Bakov nad Jizerou: Zvířetice, Culture and the Jizera

History

On the outskirts of Bakov nad Jizerou, in the Podhradí area, are the ruins of Zvířetice Castle and Chateau. Zvířetice Castle was founded in 1287 as a Gothic fortress. In the 16th century, it was converted into a Renaissance chateau.

For planning purposes, the local attractions can be viewed by theme: architectural history and museum, trails and movement, play and sport, as well as water and fishing.

Zvířetice Castle was founded in 1287 as a Gothic fortress and converted into a Renaissance chateau in the 16th century.

Culture

The Church of Saint Bartholomew in Bakov nad Jizerou dates from the late 16th century. A Trinity Column dating from 1729 stands in the square in Bakov nad Jizerou.

The Muzeum Bakovska presents local history and dedicates its exhibitions to pottery, the history of Zvířetice and the composer Jiří Ignác Linek. The collections on display include a collection of traditional rush-weaving, historical marionettes and a historical classroom.

Trails and leisure

The „Klokočským lesem za hrou, vodou a ptačím zpěvem“ educational trail is co-managed, among others, by the town of Bakov nad Jizerou. It runs for over 3 km from the Řečkov railway crossing to the Chapel of St. Prokop in Klokočka. Its route includes wooden sculptures and games for children.

The VČAS leisure and camping area in Bakov nad Jizerou is open year-round and admission is free. VČAS has an approximately 1 km-long inline skating track and a pump track. The leisure area also has children's playgrounds, sports facilities and a natural body of water for swimming.

The 3 km length of the educational trail and the approximately 1 km-long inline skating track describe different route formats; the year-round opening of VČAS also establishes its own time frame. The activity types include trail experiences, inline skating, pump track, sports, play and swimming.

Geographical setting

Bakov nad Jizerou provides access to various cycling and hiking trails. The Jizera flows through Bakov nad Jizerou and the municipalities administered by the town and is also of interest to anglers. For planning a day, you can therefore distinguish between culture, routes, leisure activities, and water- and fishing-related attractions.

The different areas of focus create a broad picture of the town: historical monuments and a museum stand alongside an educational trail, sports facilities, a natural body of water, as well as cycling and hiking trails. The Jizera complements this selection with a river flowing through Bakov nad Jizerou and the municipalities administered by the town.

All platforms at Bakov n.Jizerou město railway station are accessible without barriers.

On the offers page, you can check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions for a hotel in Bakov nad Jizerou based on the respective details. The choice of accommodation remains separate from the topics described, such as history, museums, trails, leisure, water and fishing.

More local pages: Žďár, Mnichovo Hradiště, Přepeře, Hrušov, Dolní Slivno, Rabakov, Krásná Ves, Zdětín.

To the higher-level travel overview: Mladá Boleslav District.