Trips

Hostivice Ponds

Hostivice Ponds (Litovický, Břevský and Kalý) are a protected natural monument and offer pleasant walks in a peaceful environment. It is an ideal place for relaxation, bird watching and unwinding in nature. The Hostivice Ponds nature trail will introduce you to the fauna and flora of this area. The trail leads around the three largest ponds of the system (Litovický, Kalý and Břevský), which were built as early as the 14th century. They had an important function – during the time of Emperor Rudolf II they were a source of water for the gardens of Prague Castle.

The entire area of ​​Hostivice Ponds is an important nesting site for birds, which you can observe here.
The Hostivice Ponds nature trail also offers visitors a bird’s-eye view of the pond – the Czech Union for Nature Conservation has built a bird observatory here. You can find it directly on the bank of the Litovický Pond.

The Hostivice Ponds Natural Monument trail is about 2.5 km long and is accessible with prams and balance bikes.

Hostivice Chateau

The Hostivice Chateau (usually referred to as “Zámeček” – small chateau – by locals) is a Baroque chateau located on Husovo náměstí (Hus Square) in the center of the Central Bohemian town of Hostivice. It serves as the seat of the municipal office.

There is a beautiful park located here, and in front of the chateau stands a 9-meter-high sandstone Marian column from 1734. The quadrangular 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 for guests seeking fun and relaxation. This modern water world offers a wide range of attractions, including water slides, a wild river, whirlpools, 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 areas. The aquapark provides ideal conditions for a full-day visit, whether guests desire active water fun or peaceful relaxation.

Accessibility:
The aquapark is located about a 20-minute drive from Břve – Hostivice, which is a convenient distance for a day trip.

More information

Velká Amerika Quarry – 17 km

Velká Amerika (Grand America) refers to a partially flooded limestone quarry located near the village of Mořina. A yellow hiking trail, approximately 3 km long, leads directly from Mořina to the edges of the abandoned quarries, where you can enjoy truly breathtaking scenery. The quarry resembles an American canyon, but its name was not derived from its appearance, but from the method of former limestone mining. When you look into the canyon, you will surely recall a scene from the film Lemonade Joe, which was filmed here. The Mexiko, Malá Amerika (Little America) and Velká Amerika quarries, located in close proximity, still attract many adventurers, and although entry is strictly prohibited, there have been a number of fatal accidents.

More information

Karlštejn – 20 km

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

More information

Koněprusy Caves – 26 km

Koněprusy Caves are the longest and certainly one of the most famous cave systems in Bohemia. Not only for these “mosts” are they worth seeing. The specialty of Koněprusy Caves are especially the so-called Koněprusy rosettes, a whole series of valuable archaeological finds and a secret counterfeiting workshop. In the part called the Mint, “silver” Hussite haléř coins with the emblem of the Czech lion were forged in the Middle Ages from copper sheet and silver amalgam.

More information

Křivoklát – 35 km

Křivoklát is one of the oldest and most important castles of Czech dukes and kings. Its origins date back to the 12th century. The builders of Vladislav Jagellonský gave it its present appearance around 1500. The interior of the Chapel of the Coronation of the Virgin Mary is a unique example of late Gothic art, and the Royal and Knights’ Hall, the library containing more than 50,000 volumes, the picture gallery and the monumental Great Tower with hunting collections also attract attention. From the times when Křivoklát was a feared prison, the dungeon and the torture chamber with unique torture instruments have been preserved.

More information