Hořín: Hotels and accommodations

Hořín is associated with a protected château complex and the Vraňany–Hořín navigation canal.

Culture

The protected château complex in Hořín includes the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, a park, and a romantic ruin. Hořín Château was built around 1696 based on a design by Alliprandi. It is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction to restore the cultural monument and convert it into a hotel.

The Lobkowicz burial chapel in Hořín comprises an octagonal tomb building. It stands on a raised terrace of the cemetery and is accessible via a stone staircase beside a semicircular wall with gravestones. Zámek Ostrov, a château, is also located in the vicinity of Hořín. U Svatého Vojtěcha, a church, and Svatý Jiří, a church, are also located nearby.

Water

The Vraňany–Hořín navigation canal between Vraňany and Mělník was built between 1902 and 1905 and is over 10 km long. Before it flows into the Elbe, it enables ships to travel calmly. The Hořín lock structure on the Hořín–Vraňany canal was built by the architect František Sander.

Nature

Hořice, a mountain, is located in the vicinity of Hořín. Vejčina [Dolní Beřkovice], a hill, is also located nearby. Nedvězí [Dubá-Dražejov], a mountain, lies in the wider regional surroundings of Hořín.

Experiences

Stará kanalizační čistírna Praha-Bubeneč, a museum, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Hořín. Petřínská rozhledna, an observation tower, is also located in the wider regional surroundings.

Within the municipality of Hořín, Zoopark Zelčín offers guided tours and, under supervision, allows access to selected animal enclosures.

Other places: Střemy, Želízy, Hoření Vinice, Dolní Zimoř, Řepín, Libiš, Olovnice, Veltrusy

To the main travel overview: Mělník District.