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A complete overview of travel articles, practical places, and tips across Europe.
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A complete overview of travel articles, practical places, and tips across Europe.
Dalarna and Central Sweden, Sweden
This forest bike park in central Sweden combines a clear path from green trails to technical double-black descents, two lifts and strong facilities at the foot of the hill.
Gothenburg and the West Coast, Sweden
Vallåsen in Halland offers 14 km of trails, 135 m of vertical, chairlift and drag lift access, and a compact layout for many laps in one day.
Småland, Öland and South-Eastern Sweden, Sweden
Isaberg combines a six-seat chairlift, more than 25 marked trails, a large skills zone and on-site rental in a clear resort setting near Hestra.
Liguria and the Italian Riviera, Italy
Finale Outdoor Region MTB near Finale Ligure is a vast natural enduro network rather than a fenced bike park. Its identity comes from beech woods near Melogno, pale limestone, old military roads and sea-view Mediterranean scrub, so the experience is a journey through changing terrain rather than a collection of interchangeable runs.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
3 Zinnen Dolomites Bike Trails near Sesto / Sexten is a high-alpine riding region combining lift transport with demanding tours. Its identity comes from Dolomite walls, larch meadows and long views over the Sesto valley, so the experience is a journey through changing terrain rather than a collection of interchangeable runs.
Tuscany, Florence and Umbria, Italy
Massa Marittima Trail Area near Massa Marittima is a pedal-friendly Tuscan trail area with optional shuttle support. Its identity comes from holm-oak woods, mining hills, red earth and views toward the medieval hill town, so the experience is a journey through changing terrain rather than a collection of interchangeable runs.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A distributed Alpine area for enduro, downhill, cross-country and e-MTB.
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Geneva, Lausanne and the Lake Geneva Region, Switzerland
Gondola-served technical trails and a progression offer that is still expanding.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
A practical guide to summer riding in Pradollano, covering lifts, altitude, current fares and preparation for an exposed mountain day.
Dalarna and Central Sweden, Sweden
A family-focused Swedish cycling area in Sälen with Junior Bikepark, Trollsterleden, cross-country routes and a summer gondola.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A lift-served Dolomite bikepark above Brixen with five lines from green Jerry Line to black Sky Line and Rock Line.
Carinthia, Klagenfurt and the Southern Lakes, Austria
A large cross-border mountain-bike area in the Carnic Alps, with the Millennium-Express lift, long descents and practical services around Tröpolach.
Carinthia, Klagenfurt and the Southern Lakes, Austria
A lakeside mountain-bike area in Carinthia, where signed routes, lift access, swimming and the slower rhythm of a nature park fit into one day.
Carinthia, Klagenfurt and the Southern Lakes, Austria
A compact alpine bike park above Wolfsberg in the Lavanttal, with lift-assisted riding and a quieter forest feel than the major resort parks.
North Wales, Snowdonia and Anglesey, United Kingdom
A classic North Wales trail in Gwydir Forest above Betws-y-Coed: a long forest loop with views, climbing and old mining character.
North Wales, Snowdonia and Anglesey, United Kingdom
A forest trail centre near Llandegla with routes for different abilities, Oneplanet Adventure facilities and current forestry-work closures to check before riding.
Cork, Kerry and South-West Ireland, Ireland
Ireland's largest waymarked MTB trail network between Cork and Limerick, with long forest loops, technical sections, views and trailhead facilities.
Aragon and the Spanish Pyrenees, Spain
An enduro and trail area in the Aragonese Pyrenees around Aínsa, known for restored paths across the Sobrarbe landscape.
Karst, Postojna, Škocjan and Idrija, Slovenia
A compact Slovenian bike park in the Cerkno Hills, using the summer infrastructure of a well-known ski resort.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A high-altitude bike base in the Belleville valley with access to Les 3 Vallées trails, lifts and long descents across alpine meadows.
Provence and the French Riviera, France
A Provençal shuttle bike park near Digne-les-Bains with dusty Mediterranean terrain and a strong gravity feel.
Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg and the South-West, Germany
A compact Black Forest bike park on the Schwarzwaldhochstraße, useful for technical practice and half-day riding.
Wrocław, Lower Silesia and the Sudetes, Poland
A Sudetes bike park above Duszniki-Zdrój, useful for lift-served riding from Poland or the Czech borderlands.
Provence and the French Riviera, France
A southern French bike park in the Alpes-Maritimes with seven trails, chairlift access from Les Éguilles and affordable day or four-hour passes.
Styria and Graz, Austria
A Schladming-Dachstein bike area with the Preunegg Jet gondola, 21 km of flow and enduro trails, Junior Trails and a ticket also valid at Bikepark Planai.
Styria and Graz, Austria
A lift-served gravity area above Graz with the black Gedscho downhill, red enduro lines and a compact coaching zone near the finish.
Maribor, Pohorje and the North-East, Slovenia
Rogla offers a compact Slovenian bike park on the Pohorje plateau, combining downhill trails, lift access, rental services and a calmer holiday base near Maribor.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
A compact Tyrolean bike park near Steinach am Brenner with lift access, forest flow trails, steeper downhill sections and an easy train approach from Innsbruck.
Ticino and Southern Switzerland, Switzerland
Swiss Monte Tamaro combines the Rivera cable car, southern-feeling trails, Ticino views and practical facilities around Alpe Foppa.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A large Dolomites bike park near Bruneck with 18 trails, a May-to-November 2026 season and lift tickets including bike transport.
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District, Austria
Alpine trails above Kaprun with lift access, a gentler Maiskogel line and more demanding freeride routes on Kitzsteinhorn.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
A compact Tyrolean bike park with three trails, a pump track, chairlift bike transport and rental at the valley station.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
Two Tyrolean mountains in the Zugspitz Arena combine lift-served trails, the Blindsee Trail, flow lines and a skill area by the Grubigsteinbahn.
Valencia, Costa Blanca and Murcia, Spain
A private freeride area near Banyeres de Mariola with more than 20 km of trails, shuttle uplift, e-bike loops and overnight options by a historic estate.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
An Alpine bike park above the Savoy village of Valloire, with lifts, a family zone by the Valloirette and long descents from Crey du Quart.
Wallonia, Namur, Dinant and the Ardennes, Belgium
A Walloon bikepark by the Eau d'Heure lakes, mixing short technical lines, wooden features and the leisure infrastructure of Belgium's largest lake area.
Scottish Highlands, Skye and the Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom
A Scottish lift-served bikepark below Meall a' Bhuiridh, with technical descents and raw Highland atmosphere close to Glen Coe.
South West England: Cornwall, Devon, Bath and the Cotswolds, United Kingdom
A compact woodland trail hub near Coleford with family loops, the flowing blue Verderers trail, tougher Freeminers sections and dedicated downhill lines.
Emilia-Romagna and the Northern Apennines, Italy
An Apennine bike park near Sestola and Monte Cimone, mixing downhill trails, forest, rocky ground and an Emilian mood.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A large Savoie bike area with lifts, forest sections and high-alpine riding, easy to plan from Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Milan, the Lakes and Lombardy, Italy
A Lombardy alpine bike park above Valchiavenna, good for riders mixing downhill, enduro and a quieter mountain base.
Valais, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Switzerland
A Valais bikepark above the Goms valley with seven marked trails, two lift sections and big alpine views.
Upper Austria and Linz, Austria
A small technical park above Windischgarsten with four trails and a major 2026 caveat: lift operation is paused and the park is unsupervised.
Bavaria, Munich and the German Alps, Germany
A compact Bavarian lift-served park below Kolbensattel with six short but distinct trails, from first-day flow to black root-and-rock riding.
Oulu, Ostrobothnia and the Bothnian Coast, Finland
Finnish lift-served riding on Rukatunturi, mixing bike park laps, forest trails and the wider Ruka-Kuusamo cycling network.
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks, Norway
Geilo offers summer biking around Geilolia/Vestlia and a wider mountain activity base on the Bergen Railway route.
Tampere and Finnish Lakeland, Finland
Tahko near Kuopio is a year-round resort with riding on Tahkovuori, views over Lake Syväri and easy pairing with a Lakeland trail trip.
Valais, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Switzerland
A Swiss Dents du Midi bike park with 11 DH trails, enduro routes, a pump track and lift links into the summer Portes du Soleil network.
North Wales, Snowdonia and Anglesey, United Kingdom
A forest trail centre near Dolgellau with green, blue, red and black loops, a skills/bike park and free trail access.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A French Jura bike park with 25 km of downhill/enduro trails, 56 km of XC loops and uplift by the Morond chairlift.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A southern-flavoured alpine bike park in the Guisane valley, linking sunny slopes, forest sections and access from Briançon, Chantemerle and Villeneuve.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A Savoie bike park between Beaufortain and Val d'Arly, mixing flow trails, a family-friendly resort base and Mont Blanc views.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A bike park in the heart of the Three Valleys with lift-assisted descents above Méribel, technical forest sections and access to a wider alpine trail network.
Vienna, Austria
Austria’s urban trail centre mixes family flow, technical enduro lines, pumptrack features and a seasonal MTB lift.
Rhineland, Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr, Germany
A public sports trail in Stromberg with a loop, Wild Hog and No Jokes descents, plus a practice area with pumptrack.
Wrocław, Lower Silesia and the Sudetes, Poland
A Sudetes bike park near Sienna with 19 trails, a kids/skills arena and uplift by the Luxtorpeda and Efka lifts.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
A large alpine bike region in Graubünden combining flow trails, technical descents and lift-assisted riding above Flims, Laax and Falera.
Scottish Highlands, Skye and the Inner Hebrides, United Kingdom
A legendary Scottish bike park near Fort William, built around the gondola, Aonach Mor terrain and a mix of World Cup downhill heritage with more approachable forest trails.
Valais, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Switzerland
A sunny bike park above the Rhone valley with descents around Cry d'Er and Chetzeron, alpine views and resort-level services.
Finnish Lapland and the Far North, Finland
A Lapland bike park on Pyhätunturi fell, with lift access, Arctic scenery and trails mixing flow, rocks and roots.
Rila and Pirin, Bulgaria
A Pirin bike park near Banderishka Polyana, where summer Bansko turns from ski resort into a technical MTB playground.
Southern Serbia, Niš and Kopaonik, Serbia
A Serbian mountain bike park in the large Kopaonik resort, suited to riders who want MTB with Balkan mountain scenery.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A rugged Alpine bike park in the Aosta Valley where long enduro trails feel more like mountain riding than a polished resort.
Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg and the South-West, Germany
A technical forest bike park in the Black Forest where a spa town cable car quickly leads to rooty descents.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
A Krkonoše bike park in Czechia's best-known mountain resort, good for downhill progression and a family weekend.
Wallonia, Namur, Dinant and the Ardennes, Belgium
A downhill and freeride bikepark near Malmedy in the High Fens, with lift, rental and short intense tracks.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
An Alpine bikepark above Grenoble with 15 downhill trails, chairlift access from Prapoutel and wooded technical riding.
Rhineland, Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr, Germany
A compact Sauerland gravity bikepark with two drag lifts, 11 trails, rental and practical rider facilities.
Alsace, Champagne and Burgundy, France
A Vosges bikepark in a Labellemontagne resort, with lift-served riding, forested descents and easy access from eastern France.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A Dolomites bike park near Tofana, combining lift-served riding, mountain views and trails that fit naturally into a Cortina long weekend.
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District, Austria
A compact Salzburg bike park by the Flying Mozart gondola, mixing flow trails, jumps and training zones in an accessible alpine resort.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
One of France's pioneering bike parks above Lake Serre-Ponçon, with downhill lines, enduro character and the sunny feel of the southern Alps.
Tatras, Podhale and the Southern Mountains, Poland
A broad network of enduro singletracks in the Beskids above Bielsko-Biała, with city services and a forest feel.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A large Alpine bike park above Oisans, combining long lift-served descents, technical riding and routes towards Venosc.
Castile, León, Navarre, La Rioja and the Inland North, Spain
A downhill and enduro venue in the Sierra de Ayllón, practical for riders from Madrid, Segovia and Castile.
Saxony, Dresden and Leipzig, Germany
A Saxon trail centre by Sportpark Rabenberg with marked forest routes, bike rental, a Trailcafé and clear day tickets without lift operation.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
Morzine and Avoriaz form one of Haute-Savoie's most practical MTB bases, with lifts, forest descents and direct links into Portes du Soleil.
Rhineland, Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr, Germany
A broad marked MTB network in Rhineland-Palatinate runs through the Palatinate Forest biosphere reserve and feels like a full-day trail ride, not a lift park.
High Tatras, Poprad and Spiš, Slovakia
A Low Tatras bike park using the major Jasná resort infrastructure for lift-assisted riding below Chopok, with mountain views and Liptov logistics.
Finnish Lapland and the Far North, Finland
Levi Bike Park brings lift-served riding to Finnish Lapland, with long summer light, a compact resort and trails on the slopes of a well-known Nordic destination.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A major French bike park in the Grandes Rousses, mixing lift-served descents, enduro terrain and views known to mountain bikers and Tour de France fans alike.
Bavaria, Munich and the German Alps, Germany
A smaller bike park near Schnaittach in the Nuremberg region, combining downhill, freeride, blue line, root trail, North Shore features, rental and clear 2026 prices.
Bavaria, Munich and the German Alps, Germany
A compact Bavarian bike park south of Munich with flow riding, technical lines, tableline, rental service and a separate park-ticket/lift-ticket setup.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom
Kirroughtree in Galloway Forest Park offers green to black 7stanes loops, a skills area and a rocky character far from big-city trail crowds.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom
Innerleithen is Glentress's more technical 7stanes neighbour, known for steeper forest descents, a red XC loop and DH lines with a bikepark feel.
Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom
Glentress near Peebles is the best-known 7stanes centre, with waymarked loops, a skills loop, freeride features and forest trails for families as well as strong riders.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
An alpine bike park right by Innsbruck, linking Muttereralm and Götzens lift trails with city-level logistics.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
A compact East Tyrolean bike park on Hochstein, with views over Lienz and the Dolomites and a mix of flow and technique.
Maribor, Pohorje and the North-East, Slovenia
A Slovenian bike park above Maribor, where the city gondola climbs to forest trails, flow lines and Pohorje downhill tradition.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A Dolomite bike park linking Andalo, Molveno and Fai della Paganella with three zones, lift access, flow trails and long enduro rides above the Brenta scenery.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A high-altitude Savoie bike park with 220 km of trails linked with Tignes-Val d’Isère, summer lifts and grades from green to double black.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
The Swiss park in Bike Kingdom combines five freeride lines, the wider Arosa-Lenzerheide-Chur trail network and efficient lift logistics.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
Arosa is the softer, scenic side of Bike Kingdom, with the Hörnli Trail, skill center, bike schools and lift-assisted routes.
Valais, Zermatt and the Matterhorn, Switzerland
A Valais gravity area combining bikepark trails, enduro feel and 4 Vallées lifts above a lively Alpine resort.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
Brambrüesch above Chur offers five freeride trails, quick urban lift access and a long season thanks to its low altitude.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A Haute-Savoie bikepark with 128 km of marked routes, three main MTB lifts and famous trails on Chavannes and Mont Chéry.
Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg and the South-West, Germany
A classic Black Forest bike park with lift access, three downhill lines and mandatory protection for riders who already feel confident off road.
Frankfurt, Hesse and the Main Region, Germany
A smaller Odenwald bike park in Hesse with seven trails, a clear operating calendar, online tickets and rental bikes plus protection.
Lower Austria, Wachau and Weinviertel, Austria
An easy-to-reach bike park on the Hirschenkogel between Lower Austria and Styria, with 18 km of trails, gondola access and rental at the base station.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
Soelden in the Oetztal offers over 42 km of shaped lines, 30+ km of singletrails, five bike lifts, a Fernar shuttle and strong rental support.
Dalarna and Central Sweden, Sweden
A family-friendly Dalarna bike park with lift access, easy flow trails, pumptracks and a gradual step up to faster downhill riding.
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks, Norway
A compact Norwegian bike park with Lodge Express lift access, the long Silverstone flow trail and Hallingdal mountain views.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
Jakobshorn gives Davos a distinctly alpine bike character: a cable car from town, long descents, technical sections and broad Graubunden valley views.
Julian Alps: Bled, Bohinj and Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
A Slovenian bikepark below Vitranc, ideal for combining lift-served descents, an Alpine village and trips around the three-border area.
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District, Austria
An Austrian classic for riders who want lifts, long flow trails and technical descents in one valley.
Lower Austria, Wachau and Weinviertel, Austria
A compact Lower Austrian trail area with bike lift, panorama trails, rental and a family-friendly layout close to Vienna.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
A Trentino MTB area with bike parks, gravity trails, bike-ready lifts, bike train and a strong racing reputation.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
A lift-served freeride bike park in the Portes du Soleil, known for jump zones, steep Alpine lines and links into the Franco-Swiss trail network.
South Wales, Cardiff and Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
A large trail area near Merthyr Tydfil combines forest descents, colour-graded trails and bus uplift, making a day here feel like a mountain bike resort rather than a casual woodland loop.
Styria and Graz, Austria
A major Austrian gravity bikepark with 42 km of trails, gondola access, World Cup downhill heritage and strong base infrastructure.
South Wales, Cardiff and Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
A large purpose-built bikepark near Merthyr Tydfil with uplift buses, graded trails and facilities for a full riding day.
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District, Austria
A major Austrian MTB area with more than 120 km of trails, modern lifts and links to Leogang and Fieberbrunn.
Frankfurt, Hesse and the Main Region, Germany
A well-known Hesse bike park by the Ettelsberg, combining flow, four-cross, enduro, downhill and strong resort infrastructure.
Bavaria, Munich and the German Alps, Germany
Geisskopf near Bischofsmais is a German bikepark staple: lift access, forest trails, flow-country heritage and technical descents in a compact Bavarian Forest setting.
Carinthia, Klagenfurt and the Southern Lakes, Austria
A Carinthian bike park below the Petzen massif, mixing long flow, technical trails and a borderland Alpine mood.
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks, Norway
Lift-served bikepark near Lillehammer with Nordic forest trails, flow, downhill and practical resort facilities at a former Olympic venue.
Eastern Norway, Lillehammer and the National Parks, Norway
A large Norwegian bike destination with lift-assisted riding, the Gullia trail area, family zones and resort-side rental.
Ordino, La Massana and the Western Valleys, Andorra
Andorra bikepark in the Pal sector combines downhill, enduro, XC and UCI race atmosphere with easy access from La Massana.
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Liguria and the Italian Riviera, Italy
Finale is not a classic lift bike park but a huge MTB region with shuttles, guides, trail status, Finale Outdoor Base and legendary zones from Melogno to Manie.
Rhineland, Cologne, Düsseldorf and the Ruhr, Germany
A large German bikepark on Kappe hill with lifts, flow lines, jumps and technical downhill sections within easy reach of the Ruhr area.
Swedish Lapland, Kiruna and the Far North, Sweden
SkiStar lists 40 downhill trails from green to black, up to 853 vertical metres, required ÅrePasset Medium/Large and bike rental at SkiStarshop Åre Torg.
Milan, the Lakes and Lombardy, Italy
Mottolino above Livigno offers lift-served downhill, blue to black trails, rental at the gondola, a 2026 map and the base of a famous Italian bikepark.
Vorarlberg, Bregenz and Lake Constance, Austria
A Vorarlberg bikepark combining playful freeride lines, technical descents, family zones and alpine facilities above Brand and Bürserberg.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
A Tyrolean bikepark at the Waldbahn in Fiss with nine park trails, singletrails, training zones, rental and lifts for a full mountain day.
Tyrol and Innsbruck, Austria
Sölden is more than a bike park: 42+ km of shaped lines, 30+ km of single trails, 5 bike lifts, pump tracks, rentals and long descents from Giggijoch and Gaislachkogl.
Veneto, Verona and the Dolomites, Italy
Paganella offers 400 km of bike trails, 3 bike parks, 80 km of gravity single trails, 300 km MTB/e-bike routes, lifts, rentals, schools and one regional bike pass.
Graubünden, Engadin and the South-Eastern Alps, Switzerland
Lenzerheide is the heart of Bike Kingdom Arosa-Lenzerheide-Chur: 2 bike parks, 12 mountain railways, over 900 km of regional trails, freeride lines by Rothornbahn and strong bike services.
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French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
Les Gets is a French Alps legend: Chavannes for flow and jumps, Mont Chéry for natural technical riding and World Cup heritage, plus rental, schools and one of Europe’s biggest bike regions.
Salzburg, Salzkammergut and the Lake District, Austria
A major Austrian bikepark by the Asitz and Steinberg lifts, with Riders Playground, fast descents, technical singletrails and the facilities of one of the Alps big bike regions.
French Alps, Lyon and the Jura, France
Les 2 Alpes offers high-altitude MTB between 3,200 and 900 m, over 100 km of marked trails, summer lifts, bike patrol and long descents that can tire even strong riders.
Castile, León, Navarre, La Rioja and the Inland North, Spain
La Pinilla is one of Spain’s most practical bike parks for a quick Madrid weekend: lift access, rental, school, restaurant and trails from green to black.
Valencia, Costa Blanca and Murcia, Spain
La Fenasosa is different from resort bike parks: a private park near Banyeres de Mariola with booked shuttles, camping, showers, pool and a strong freeride character.
Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava, Spain
La Molina is one of Spain’s most complete bike parks, with downhill tracks, XC/e-bike loop, wood park, gondola access and resort services in Cerdanya.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
Bolonia is a wilder Costa de la Luz beach with a large dune and Roman Baelo Claudia ruins. It works best by car, early, and with respect for wind and dunes.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
Genoveses is one of Cabo de Gata’s easier wild beaches, but summer access is regulated and walking, bike or shuttle from San José makes sense.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
The Mezquita-Cathedral is Córdoba’s defining monument: a former great mosque with a cathedral nave inside. Come early, book ahead and leave time for the columns, mihrab and Judería streets.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
Seville Cathedral is one of the world’s great Gothic churches, while La Giralda keeps the site’s Almohad memory alive. Combine the nave, Columbus tomb, Patio de los Naranjos and tower climb.
Castile, León, Navarre, La Rioja and the Inland North, Spain
Segovia’s Alcázar sits on a rocky spur and looks theatrical from almost every angle. Inside are halls, armoury rooms and the optional Juan II tower with serious stairs and strong views.
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Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava, Spain
Montserrat combines monastery, rock massif, views and transport that is best chosen in advance. The train plus rack railway via Monistrol is the calm option.
Canary Islands, Spain
Maspalomas combines swimming, dunes, lighthouse and a protected lagoon. Stay on marked paths and treat the reserve gently.
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Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
Caminito del Rey is a regulated one-way walkway above the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge. It suits confident walkers, not children under 8.
Aragon and the Spanish Pyrenees, Spain
Ordesa y Monte Perdido is a Pyrenean national park of canyons, forests, waterfalls and high routes. Entry is free, but seasonal transport matters.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
The Real Alcázar is one of Seville’s strongest sights, blending Islamic, Christian and Mudéjar layers. Official advance tickets are the safer plan.
Valencia, Costa Blanca and Murcia, Spain
Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences can be a walk, an Oceanogràfic visit or a combined ticket day.
Balearic Islands, Spain
Ses Illetes is one of the Balearics’ best-known beaches. The beach is natural, but vehicle access to the protected area is regulated in season.
Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava, Spain
Park Güell mixes architecture, greenery and Barcelona views. The regulated area uses timed tickets and is best early or outside peak hours.
Basque Country, Cantabria and Asturias, Spain
La Concha is San Sebastián’s iconic city beach, good for swimming, the promenade and pintxos nearby.
Madrid and Central Spain, Spain
The Prado is Madrid’s essential museum and one of Europe’s great galleries. Book a timed pass and choose a focused route instead of trying to see everything.
Canary Islands, Spain
The Teide Cable Car makes Tenerife’s high volcanic landscape accessible, but wind and weather control the day. Book ahead and keep the plan flexible.
Andalusia: Seville, Granada, Córdoba and Málaga, Spain
The Alhambra is Granada’s essential monument and one of Europe’s great Moorish palace complexes. Book official tickets early, bring ID and treat the Nasrid Palaces time slot as fixed.
Galicia and Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Praia das Catedrais near Ribadeo is one of northern Spain’s most striking beaches. Visit at low tide, book the free access permit in regulated periods, and treat the sea, weather and protected landscape with respect.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
A local outdoor pool complex in green Klanovice, good for swimming and families.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
A compact BMX track in Prague Repy for a short technical riding session.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
A large UNESCO landscape park just outside Prague with ponds, meadows and long views.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
A riverside campsite south of Prague with train access and good cycling options.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Divoká Šárka is a Prague outdoor pool in a green rocky valley, with published entry prices, rentals and a cash-only rule.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Autokemp Karlštejn offers tents, caravans, cabins, electric hook-ups and a Berounka-side base for trips around Karlštejn.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Petynka is a practical Prague outdoor pool with a heated 50m stainless-steel basin, slide, family prices, online tickets and easy access in Střešovice.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Flošna is a modern summer pool area in Hradec Králové with heated outdoor pools, attractions included in admission and a clear 2026 price list.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Olešná Summer Aquapark in Frýdek-Místek offers outdoor stainless-steel pools, a 50m swimming pool, slides, children's areas, nearby camping and Beskydy views.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Zvíkov Village is a year-round camp near Zvíkov Castle with log houses, cabins, caravan pitches and tent places, useful for families, groups and South Bohemian trips.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
The Krkonoše Tree Top Trail is an easy mountain-forest visit in Janské Lázně, with a tower, educational stops, a slide and newer adventure elements inside the tower.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Hlučín Lake is a large recreation area near Hlučín with natural swimming, sports facilities, children's areas, events and a campsite.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Mlékojedy is a natural swimming lake between Tišice and Neratovice. In 2026 the former Beach Park setup is no longer operating, so expect freer swimming but less guaranteed service.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Bike Resort Peklák offers more than 22 km of trails on the slopes of Javorník directly above Česká Třebová. Beginners can ride Růžovka, Kolonáda or the long Happyna circuit, while experienced riders will find Mechovka, Rodeo, Zmije, Northshore, Airline and the DH1 and Malinovka race tracks. An 800-metre bicycle tow helps with the climb, while Dechovka offers a pedal-powered alternative. Bike rental, refreshments, parking and a small campsite are available at the base.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Singletrack Zdobnice is a compact network of more than 10 km of one-way forest trails in the Orlické Mountains. It offers a pumptrack, a short training trail, the Želva climbing trail and six downhill trails from mild to medium difficulty. The main trailhead is by the fire reservoir in Zdobnice, with parking, a repair station and an e-bike charging station.
Poland
Singletrack Glacensis is a huge Czech-Polish network of forest singletracks in the Kłodzko region, the Orlické and Bystrzyckie Mountains. It offers more than 200 km of loops, from family and very easy routes to faster medium-difficulty rides. There is no entry fee and no lift-served bikepark atmosphere; expect long forest rides, one-way trails, trailhead car parks, service points and the option to link several loops into a multi-day bike trip.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Singltrek Suchák is a network of one-way forest trails on the slopes of Suchý vrch, starting at Červenovodské sedlo. It offers the green Okolo Hvězdy loop, the blue Pod Bradlem loop and the red K Boudě loop. There is no entry fee, no lift and no bike rental, but you get natural singletrack, gentle gradients, forest, views, Kramářova chata and the option to connect the ride with Bouda fortress.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Trailpark Bukovka in Horský resort Buková hora near Červená Voda is a friendly bike area for families, beginners, hobby riders and anyone who wants to try a more natural trail. It offers a 7.5 km blue trail, the red Blinduro trail, the black Pod lanem trail, a climbing trail, mini bikepark, pumptrack, lift with bike attachment, rental and service.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Trail & Enduro Park Kraličák lies around Štvanice hill between Stříbrnice and Hynčice pod Sušinou. It offers 22 km of trails from the green Rodinný Stříbrňák for children and beginners through blue flow trails and the red Fun Flow to black enduro RZ stages with roots, rocks, rock gardens and steep forest sections. A six-seat D-line chairlift with bike hooks takes riders up; at the bottom there is rental, pumptrack, refreshments and facilities.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Mountain trails below Kralicky Sneznik mix lift access, big views, flowing descents and technical forest sections.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Camp Velkopařezitý lies about one kilometre beyond Řásná in the forests below Javořice, close to Velký Pařezitý Pond. It offers cabins, a guesthouse, tent, caravan and campervan places, electric hookups, a shared kitchen, showers, fire pits, a kiosk, the U Čertů inn and excellent trips to Javořice, Míchova skála, Roštejn and Telč.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Kemp Brodský, known as Broďák, is a family campsite by Brodský Pond near Červený Kostelec. It offers cabins, bungalows, tent and caravan pitches, electric hookups, a shared kitchen, restaurant, showers, playground, boat and pedal-boat rental, bike storage and a grassy beach.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Olešná Reservoir near Frýdek-Místek is an urban natural-swimming area with grassy beaches, gradual water entry, refreshments, showers, a campsite, a loop trail around the water and a paid summer aquapark next door. Water quality is officially monitored by the regional hygiene authority, but there is no lifeguard or medic at the natural bathing area.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Kristýna near Hrádek nad Nisou is a flooded former brown-coal mine turned into a lively recreation area with sandy and grassy beaches, a campsite, cabins, restaurants, sports facilities and cycling services close to the Czech-German-Polish border.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Mšeno Lido, also known as the Mšeno Town Baths, is one of the most charming historic swimming pools in Czechia. The Art Deco complex from 1932 sits at the edge of Mšeno near Debř park, with spring-fed water, grassy areas, a paddling pool, changing rooms, refreshments and a nostalgic summer atmosphere.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Sychrov Chateau is a Neo-Gothic pearl in the Liberec Region and an excellent trip between Turnov, Liberec and the Bohemian Paradise. It offers the Prince Kamil’s Chateau basic route, Arthur and Gabriela Apartments, a shorter Visit to Princess Adéla, Golden Treasure, a large English park with orangery, Rohan history and a link to Antonín Dvořák.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Trosky is the most famous silhouette of the Bohemian Paradise: a castle ruin on two basalt rocks, the Baba and Panna towers, a self-guided whole-castle route, a viewpoint climb, 138 steps to Baba and excellent links to the Podtrosecká valleys, Hruboskalsko, Kost, Prachov Rocks, Turnov and Jičín.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Kost Castle is one of the best-preserved Gothic castles in Czechia and a great destination in the Bohemian Paradise. It offers castle palaces, a medieval torture chamber, a combined full-castle route, a short barrier-free route, walks through Plakánek Valley and easy links to Sobotka, Humprecht and Vesec.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Bouzov is one of the most photogenic Moravian castles: a romantic silhouette with towers, courtyards, chapel, armoury, the Ohnivec children’s route, the Hláska tower climb and easy access for a trip from Olomouc, Litovel, Mohelnice or Loštice. Ideal for families, couples, photographers and anyone who wants a castle that looks exactly like a castle should.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Pernštejn is one of the most impressive castles in Czechia: a powerful Gothic-Renaissance castle above the woods near Nedvědice, with the main From Gothic to the 20th Century tour, a shorter family route, self-guided courtyards, restored lordship garden, a children’s White Lady route and great links to Tišnov, Vysočina and the Svratka valley.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Valtice Chateau is a grand Baroque residence of the Liechtenstein family and the perfect counterpart to Lednice. It offers a representative tour, the Princely Apartment, Baroque chapel, rare chateau theatre, Wine Salon, Chateau Cellar, herb garden, park and trips to the Reistna Colonnade, Rendez-vous, Lednice and Pálava.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Lednice is one of South Moravia’s greatest attractions: a Neo-Gothic chateau, representative halls, private Liechtenstein apartments, greenhouse, Minaret, Janohrad, vast park and direct connection to the UNESCO Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, couples, cyclists and lovers of wine and landscape.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Červená Lhota is one of the most photogenic chateaux in Czechia: a red Renaissance building on a rocky island in the middle of a pond, with a bridge, park, Chapel of the Holy Trinity and intimate interiors of the last owners, the Schönburg-Hartenstein family. An ideal trip for romantics, families, photographers and anyone looking for South Bohemia in fairytale form.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Hluboká nad Vltavou is one of the most beautiful Czech chateaux and a major South Bohemian attraction. It offers Neo-Gothic architecture, representative rooms, private Schwarzenberg apartments, the chateau kitchen, guest rooms, a tower with views, park, gardens and easy combinations with Ohrada Zoo, the Vltava and České Budějovice.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Křivoklát is one of the most atmospheric Czech royal castles, hidden in the forests of Křivoklátsko. It offers Gothic Palaces, Castle Palaces and Whole Castle tours, prisons, a chapel, knight halls, library, walls, tower and a mood very different from the more famous Karlštejn.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Karlštejn is one of Czechia’s best-known castles, easy from Prague, with several tours and very different price levels.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Šemberské Trails near Tuchoraz are a smaller suburban trail area just a few kilometres from Český Brod, with one-way forest trails, natural surface, berms, a climbing trail, downhill routes of different difficulty, a base with pub, bike rental and good train access from Prague.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Autokemp Slapy Skalice lies on the left bank of Slapy Reservoir about 35 km south of Prague. It offers tent and caravan pitches, four-bed cabins, small apartments, studios, apartments, swimming access, a restaurant and a shared kitchen.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Traily Vír in the Vysočina Region is a natural trail area in the steep hills around the Svratka River and Vír Reservoir. It suits riders who like enduro sections, technical descents, XC loops, gravel routes and honest climbing.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Cyklo aréna Vysočina in Nové Město na Moravě offers a varied singletrack network next to the famous Vysočina Arena, from children’s and handbike-friendly routes to blue, red, orange and black technical trails.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
SingleTrails Bílá is a compact lift-assisted trail area at Ski Areál Bílá in the Beskydy Mountains. It offers the blue flow Refresh trail, red freeride Rock’n’Roll, an easy connector, an uphill route to Zbojnická and a skills centre for beginners.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Bike Area Zadov is a smaller Šumava biking area for mountain bikes, e-bikes and families. It combines trails near the Zadov–Kobyla chairlift, easier blue options, a red MTB/e-bike route, longer trip routes and a Mini Bike Park by the lower lift station.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
A Jeseniky bikepark on the slopes of Medvedi hora with lift access, long mountain descents and a calmer feel than the biggest Czech resorts.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Bikepark Špičák near Železná Ruda is one of the best-known Czech bikeparks. It offers a chairlift, the easier Good Year Family Line, natural Black Friday, technical Struggle, Air-Stone, Jump Park, Skill Center and an uphill trail to the summit.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Kyčerka in Velké Karlovice now works more like a natural trail area than a classic lift-served bikepark. Expect smaller Wallachian trails, a start near Kyčerka parking and the need to check current trail status before travelling.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Bike Aréna Vsetín is a singletrail area in Semetín, Vsetín. It offers over 20 km of natural trails from easier family routes to playful flow and more technical sections with stones, berms, jumps and wooden bridges.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Monínec Bikepark near Sedlec-Prčice offers flow, downhill and jump options, lift-assisted riding and a practical day trip from Prague.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
TrailPark Plešivec offers 15 km of lift-served trails in the Ore Mountains. Expect the easy blue Helen trail, playful red lines Niki and Rock n Rolla, enduro sections, black technical trails and jump lines for experienced riders.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Trail Park Dolní Morava offers over 30 km of lift-served trails, from the family-friendly Mlýnský Trail to flow lines, enduro sections and black expert routes. It suits families, intermediate riders and experienced bikers looking for technical riding and jumps.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Autocamp Skalice lies on the left bank of Slapy Reservoir, about 35 km south of Prague. It offers cabins, apartments, bedsits, studios, tent and caravan pitches, a floating pontoon swimming area, restaurant and classic summer lakeside atmosphere.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Kemp Stříbrný rybník sits in Malšova Lhota on the edge of Hradec Králové, between a natural swimming area, sandy beaches and the city forests. It offers cabins, mobile homes, glamping tents, treehouses, own tents and caravans, a restaurant, Kolobar, rentals and adventure activities.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
Kemp Keramika sits on the shore of Hracholusky Reservoir, about 15 km west of Plzeň. It offers cabins, mobile homes, hobbit houses, tent and caravan areas, a restaurant, kiosk, minigolf, boat rental, paddleboards and a summer music programme.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Autocamping Rozkoš in Česká Skalice lies directly by Rozkoš Reservoir, often nicknamed the East Bohemian Sea. It offers a tent area, caravan and motorhome pitches, cabins, apartments, restaurants, beach facilities and a great base for Grandmother’s Valley and the Kladské pomezí region.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Camping Olšina sits directly on the Lipno Reservoir near Černá v Pošumaví. It offers a terraced site with its own beach, tent and caravan pitches, small and large cabins, mobile homes, a restaurant, shop, boat and bike rental and a quieter family atmosphere.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Camp Borný in Staré Splavy is one of the best-known campsites by Lake Mácha. It suits tents, caravans, motorhomes and simple apartment or caravan stays, with beach access, water sports, rentals and a lively summer mood.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Barbora near Oldřichov is one of the best natural swimming spots in the Teplice region. It offers two beaches, deep clear water, Eurocamp facilities, a dog-friendly beach, water sports and surprisingly usable public transport.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Autocamp Osek lies below the Ore Mountains near Teplice. It suits families, caravan travellers, tent campers and trips to Osek Monastery, Rýzmburk castle ruins or the forests towards Dlouhá Louka.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Eurocamp Barbora in Oldřichov near Jeníkov sits directly by Lake Barbora in the Teplice region. It offers caravan and motorhome pitches, a small number of tent pitches, family cabins, showers included, refreshments at the Yacht Club and access to the beaches.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
A Šumava lift-served bike park near Železná Ruda, with wooded downhill lines and technical riding within easy reach of western Czechia and Bavaria.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Tanvaldský Špičák is a lift-served bike park in the Jizera Mountains with roughly 12 km of one-way trails. It suits skilled children, beginners and more experienced riders looking for flow, berms, stone sections and a new rollable jump trail.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Bikepark Kopřivná in Malá Morávka offers a lift, 9 trails, a skills centre, rental, service and lines for children, beginners and experienced riders. It can be friendly, but Gravity Line, DH and Dirtzilla are not places for ego without protection.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Singletrail Moravský kras near Jedovnice offers three forest circuits above Olšovec. It suits beginners, families and riders looking for playful berms, jumps and a slightly sharper third loop without lift-served bike park chaos.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Autokemp Merkur in Pasohlávky is a huge summer campsite with two lagoons, beaches, tent and caravan areas, fixed accommodation, restaurants, sports and evening entertainment. Great for an active summer, less ideal if you want monastic silence in peak season.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Camp Dolce is a large family-oriented campsite in Oblanov near Trutnov, with swimming, a grassy beach, restaurant, kiosks, sports areas and space for tents, caravans and motorhomes. It works well for families, longer stays and as a summer base for exploring the foothills of the Giant Mountains.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
A natural trail centre below the Jestrebi hills, with mellow flow trails and demanding rocky black lines.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Rychleby Trails in Černá Voda are one of Czechia’s most distinctive MTB trail areas, with technical stone trails, modern flow sections, legendary Superflow, rocky Wales, bouldery Velryba, easier beginner loops, a skills centre, bike rental, bike school, refreshments and a strong Rychleby Mountain atmosphere.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Komárovský Pond near Branžež is a popular swimming spot in the western part of Bohemian Paradise, with sandy bottom, gradual water entry, campsites and cottage areas, pine forests, sandstone rocks and trips to Drábské světničky, Valečov, Mužský, Příhrazské Rocks, Kost Castle or Plakánek Valley.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Autocamp Sedmihorky is one of the best-known campsites in Bohemian Paradise, located by Bažantník Pond and right below Hruboskalsko Rock Town. It offers tent meadows, caravan pitches, cabins, mobile homes, pre-pitched tents, restaurant, kiosks, indoor playroom, playgrounds, swimming and family programmes.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Singltrek pod Smrkem is one of Czechia’s best-known trail areas, with more than 60 km of natural one-way MTB trails between Nové Město pod Smrkem, Lázně Libverda and the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains, plus Singltrek Centrum, rental, service, refreshments, a swimming pool and camping facilities.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Jinolice Ponds are one of the most pleasant summer places in Bohemian Paradise, with swimming in Oborský Pond, sandy beaches with gradual entry, campsites, restaurants, stands, sports rental, fishing and a great location just below Prachov Rocks and close to Jičín.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Pastviny Reservoir on the Divoká Orlice is one of the nicest swimming places in the Orlické Mountain foothills, with wooded shores, beaches, campsites, pedal boat and small boat rentals, fishing, cycling trips, dam views and a relaxed summer mountain atmosphere by the water.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Dalešice Reservoir is one of the most scenic water spots in Vysočina. Around Wilsonka near Hartvíkovice you will find campsite and beach facilities, boat and pedal boat rental, boat transport, views of Wilson's Rock, a deep Jihlava River valley, wooded shores and trips towards Kramolín, Koněšín, Třesov or Dalešice brewery.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
Hracholusky Reservoir is one of the main summer water spots in the Plzeň Region, with sandy and grassy beaches, campsites, refreshments, pedal boat and paddleboard rentals, water sports, fishing, an excursion boat, wooded shores and trips to the Pňovany Bridge, Stříbro or Kladruby.
Vysočina and the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, Czechia
Velké Dářko is the largest pond in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and one of Vysočina’s best-known swimming spots, with sandy and grassy shores, shallow peat-coloured water, campsites, refreshments, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboards, peat-bog walks and cycling trips.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Camping Lipno Modřín is a large family campsite directly by Lake Lipno, with a private beach, tent, caravan and motorhome pitches, yurts, electric hook-ups, restaurant, outdoor kitchen, showers, washing machines, pedal boat and sports equipment rental, animation programmes and cycle/inline path access.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
Bikepark Lipno is a family-oriented bikepark in Lipno nad Vltavou, with the Střecha chairlift for bike transport, a 1.8 km blue trail, a harder 1.2 km red trail, about 180 m of vertical drop, berms, rollers, jumps, rock sections, wooden features and downhill bike rental.
South Bohemia, Český Krumlov and Třeboň, Czechia
The public beach in Lipno nad Vltavou is one of the most practical swimming spots on the Lipno Reservoir, with grassy shores, a gentle sandy entry, refreshments, playgrounds, boat rentals, Marina Lipno, a pier, cycle paths and many nearby trips.
West Bohemia, Pilsen and the Spa Triangle, Czechia
Trail Park Klínovec is one of Czechia’s best-known bike parks, with the Mapy.com Express chairlift, around 30 km of trails in four difficulty levels, long flow trails Azur, Rubin and Baron, technical sections, bike rental, bike school, service, showers, refreshments and free parking.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Holiday Park Vranovská pláž is a large campsite and recreation area directly by the Vranov Reservoir, with tent pitches, caravan sites, cabins, mobile homes, restaurants, shops, kitchens, beach access, a toboggan, rentals and boat trips.
Brno and South Moravia, Czechia
Vranov Reservoir is one of South Moravia’s best-known summer spots, with warm water, Vranovská pláž beach, campsites, boat transport, boat and pedal boat rentals, water sports, wooded shores and trips to Bítov or Vranov nad Dyjí Château.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Pískovna Náklo is a large flooded gravel-sand quarry between Náklo and Lhota nad Moravou, near Olomouc and Litovel. It offers clean water, grassy-sandy beaches, refreshments, toilets, fishing, paddleboards, wakeboarding and seasonal parking.
Olomouc, Central Moravia and the Jeseníky Mountains, Czechia
Lom Výkleky near Olomouc and Přerov is one of the best-known natural swimming spots in Central Moravia, with clear water, rocky banks, diving, refreshments, parking and a paid visitor regime introduced from the 2025 season.
East Bohemia, Krkonoše and the Orlické Mountains, Czechia
Seč Reservoir is one of the most popular summer water spots in the Pardubice Region, with swimming, campsites, pedal boat, rowing boat and paddleboard rental, water sports, fishing, island views, Oheb castle ruins, wooded Iron Mountains shores and trips around Seč, Hoješín and Ústupky.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
The Slapy Reservoir is one of the best-known summer escapes from Prague. Ždáň and Nová Živohošť offer grassy and partly sandy beaches, gradual water entry, boat transport, rentals, campsites, refreshments and classic reservoir atmosphere.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Lake Konětopy is a popular flooded sand quarry between Konětopy and Dřísy, with clear water, sandy and grassy beaches, refreshments, toilets, a playground, fishing and a paid area regime without dogs.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Lake Sadská is a former sand quarry near Nymburk and Poděbrady. It offers free swimming, a sandy beach with gradual water entry, grassy and shaded banks, a nudist beach, refreshments, seasonal paid parking and dogs allowed.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
A large sandy lake near Prague for a simple summer swim.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Kamencové Lake in Chomutov is an unusual natural swimming area with beaches, a pier, campsite, sports facilities and rental of pedal boats, rowing boats and paddleboards. It works well with a visit to Zoopark Chomutov.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Barbora near Oldřichov is one of the best-known natural swimming spots near Teplice, with clear deep water, beaches, Eurocamp facilities, refreshments, a nudist area, diving and water sports.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Most is a large reclaimed lake on the site of the former Ležáky brown-coal mine. It offers free swimming access, free parking, a pebble main beach, food stands, playgrounds, dog beaches, water sports and a 9 km loop around the lake.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Milada is a large reclaimed lake near Ústí nad Labem, created after brown-coal mining. It offers free-style swimming access, pebble beaches, piers, cycling and inline routes, plus wide views of the surrounding hills.
North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Lake Mácha is one of the Czech Republic’s classic summer destinations, with sandy beaches in Doksy, Klůček and Staré Splavy, boat trips, campsites, attractions and views towards Bezděz Castle.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Biotop Lhotka is a paid natural swimming area in Prague 4 with biologically filtered water, lawns, changing rooms, showers, refreshments and good public transport access.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Džbán is a well-known Prague reservoir near Divoká Šárka. The old northern swimming area should be checked carefully, but the south bank offers a leisure area, swimming, refreshments and Wake Park Džbán.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Radotín Biotope is a Prague natural-swimming area with biological water treatment, lawns, family facilities and 2026 summer pricing.
Prague and Central Bohemia, Czechia
Hostivař Reservoir is one of Prague’s best-known natural swimming spots, with a paid beach, separate nudist beach, snack stands, sports facilities and freer swimming on the opposite bank.
Julian Alps: Bled, Bohinj and Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Bled Castle stands high above one of Slovenia’s most famous lakes. It is not only a historic site, but also one of the best viewpoints over Lake Bled, the island and the Alps.
Lisbon, Sintra and the Tagus Region, Portugal
Pena Palace is Sintra’s most striking landmark: a colourful Romantic palace on a hill, combining royal history, viewpoints, forest paths and fairytale architecture.
Paris and Île-de-France, France
The Eiffel Tower is Paris’s most famous symbol. Even if you know it from thousands of photos, the views, Trocadéro approach and Champ de Mars atmosphere are still worth experiencing.
Lika, Velebit and Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Plitvice Lakes are one of Croatia’s most beautiful natural sights, with wooden boardwalks, cascades, lakes and waterfalls far from the usual Adriatic beach route.
Barcelona, Catalonia and the Costa Brava, Spain
Sagrada Família is Barcelona’s most iconic landmark and one of Europe’s most remarkable buildings. It is ideal for first-time visitors, architecture lovers and travellers who want to see Gaudí on the grandest scale.