Tisá

The village of Tisá, situated in the north of Bohemia, close to the border with Germany, is one of the hidden pearls of the Ústí nad Labem Region. Its unique location between the Elbe Sandstones and the Ore Mountains, together with its exceptional natural formations, makes it a popular destination for hikers, climbers and families with children.

Tisá

Natural treasure: The Tisza Walls

The biggest attraction of Tisá is the Tisá Walls – a large sandstone rock town, which is part of the Protected Landscape Area Labské sandstones and the southern edge of the National Park Czech Switzerland. The Tisza Walls are divided into Big and Small Walls and form a unique labyrinth of rock towers, gorges and viewpoints. Hikers can find a marked circuit with information boards, while climbers use the walls for training and competitions – the area is considered the cradle of sandstone climbing in Bohemia.

By the way, the Tisza Walls are so photogenic that they appeared in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, where they served as a backdrop for a winter landscape scene.

Connection with Bohemian Switzerland

Although Tisá is not located in the heart of the Bohemian Switzerland, it is closely connected with this national park geographically, geologically and touristically. The sandstone landscape of Tisá is a natural continuation of the area that makes up the national park – similar rock formations, flora, fauna and a system of marked hiking trails. For nature lovers, Tisá thus becomes a great starting point for expeditions to less frequented but equally beautiful parts of this exceptional region.

Cultural monuments and history of the village

However, Tisá is not only about the rocks – its visitors will also be surprised by the peaceful atmosphere of the historic village and several valuable monuments. The dominant feature of the village is Church of St. Anne , built in Baroque style in 1789, supplemented by a detached bell tower. Next to the church, there is a memorial stone to Johann Wolfgang Goethe, who visited Tisza during his travels in Bohemia.

It is also worth mentioning the old glassmaking tradition – smaller glassworks operated in Tisá from the 17th century, supplying the surrounding towns and Germany. The village has preserved its character of a border village with typical architecture and peaceful spirit.

And a few more tips:

  • There are guesthouses, restaurants and a climbing school in the village, so it is suitable for both a day trip and a weekend stay. The hiking trails in Tisce Steny are also suitable for children, but we recommend sturdy shoes and a camera – the views are worth it!
  • With children: yes, with supervision. Some places on the wall circuit are less accessible due to ladders and are more suitable for older children.
  • How to get here: by car (from Děčín or Ústí nad Labem) and also by bike – the surrounding area offers a dense network of cycle paths. In high season we recommend to use mainly bus lines – BUS 217 from Germany, BUS 452 from Libouchec and the connecting line from Děčín BUS 432.