Recreation

TIPS FOR TRIPS

The Hotel Chateau Kotěra – Ratboř near Kolín

Hrádek u Nechanic Chateau

A Windsor Gothic-style chateau built between 1839 and 1857
Distance from HK: 15 km
More info: zamek-hradekunechanic.cz

Zámek Potštejn

Potštejn Castle is a picturesque Baroque castle, which was built by Count Jan Ludvík Harbuval Chamaré in 1749. The newly renovated castle currently offers not only classic tours of the castle interiors and other interesting attractions and cultural experiences.
Distance from HK: 40 km.
More info: zamekpotstejn.cz

Zámek Častolovice

The history of the Častolovice chateau dates back to the 13th century. Since May 1992, when the chateau was restituted by Mrs. Diana Phipps Sternberg, who is staying here permanently, the chateau has been continuously reconstructed and is now practically completely accessible.
Distance from HK: 30 km.
More info: zamek-castolovice.cz

Zámek Opočno

In the Opočno chateau, surrounded by a natural landscape park, historic interiors with rich collections of paintings and weapons are preserved. For its historical and artistic value, the chateau was declared a national cultural monument.
Distance from HK: 27 km.
More info: zamek-opocno.cz

Zámek Nové Město nad Metují

Nové Město nad Metují Castle stands on the site of an older fortress. When the city was founded, it was included in its fortifications, but it is separated from the rest of the city by a distinctive moat. The chateau has been protected as a national cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 2008.
Distance from HK: 40 km.
More info: zameknm.cz

Jirásek’s Park, Timbered Chapel of St. Nicholas

A city park located at the confluence of the Labe and Orlice rivers, where you can find the remains of fortifications and a picturesque wooden chapel dedicated to St. Nicholas.
More info: kostelsvatehomikulase.cz

Šrámek’s Farm in Piletice

A center of folk tradition. Protected area with precious wooden structures.
More info: sramkuvstatek.cz

Museum of Christmas Cribs in Třebechovice

There are several exhibitions in this museum. One of the most popular is the permanent exhibition of Probošt’s Christmas Crib – this seven-meter long, over three-meter wide and almost two-meter high exhibit consists of more than two thousand carved pieces.
Distance from Hradec Králové: 13 km.
More info: betlem.cz

Chlum Memorial Grounds

Battlefield, military museum, observation tower.
Distance from Hradec Králové: 10 km
More info: kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/pamatnik-bitvy-u-chlumu

WHERE TO GO FOR ENTERTAINMENT

TIPS FOR TRIPS

Zoo in Dvůr Králové

The only zoo in the Czech Republic offering an African safari, where visitors ride special safari-buses among freely roaming animals.
Distance from Hradec Králové: 35 km.
More info: safaripark.cz

City Spa – Aquacentrum

Recreational covered swimming pool with waves, water slide, bar and pool for children.
More info: snhk.cz/lazne

Giant Aquarium – ENVI DŮM

A giant freshwater aquarium with rainforest and video-projection of natural beauties. There is also a sports field, racquetball court, sauna, gym and cafe.
More info: http://www.obriakvarium.cz/

Observatory and Planetarium

Located at the top of the only hill in Hradec –St. John’s Hill in Nový Hradec.
More info: astrohk.cz

Paddle Steamships on Labe

Unique paddle steamships named Primátor (Mayor), Královna Eliška (Queen Elizabeth) and Pirátská plachetnice (Pirate Sailboat) boldly plow the waves of the Labe River.
More info: kralovehradecko-info.cz

WHERE TO FIND US

Hotel Okresní dům

The reconstructed Hotel Okresní dům can be found in a quiet part of the center of the East Bohemian metropolis of Hradec Králové.