One hundred thousand inhabitants and a very favourable location about 100 kilometres east of Prague; remarkable history as well as rich and vibrant social life; ravishing scenery at the confluence of the Labe and Orlice rivers; this is Hradec Králové, one of the most beautiful urban centres in the Czech Republic. The city is graced with many parks and gardens and is surrounded by extensive forests and many ponds.
Those of you who like to cycle will not be disappointed either. The paths alongside the Labe and Orlice rivers invite you for both short and long trips to the neighbouring places of interest. You can visit real historical jewels such as the castle in Hrádek u Mechanic and Karlova Koruna. You can pay a visit to Kuks Castle, where you will find many of Braun’s statues. You can also visit the Chlum battleground and Probošt’s Bethlehem in nearby Třebechovice.
Hiking lovers can visit the lime rocks in Český Ráj or Adršpach. And finally, it would be a pity not to visit the Krkonoše and Orlické mountains or go on a safari in Dvůr Králové nad Labem. Come and see for yourselves!