Wilsonuv Les, Brno
On a hill above Svratka river, between Zabovresky and Stranice spreads a 30 hectares big forest called Wilsonuv les (Wilson’s forest). It was set up by Franz Joseph I in 1882 and named after the 28th American president: Woodrow Wilson.…
A weekend away in Vysocina Region
Even though it doesn’t look like, for some people the ski season in the Czech Republic is not over yet. While individuals await upcoming spring impatiently, others still search for a perfect slope to ride on. Ski resorts in the…
Ostra Horka Observation Tower – Brno, Sobesice
Are you staying in Brno for the weekend and have no plans? Would you like to go someplace, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be the city centre again?I’ve got a perfect idea. I can recommend visiting nearby observation tower…
Skiing near Brno: Stupava ski area, Chriby and Kazatelna
One weekend we were 50 km from Brno exploring Buchlovske Mountains as well as the ski area in Stupava, which is a small slope with two 350 meters long lifts. One 170 meters long lift and a kid’s lift. They…
Bohemian Switzerland – Jetrichovice
Bohemian Switzerland, part 5-day 4 – Educational path Jetrichovicke steny We spent the last day of our trip climbing from one viewing point to another, hiking not more than 14 kilometers, admiring breathtaking panoramas and taking as much of those…
Saxon Switzerland – Bastei Bridge
Bohemian Switzerland, part 4-day 3 – Bastei Bridge, Saxon Switzerland BASTEI BRIDGE Bastei ridge is a perfectly well-known lookout point with over 200-year history. We used several kinds of public transport, but it was worth a while. For most of…
Bohemian Switzerland – Belveder viewing point
Bohemian Switzerland, Hike to Belveder viewing point Hiking to the Belveder viewing point was one of the most captivating and adventurous trip among all we did around Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland. ALL ALONE IN THE FOREST Once we entered the…
Bohemian Switzerland – Pravcicka Gate
Many claim Pravcicka Gate to be the main attraction of the National Park. It’s like Tower Bridge in London or Sagrada Familia in Barcelona- a must-see on your trip list to Bohemian Switzerland. To VISIT OR NOT TO VISIT? While…
Bohemian Switzerland – Hrensko
Bohemian Switzerland, Hrensko and Edmund’s Gorge For as long as I remember I always wanted to visit Bohemian Switzerland. The first I moved to the Czech Republic, I knew I will be at the Pravcicka Sandstone Gate someday. It took…
