Trips

Hostivice Ponds

The Hostivice Ponds (Litovický, Břevský, and Kalý) are a protected natural monument offering pleasant walks in a peaceful environment. It is an ideal place for relaxation, bird watching, and enjoying nature. The Hostivice Ponds educational trail will introduce you to the local fauna and flora. The trail runs around the three largest ponds of the system (Litovický, Kala, and Břevský), which were constructed as early as the 14th century. They served an important function – during the reign of Emperor Rudolf II., they were the water source for the gardens of Prague Castle.

The entire area of the Hostivice Ponds is an important nesting site for birds, which you can observe here.
The Hostivice Ponds educational trail also offers visitors a bird’s eye view of the pond – the Czech Union for Nature Conservation has built a birdwatching observatory here. You will find it right at the shore of Litovický Pond.

The Nature Reserve Hostivice Ponds trail is approximately 2.5 km long and is accessible with strollers and scooters.

Hostivice Castle

The Hostivice Castle (commonly referred to by locals as “Zámeček”) is a baroque castle located at Husovo Square in the center of the Central Bohemian town of Hostivice. It serves as the seat of the local municipal office. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful park, and in front of it stands a 9-meter-high sandstone Marian column from 1734. The square column with a Marian relief is surrounded by statues of St. Lawrence, St. Catherine, St. Florian, and St. Vitus.

Aquapark Barrandov

Aquapark Barrandov is an excellent choice for a trip, especially for families with children or guests looking for fun and relaxation. This modern water world offers a wide range of attractions, including water slides, a lazy river, hot tubs, and a children’s pool. For those who prefer relaxation, there is a wellness area with various types of saunas, steam rooms, and quiet relaxation spaces. The aquapark provides ideal conditions for a full-day visit, whether guests desire active water fun or a peaceful break.

Accessibility:
The aquapark is located about 20 minutes by car from Břve – Hostivice, making it an ideal distance for a day trip.

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Velká Amerika Quarry – 17 km

The Velká Amerika Quarry is a partially flooded limestone quarry located near the village of Mořina. A yellow tourist trail, about 3 km long, leads directly from Mořina to the edge of the abandoned quarries, where you can enjoy truly breathtaking scenery. The quarry resembles the American canyon, but its name was not derived from its appearance, but rather from the method of earlier limestone extraction. When looking into the canyon, you will certainly recall a scene from the film *Limonádový Joe*, which was filmed here. The quarries of Mexico, Small America, and Big America, located in close proximity, still attract many adventurers. Although access is strictly prohibited, there have already been several fatal accidents here.

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Karlštejn – 20 km

Karlštejn is perhaps the most popular Czech castle, and since its inception, it has held a truly exceptional position. From the very beginning, it was intended as a place to store royal treasures, particularly collections of relics and imperial coronation jewels. It was named after its founder, Charles IV, the King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. Construction of the castle began in 1348, and Charles IV personally oversaw its completion and, especially, its decoration.

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Koněpruské Caves – 26 km

The Koněpruské Caves are the longest and certainly one of the most famous cave systems in the Czech Republic. They are worth visiting not only for their “longest” title. A specialty of the Koněpruské Caves are especially the so-called Koněpruské Roses, a whole series of valuable archaeological finds, and a secret coin-minting workshop. In a section called the Mint, medieval counterfeit “silver” Hussite coins with the emblem of the Czech lion were made from copper sheet and amalgamated silver.

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Křivoklát – 35 km

Křivoklát is one of the oldest and most important castles of Czech princes and kings. Its origins date back to the 12th century. The castle’s current appearance was shaped around 1500 by the builders of Vladislav Jagellonský. The interior of the Chapel of the Coronation of the Virgin Mary is a unique example of late Gothic art. Attention is also drawn to the Royal and Knight’s Halls, a library containing more than 50,000 volumes, an art gallery, and the monumental Great Tower with hunting collections. From the time when Křivoklát was a feared prison, the famine hall and torture chamber with unique torture instruments have been preserved.

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