Get to know Liberec and Liberecký kraj
Trips in Liberec
Liberec, a city filled with attractions
Just an hour’s drive from Prague lies a city encircled by mountains. From the northeast, the Jizera Mountains with the highest number of observation towers in the Czech Republic press toward Liberec and from the southwest, the Ještěd ridge leans towards the city; this ridge is crowned with the mountain hotel Ještěd, which is so atypical that it was awarded the title of Czech Building of the Century! The other pride of the city is the beautiful Neo-Renaissance town hall with a richly decorated interior and the 61-meter-high main tower with a copper statue of Knight Roland, the standard bearer who monitors the observance of the city’s rights and privileges.
Explore nature and cities
For a touch of nature, you can wander around the surrounding mountains, but you can also find it directly in the city – for instance in the oldest zoo in the Czech Republic and the neighbouring Botanical Garden, celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. You can also admire the colourful fragility of butterflies in the Papilonia butterfly house.
Immerse yourself in art
If you prefer art, visit the Liberec Regional Gallery, the fifth-largest gallery in the Czech Republic. Due to its collections containing more than 21,000 works of art from the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, France and the Netherlands, it is rightly described as a museum of European art. The neighbouring North Bohemian Museum is one of the biggest museums in the country. Founded in 1873, it is the first museum of applied arts in Bohemia. By way of contrast, the nearby Technical Museum displays historical automobiles, bicycles, motorcycles and public transport vehicles, though it only celebrated its 10th anniversary last year.
Smart entertainment for children and adults
With more than 400 exhibits testing your knowledge and wit, iQlandia offers smart entertainment for children and adults alike. Children can test their courage in DinoPark, housing several moving and often roaring models of Mesozoic animals. Another popular destination is the entertainment and social centre Centrum Babylon, with a waterpark decorated in the style of Jules Verne-style adventures.
But that’s not all
In order to enjoy Liberec with all your senses, treat yourself to the local speciality coffee in one of Liberec’s many stylish cafés, attend a concert or a theatre performance and try the local cuisine. When you get to know Liberec, you will find that spending just one day here is simply not enough.
Trips in Liberecký kraj
Rich history, unique landscape
Although the Liberec Region is one of the smallest regions in our country, it has plenty to offer. It can be divided into five diverse areas – the Jizera Mountains, Bohemian Paradise, Lusatian Mountains, Krkonoše Mountains and Mácha’s Region – each with its own unique charm. Our region boasts a rich history, technical and natural monuments, traditional crafts and a unique landscape filled with mountains, rocks, rivers and picturesque valleys.
Scenic nature
Nature lovers will find a plethora of attractions here. You can visit the scenic mountain village of Příchovice with U Čápa, its amusement park and ski area. In the nearby town of Harrachov, you can visit the Mumlava Waterfall and in Bohemian Paradise, you may find yourself captivated by some of its unique rock formations, such as Hruboskalsko and Klokočí rocks. The Krkonoše boast, for instance, the Pančava Waterfall and the Na Stráži observation platform in Rokytnice nad Jizerou.
Historical monuments
In addition to natural beauty, you can admire many cultural and historic monuments. The most famous castles and chateaux include Trosky, Hrubá Skála and Sychrov in Bohemian Paradise. In the Lusatian Mountains, Lemberk and Grabštejn are worth a visit and in the Jizera Mountains, there is the majestic Frýdlant castle. If your destination is Mácha’s Region, you cannot miss the Bezděz castle offering a breathtaking view of Lake Mácha.
Memorable views
More breathtaking views are offered by many observation towers. One of them, with a view of Germany, stands atop Luž, the highest peak in the Lusatian Mountains. The highest peak in the Jizera Mountains, Smrk, also has its own observation tower. In the abovementioned village of Příchovice, you can visit Štěpánka, the oldest observation tower in the Liberec Region.
Glassmaking tradition
The Liberec Region is also famous for its glassmaking tradition. In the Crystal Valley, you can visit traditional glassworks, observe master glassmakers and make your own glass souvenirs. Some of the glassworks worth a visit include, for instance, Pačinek Glass with its glass garden, AJETO in Lindava and Novosad a syn in Harrachov. This region is more than just a place on the map – it’s an experience worth living. Come and see for yourselves!