About Czech republic

About Czech Republic

TOURIST REGIONS

Prague

The capital city of the Czech Republic; the political, economical and cultural centre of the country; the seat of the president, of the government and the parliament; the centre of university education, the seat of the Academy of Sciences and numerous sacademic institutions.

Prague Environs (Central Bohemia)

A large recreation area extends south of Prague along the rivers Vltava and Sázava. Many Praguers spend their weekends and holidays in their private weekend houses situated here. This area is also popular with hikers and fans of waters sports, from canoeing and kayaking to windsurfing. The tradition of camps with wooden chalets has still been preserved here.

Southern Bohemia

The region of castles, chateaux and lakes
The nature of southern Bohemia is very diverse. Besides typical flat areas with numerous artificial lakes and peat-bogs framed with dense forests and extensive meadows, we can find even rougher mountain landscape in this region.

Šumava

Is called the “green roof“ of Europe
The tourist region Šumava is extensive, around 120 km long wooded mountain range. It extends along the south-western border of the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. In 1993 most of its area (the peat-bogs, glacial lakes, remains of primeval forest growths) was proclaimed the National park of Šumava.

Plzeňsko - the Pilsen Region

Plzeňsko is a picturesque region of forests and tourist routes
Slightly rolling wooded landscape with numerous rivers and artificial lakes, nearly untouched nature, picturesque little villages and numerous castles and chateaux are characteristic for this region. Plzeň (Pilsen) is the centre of the region as well as the economic, cultural and social metropolis of the whole western Bohemia.

West-Bohemian Spas

The region for regeneration and relaxation
The most westerly tourist region, located along the border with Bavaria and Saxony, became famous thanks to its spas. The number and variety of mineral curative springs is unique in the world. Due to diverse chemical consistency, the local springs have a wide range of curative effects, used for various cures and therapies.

Northern Bohemia

Northern Bohemia is a paradise for skiers, hikers, and lovers of nature
Characteristics of the region
The protected landscape areas Jizerské hory and Lužické hory and National Park Krkonoše are all situated in this mountainous region. Wooden folk buildings and stone lookout towers have been preserved on many places of the region. Máchovo jezero (Mácha Lake) and the area of Holanské rybníky (Holanské artificial lakes) can be recommended to the fans of water sports.

Northwest Bohemia

Some of the most important historical centres in the region can be found in the towns of Kadaň, Litoměřice and Terezín. Then there are the chateaux at Klášterec nad Ohří, Krásný Dvůr and Velké Březno. Important religious sites such as the Franciscan Monastery in Kadaň, the Cistercian Monastery in Osek and the Loreto Chapel in Rumburk lend the history of the area a spiritual dimension.

Český ráj (Bohemian Paradise)

A region of dramatic landscape dotted with fanciful rock formations and castles; perfect for hikers
This remarkable region is located between the towns of Jičín, Sobotka, Mladá Boleslav, Mnichovo Hradiště, Kopanina, Železný Brod, Semily and Lomnice nad Popelkou. In the east the region passes into the Podkrkonoší area, in the north it is surrounded by the mountain ranges of Jizerské hory and Krkonoše.

Eastern Bohemia

It´s a region of charming lowlands and highland ranges dotted with historic towns, manors and castles
A wide range of sightseeing and recreation options is sure to satisfy every visitor of East Bohemia. Its beautiful nature and healthy environment combined with its varied landscape make it ideal for active tourism. Its cultural landscape has been shaped by generations of creative people, some famous, some anonymous, but all contributing to its unique character.

Krkonoše

This mountain region is an ideal place for winter and summer holidays
Krkonoše (the Giant Mountains) with its highest mountain, Sněžka (1,602 m above sea level) is the highest mountain range of the republic. The southern borders of the region and the most popular resorts belong to the zone of the National park.

Vysočina (The Czech-Moravian Highlands)

It´s the green heart of the Czech Republic
Českomoravská vrchovina (Czech-Moravian Highlands) is situated on the territory which connects Bohemia and Moravia. It stretches from the south.-Bohemian lakes to the border of the Haná region.

Southern Moravia

A mecca for wine lovers, this region is also perfect for cyclists, hikers and history buffs
Lowlands and hillsides with extensive vineyards create the largest part of its territory. Along the border with Austria rise the limestone hills Pavlovské vrchy (Pavlovské hills); north of Brno you will find the Moravský kras (Moravian Karst) area with its maze of abysses and caves. The meanders of the Dyje river create a part of the Czech-Austrian border and are included in the Podyjí National Park. The ragged ridges of the White Carpathians create the eastern border of the region.

Central Moravia

Central Moravia is a region of rich folklore traditions
This fertile region extends mainly along the Morava River. Since the 16th century, the region has carried the name Haná. It is famous for its sunny climate (and friendly populace), rich folk costumes, its traditional pungent (some might say smelly) cheese, and a vast number of Baroque cathedrals, churches, monasteries, and pilgrimage sites.