A Blog from Bohemian Switzerland

News, interesting facts and inspiration for everyone who wants to discover the beauty of the region.

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Interviews from Děčín

This podcast series of interviews takes you to the town known as the ‘gateway to Bohemian Switzerland’. Děčín lies on both banks…

3 tips for more sustainable trips around Bohemian Switzerland

Today’s article offers you 3 tips on how you can make your trips more sustainable and help spare our planet from unnecessary…

In the Footsteps of the Silver Screen – A Gateway to Fairy Tales

You know how it is: you arrive somewhere and experience a sense of déjà vu – as if you’ve been there before…

Výletník – a new podcast series about exploring Bohemian Switzerland

The summer holidays are in full swing and many of us are heading out into the countryside in search of relaxation or…

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Scooters & Inline Skates in Bohemian Switzerland

Given that scooters have really been gaining in popularity over the last few years, we’ve decided to dedicate today’s article to tips…

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PHOTO REPORT: A sustainable trip with Worldee: A taste of Bohemian Switzerland

Together with the travel platform Worldee, we invited a team of travellers and enthusiasts to Bohemian Switzerland, comprising Teru Menclová (@terumenclova), Lukáš…

Tourism in Krásná Lipa – from planting saplings to steam locomotives

Even before the first paths were created, walking was mankind’s earliest form of movement; at that time, it was merely a means…

A journey in search of golden brew

Small breweries have become very popular over the last few years. Tourists are increasingly going on brewery tours, and as we recently…

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Natural swimming in Bohemian Switzerland

Although the weather outside hasn’t suggested it in recent days, summer is fast approaching, so we’d like to share a few tips…

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Guardians of the Views

Do you love views of the countryside? Just picture it – a summer sunset accompanied by a sweeping view of Bohemian Switzerland…

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The best sport is coffee and cake

The aim of a day out doesn’t have to be just a hilltop viewing tower, diverse natural scenery or an all-day hike;…

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Discover the charm of days gone by in Šluknov

This town, whose history dates back to the High Middle Ages, now boasts an unprecedented number of restored historic sites. When you…

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4+4 Tips for Where to Photograph Sunrise and Sunset

Sunrises and sunsets are among the most beautiful natural phenomena. Imagine your favorite spot somewhere high up on a hill, on a…

A beautiful, peaceful landscape marked by the scars of war (Route around Studenec)

Take bus No. 402 in Česká Kamenice, which will take you to the Líska – Křížový Buk stop. This is where the…

What would Bohemian Switzerland be without Jiří Rak…

Anyone who knows Jiří knows that, even though he’s from Prague, he loves Bohemian-Saxon Switzerland and knows it inside and out, as…

Give e-bikes a try and explore the region

Electric bikes have become a real trend in recent years. And it’s no wonder—for many of us, an electric bike is a…

Rock Climbing in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains

Few climbing areas—not only in Europe but worldwide—can boast such a long and significant history as the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. It was…

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Why practice yoga outdoors?

The fact that yoga is good for both our bodies and our minds is nothing new. It relieves us of excessive stress,…

The Most Beautiful Hiking Trails in Bohemian Switzerland

The snow is slowly melting away even from the last cold valleys, and your cross-country skis are already standing guard in the…

Take a boat trip in Bohemian Switzerland

I’m an avid kayaker who has already paddled down the most famous rivers in the Czech Republic. But I’ve never been to…