Parks and nature in the Czech Republic

Nature & Wildlife Highlights

Discover a diverse selection of the Czech Republic's natural treasures, from the Bohemian Forest's deepest lakes to historic chateau parks and protected nature reserves. This list highlights renowned zoos, tranquil English-style gardens, and unique landscapes such as mountain ranges and national natural monuments, reflecting both ecological and cultural significance.

Nature & Wildlife Highlights — Map

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Černé jezero

Černé jezero in the Bohemian Forest is the largest and deepest natural lake in the Czech Republic.This triangular lake surrounded with…

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Skryjská jezírka

Two small lakes located on the border between the Rokycany and Rakovník districts in the Czech Republic.

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Čertovo jezero

A glacial lake situated below the 1343 m Seewand peak in the Bohemian Forest at 1030 m elevation.

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Obora Hory

Designated nature reserve known for its protected habitats.

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Park Průhonice

One of the most important chateau parks in the Czech Republic. Since 2010, it has been a national cultural monument as well as a UNESCO…

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Plzeň Zoo

Plzeň Zoo is a Czech zoo, located in Plzeň in Czech Republic. After Liberec Zoo it is the second oldest zoo in the Czech Republic, founded…

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Gratzen Mountains

The Gratzen Mountains are part of the Bohemian Massif and run along either side of the border between the Czech Republic and the Austrian…

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CHKO Blanský les

Protected landscape area established in 1989, covering 212.35 km².

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Havlíček's Park

Havlíček Gardens, ascribed as a cultural monument since 1964, is a complex consisting of an English-style park and villas such as Gröbe…

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PP Štěkeň

Nature reserve classified as a protected area.

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Krokodýlí zoo

Zoo specializing in crocodilian species.

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Pastviště u Fínů

National natural monument located southeast of Sušice in the Klatovy district.

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Zámecký park

Park surrounding a chateau, designated as a historic garden area.

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