Letiště Václava Havla Praha 1 hr 20
Association of Czech Paradise (12 min) Château, ruins, protected area, nature, and climbing Kozákov (29 min) Highest hill in Český Ráj, home to caves, hiking & biking trails, a historic chalet & lookout tower. Frýdštejn Castle (7 min) Ruined medieval stronghold with spiral stairs leading to panoramic views from the top of the tower. Liberec Zoo (20 min) Zoo with rare-species breeding programs plus sea lion & penguin feeding times & elephant training. Valdštejn Castle (31 min) Clifftop castle established in 1260 with medieval ruins, courtyards, a chapel & a pub. Ještěd (34 min) A restaurant, hotel & television tower reside atop this high peak accessed by road or cable car. Hrubá Skála Castle (22 min) Château and castle Kost (27 min) 14th-century fortress with tours of armory & torture chamber, plus a medieval-style restaurant. Ještěd ski jumping hills (16 min) Mountain sports place with a ski lift & trails, plus a simple restaurant & unfussy lodging. Henchmen's Hideout (16 min) Ruined, 13th-century castle site on several high rocks, with connecting bridges & panoramic views. Sychrov Castle (7 min) Castle rebuilt in the 1820s with opulent rooms, carved wooden furniture & English-style gardens. Trosky Castle (25 min) Ruins of a landmark Bohemian fortress built in 1380 on 2 steep basalt rocks, with sweeping views. Hruboskalsko (nature reserve) (20 min) Unique, towering rock formations are the draw at this park also featuring lookouts & castle ruins. Liberec Town Hall (15 min) Landmark, late-1800s town hall featuring a grandiose facade with elaborate arches & spires. |