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
Tip for a trip on the 200th anniversary of the birth of the musical great Bedřich Smetana
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 minute 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 minute drive
Tip for a trip on the 110th anniversary of the writer´s birth
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.

Mini Zoo Chleby, 10 minute drive
Family zoo with a great playground

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sychrov Chateau, 40 minute drive
neo-Gothic castle

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

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

Kutná Hora, 60 minute drive
UNESCO World Heritage City Reserve

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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