The Tanvaldský Špičák: Bike Park the Fi Lm Tour the Tracks on Tanvaldský Špičák Were Offi Cially Opened in September 2017
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NOT FOR SALE WINTER 2018–2019 | FREE OF CHARGE ENGLISH JIZERA NEWS THE LIBEREC AREA THE JABLONEC AREA THE FRÝDLANT AREA THE TANVALD AREA » The Liberec area The Liberec Technical Museum The exhibitions at the Technical Museum include historical automobiles, motorcycles and a large range of technical items which have a connection with the Liberec area. » The Jablonec area Floodlit cross-country skiing in Jablonec A groomed facility for cross-country skiers, known as the “Břízky Circuit” is located above the reservoir, in the direction towards the Jizera Mountains. The cross-country trails are 3.6 km long, 2 km of which, including the stadium, can be provided with artifi cial snow. The facility is fl oodlit every day from dusk to 10 pm. » The Frýdlant area The Frýdlant town hall tower The carillon in the town hall tower is a speciality which tourists to Frýdlant always admire. Well and lesser-known melodies waft over the town every hour on the hour, while the chimes play traditional carols in winter. » The Tanvald area Tobogganing in Smržovka Smržovka is the queen of tobogganing in the Czech Republic. In addition to the internationally renowned bobsleigh track with its unique spiral turn known as the carousel, there is also a natural tobogganing course which is available to the wider public. The natural tobogganing course is open 24/7, but you will need to bring your own toboggan. Příchovice provides views of the region from two lookout towers, ski tows, a museum and a brewery Příchovice has always attracted visitors with its views of the region. The mountain village has long been known due to Štěpánka, the most beautiful stone lookout tower in the area, which has adorned the hill known as Hvězda since the 19th century. The area has long been a destination for trips, but also for holidays in recreational chalets and sanatoria. Until recently, Příchovice mainly came alive in winter, but this is no longer the case. The area with its beautiful countryside and fresh climate has become popular with many families and individuals. They can ski there, go cycling, wander along the forest trails, observe nature and for the last fi ve years also relax in the Na Sluneční Forest Park, enjoy the local beer or visit an exhibition with a lookout tower dedicated to J. Cimrman. All of this has been created as a private concern at the U Čápa facility under the Church of Saint Vitus in Příchovice. The facility changes from year to year and it off ers calm and inspirational energy to everybody who visits it. You can be sure that not even bad weather puts people off climbing the lighthouse, touring the museum or going on a walk with their children in the forest park. There is always something to look at in the countryside full of colourful forests and the valley during the various seasons of the year. Thanks to their systematic daily work, many people from the facility have begun to write the modern history of the area, this corner at the intersection between the Jizera Mountains and the Giant Mountains. This has brought an original A tree was also planted in the Forest Park for cosmetics and local souvenirs are made, atmosphere to the small mountain municipality of Příchovice and increased the attraction of Olga Havlová on 20.5.2018. The Municipality so collectors have something to collect. the location for incoming tourists, while also making Příchovice an interesting and attractive of Kořenov, the operators of the U Čápa In the Jablonec area alone, there are three place for the locals to live in. facility and SOS Zvony cooperated on the small breweries; in Harrachov, Zásada and event with the Goodwill Committee of the Příchovice. There are also others nearby, for The museum and the J. Cimrman who lived in the area and who J. Cimrman Olga Havlová Foundation. People of goodwill example in Vrchlabí, in Frýdlant, in Liberec- Lighthouse provide a view with may also have met. The Lighthouse tower met upon this occasion and planted a Rohan Harcov and elsewhere. The local Příchovice humour was erected along with the museum on beech, a red-leaved variety of the common Brewery at the U Čápa facility admittedly There is always something to do or to look a green fi eld at an altitude of 801 m above beech, on a beautiful sunny day. has a somewhat short history, but the at in this mountain municipality in the sea level. The design is by the renowned People in Příchovice also commence Advent, unique taste of the local beer has appealed north of Bohemia or you can simply wander Martin Rajniš architectural studio. The that period of joyful expectation, in the to many guests who have visited the U Čápa and contemplate. However, not even the modern, airy tower and the stone museum Na Sluneční Forest Park. In addition to Restaurant since 2015. It is possible to view very best virtual map or the best document sit excellently the terrain. They are open enjoying nativity scenes, the lights on the the brewing house directly from your table can take the place of the experience daily, apart from Christmas Eve, from 10 trees, music, refreshments and live nativity at the restaurant. And what type of local gained from actually walking through am to 5 pm between October and March scenes, a signifi cant amount of money is also beer is brewed there? “Our main program the countryside or the museum. As far as and from 10 am to 6 pm between April and collected for children in need from the area consists of good honest Czech beer, which is the J. Cimrman Lighthouse and Museum September. during this short evening event. Another represented by the 12% Světoběžník JC and are concerned, the enjoyment is multiple. www.ucapa.eu regular event, i.e. the Celebration under the the 11% Vídeňák JC beers. We brew these “It houses a signifi cant part of the estate Lighthouse, which takes place every year at beers in the traditional manner using water, of Jára Cimrman which was stored in the The Forest Park is a place of calm the beginning of June is also a charity event. malt and hops and with brewer’s yeast: depositories of the Jára Cimrman Association amid nature Czech beer does not require anything else. and Theatre in Prague. A signifi cant part In comparison with the Lighthouse and the The local beer is famous thanks to Czech beer just needs Czech hops. This is one of the collections also arose thanks to Museum, the Na Sluneční Forest Park has its unique taste of the principles which we adhere to and it rare gifts received from citizens from the just as many, if not more visitors (especially The fermented beverage, which is slightly is why we use Czech hop varieties, which wider environs. The exhibits come from the younger visitors). It is diffi cult to estimate the alcoholic, made from water, cereals (mainly are dominated by the irreplaceable and master’s estate and the preserved keepsakes exact numbers, as it is open all year round barley) and hops with the assistance of unmistakable Žatec semi-early red-bin hops. from his time spent in this area. At the same and free of charge. This secluded natural brewer’s yeast and is good for the health However, there are many styles of beer and time, you can also admire items from the area is regularly changed and improved, when drunk in small measure, appeals to we therefore occasionally also brew some period of his peers,” said Václav Kotek from as benches and trees are added. It is cared many thanks to its lightly intoxicating eff ect. of the special beers, one of which is our the Jára Cimrman Theatre, who is also the for by the employees at the facility, whom Yes, we are talking of beer. Colonel IPA made from a special type of light curator of the exhibition. His ingenious you will meet on the ski slope in winter. It This country has an inconspicuous beer malt, selected varieties of American hops inventions, such as a broom to sweep is wonderful how this former dumpsite has network consisting of brewing experts and and using a special type of top-fermenting corners, a transferable hiker’s badge or been transformed. Trees with a story have enthusiasts and their guests. We have had brewer’s yeast,” said the master brewer a walking stick with a hand grip or the apt been planted and a stone table, benches, the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Martin Rubáš, whose Světoběžník JC beer and witty descriptions and captions bring a forest library, natural slides and swings, Age and it would seem that in this regard received an award as a regional product of smiles to the faces of the visitors. However, a rope walk and seating have been added to Bohemia and Moravia are now in the grip the Liberec Region in 2016. they also enjoy the ancient tools and items the countryside which beautifully surrounds of the Beer Age. Hiking trips are organised, Photo and text: Ludmila Abrahamová which speak of the past glory of earlier days the view of Příchovice, the Lighthouse and trails are being built, a spa with a completely and tell of the lives and work of the people Štěpánka. original therapy has been established and 2 The Jizera 50: a phenomenon in the heart of the Jizera Mountains Legend, tradition, opportunity. This most famous of Czech races has been given many soubriquets over the years.