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🇨🇿North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland
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North Bohemia, Liberec and Bohemian Switzerland, Czechia
Kamencové Lake in Chomutov: unusual water, city beach and Zoopark trip
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: clear swimming, diving and beaches near Teplice
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: clear swimming above a vanished city
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: clean swimming in a reclaimed landscape near Ústí nad Labem
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: Czech summer by beaches, pines and boats
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.
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North Bohemia is one of Czechia’s most varied regions, combining sandstone scenery, glassmaking towns, former industrial areas, spas, castles and mountain foothills.
Trips and nature
Bohemian Switzerland and the Lusatian and Jizera Mountains offer cliffs, forests, viewpoints, gorges and hiking routes. The landscape can be surprisingly dramatic for Czechia.
Food and atmosphere
Liberec, glassmaking villages, spa towns, castles and industrial towns tell a layered borderland story with Czech, German and modern industrial influences.
Transport and stay
Liberec and larger towns are reachable by bus or train. A car helps for trailheads, villages, gorges and smaller mountain areas.