This region to the east and north-east of Prague offers a varied scenery, from fertile valleys to Czech Republic’s highest mountains, the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains). The charming Český ráj (Bohemian Paradise) nature reserve is a great place to take a few hikes and enjoy the beautiful sandstone formations and quiet forests. The zoo in Dvůr Králové nad Labem is one of the most famous in the Czech Republic.
Towns and Cities: Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Hradec Králové, Jičín, Litomyšl, Pardubice, Vrchlabí…
Castles and Chateaus: Kost, Opočno, Ratibořice, Trosky, Valdštejn…
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Litomyšl Castle
Other: Český ráj Nature Reserve, Krkonoše Mountains, Orlické hory Mountains, Zoo in Dvůr Králové nad Labem