Bohemia

Bohemia lies in a large basin, enclosed on the north, west and south by a natural border line of mountains, which also allow for ideal conditions for winter and summer recreation.

North Bohemia

The region in the northern part of the Czech Republic lavishes its amenities; we can find wild, mysterious and romantic places there. In particular, it is a country of sandstone rocks and fascinating mountainous sceneries, together with quiet places with notable monuments.

East Bohemia

The highest Czech mountains of Krkonoše, Český Ráj, the romantic area of sandstone rock towns, and the attractive labyrinth of the Teplice-Adršpach Rocks are all situated in East Bohemia. There are also places and monuments of historical significance, beautiful rustic architecture and the industry that stretches its importance beyond the borders of the Czech Republic.    

South Bohemia

Just as Prague Castle belongs to the panorama of Prague, and the dominant Ještěd viewing tower to the panorama of the Liberec region, so do the ponds, fish and fishermen, plus many other extraordinarily preserved and architecturally beautiful villages belong to the scenery of South Bohemia. 

Central Bohemia

Central Bohemia is a region of ancient castles, romantic rocky gullets, large forests and fertile plains, interwoven with large rivers. This region, surrounding Prague, is ideal for traveling.

Western Bohemia

Western Bohemia offers a number of attractive tourist sites: one can find beautiful nature there, where the southwest part of the Krusny Mountains continues to the Sumava mountain range, and one can discover folklore traditions in the district of Chodska.  Those who love spas will get acquainted with the most famous Czech spas and beer lovers will be invited on a tour of the world renowned Plzen brewery. 

Did you know...

THE BEST-KNOWN CZECH SONG

Undoubtedly, the best-known Czech song is Jaromír Vejvoda’s Škoda lásky. It was one of the most popular songs internationally during the Second World War. The U.S. General Dwight Eisenhower purportedly said that the song helped win the war. Even so, the song was popular even before the war. In 1938, the German accordion player Will Glahé’s recording of the song, called Rosamunde in Germany, went gold. Just before the war, American Shapiro Bernstein bought the rights to the song for the U.S. market and distributed it under the name Beer Barrel Polka. Eventually the Andrew Sisters, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday added the song to their repertoires. The song has been translated into almost 30 languages.