We love hiking and sharing our appreciation of nature with our kids. We were so excited when we discovered Bohemian Switzerland National Park (České Švýcarsko), the Czech Republic’s newest national park. We planned two days of hiking in Bohemian Switzerland National Park with kids.
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The Bohemian Paradise (also known as Czech Paradise or Cesky Raj) is a beautiful protected area in the Czech Republic. Bohemian Paradise is known for its sandstone rock formations and the twin towers of the Trosky Castle, perched dramatically up high on two basalt volcanic plugs. It’s a reasonably small area in Bohemia, but there are plenty of activities for the family and some of the best hiking in the Czech Republic.
To be honest, when we started planning our Eastern Europe trip we didn’t know much about the Czech Republic outside of Prague. Once we started to see what treasures could be found in the countryside, we were excited by what we found. The Czech Republic had lots of family friendly outdoor activities which we really enjoyed.
Prague is a wonderful place to travel with your family. Not only does it have amazing history, it also has plenty of green space and a beautiful, tranquil river winding through the historic town center. If you are like us, we like to balance out our Prague sightseeing with a little outdoor exercise and play time with the kids.
If you love impressive natural monuments, looming cliffs, sweeping vistas, deep forests and lazy boat rides through beautiful gorges, then we have the hike for you. A loop starting and ending in Hrensko, this 12.5 mile (20km) hike in Bohemian Switzerland provides some of the best scenery the Czech Republic has to offer, including a visit to the largest natural stone bridge in Europe. Including the short boat rides, we hiked the full loop in just over 6 hours.
The primary reason we decided to visit Karlovy Vary wasn’t its famous colonnades or hot springs, it was to do the hike from Karlovy Vary to Loket. There wasn’t a ton of information about this hike online, but what we did see looked awesome. A riverside hike between two of the most beautiful Czech Republic towns? Yes, please!
Karlovy Vary is a popular spa town found in western Czech Republic. Also known as Karlowe Wary or Karlsbad, this scenic town is home to many thermal spas and mineral springs. Despite this being a resort town known for relaxation, an active family can still find plenty of things to do in Karlovy Vary.
Hrad Divci Kamen (also known as Maiden Stone) was a mighty castle back in the 14-16th centuries, but now lays in ruins. These ruins are a short 20 minute drive north of Cesky Krumlov and are well worth a day trip out to explore.
Český Krumlov is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage listed Old Town, which remains in pristine condition after being left unharmed through the two World Wars. There is so much culture and history here; they have an amazing castle, a charming town square and great museums. But is it a good place to bring kids? We had a great time in Cesky Krumlov with our children, aged 2 & 4, by finding a good balance of activities that everyone could enjoy.
Prague’s charm and beauty grabs you from the moment you arrive. It’s a city blessed with a long interesting history with many attractions which help tell the story. Is all this history going to be boring for small kids? It doesn’t have to be… Prague is a very family friendly city and there are many ways to tailor your itinerary to ensure everyone in your family has a great time.