Make a holiday rental home or apartment in East Bohemia, Czech Republic your home away from home
Bohemia is the core of the Czech Republic, and eastern section is an area of rich history, beautiful scenery and contrasting environments. With ancient crafts to be discovered, castles and chateaus to be explored, excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits and many historical towns to enjoy, East Bohemia has something for everyone, and is a great destination for those seeking a unique holiday rental destination.
Things to do in East Bohemia, Czech Republic
East Bohemia is bordered by the Giant Mountains to the north and Poland to the north-east, with four other regions of the Czech Republic also meeting its land borders. Unsurprisingly, this makes East Bohemia an area of contrast and variety, and several types of vacation can be enjoyed in the region, including a trip around many rural towns and villages, a winter sports holiday and even a big city break.
Places to visit on holiday in East Bohemia, Czech Republic
Many visitors to the Czech Republic head straight for Prague, and as a result miss out on a number of cities that offer almost as much as the capital, but at a fraction of the prices. Hradec Kralove is the regions capital, and has a well-preserved centre and a strong sense of culture. The same could also be said of nearby Pardubice, which annually hosts Europe’s largest chess competition.
Other towns within the region worth a visit include Kuks – which contains a large collection of baroque statues, and Nove Mesto nad Metuje – a picturesque artistic town with a stunning main square.
A perfect example of the contrast found in East Bohemia is the landscape. The region contains some of the country’s flattest landscapes, but also its highest peaks. The peaks around Orlicke hory border Poland, offer some excellent hiking, climbing and skiing, and are a great destination for an outdoor adventure break.
Explorers will also love Cesky raj. This name of this protected landscape area translates as ‘Bohemian Paradise’, and with hiking and biking trails, ruined castles and unspoilt landscapes to explore, it’s not hard to see why.
Weather in East Bohemia, Czech Republic
East Bohemia (and the Czech Republic in general) has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. July and August are the warmest months in which to visit, with an average temperature of 22C. Temperatures start to drop in mid-September, and from December to February rarely exceed 5C, - but with low rainfall during this period, a holiday rental can still be enjoyed.
Flights to East Bohemia, Czech Republic
Although there are many airports dotted around the Czech Republic, the majority of these are only for domestic and military flights. With an abundance of cheap flights to Prague, and considering the capital’s central location, it is easiest to fly to the capital and make the remainder of your journey to your chosen East Bohemia destination by hire car.
