Discover Hradec Králové

The Hradec Králové Region brings together rock formations, historic sights, cultural festivals and spa towns. If you’re looking for a hotel in Hradec Králové, you can start by tailoring your choice to your travel interests: are you mainly interested in nature, city history, events or a spa stay? The region offers a range of themes that can also be combined.

Hiking trails, cross-country skiing and cycling

The eastern part of Krkonoše National Park accounts for 65 percent of the park’s area within the region and includes territory in 16 municipalities. In the Krkonoše Mountains, there are around 800 kilometers of marked hiking trails for summer and winter, as well as approximately 500 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. The national park also has more than 400 kilometers of designated cycling routes. The figures distinguish between networks by activity: hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling each offer their own options for planning your trip. For ski trails, check their current grooming status.

In the part of the Orlické Mountains that lies within the region, hiking and cycling are possible along the main ridge. This includes the Jirásek Trail, which combines natural scenery with military history. Those interested in both will find a thematic difference here compared with the designated route networks in the Krkonoše Mountains.

Getting around the city and region

Regional tourist bus and bike-bus services complement buses and trains that run year-round. They connect visitors with natural, historic and lesser-known destinations in the Hradec Králové Region. Since transport services and timetables vary over time, it’s worth checking current connections. From Prague, you can reach Hradec Králové by bus or train in approximately 90 to 120 minutes; actual journey times depend on the timetable and operating conditions.

In Hradec Králové, the White Tower and the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit are part of the historic center. The city also has architecture associated with Josef Gočár. It is also a regional cultural hub: notable offerings include Rock for People, a jazz festival and exhibitions. Festival programs change, so check current event dates if you’re planning a specific visit.

The forests of Hradec Králové reveal another side of the city. Their network includes dozens of kilometers of trails for walkers and cyclists, as well as educational trails and rest pavilions. This means the city itself offers routes alongside hiking and cycling in the mountain regions. The combination of historic buildings, cultural offerings and forest trails makes Hradec Králové a distinct focus in trip planning.

Regional specialties and spa towns

Regional food specialties include Krkonoše kyselo, a sauerkraut and potato soup, and Krkonošské trubičky filled with nuts and honey. Other specialties mentioned are Trutnov gingerbread, Krkonoše sausages and East Bohemian bramborák, seasoned with garlic and marjoram. These dishes and pastries differ considerably in style, adding several distinctive touches to the regional cuisine.

Janské Lázně, Lázně Bělohrad and Lázně Velichovky offer spa and wellness services, with a focus on treating conditions of the musculoskeletal system. If a particular offering is important for your trip, check the current services and facilities at the spa town in question: individual services may change. This allows you to consider the region’s nature, city and spa themes separately, without treating them as a single type of stay.

Discover more destinations: Rychnov nad Kněžnou District, Náchod District, Hradec Králové District, Trutnov District, Jičín District, South Bohemian Region, Jihlava, Pardubice.

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