Tips for Trips

Discover the secrets of our region and enjoy the natural and historical beauty of the surrounding area

Jabkenice Game Park and the Bedřich Smetana Memorial, 3 minutes away and suitable for cycling
Entrance to the Jabkenice Game Park is allowed during opening hours, except in April and May. Please also note that dogs are not allowed and bicycles are not allowed in the non-public part.

Loučeň Chateau, 5 minutes drive
Thematic tours of the chateau, labyrinths in the chateau park

Walks in the St. George's Forest
The yellow nature trail starts just outside the castle gate.

Bohumil Hrabal's cottage in Kersko, 30 minutes drive
A guided tour that will introduce you to the whole building and the inspiring place where he wrote most of his books. Early booking in advance is required due to high interest.

Zoo Chleby, 10 minutes drive
Family zoo with a great playground

Adventure Golf Park Bratronice, 12 minutes drive
Adventure golf park offering fun, relaxation and a pleasant bistro experience.

Dětenice Chateau Resort, 15 minutes drive
Baroque chateau, medieval tavern, brewery

Chateau Staré Hrady, 20 minutes drive
Tour full of fairytale characters and activities for children.

Poděbrady Spa,  30 minutes drive
King George cruise ship and train ride
Spa town with many parks, pastry shops, cafes, pavilions and springs

Botanicus Ostrá, 30 minutes drive
Handicraft center with a wide variety of workshops and a herb garden, for adults and children

Park Mirakulum, 30 minutes drive
10 hectare amusement park with a delightful water world!

Tankodrom Milovice, 30 minutes drive
46 hectares of offroad trails
Military base, shooting range, military and offroad equipment and vehicles. 

Milovic Nature Reserve, 30 minutes drive
Free-range wild horses, bison, and aurochs
Free of charge.

Prachov Rocks, 40 minutes drive
Sandstone rock area, nature reserve and part of the Protected Landscape Area Bohemian Paradise

Sychrov Chateau, 40 minutes drive
neo-Gothic castle

Kids FAJNPARK Chlumec Cidlinou, 50 minutes drive
The largest outdoor park in East Bohemia

Kačina Chateau, 50 minutes drive
It is one of the most important buildings of Empire architecture in the Czech Republic.

Kutná Hora, 60 minutes drive
UNESCO World Heritage City Reserve

Enchanting Strolls through the nearby St. George Forest

• The Princess Almeria Trail
  Following a marked forest path, this trail leads you from Mcely to the neighboring Loučeň estate. This heritage nature trail restores the historic route used by Princess Almeria Thurn-Taxis after 1875 for her frequent strolls between the two chateaus. The route offers a unique tapestry of history, nature, and picturesque vistas of the Elbe lowlands. Along the way, you will pass the old waterworks, spring-fed alder groves known as "Bahna," and the remarkable site of a Lusatian hillfort—one of the most significant archaeological landmarks in the region.

• Tracing the Path of the Mcely Miracle
  This circular trail begins and ends directly at the gates of Chateau Mcely and is marked with traditional red-and-white signage. The Mcely trail guides you through the village's most captivating locations, revealing its history, natural wonders, and the spiritual events associated with the "Mcely Miracle." It offers breathtaking views, encounters with local monuments, and a unique passage through the pristine Čtvrtě National Nature Reserve.

• The Spring Snowflake Walk (Late February – Mid-March)
  Just a short distance from the chateau, within the Čtvrtě National Nature Reserve, the forest floor is transformed each year into a breathtaking sea of blooming spring snowflakes. Thousands of delicate white blossoms line the Princess Almeria Trail, stretching from the old waterworks toward Loučeň, creating a truly ethereal seasonal spectacle.

Bike excursions along new cycling paths criss-crossing the gently rolling terrain around meadows and fields
Maps with recommended routes are available at reception.

We will be happy to arrange babysitting and children's program upon agreement (children’s yoga, physical activities, scavenger hunt in the park and nearby forest, arts and crafts, tennis lessons, etc.).

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