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Tips for a trip
The Jizera Mountains and their surroundings hide countless beauties that are worth sharing their charm with you. But do not worry, we will not only introduce you to the natural beauties, but also to the cultural ones, whose history will take us back several centuries.
A travel guide can be:
Bohemian Paradise
It is 45-60 min. by car from Libverda, but we definitely recommend a visit for a longer stay. It is worth mentioning Turnov and its production of Czech garnet, craft alley, Valdštejn Castle, Sychrov State Chateau, Hrubá skála Chateau. Detailed information is available on the website of the Turnov information centre.
Castle Czocha
Gothic-Renaissance fortress in southern Poland. It is located approximately 35 km northwest of Jelenia Góra, by the lake near Lesnianska. Due to its appearance, it has become a very popular location for film directors. Czocha Castle was built in the middle of the 13th century on the initiative of the Czech King Wenceslas II as a defensive fortress of the Czech-Polish border.
In 1434 Czocha Castle was occupied by the Hussites. During the Thirty Years' War it resisted the Swedish invasions. Since 1453 Czocha Castle was the property of the influential and rich Nostitz family, who ruled here for 250 years. Johann von Nostitz began a major reconstruction of the medieval castle into a romantic Renaissance residence in the mid-16th century.
In 1793 Czocha Castle burned down. However, Count Nostitz had it reconstructed in a very short time.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Czocha Castle changed hands. Ernest Gütschow from Dresden became the new master. After World War II, Czocha Castle was nationalized and became a holiday resort for influential people of the Polish People's Army.
Tourists are offered a tour of the most architecturally interesting rooms of Czocha Castle, such as the two-storey Knights' Hall or the Prince's Bedroom with its impressive canopied double bed. There are also secret underground passages, a bastion and a tower.
Among the films that have been filmed here, we can mention, for example, "Where is Mr. General" (Gdzie jest generao) or "The Secret of the Cipher Fortress" (Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrow) or the documentary program "Sensations of the 20th Century" (Tajemnica twierdzy szyfrow). " (Sensacje XX wieku).
City Frydlant
This medieval town was founded at the same time as the castle and castle of the same name. To this day, Frýdlant is the largest town on the Smědá River. Frýdlant was granted town rights around 1537. Over the years, the town has changed hands. The town flourished most during the reign of Albrecht von Wallenstein. Thanks to the fact that the town is the natural centre of the Frýdlant region, a number of precious cultural monuments were created here, which led to the town being declared a protected conservation area.
A tip for a trip is the town hall, which was built in 1893-1896 according to the design of the Viennese architect Franz Neumann (known as the creator of the town hall in Liberec). The second floor of the town hall houses the town museum with an exhibition of nature and history of the Frýdlant region. A curiosity of the museum is a large model of the original town hall carved by the carpenter Kindermann, which was formerly located in the middle of the square.
Be sure to visit the State Castle and Chateau. The castle is not only one of the city's most prominent landmarks, but also one of the most important monuments in Bohemia, representing a combination of a medieval castle and a Renaissance chateau. The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century and was significantly marked by Albrecht von Wallenstein, a prominent figure of the Thirty Years' War. The original form of the Gothic castle has only been partially preserved. Only parts of the massive buildings and the large cylindrical tower remain. The Renaissance appearance of the castle was gradually acquired at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. The Clam-Gallas family first opened the castle premises to the public in 1801. Today, the castle houses collections of porcelain and glass, furniture and furnishings. The rich collection of weapons from the Hussite Wars to the 19th century is as interesting as the castle's picture gallery with works by Baroque masters or the unique collection of pipes.
Dresden
The city of Dresden is worth a visit especially for its monuments, such as the Baroque Pillnitz Castle from 1720-1723 or the Residenzschloss castle complex. The State Opera, museums, botanical and zoological gardens are also interesting. Probably the most famous places in Dresden are the Zwinger Gallery and the Frauenkirche, which was bombed during World War II.
Excursion restaurant Giant barrel
The Giant Barrel is a restaurant located above the town of Lázně Libverda, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Jizera Mountains. The building was built in 1931 and served mainly spa guests. The model for this building was the Giant Barrel on Mount Javorník, which was destroyed by fire on 20 September 1974. The Giant Barrel lies on marked hiking and cycling trails. In addition to refreshments, you can also buy tourist stamps and souvenirs here.
There are only two buildings of this type in the whole country.
Görlitz
A frontier town founded in 1071, where the medieval fortifications with towers and gates are still preserved. In this German city, you will find up to 4,000 architectural monuments in the Gothic and Renaissance styles up to the Gründer period and Art Nouveau.
Find out more about the culture of this city here.
Liberec
Liberec is a beautiful regional city, where you will be in half an hour from Libverda. You can combine the tranquility of our resort with the amenities of a big city during the day. It offers activities for lovers of history and culture, as well as for sportsmen, active tourists and also thinks about children.
You cannot miss the Liberec City Hall. This neo-Renaissance town hall was built in 1888-1893 according to the plans of the Viennese architect Franz Neumann and it is no wonder that the building resembles the town hall in Vienna. Above the enormous entrance portal, we are drawn to the stone relief representing the founding of the old and new town halls and the balustraded balcony from which many notables have spoken. The 65 m high tower, which is topped with a knightly sculpture, is interesting. The richly decorated facades, the magnificent stained glass windows and the magnificent ceremonial hall also deserve our attention.
We also recommend the zoo, the botanical garden and a trip to Jested tower.
Monastery Hejnice
It is an important pilgrimage town whose history dates back to the 13th century. An important building is the listed Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The origin of the present church was a Gothic house of the Lord from 1472. Today, Hejnice once again follows its historical wish to act as a traditional place of pilgrimage. Unforgettable are the classical music concerts that are held in the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Nové Město pod Smrkem
The town was founded by Melchior of Redern in 1584 for his miners, who mined tin ore in the nearby mountain Měděnec. As a result of this time, there are many tunnels and shafts, which today serve mostly bats for hibernation. The oldest building in the town is the Church of St. Catherine, dating from 1607. Also worth noting is the marble monument to the local parish priest and traveller G. Mendel. Near the railway there is another church dating from 1911, which is under conservation protection, including its statues. The local museum of local history, which is housed in the town library, has an interesting collection of the history and nature of the Frýdlant region. Just a few kilometres from Nové Město is the border crossing to Poland. An interesting monument is the Neo-Renaissance Klinger Villa in the photo, which is used for private purposes.
Raspenava
The town got its present form thanks to the merger of the villages of Raspenava, Luh, Lužec and Peklo (Petr pond in the photo). The exact date of the town's foundation is unknown. The first mention dates back to 1343. A valuable building is the neo-Baroque church from 1907. In the neighbourhood there is a nice baroque gate which complements the Art Nouveau parish. Near the church is the family tomb of Richter, which was designed by the famous architect F. Neumann.
Smrk mountain
Smrk (spruce) is the highest point of the Jizera Mountains with an altitude of 1.124 m above sea level and a beautiful lookout tower. Originally, there was a wooden, 20-metre-high lookout tower on this spot, which crowned the peak since August 21, 1892. An interesting detail is that it was necessary to create the four-storey structure experimentally in the valley and then transport it up to the top bit by bit. The lookout tower was in operation for an incredible 50 years, which is unique for such a structure. Soon after the end of the war (1946) the structure burned down and it was not until September 20, 2003 that the new iron observation tower was inaugurated.
Žitava (Zittau)
It is the gateway to the Zittauer Gebirge, a paradise for climbers, hikers and nature lovers. It lies on the tri-border of Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland at the point where the Mandava River flows into the Lusatian Neisse. Approximately 25 thousand inhabitants live here. The Baroque Noacksches Haus, the Johanniskirche and the neo-Renaissance town hall are located here. An interesting feature is the municipal coat of arms of Zittau, which consists of a quartered heart-shaped shield with a two-tailed silver Czech lion on a red background in the first and fourth fields and a black Silesian eagle in the second and third fields.
We recommend that you combine your trip with a visit to the exceptional Oybin Castle and Monastery (pictured). Details can be found here.
