Czech Switzerland has to fall in love with everyone

The shallow sea of ​​the area we now call Bohemian Switzerland gave rise to enchanting, completely unique, sandstone rocks many millions of years ago, forming truly bizarre natural formations.

The most famous of them is without a doubt Pravčice Gate, a blocky sandstone dating from the Cretaceous era, the beauty of which painters have been trying to capture with their brushes for centuries. Not only is the Pravčická Gate a symbol of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park, but it is also the largest sandstone rock gate in Europe. The Pravčická gate also has a chateau Falcon's nest, where you can have a refreshment in the stylish restaurant.

Other picturesque sights can be found in the village Hřensko, the so - called entrance gate of the Czech Switzerland National Park. Hřensko, as the lowest village in the Czech Republic, boasts a huge one the canyon of the Elbe, which you can see from 130 meters high, into the rock carved, Belvedere observation platforms. On Hřensko and its adjacent surroundings you can look at 40 meters high Genoa lookout tower. Due to the fact that a large part of the village is located in the embrace of high rock walls, mountain plants thrive here, which are very rare for such a low-lying area. Don't forget to visit i gorges in Hrensko, where you can ride on boats.

The second imaginary gate of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park is a picturesque town Chribska, which boasts period, or even fairy - tale, timbered houses with slate roofs, dormers or decorative gables. He represents the soul of Chřibská a church dedicated to St. George, in the walls of which are set tombstones of important personalities of the past. It is probably located here the oldest glassworks in Europe in general, which began to operate in 1414, but unfortunately ended its activities in 2007. The fact that nature is a powerful witch will convince you of a huge number of blooming orchids, the so-called invertebrates, which are very evidenced by the waterlogged meadows of Chřiby. If you want to catch the beauty of the surroundings of Chřibská as comprehensively as possible, step on the hill Spravedlnost, Chřibský vrch or Malý Stožec.

It is certainly worth a visit Tisa and its adjacent rocky areas Tisá or surroundings Table Mountains Děčínský Sněžník. Rock columns, overhangs or caves of various shapes are the main attractions of the Tisza Wall. The unspoiled nature in the vicinity Děčínský sněžník, the highest table mountains of the Turquoise sandstone mountains, can be seen from 33 meters high stone lookout tower, one of the oldest lookout towers in our country. If the weather is right for your trip, you can see not only the surroundings of Labské Pískovce, but also the distant Ještěd.

Accommodation in Bohemian Switzerland you can in local hotels, boarding houses, cottages or cottages, or in camps, where they will be happy to provide you with a roof over your head. If you long for a romantic night under a tent or wide and fall asleep while singing a cricket lullaby, you can use the services of local camps and caravan parks. In addition, the healthy clean air of Bohemian Switzerland is very suitable for family stays with children or health stays.