Borgen Kokořín i Tjeckien - plus naturupplevelser

Writer: Helena Bergström

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic is a historic castle located in the Bohemian Paradise nature reserve. The castle is exciting to see, and we also recommend nice hikes, and a nice campsite, in the immediate surrounding area.

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Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic feels like a fairytale castle, perched on a hill in the middle of dramatic nature.

The castle of Kokořín in the Czech Republic is located about one mile northeast of the town of Mělník and about four miles north of the capital. Prague.

Visiting Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

A visit to Kokořín Castle is a nice destination. We drove here with the motorhome and parked in the car park just below the castle, for a fee. Then it was just to tackle all the stairs to get up to the castle.

You can first see the castle from the outside and walk around the courtyard. This is a real fairytale castle, reminiscent of stories, fairy tales and films.

Even before you reach the ticket office, you can look around some of the vaults and see photos of the castle's recent history.

After paying the entrance fee you can visit the tower. and a number of coolly decorated rooms. We got here late, and got stuck with a middle school class all wanting to buy souvenirs, so we ended up visiting the tower. But there are actually much more to see, in the form of beautifully decorated rooms!

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic - with 14th century history

The Kokořín castle was built in the first half of the 14th century by order of Hynek Berka z Dubé. During the Hussite wars it was badly damaged and fell into ruin. At the end of the 19th century, the ruin was bought by businessman Václav Špaček, who spent large sums of money reconstructing the castle under the supervision of knowledgeable historians.

The area around Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

The area around Kokořín Castle is very scenic, full of sandstone formations, beautiful lakes and charming little villages. We stopped the motorhome several times just to take photos.

Besides nature, there are many beautiful houses to discover, as well as interesting carvings, caves and reliefs in the mountains.

Walk 1: Pokličky

We went on two interesting hikes in the neighbourhood, the first of which was very card. We looked up "Pokličky" on the GPS and parked in the nearest car park. It is then only a 15-minute walk to the destination - though mostly consisting of stairs.

After a long series of steps, we could see what we had come for! There are very special rock formations here, shaped like "mushrooms" with hats.

The place is really fascinating to see, and it's well worth the walk up the stairs!

Walk 2: Romanov Labyrinth

Another hike we did was at the "Romanov Labyrinth". This hike takes around two hours and goes through beautiful nature, as well as to some exceptional places.

We started by going wrong! In the picture below we should have gone left, but we went right... Then it took some time before we got right! For those who want to do the same hike, here are the tips:

Start at 50°27'06.8″N 14°37'21.5″E
Start walking along the motorway in a northerly direction and turn left at the yellow sign.
For the split in the photo below, select left.

Once we were in the right place, it was a really nice hike!

Here and there you will come across very special rock formations and exciting caves.

Camping Kokořín

So where can you stay with a motorhome or caravan? There are several campsites to choose from in the area and we chose Camping Kokořín, which is located right next to the castle of the same name. This is a relatively simple campsite, but we liked it!

We think it was the tranquillity and beautiful nature that made us like the place. One evening, a group of young people were camping next to us and we were worried that it would get busy, but we worried unnecessarily. As soon as they pitched their tents (which they did with tools they humbly borrowed from us) they were quiet as mice.

Things to see and do near Kokořín Castle

Curious for more experiences in the vicinity of Kokořín Castle? We can recommend visiting Houska Castle and hiking to Devil Heads. Interesting cities in the neighbourhood include Liberec, Litoměřice and Prague.

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Had you heard about Kokořín Castle?

Had you heard about Kokořín Castle? Do you like this kind of sights and nature experiences?

Facts about Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Address: 277 23 Kokořín, Czech Republic
Region: Bohemia (Bohemia)
Country: Czech Republic
Name: Hrad Kokořín in Czech
Year of construction: First half of the 14th century
Developer: Hynek Berka z Dubé
Read more: You can find more information at Castle website.

Services and practical information

Opening hours: From May to September, the castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays). In April and October, the castle is open on Saturdays and Sundays. In winter, the castle may open by appointment.
Price: Admission including a visit to the tower for adults costs 100 CZK (about 45 crowns).
Parking: Parking (for a fee) is available just below the castle.
Shop: A small souvenir shop is available at the ticket office.

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bmlarsreseblogg says:

What cool nature! We understand that there were many photo stops! This is exactly the kind of experience that suits us!

06 July 2022 - 11:43

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  Helena says:
  
  Right? Yes us too, so lovely nature and lots to see!
  
  02 August 2022 - 11:44
  
BP says:

Beautiful! Moderately strenuous hike - except for all the stairs. Downhill okay, uphill puff, puff.
Then I am totally fascinated by the wood pattern on the roof of the house. I have never seen anything like it before. Incredibly delicious:-)

06 July 2022 - 19:23

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  Helena says:
  
  The roof is beautiful! We couldn't resist taking photos, even though it was "just" a normal residential building 😉.
  
  02 August 2022 - 11:45

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic - plus nature experiences

Writer: Helena Bergström

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Visiting Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic - with 14th century history

The area around Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Walk 1: Pokličky

Walk 2: Romanov Labyrinth

Camping Kokořín

Things to see and do near Kokořín Castle

Had you heard about Kokořín Castle?

Facts about Kokořín Castle in the Czech Republic

Services and practical information

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