RELAXING PARDUBICKO www.TOPardubicko.cz Dear lovers of rest and relaxation, Contents Welcome to Pardubicko, the ideal place for a peaceful and carefree Lázně Bohdaneč – holiday. a jewel amongst spas Pardubicko is a diverse region 1 and has a lot to offer for lovers Pardubicko and its of nature, history and relaxation. 2 traditions Peat spas, countless beautiful Relaxing in the city parks, countryside walks countryside and the picturesque centres 3 of historic towns, an excellent services and plenty of cultural Town circuit walks opportunities – galleries, 4 museums, theatres and the chamber philharmonic – 5 In search of culture all these can be found in Pardubicko. Come and be inspired and enjoy a relaxing and laid-back stay! 1 • LÁZNĚ BOHDANEČ – A JEWEL AMONGST SPAS Lázně Bohdaneč – aerial view Lázně Bohdaneč 1 LÁZNĚ BOHDANEČ – A JEWEL AMONGST SPAS Lázně Bohdaneč is a picturesque town near and posttraumatic conditions. However, Lázně Pardubice and also the only spa town in the Bohdaneč is also a popular place for a relaxing Pardubice region. The spa peat beds cover stay. Surrounded by countryside, the spa 42 ha and are estimated to be 4 000 years town can also be reached by Pardubice public old. The spa opened back in 1897. The main transport, so it is easy to visit for a rest. Lázně treatment procedure at that time was a Bohdaneč has an enchanting atmosphere. peat bath. The town acquired the status of a spa town in 1963. It treats musculoskeletal diseases, obesity, overweight, postoperative RELAXING PARDUBICKO 1 • LÁZNĚ BOHDANEČ – A JEWEL AMONGST SPAS Gočár Pavilion Lázně Bohdaneč – spa area Bohdaneč ponds Ornithological observatory The architecture of Lázně Bohdaneč is which leads all through the town, starting and Lázně Bohdaneč is ideal for lovers of nature The spa town also offers an excellent cultural linked to the famous Josef Gočár, whose ending at Masarykovo náměstí; one stop is in and walks. The flat countryside is very inviting programme and a wide range of social events. most acclaimed buildings include the Gočár the beautiful spa park. Lázně Bohdaneč is an for quiet walks, undemanding cycling tours on Throughout the season there are travel talks Pavilion. This is the most important cubist ideal place to relax. Josef Gočár’s architecture the marked trails, or for horse riding. The area and creative workshops, guided tours of the building in the country. The three separate can also be admired elsewhere in Pardubicko; is characterised by its many ponds. Bohdaneč spa complex, dance evenings and open-air pavilions of the Healing Spa are linked by a modern architecture is one of the highlights of Pond and its surroundings are a national concerts, and these attractions don’t end with covered colonnade, the only one of its kind Pardubicko and Pardubice itself. nature reserve. The 250 hectares are home to the summer. in the country. You can admire Josef Gočár’s many rare nesting birds, best seen from the buildings on a walk along the Gočár Trail, ornithological observatory. 2 • PARDUBICKO AND ITS TRADITIONS Gingerbread production Gingerbread Kingdom 2 PARDUBICKO AND ITS TRADITIONS The sweet aroma of honey and the clatter Kingdom below Kunětická hora, to learn of horses’ hooves are the two traditional more about gingerbread. There are also characteristics of Pardubicko. Gingerbread regional products based on quality, local has a long tradition in Pardubicko and we origin and environmental production. These are proud that Pardubice gingerbread has are guaranteed in Pardubicko by the labels a protected geographical designation and PERNŠTEJN REGION regional product® and designation of origin and is recognised by IRON MOUNTAINS regional product® – they the EU as a unique and traditional product. are available from shops or directly from the We recommend visiting the Gingerbread manufacturer. RELAXING PARDUBICKO 2 • PARDUBICKO AND ITS TRADITIONS Horses in Pardubicko Velká Pardubická Steeplechase Velká Pardubická Steeplechase Pardubice Chateau Choltice Chateau Kunětická hora Castle Horses are an essential part of Pardubicko, course in Pardubice. One unique attraction Pardubicko is not just famous for gingerbread town centre and Gothic-Renaissance chateau as proven by Pardubice’s emblem – a white is the National Stud Farm in Kladruby nad and horses, but also for brewing, which is now in Pardubice, the castle and also the highest half-horse, whose history dates back to the Labem – one of the world’s oldest stud farms seen as a tradition. The credit for the famed peak in the area, Kunětická hora, and the 12th century, to Ješek of Pardubice. Pardubice and home to the oldest original Czech breed Pardubice beer lies with Vilém of Pernštejn. magical Baroque chateau in Choltice. History is also home to the world-famous Velká of horse – the Old Kladruber. You’re sure to Try an excursion to see Vilém’s legacy as well and tradition are everywhere in Pardubicko, Pardubická Steeplechase, which was first run love the atmosphere of the farm and beauty of as how beer is now brewed. Don’t miss a helping to brighten up your stay and offering in 1874. 6900 metres, 31 obstacles and the these horses. visit to Pardubice brewery. The region’s rich plenty of cultural opportunities. notorious Taxis Ditch – we recommend visiting history means there are many cultural sights one of the races and also seeing the race in Pardubicko. These include the historical 3 • RELAXING IN NATURE Vysoké Chvojno Arboretum Mazura Cottages 3 RELAXING IN NATURE The beautiful countryside is a crucial part Vysoké Chvojno Arboretum and animal corner. of any relaxing holiday. Pardubicko offers a The Pheasant farm in Uhersko has rare plants number of important sites and nature reserves and birds. There is another nature reserve worth seeing, such as the Bohdaneč ponds right on the region’s border – the Mazura and the town’s beautiful spa parks. There is Cottages. Also, near Kunětická hora you can also lovely countryside around Holice – the find the Baroch nature reserve, which is an beeches at Vysoké Chvojno, a nature reserve important nesting site for birds. across 5 ha, which is unique for its massive beech trees. It is certainly worth visiting the RELAXING PARDUBICKO 3 • RELAXING IN NATURE Choltice game reserve Na Špici Park Era Golf Lázně Bohdaneč Tyršovy sady Another of the region’s gems is Choltice the history of our country! Pardubice offers We must mention Bubeníkovy sady, a public garden near the Chrudimka in the centre of game reserve, which connects to the chateau several places to rest and relax very close to park with the beautiful lily-covered Matiční Pardubice. park and contains spectacular oaks, beeches its monuments. It is proud of the care it takes lake. A relic dating from the 15th century, when and ash trees. At Valy don’t miss the Struha of the town parks, so these are an oasis of Vilém of Pernštejn had the castle converted You can also relax and take a walk while Meanders natural monument. The foothills tranquillity in the centre of town – including into a chateau, are the chateau walls, which playing at one of the two large golf resorts in of the Iron Mountains offer a unique site – Park Na Špici, which is where the Labe meets are a must-see when touring Pardubice Pardubicko – Golf resort Kunětická Hora and the National Geopark. Visit the Raškovice the Chrudimka, and hosts many sports events. Chateau. Now, with Tyršovy sady, the chateau ERA Golf Lázně Bohdaneč. If you’ve always quarries trail with its six stops, the Barborka walls are a green oasis of tranquillity in the fancied golf, both courses offer lessons for lookout tower or the Brloh geo-site, mapping centre. You can also relax in the Natura Park beginners as well as experienced players. 4 • TOWN CIRCUIT WALKS Gočár Trail (town of Lázně Bohdaneč) Vilém of Pernštejn Trail Silver A Trail 4 TOWN CIRCUIT WALKS You can relax in Pardubicko with a stroll associated with Silver A and the fates of the through the town. The first trail linking main protagonists. important places in Pardubice is the Vilém of Pernštejn Trail. 10 stops across 2.5 kilometres Don’t miss the famous Gočár Trail, either. This present the most beautiful sights in the is 5 km long and includes 14 stops. This walk historical town centre. Since 2012 lovers of on easy terrain is ideal for anyone wanting to modern history can enjoy Pardubice on the see the remarkable sights and buildings of Trail of Silver A – the last route of Alfréd Lázně Bohdaneč. Come and enjoy a calm and Bartoš, a trail presenting several places soothing atmosphere. RELAXING PARDUBICKO 5 • IN SEARCH OF CULTURE East Bohemia Museum Civic Savings Bank Dům U Jonáše 5 IN SEARCH OF CULTURE Pardubicko is also unique for its rich culture. Pernštýnské náměstí. Near Pardubice Chateau Museums and galleries include the East lies the Gallery of Pardubice (GAMPA), which is Bohemian Museum in Pardubice, which housed in the beautiful Příhrádek. opened in 1920 at Pardubice Chateau and whose collection includes around 800 000 Another architectural jewel, this time outside items. It is also worth visiting the East Pardubice, is the Civic Savings Bank in Přelouč, Bohemian Gallery in Pardubice, which dating from 1899–1901, which hosts numerous includes the town’s most admired Baroque cultural and social events. monument, Dům u Jonáše, which is on RELAXING PARDUBICKO 5 • IN SEARCH OF CULTURE East Bohemia Theatre East Bohemia Theatre – interior Suk Hall of the Music House Concert in Knight hall Culture vultures must visit the Pardubice East original designs. The East Bohemian Theatre One true gem is the Pardubice Chamber We must also mention Barocco sempre Bohemian Theatre, which is Pardubicko’s most plays in the Municipal Theatre and the Small Philharmonic, one of the leading Czech giovane, a chamber ensemble comprising prestigious cultural venue.