Places of interest in the region

In the immediate vicinity of Vrchlabí you can take your pick from a large number of activities that will meet your expectations of how to make the best use of your leisure time.

Culture and heritage

Harrachov (35 km) – glassworks with guided tour, glass museum and microbrewery

http://www.harrachov.cz/default-en.asp

Ratibořice (45 km) – Babiččino údolí (Grandmother Valley) – Ratibořice Baroque chateau, Viktoria Weir, grandmother’s cottage, old mill

Kuks (40 km) – hospice (major example of Baroque architecture), sculptures of Virtue and Vice by M.B. Braun in front of the hospice, garden with statues, cemetery with chapel, village with traditional cottages (protected heritage sites)

Sport, health

Špindlerův Mlýn (15 km) – water park with water-based activities, flumes, jacuzzis, rapids, etc.

http://www.aquaparkspindl.cz/en/

Mladé Buky ( 21 km) – Grund Resort Mladé Buky – golf resort with 18-hole course and unrivalled views of the Krkonoše – Sněžka and Černá hora mountains

http://www.grundresort.cz/en/home/

Janské Lázně (15 km) – spa with mineral and thermal springs, spa colonnade and cable car up Černá hora (1,299 m)

http://www.janske-lazne.cz/en/

Prosečné (10 km) - Golf & Country Club Prosečné – 9-hole course, also suitable for children

http://www.gccprosecne.cz/

Hostinné (20 km) – Techtex sports centre – tennis and squash courts, beach volleyball, sauna, fitness

http://www.techtexsport.cz/

Countryside

Dvůr Králové nad Labem (30 km) – zoo (World of Birds and World of Water – unique tropical pavilions)

http://www.zoodvurkralove.cz/en/

Boskov Caves (30 km) – the only dolomite caves in Bohemia. Tour includes subterranean lake with clear, bluish-green water.

Kozákov (35 km) – viewing tower, precious stones found in the area

Czech Paradise National Park, Trosky castle, Hrubé skaly cliffs, Kost castle – (40+ km)

http://www.cesky-raj.info/en/

Adršpach Cliffs (45 km) – sandstone cliff area