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Castles, chateaux, caves and nature — Czechia. Browse the attractions and get inspired for a trip.
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Krkonoše
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HikingSněžka
Pec pod Sněžkou
The highest peak in Czechia (1,603 m) in the Krkonoše Mountains, reachable by cable car from Pec pod Sněžkou, with views into two countries.
SkiingŠpindlerův Mlýn
Špindlerův Mlýn
The best-known Czech ski resort in the heart of the Krkonoše, with two ski areas, Svatý Petr and Medvědín.
WaterfallMumlavský vodopád
Harrachov
A powerful waterfall on the Mumlava River near Harrachov, one of the most beautiful in the Krkonoše.
SkiingHarrachov
Harrachov
A well-known Krkonoše resort with ski jumps, skiing and a traditional glassworks.
WaterfallPančavský vodopád
Špindlerův Mlýn
The Czech Republic's highest waterfall (148 m), tumbling down a rocky cliff into the Labský důl valley.
WaterfallLabský vodopád
Špindlerův Mlýn
A mighty Elbe waterfall tumbling over the edge of the Labský důl valley near the river's source.
HikingPramen Labe
Špindlerův Mlýn
The symbolic source of the Elbe River on Labská louka meadow, marked with the coats of arms of towns along its course.
HikingSněžné jámy
Špindlerův Mlýn
Two massive glacial cirques with tarns and steep rock walls along the ridge.
HikingPec pod Sněžkou
Pec pod Sněžkou
A mountain town beneath Sněžka, gateway to the highest Krkonoše with a cable car and many trails.
SpaJanské Lázně
Janské Lázně
Traditional mountain spa beneath Černá hora with a year-round gondola lift.
Lookout towerRozhledna Žalý
Benecko
The only stone lookout tower in the Krkonoše, built in 1892, with a panoramic view of the mountains and countryside.
Open-air museumVrchlabí
Vrchlabí
A historic town with a Renaissance château, gateway to the Krkonoše and seat of the national park administration.
For kidsSafari Park Dvůr Králové
Dvůr Králové nad Labem
An African safari in the Podkrkonoší region, where herds of animals can be watched from your car or a safari bus.
Lookout towerŽalý (Krkonoše)
Benecko
Mount Žalý in the central part of the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) above Benecko, a popular viewpoint within the Krkonoše National Park.
Černá hora – Janské Lázně
Janské Lázně
A ski resort on Černá hora above the spa town of Janské Lázně, with a gondola lift.
SkiingRokytnice nad Jizerou
Rokytnice nad Jizerou
A mountain resort in the western Krkonoše, set in a picturesque valley beneath the Čertova hora and Lysá hora massifs — a classic destination for mountain lovers.
Zámok Vrchlabí
Vrchlabí
A Renaissance chateau in the Krkonoše foothills, now home to the KRNAP national park administration.
Aquapark Špindlerův Mlýn
Špindlerův Mlýn
An indoor water park in the mountain resort of Špindlerův Mlýn in the Krkonoše Mountains, with slides and wellness facilities.
Český raj
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CastleHrad Trosky
Troskovice
An iconic ruin with two towers on volcanic peaks, the symbol of the Bohemian Paradise.
HikingPrachovské skály
Jičín
An extensive sandstone rock city near Jičín with viewpoints and narrow gorges.
ChateauHrubá Skála
Hrubá Skála
A romantic château built directly on sandstone rocks above Hruboskalsko.
CastleHrad Valdštejn
Turnov
The oldest castle in the Bohemian Paradise, on sandstone cliffs near Turnov.
CastleHrad Kost
Libošovice
One of the best-preserved Gothic castles in the Czech Republic, rising above fishponds in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise.
ChateauZámek Sychrov
Sychrov
A romantic neo-Gothic château of the Rohan family, with rich interiors and an extensive English park.
CaveBozkovské dolomitové jeskyně
Bozkov
The largest cave system in northeastern Bohemia, with a unique underground lake.
CastleDrábské světničky
Dneboh
A romantic rock castle carved into sandstone towers above the Jizera valley.
Open-air museumJičín
Jičín
A historic town with a Renaissance square and the Valdice Gate, the traditional gateway to the Bohemian Paradise.
Lookout towerRozhledna Kozákov
Semily
A metal lookout tower atop the highest hill in the Bohemian Paradise, with views of the Krkonoše and Ještěd.
ChateauZámek Humprecht
Sobotka
An unusual oval hunting château above Sobotka, famed for its hall's outstanding acoustics.
ChateauZámek Dětenice
Dětenice
A baroque chateau with its own brewery and a legendary medieval tavern on the edge of Český ráj (Bohemian Paradise).
HikingSuché skály
Malá Skála
A national natural monument and landmark of the Maloskalsko region – a rare rock wall ranking among the most striking formations in Bohemia.
CastleTrosky (hrad)
Troskovice
A ruined castle with twin towers on basalt cones — the symbol of Bohemian Paradise and one of the most visited castles in Czechia.
ChateauHrubá Skála (zámek)
Hrubá Skála
A chateau on the sandstone rocks of Bohemian Paradise, built from a remodelled medieval castle of the Lords of Valdštejn.
CastleValdštejn (hrad)
Turnov
The oldest castle in Bohemian Paradise and ancestral seat of the Lords of Valdštejn, today owned by the town of Turnov.
CastleKost (hrad)
Libošovice
An exceptionally well-preserved Gothic castle in the valley of the Bohemian Paradise, steeped in centuries of noble family history.
ChateauSychrov (zámek)
Sychrov
A neo-Gothic chateau with original furnishings and an expansive park, a national cultural monument since 1995.
HikingHruboskalsko
Hrubá Skála
One of the largest rock cities of the Bohemian Paradise, with sandstone towers reaching up to 60 metres.
Šumava a Lipno
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HikingStezka korunami stromů Lipno
Lipno nad Vltavou
An accessible treetop walkway above Lake Lipno with a tower and slide, fun for the whole family.
HikingČerné jezero
Železná Ruda
The largest glacial lake in the Šumava, beneath the steep cirque wall of Jezerní hora.
HikingBoubínský prales
Kubova Huť
One of the oldest primeval forests in Central Europe, with centuries-old trees on the slopes of Boubín.
Lookout towerPoledník (rozhledna)
Prášily
A 37-metre lookout tower on the Šumava ridge with a 360-degree view of the border mountains.
WaterfallBílá strž
Hamry
The highest waterfall in the Šumava mountains cascades through the rocky gorge of the Bílý potok stream near Železná Ruda.
CastleHrad Kašperk
Kašperské Hory
The highest-situated royal castle in Bohemia, built on the orders of Charles IV above Kašperské Hory.
CastleVítkův Hrádek
Přední Výtoň
The highest-situated castle ruin in Czechia, offering a breathtaking view of Lake Lipno.
CastleHrad Rožmberk
Rožmberk nad Vltavou
A picturesque Gothic castle above a bend in the Vltava River, seat of the Rožmberk family and home to the legend of the White Lady.
Zámek Vimperk
Vimperk
A sprawling chateau above the town of Vimperk, the 'Gateway to Šumava', now home to the Šumava Museum exhibition.
HikingČertovo jezero
Železná Ruda
A mysterious glacial lake below Jezerní hora, wrapped in devil legends near Železná Ruda.
HikingPlešné jezero
Nová Pec
A glacial lake beneath Plechý, the highest peak of the Czech Šumava, with the Stifter obelisk.
HikingPrášilské jezero
Prášily
A tranquil glacial lake in the forests beneath Poledník mountain near the village of Prášily.
HikingPramen Vltavy
Kvilda
The symbolic source of the Vltava, the longest river in Bohemia, on the slope of Černá hora above Kvilda.
HikingJezerní slať
Kvilda
A vast mountain peat bog near Kvilda with a wooden boardwalk and a lookout tower.
HikingPovydří
Rejštejn
The wild valley of the Vydra River with boulders and rapids between Antýgl and Čeňkova Pila.
CastleKašperk
Kašperské Hory
Ruins of Charles IV's border castle above Kašperské Hory, a landmark of the Šumava foothills.
WaterfallVodopád v Bílé strži
Hamry
The highest waterfall on the Czech side of Šumava, hidden in the wild gorge of the Bílý Potok stream.
HikingBoubín
Kubova Huť
The fifth-highest peak of the Czech Šumava, wrapped in legend and known for its distinctive silhouette over the landscape.
Skiareál Lipno
Lipno nad Vltavou
A ski resort by the Lipno Reservoir in the Šumava Mountains, especially suited to families.
Špičák – Železná Ruda
Železná Ruda
The oldest ski resort in the Šumava Mountains near Železná Ruda, on Mount Špičák.
SkiingZadov – Churáňov
Stachy
Zadov–Churáňov — a popular ski resort in the Šumava Mountains beneath Churáňovský vrch.
Aquaworld Lipno
Lipno nad Vltavou
A water park by the Lipno Dam with pools and slides, open for swimming all year round.
HikingČerné jezero
Železná Ruda
Černé jezero (Black Lake) — the largest glacial and natural lake in the Šumava mountains and in the whole of the Czech Republic, just a short distance from the German border.
Južná Morava
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ChateauZámek Lednice
Lednice
A neo-Gothic château with an extensive park, part of the Lednice-Valtice Area on the UNESCO list.
CavePunkevní jeskyně a Macocha
Blansko
The most famous caves of the Moravian Karst, with a boat ride and a view into the Macocha Abyss.
Pálava – Děvičky
Pavlov
The ruins of Děvičky Castle on the Pálava ridge, with views of vineyards and the Nové Mlýny reservoirs.
ChateauMikulov
Mikulov
A picturesque wine town beneath a Baroque château on a rock, the gateway to Pálava.
ChateauZámek Valtice
Valtice
A Baroque château of the Liechtensteins with a winery, part of the UNESCO Lednice-Valtice Area.
CastleHrad Špilberk
Brno
A mighty castle and fortress overlooking Brno, now a city museum with views across the whole town.
ChateauStátní zámek Vranov nad Dyjí
Vranov nad Dyjí
A baroque chateau on a rocky bluff above the Dyje River, with a splendid Ancestral Hall.
CastleHrad Bítov
Bítov
One of the oldest Moravian castles, perched on a spur above the Vranov reservoir.
CastleHrad Pernštejn
Nedvědice
A superbly preserved Gothic castle nicknamed the 'marble castle', above the village of Nedvědice.
CastleHrad Buchlov
Buchlovice
A mighty 13th-century royal castle on a forested hill in the Chřiby range.
ChateauZámek Buchlovice
Buchlovice
A baroque chateau in the Italian style, with a sprawling park and a famous fuchsia collection.
ChateauZámek Slavkov – Austerlitz
Slavkov u Brna
A baroque chateau in the town of the famous Battle of the Three Emperors (Austerlitz, 1805).
CaveSloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně
Sloup
Extensive two-level caves in the Moravian Karst, with chasms and grand halls.
Open-air museumZnojmo a Rotunda svaté Kateřiny
Znojmo
A royal wine town above the Dyje River, with a Romanesque rotunda and extensive underground passages.
Open-air museumVila Tugendhat
Brno
An iconic functionalist villa in Brno, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
CastleBítov (hrad)
Bítov
The medieval Bítov Castle above the Dyje river near Vranov, open to the public and protected as a national cultural monument.
ChateauBuchlovice (zámek)
Buchlovice
Baroque Buchlovice Chateau with an extensive park near Uherské Hradiště, open to the public and state-administered.
HikingMacocha
Vilémovice
The best-known abyss of the Moravian Karst, over 138 metres deep, with small lakes at the bottom, part of the Punkva Caves.
ObservatoryHvězdárna a planetárium Brno
Brno
An observatory and planetarium on Kraví hora hill in Brno, a cultural-educational institution with a history dating back to the 1950s.
CavePunkevní jeskyně
Vavřinec (Moravský kras)
The most-visited cave in the Czech Republic, in the Moravian Karst — the only one open to the public with an underground boat ride, connected to the floor of the Macocha Abyss.
CaveKateřinská jeskyně
Vavřinec (Moravský kras)
An outflow cave of the Punkva River in the Moravian Karst, with a tall entrance at the end of Suchý žleb, just a stone's throw from Skalní mlýn.
CaveJeskyně Balcarka
Ostrov u Macochy
A cave in the heart of the Moravian Karst, famed for perhaps the richest dripstone decoration among the caves in the area.
CaveJeskyně Na Turoldu
Mikulov
The largest cave system in the Pálava Protected Landscape Area, hidden within Turold hill right above Mikulov.
CastleHrad Špilberk
Brno
Brno's landmark – a former royal castle turned mighty Baroque fortress and feared prison.
Water parkAqualand Moravia
Pasohlávky
A thermal aquapark in South Moravia with 16 pools, 24 water slides and a wellness area with 30 types of sauna.
Minaret Lednice
Lednice
A 64.8 m Romantic-era lookout tower shaped like a minaret in the Lednice chateau park (a UNESCO site).
Propasť Macocha
Vilémovice
A 138.5 m deep chasm in the Moravian Karst, one of the deepest of its kind in Central Europe.
Pálava – Děvín
Pavlov
The highest peak of the Pavlov Hills (554 m), with steppe habitats and the ruins of Děvičky Castle above the Pálava region.
Adršpach a Broumovsko
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HikingAdršpašské skály
Adršpach
The largest rock city in Central Europe, with tall sandstone towers and a small lake.
HikingTeplické skály
Teplice nad Metují
A mysterious rock city near Teplice nad Metují, with tall walls and deep gorges.
HikingBroumovské stěny
Police nad Metují
A rocky ridge above the Broumov region with viewpoints, rock labyrinths and a chapel atop Hvězda.
Open-air museumKlášter Broumov
Broumov
A monumental Benedictine monastery in Broumov, with a richly decorated church and library.
Lookout towerHvězda (Broumovské stěny)
Police nad Metují
The most-visited spot in the Broumov Walls, with a baroque chapel and a view of the rocks.
HikingOstaš
Police nad Metují
A table mountain above Police nad Metují with a sandstone rock city and labyrinths.
HikingBožanovský Špičák
Božanov
The highest peak of the Broumov Walls, with crags nicknamed the Stone ZOO.
Open-air museumDřevěný kostel Panny Marie (Broumov)
Broumov
One of the oldest wooden churches in Central Europe, a unique landmark of Broumov.
ChateauStátní zámek Náchod
Náchod
A mighty chateau with a round tower and precious tapestries overlooking the town of Náchod.
CastleDělostřelecká tvrz Dobrošov
Náchod
An unfinished 1930s border fortress with an underground complex above Náchod.
ChateauStátní zámek Ratibořice
Česká Skalice
An Empire-style chateau in Babiččino údolí (Grandmother's Valley), setting of Božena Němcová's novel The Grandmother.
ChateauZámek Nové Město nad Metují
Nové Město nad Metují
A Renaissance chateau and heritage square with a garden by Dušan Jurkovič.
HikingAdršpašsko-teplické skály
Adršpach
The largest rock city in Central Europe — a labyrinth of sandstone towers, gorges and walls.
Lookout towerRozhledna na Ruprechtickém Špičáku
Meziměstí
A lookout tower on the highest peak of the Czech part of the Jestřebí Mountains, on the border ridge with Poland.
Lookout towerŽaltman (rozhledna)
Malé Svatoňovice
A lookout tower on the highest peak of the Jestřebí Mountains, built on the site of the original 1967 tower.
Velký Adršpašský vodopád
Adršpach
The roughly 16-metre-tall first waterfall of the Metuje River in the Adršpach Rocks.
Adršpašské skály
Adršpach
An extensive sandstone rock city with towers, ravines and a small lake near the village of Adršpach.
HikingBroumovské stěny (Hvězda)
Police nad Metují
Rocky ridges and sandstone rock cities within a national nature reserve in northeastern Bohemia.
Jeseníky
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HikingPraděd
Malá Morávka
The highest peak of Moravia (1492 m), with a transmitter and observation tower in the Jeseníky Mountains.
WaterfallVodopády Bílé Opavy
Karlova Studánka
A wild gorge of the Bílá Opava River below Praděd, with cascading waterfalls, footbridges and ladders.
WaterfallRešovské vodopády
Rešov
The largest waterfalls of the Nízký Jeseník range, where the Huntava River tumbles through a rocky gorge.
SkiingRamzová – Šerák
Ramzová
The mountain resort of Ramzová, with the highest-altitude chairlift up to Šerák in the Jeseníky Mountains.
SpaKarlova Studánka
Karlova Studánka
The most beautiful spa town in the Jeseníky Mountains, with healing mountain air and an Empire-style wooden colonnade beneath Praděd.
SpaPriessnitzovy léčebné lázně
Jeseník
The world's first hydrotherapy spa above Jeseník, the birthplace of Priessnitz's water-cure method.
ChateauZámek Velké Losiny
Velké Losiny
A Renaissance chateau with arcades, notorious for its 17th-century witch trials.
Open-air museumRuční papírna Velké Losiny
Velké Losiny
The oldest still-operating handmade paper mill in Central Europe, with a paper museum.
CastleHrad Sovinec
Sovinec
An extensive medieval castle on a rocky spur, one of the largest in Moravia.
ChateauZámek Bruntál
Bruntál
A Renaissance-Baroque chateau with a round courtyard and arcades in the heart of Bruntál.
HikingPřečerpávací vodní elektrárna Dlouhé stráně
Loučná nad Desnou
A pumped-storage power plant with a mountaintop reservoir, a unique technical marvel of the Jeseníky Mountains.
HikingRejvíz – Velké mechové jezírko
Zlaté Hory
A mysterious bog pool with a wooden boardwalk in the Jeseníky's largest raised bog.
Open-air museumZlatorudné mlýny Zlaté Hory
Zlaté Hory
An open-air museum of working gold-ore mills in the Valley of Lost Adits, with gold panning.
Lookout towerRozhledna Zlatý Chlum
Jeseník
A stone lookout tower above Jeseník with views of the Jeseníky Mountains and into Poland.
CastleSovinec (hrad)
Sovinec
A sprawling medieval castle Sovinec in the Nízký Jeseník highlands, founded in the 14th century and protected as a cultural monument.
ChateauVelké Losiny (zámek)
Velké Losiny
The Renaissance chateau of Velké Losiny, notorious for its witch trials, a national cultural monument open to the public.
SkiingKouty nad Desnou
Loučná nad Desnou
A mountain resort in the village of Loučná nad Desnou in the Jeseníky Mountains, at the terminus of the scenic Desná railway.
SkiingPraděd – Ovčárna
Malá Morávka
A popular mountain base beneath the highest peak of the Jeseníky Mountains, a starting point for hikes up Praděd and a favourite spot for winter activities.
SkiingČervenohorské sedlo
Loučná nad Desnou
Červenohorské sedlo — a mountain pass and ski resort in the heart of the Hrubý Jeseník range.
SkiingRamzová – Petříkov
Ostružná
A mountain village in the Jeseníky Mountains, in the Jeseník district – a peaceful base for exploring the mountains of the Olomouc Region.
WaterfallVysoký vodopád
Bělá pod Pradědem
Vysoký vodopád — the highest waterfall in the Jeseníky Mountains, a 28-metre cascade in a mountain nature reserve.
Nýznerovské vodopády
Skorošice (Nýznerov)
A cascading waterfall system on the Stříbrný potok stream in a wild gorge near Nýznerov.
CaveJeskyně Na Pomezí
Lipová-lázně
The largest show caves in the Jeseníky Mountains, with lovely dripstone decoration, protected as a national natural monument.
CaveJeskyně Na Špičáku
Supíkovice
The oldest documented caves in Central Europe, with a labyrinth of marble passages and medieval inscriptions on the walls.
Lookout towerPraděd
Malá Morávka
The highest peak of the Hrubý Jeseník range and of all Moravia (1,491 m), topped by a transmitter and lookout tower whose summit is the highest point in the Czech Republic.
Praha a okolie
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CastlePražský hrad
Praha
The largest castle complex in the world and the seat of Czech kings and presidents above the Vltava River.
Open-air museumKarlův most
Praha
A famous Gothic bridge adorned with saints' statues, linking the Old Town and Malá Strana.
Open-air museumStaroměstský orloj
Praha
A medieval astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall with moving figures of the apostles.
CastleVyšehrad
Praha
A historic fortified hill above the Vltava River, with a basilica and national cemetery.
Lookout towerPetřínská rozhledna
Praha
An observation tower on Petřín Hill resembling a smaller Eiffel Tower.
CastleHrad Karlštejn
Karlštejn
A majestic Gothic castle built by Charles IV to guard the imperial coronation jewels.
ChateauZámek Konopiště
Benešov
The romantic chateau of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, with a park and rose garden.
CastleHrad Křivoklát
Křivoklát
One of the oldest Czech royal castles, hidden deep in the forests.
CaveKoněpruské jeskyně
Koněprusy
The longest show cave system in Bohemia, with rich stalactite and stalagmite formations.
For kidsZoo Praha
Praha
One of the world's most beautiful zoos, located in Prague's Troja district.
HikingPrůhonický park
Průhonice
A sprawling landscape park by Průhonice Chateau, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Water parkAquapalace Praha
Čestlice
The largest water park in Central Europe, with slides and a wave pool, near Prague.
ObservatoryŠtefánikova hvězdárna
Praha
A popular Prague observatory on Petřín Hill dating from 1928 — stargazing, Sun and planet observation right above the city centre.
Water parkAquapalace Praha
Čestlice
One of the largest aquaparks in Czechia near Prague – a 9,150 m² water world with saunas, spa and wellness.
Južné Čechy
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ChateauStátní hrad a zámek Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
A fairy-tale Renaissance castle above a bend in the Vltava, in the heart of a UNESCO-listed town.
ChateauZámek Hluboká nad Vltavou
Hluboká nad Vltavou
A white neo-Gothic chateau inspired by England's Windsor Castle, one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic.
Open-air museumHolašovice
Holašovice
A perfectly preserved village of folk Baroque architecture, listed as UNESCO World Heritage.
ChateauZámek Červená Lhota
Pluhův Žďár
A romantic red water castle standing on a rocky island in the middle of a pond.
CastleHrad Zvíkov
Zvíkovské Podhradí
The king of Czech castles, on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Vltava and Otava rivers.
Open-air museumKlášter Zlatá Koruna
Zlatá Koruna
An exceptionally well-preserved 13th-century Cistercian monastery near Český Krumlov.
ChateauStátní hrad a zámek Jindřichův Hradec
Jindřichův Hradec
The third-largest castle and chateau complex in the Czech Republic, on the shore of Vajgar Pond.
SpaTřeboň
Třeboň
A spa town with peat baths and Svět Pond, the heart of the Třeboň Basin.
Open-air museumNáměstí Přemysla Otakara II. (České Budějovice)
České Budějovice
One of the largest square plazas in the Czech Republic, with the Samson Fountain.
HikingLipno nad Vltavou (Lipenská priehrada)
Lipno nad Vltavou
The largest reservoir in the Czech Republic, a paradise for water sports, cycling, and families.
ChateauOrlík (zámek)
Orlík nad Vltavou
The Schwarzenberg family's chateau on a rocky promontory above the Orlík reservoir, surrounded by the waters of the Vltava.
ObservatoryObservatoř Kleť
Kájov
The highest-altitude observatory in Czechia atop Mount Kleť, famous for its "hunt" for asteroids and comets.
For kidsZoo Hluboká
Hluboká nad Vltavou
A South Bohemian zoo near Hluboká nad Vltavou, open since as early as 1939, focused on European fauna, with the Eurasian otter as its symbol.
Vodopád v Terčinom údolí
Nové Hrady
An artificial waterfall about 9 m tall, built in 1817 in the Terčino údolí landscape park near Nové Hrady.
CaveChýnovská jeskyně
Dolní Hořice
The first cave ever opened to the public in what is now the Czech Republic — colourful limestones and amphibolites east of Tábor.
Zámok Hluboká nad Vltavou
Hluboká nad Vltavou
A neo-Gothic Schwarzenberg chateau inspired by England's Windsor Castle.
Bertiny lázně Třeboň
Třeboň
A South Bohemian moor spa in Třeboň treating musculoskeletal conditions with peat.
Josefova věž na Kleti
Křemže
The oldest stone lookout tower in Bohemia (1825), atop Mount Kleť above Český Krumlov.
Karlovarsko
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CastleHrad Loket
Loket
A mighty medieval castle on a granite spur in a bend of the Ohře River, nicknamed the "Czech Rothenburg."
SpaMlýnská kolonáda (Karlovy Vary)
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary's largest spa colonnade, with 124 columns and five healing springs.
ChateauHrad a zámok Bečov nad Teplou (relikviár sv. Maura)
Bečov nad Teplou
A castle and chateau with the Reliquary of St. Maurus – the second most valuable movable monument in the Czech Republic.
HikingNárodní přírodní rezervace SOOS
Nový Drahov (Františkovy Lázně)
A peat bog with mud volcanoes (mofettes) and a wooden nature trail near Františkovy Lázně.
SpaZpívající fontána (Mariánské Lázně)
Mariánské Lázně
The famous Singing Fountain on the colonnade in Mariánské Lázně, with music and evening lighting.
SpaFrantiškovy Lázně
Františkovy Lázně
The oldest Classicist spa town on the UNESCO list, with the statue of Franz and yellow colonnades.
SkiingKlínovec
Jáchymov
The highest peak of the Ore Mountains (1,244 m), with a lookout tower and the range's largest ski resort.
HikingSvatošské skály
Karlovy Vary (Doubí)
Bizarre granite rock towers above the Ohře River, wrapped in a legend of a petrified wedding.
Open-air museumCheb (Špalíček)
Cheb
A historic town with the timber-framed Špalíček and the Romanesque castle of Emperor Barbarossa.
Lookout towerRozhledna Diana
Karlovy Vary
A 40-meter lookout tower above Karlovy Vary, reachable by cable car, with views over the spa town.
SpaMariánské Lázně
Mariánské Lázně
An elegant west Bohemian spa town and part of the UNESCO World Heritage — springs, colonnades and parks in belle époque style.
SpaJáchymov
Jáchymov
A spa and mining town beneath the Ore Mountains — radon baths, silver, uranium and Europe's oldest still-active mine.
CastleLoket (hrad)
Loket
A Gothic castle on a rocky spur above the Ohře River, encircled by the picturesque town of Loket in a tight river bend.
ChateauZámek Kynžvart
Lázně Kynžvart
A Neoclassical-Empire chateau, once the summer residence of Chancellor Metternich, awarded the European Heritage Label.
SkiingKlínovec
Jáchymov
The highest peak of the Ore Mountains (1,244 m) and the largest ski resort in the range, reachable by cable car from Jáchymov.
SkiingBoží Dar – Novako
Boží Dar
The highest-situated town in the Czech Republic (1,020 m) in the Ore Mountains — a paradise for winter sports and summer hiking alike.
Plešivec – Abertamy
Abertamy
A ski area on Plešivec hill above the town of Abertamy in the Ore Mountains (Krušné hory).
Hrad a zámok Bečov nad Teplou
Bečov nad Teplou
A castle and chateau housing the precious reliquary of Saint Maurus.
SpaMariánské Lázně – kolonáda a Spievajúca fontána
Mariánské Lázně
The youngest of the famed trio of West Bohemian spa towns, now UNESCO-listed – with its legendary colonnade and Singing Fountain.
SpaFrantiškovy Lázně
Františkovy Lázně
An elegant West Bohemian spa town on the UNESCO list, part of the famous spa triangle.
Lookout towerKlínovec
Jáchymov
A lookout tower atop the highest peak of the Krušné hory (Ore Mountains) at 1,244 m — one of the oldest and highest-situated buildings in the range.
Kutná Hora a stredné Čechy
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Open-air museumChrám svaté Barbory
Kutná Hora
A Gothic gem on the UNESCO list in Kutná Hora, one of the most beautiful churches in the Czech Republic.
Open-air museumKostnice v Sedlci
Kutná Hora
The world-famous ossuary in Sedlec, decorated with the bones of thousands of people, hauntingly impressive.
ChateauZámek Kačina
Svatý Mikuláš
A classicist gem with a park near Kutná Hora, one of the finest in the Czech Republic.
CastleHrad Český Šternberk
Český Šternberk
A majestic medieval castle above the Sázava River, still owned by the family of the same name.
ChateauZámek Žleby
Žleby
A romantic neo-Gothic chateau with rich interiors near Kutná Hora.
SpaLázně Poděbrady
Poděbrady
A well-known spa town on the Elbe with mineral springs, a chateau and a colonnade near Prague.
CastleČeský Šternberk (hrad)
Český Šternberk
A Gothic castle transformed into a chateau, rising above the Sázava river — one of the most picturesque estates in Central Bohemia.
CastleKokořín (hrad)
Kokořín
A romantic Gothic castle above the Pšovka valley, heart of the protected Kokořínsko region — an icon of Czech castle romance.
ChateauKačina
Svatý Mikuláš
A gem of Empire-style architecture near Kutná Hora — Kačina chateau today houses the National Agricultural Museum.
Open-air museumSkanzen Vysoký Chlumec
Vysoký Chlumec
An open-air museum of folk architecture from the central Vltava region — two dozen historic cottages, crafts and village life gathered in one place.
ObservatoryOndřejovská hvězdárna
Ondřejov
The main Czech astronomical observatory near Prague, home to the country's largest telescope — the universe in grand style.
SpaLázně Poděbrady
Poděbrady
A traditional Czech spa renowned for treating the heart — as the saying goes, "Poděbrady is good for the heart."
HikingVyhlídka Máj
Krňany
Máj Rock Viewpoint above the Vltava — one of the best-known views of the river's meanders near Štěchovice.
Beskydy a Valašsko
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HikingPustevny
Prostřední Bečva
A mountain saddle in the Beskids with the fairy-tale timber lodges Libušín and Maměnka by Dušan Jurkovič.
HikingRadhošť a socha Radegasta
Trojanovice
A sacred Beskids peak with the chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius and a mighty statue of the pagan god Radegast.
Open-air museumValašské muzeum v přírodě
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
The oldest and largest open-air museum in the Czech Republic – a living Wallachian wooden town and village in Rožnov.
HikingLysá hora
Ostravice
The highest peak of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids (1,323 m) with a transmitter and famous panoramic views.
Lookout towerŠtramberská Trúba
Štramberk
The symbol of Štramberk – a cylindrical castle tower with a lookout above the picturesque heritage town.
CastleHrad Hukvaldy
Hukvaldy
An extensive ruin of one of the largest castles in Moravia, above a game park with fallow deer and mouflon.
SkiingVelké Karlovice
Velké Karlovice
A sprawling mountain resort in the Beskids with the Kyčerka and Razula ski areas and a network of hiking trails.
For kidsMuzeum automobilů Tatra
Kopřivnice
The famous Tatra automobile museum in Kopřivnice with legendary cars that circled the globe.
Lookout towerJurkovičova rozhledna
Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
A 31-metre wooden lookout tower above Rožnov, built to a design by Dušan Jurkovič.
ChateauVsetínský zámek
Vsetín
A Renaissance chateau above Vsetín, now home to the Museum of the Wallachia Region.
CastleHukvaldy (hrad)
Hukvaldy
The extensive ruins of Hukvaldy Castle in the Moravian-Silesian Region, a protected cultural monument and popular day-trip destination.
SpaLuhačovice
Luhačovice
The well-known spa town of Luhačovice in the Zlín Region on the little Šťávnice river, a popular destination for rest and relaxation in southeastern Moravia.
ObservatoryHvězdárna Valašské Meziříčí
Valašské Meziříčí
An observatory in Valašské Meziříčí devoted to popularising astronomy, with an original wooden building from 1929.
Ski Bílá
Bílá
A family-friendly ski resort in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids near the village of Bílá.
SkiingPustevny
Prostřední Bečva
A mountain saddle in the Beskids famous for Dušan Jurkovič's wooden buildings, its ski resort and the panoramic Valaška Trail.
SkiingVelké Karlovice – Razula
Velké Karlovice
The family-friendly Razula ski resort in the heart of the Wallachian Beskids — downhill slopes, cross-country trails and a peaceful mountain holiday.
Satinské vodopády
Malenovice
The best-known waterfalls of the Beskydy Mountains, on the Satina stream near the village of Malenovice.
WaterfallBučací vodopády
Ostravice
Cascading waterfalls in the Smrk massif in the Beskydy Mountains, with a total drop of about 40 metres.
CaveZbrašovské aragonitové jeskyně
Teplice nad Bečvou
Zbrašov Aragonite Caves — a unique thermal karst shaped by mineral water in the spa town of Teplice nad Bečvou.
Kúpele Luhačovice (Jurkovičov dom)
Luhačovice
Moravia's largest spa, famed for the Vincentka mineral water and Dušan Jurkovič's Art Nouveau buildings.
HikingRadhošť
Trojanovice
One of the best-known peaks of the Beskids at the end of the Pustevny ridge – a popular hiking destination with sweeping views.