25 Aug Why You Should Pack Your Bags Right Now And Visit Bohemian Switzerland
Ah, Bohemian Switzerland. The name itself sounds quite sexy – a blend of trendy boho chic mixed with European class. Well yes, that’s what you can expect, but it’s not entirely what you might think.
For starters, the region is not in Switzerland. No. This part of northern Czech Republic, affectionately known as Bohemian Switzerland, owes its name to two famous Swiss painters from the 18th Century, Adrian Zingg and Anton Graff. They frequented northern Bohemia (one of Czech Republic’s largest regions, followed by Moravia and Silesia), and created some beautiful art, which, you guessed it, reminded them of their own Swiss landscape, and for no other reason, the name stuck.
Most people visiting Czech Republic will head straight for Prague (and they should – it’s a beautiful city, one of our favourites) but they’ll stay in Prague, and go no further. This is where we say, “No! Broaden those Czech horizons and head for the mountains!” like any outdoor-lover-who-has-traveled-far-and-wide should say.
Not convinced yet? Let us share twelve reasons…
Why You Should Pack Your Bags Right Now, And Visit Bohemian Switzerland
1. For starters it’s a mere 1.5hr drive away from pretty Prague, and the super friendly team from Northern Hikes will gladly pick you up from your hotel in one of their vans (snack pack included).
2. It was the filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia, simply because it looks so otherworldly, so if spectacular scenery is your game, you’ve found your playing field.
3. It’s a fairly undiscovered European region, so if you’re looking to boost your Instapoints with some #offthebeatenpath #hiddengem locations, look no further.
4. You can experience a local father-son duo coffee ritual atop a canyon – this alone should be reason enough to book your trip (check out Northern Hikes’ new Coffee & Canyons tour here).
5. Boat ride through a slot canyon, anyone? Yup, you can experience that also.
6. No matter what season you choose, the scenery will be outstanding.
7. You’ll get to see Europe’s largest sandstone arch, Pravcická Brána (but you’ve got to hurry – they guess it’ll only be up for another 100,000 years).
8. You can enjoy beer tastings and fine Czech cuisine at one of their many local breweries and restaurants – we spent most of our time at the Falkenstejn brewery, so can recommend that.
9. And if you’re after a really unique dining experience, you can pop into Lucní Bar and serve yourself…grilled sausage on the fire, anyone?
10. It’s also very easy to make friends here, especially of the furry kind.
11. You can visit an ancient mill dating back to medieval times, hidden deep in a lush green forest.
12. Lastly, the sunsets will quite literally take your breath away.
So, are you still reading this, or have you already begun packing those bags? Let us know in the comments when you’re booking your trip, and do share those Insta pics using the hashtags #northernhikes and #bohemianswitzerland
Thanks to Northern Hikes, Visit Czech Republic and TBEX Events for hosting us in this beautiful part of the world. We cannot wait to return!
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