Discover Czechia – hotels amid culture, nature and spa towns

Czechia spans a wide arc from historically evolved urban landscapes and protected natural areas to spa towns surrounding natural mineral water springs. This interplay is particularly evident in the country’s cultural sites: Prague, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora and the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape represent different chapters of Czech history.

Culture and history

The historic centre of Prague illustrates continuous urban development from the Middle Ages to the present day. At the same time, Prague is an urban ensemble of outstanding quality, both in its architectural monuments and in its cityscape. Since the reign of Charles IV, the city has been regarded as the intellectual and cultural centre of its region.

A differently shaped cultural landscape awaits you in Lednice-Valtice. It was deliberately created by a single family as a designed cultural landscape. The country houses within this area serve as architectural museums and are open to the public. In Kutná Hora, meanwhile, the city developed through silver mining and became a royal city in the 14th century.

The historic centre of Český Krumlov is an outstanding example of a small medieval Central European town. Its architectural heritage has remained intact over several centuries.

Nature

Czechia has four national parks: Krkonošský National Park, Šumava National Park, České Švýcarsko National Park and Podyjí National Park. In addition, the Nature Conservation Agency of the Czech Republic administers 24 protected landscape areas. The range of natural areas therefore extends from large-scale national parks to individual protected landscape areas.

Individual landscape sites are also recorded in the vicinity of Česko. Krkanka is located in the surrounding area of Česko. Bučina is also located in the surrounding area of Česko. Zámek Kačina is situated in the wider regional area around Česko, as is Ostojovka [Ledeč nad Sázavou-Souboř]. (Na Hatích) [Golčův Jeníkov-Římovice], on the other hand, lies in the immediate vicinity of Česko.

Recreation

The Great Spas of Europe are a transnational cultural heritage site that also includes spa towns in Czechia. These spa towns developed around natural mineral water springs. Their spa landscapes are used for exercise, relaxation and enjoyment.

Getting around

For active exploration, Czechia has four EuroVelo routes. In addition, cycling connections between the regions are integrated into the rail network. Most long-distance cycle routes in Czechia are connected to the railway network, and most trains have a special carriage for bicycles.

Thus, alongside the historic cities and cultural landscapes, natural areas, spa towns and interregional cycling connections stand as separate topics. The respective focal points can be explored further through the regional structure.

Regional overview

The regional overview includes Zlin, Moravian-Silesian Region, Jihlava, Pardubice, Hradec Králové, Liberec, Pilsen, South Moravia, Ústí nad Labem, South Bohemian Region, Prague, Central Bohemia, Karlovy Vary and Olomouc. For further reading, select the region whose name you would like to explore in more detail.