Svijany

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys) comprises several little valleys that form an arch to the north and northeast around Trosky Castle.

Ruin of Vranov Castle - Pantheon

Vranov Castle, built on the steep rock cliff high above the Jizera River at the beginning of the 15th century, was one of the last castles built in the region.

Hruboskalsko

The Hruboskalsko is one of the best-known rock formations. It is characterised by impressive towers reaching up to 55 m and also by steep canyons.

Bozkovské Dolomite Caves

The dolomite caves with the largest underground lake in Bohemia.

Ruin of Trosky Castle

The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.

Prachovské skály (rocks)

The Prachovské Skály nature preserve is one of the most popular regions in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest nature preserves in the country.

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Bohemian Paradise

Svijany 71
Příšovice, 463 46

Phone:	+420 485 177 008
E-mail:	info@obecsvijany.cz
Web:	www.obecsvijany.cz
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Svijany is located around 6km south-west of Turnov, on the right bank of Jizera in the fringe of Český ráj.

The first note on Svijany dates back to 1345. Svijany used to belong to the estate of the Vartemberk family. Jáchym Ondřej Šlik obtained the Svijany estate from them, and after the Battle of White Mountain Albrecht of Waldstein obtained his confiscated property. In the 19th century the Waldstein family sold the Svijany estate to the House of Rohan who had their seat in near Sychrov.

Svijany and its environs offer good conditions and facilities for hiking, cycle touring and recreation.