Commune with nature in the Czech Republic’s youngest national park. Verdant forests and breathtaking craggy sandstone formations dominate here and afford sanctuary to a plethora of flora and fauna species. If you’re really lucky you may spot a rare European lynx.
Relish the romantic majesty of this castle built in 1316 to control the strategic trade route to Germany along the Elbe River. Discover armour and weapons, the Knights’ Hall and the spectacular view Goethe himself described as “one of the most beautiful in Central Europe”.
Explore the lavish lifestyle of 19th-century Bohemian nobility before their old German ties took an unexpected turn during WWII. A lot of painstaking work restored this Neo-Renaissance chateau, the former home of the now extinct line of counts of Chotkov and Vojnín.
Experience famed Bohemian crystal in a unique way at this small museum devoted to the ongoing project of renowned glass master Jan Huňát who captures handprints of international celebrities in crystal and incorporates them into unique artworks in glass.
Get under the skin of Usti at this museum devoted to its history and culture. Historic exhibits include military collections, furniture, glass and archaeological finds all telling the story of settlement at this point on the Elbe. An impressive, historic photo collection too.
Animal lovers of all ages will delight at the rare and endangered creatures to be spotted at this zoo such as orangutans, Somali donkeys, rhinoceroses and Malaysian sun bears. Many of the 250 species on show form part of its conservation of rare species breeding programme.