CAVES OF THE ČESKÝ KRAS RESERVE AND AMERIKA LAKES
Read moreHead down to Berounka, the river that flows at the foot of the castle to take a dip with the locals. After all, the castle is located in the heart of the Český Kras nature reserve known for its caves, paths and swimming spots. You can also reach the artificial Amerika lakes (Malá Amerika, Velká Amerika) by following the yellow marked path at the entrance of the castle. Even in summer, these former sand quarries are empty. Enchanting landscape.
ANIMATED CRÈCHE (MUZEUM BETLÉMŮ)
Read moreThe Christmas crib is a tradition firmly established in the Czech Republic. The village of Karlštejn has 50 so-called "royal" nurseries, including the largest lively puppet nursery in the country. This 80 m² crib, called the King's Crib, is composed of scenes of local and national folklore. The setting is the city's castle and the music is by Smetana. A curiosity, the characters around little Jesus are not the ones we are used to seeing... We let you discover!