town of Slaný can be found about 25 km northwest of the capital city of Prague, on the banks of the Červený potok. More than 15,000 inhabitants live here and its dominant feature is Slánská hora.
Smečno, a city with a dragon history
The cruel knight Bořita used to live in the Smečen castle. His only son fell in love with a simple girl, and the evil and greedy father agreed to the wedding on the condition that the bride bring a golden crown as a wreath. On the advice of a spice worker…
State Castle Šternberk
If you want to visit a place through which the ancient history of our nation passed, visit the romanticly admired and chanted Šternberk Castle. Its location on a steep rock suggests that it was a medieval mansion for defense. The castle itself and…
Stvořidla
Whether you like hiking or you are an enthusiastic paddler, you will admire the section of the Sázava River with various thresholds or rapids not only for the possibility of water tourism, but also the beauty of the boulder riverbed and the…
Svatý Jan pod Skalou
The village of Svatý Jan pod Skalou, small in size and population, but large in its history and rich in sights and beauty of its surroundings, lies east of Beroun, in the middle of the Czech Karst.
Světlá nad Sázavou (chateau)
The chateau in Světlá nad Sázavou is a one-storey building, the four wings of which form an enclosed courtyard. In the part of the north wing you can admire the winter garden (orangery) with a cave and a pond, which can be entered directly…
Svinaře Castle
To the southwest of Prague, just a few kilometers south of Karlštejn, we find Svinaře Castle, which was in a deplorable state for many years, preceding the phase of disintegration. In 2003, however, it was bought by Jiří Nosek from Svinař,…
Sylván lookout tower in Pilsen
Take advantage of the strategic location of the Sylván lookout tower in the local part of the city of Pilsen, take a nice trip and try what it's like to have Pilsen in the palm of your hand!
Tetín u Berouna
Tetín is one of the oldest villages in Bohemia. According to legend, it was supposed to be the seat of Kroka's daughter Aunt. The oldest finds from the cadastre of the village come from the Paleolithic. We also know for sure that there used to…
The fairytale land of Pičín near Příbram
Each of us would like to enter the Earth behind a mirror or be invited to the Land of the Earth, where the law of love rules and good always wins. We will advise you on where to go so that you can find yourself in a fantasy world, at least for a few…
Tobias Hill lookout tower
Combine your Central Bohemian journey with a trip to Tobiášův vrch! From the local lookout tower you will have a beautiful view of the near and far surroundings!
Točník
If you look at the Točník castle and its surroundings, you will see that it stands in a special place - on a rock very close to the lower Žebrák castle. This created the best-preserved enclosure in our country. If you are interested in…
Tyjátr Plzeň
One of the places that is ideal for spending free time with children is located in Pilsen on the street Zborovská 21. It is one of a number of amusement parks, which have gained great popularity especially in the last few years, and which are quite…
Underground fortress in Brdy
Only recently was a unique museum of nuclear armaments opened to the public, located in a secret underground fortress, which can be found in Brdy, between the villages of Borovno and Míšov. The opening was scheduled for June 2013.
Valdek (ruins)
Towards the northeast of Pilsen, the ruins of the Valdek castle, which was built at the beginning of the second half of the 13th century by the Buzic family in order to protect their vast estate, are hidden in the Brdy forests.
Veliz near Kublov
Are you attracted to places that have preserved the atmosphere of mysterious rituals of our ancestors to this day, and do you like to be carried away by the breath of history? Then you can't help but stand at Veliza.
Velký Blaník lookout tower
Let yourself be carried away by the magic of the mythical mountains and visit the lookout tower on Velký Blaník!
Vlašim Castle
It used to be a Gothic castle, built on a not very prominent promontory. Today, the building is described as an exhibition castle in Vlašim, in the Benešov district.
Vlčtejn (ruins)
Are you interested in the time of Charles IV? Want to see what a small typical gothic castle looks like? Then be sure not to miss the ruins of Vlčtejn Castle. The ruins stand on a rock and ascend to it by an iron staircase. There is a palace on the rock,…
Voděradské beech forests
You can get acquainted with untouched nature by visiting the Voděradská bučiny National Nature Reserve. You will find this large protected area near the village of Černé Voděrady. You can do many activities here - hiking, biking, swimming in…
Vrchotovy Janovice (chateau)
Everyone who looks at the castle in Vrchotovy Janovice is attracted to visit by the very magic of the place. The castle is a bit like an English castle, it is beautifully decorated with turrets and niches and surrounded by a beautiful park. You can also…
Vysoký Chlumec castle
If you look west from Sedlčany, you will see a beautiful castle on top of a high hill. From the valley below the castle it can be seen that these are two different palaces connected by a wall. The space between them served as a courtyard, which was…
Water hammer Dobřív
The water mill in the village of Dobřív is a technical monument, completely unique in the Czech Republic, supplemented by examples of period equipment. Hamr still works and its operation is provided by blacksmiths. The mill building is brick and…
With children exploring and having fun in the Pilsen Zoo
If you have gone on holiday to Pilsen or its surroundings, do not forget to visit the extensive grounds of the local zoo. You will be very pleasantly surprised.
Zbraslav Monastery
If you read in old chronicles or historical novels about the Přemyslid period, you will surely come across the name Zbraslav. The Zbraslav monastery and later the chateau are inseparable from the history of the Czech state. An extensive monastery complex…
Žehuň pond
Do you like waterfowl and its natural habitat? Then be sure to visit the Žehuň Pond, the largest pond in the Central Bohemian Region. You can find it between Poděbrady and Chlumec nad Cidlinou near the village of Žehuň. It is 5.5 km long, 6 m deep and the…
ZOO Chleby
Do you like animals and are you from Central Bohemia? Then you will definitely not have far to the ZOO Chleby o.p.s., which is the only Central Bohemian zoo. It is also interesting in that it is a so-called "Sheltered Workshop" and our disabled…