Bakov nad Jizerou: Hotels and Accommodations

On the outskirts of Bakov nad Jizerou, in the Podhradí area, lie the ruins of Zvířetice Castle and Château. Zvířetice Castle was founded as a Gothic fortress in 1287 and converted into a Renaissance château in the 16th century.

Culture and Local History

The Church of Saint Bartholomew in the town dates from the late 16th century. A Trinity Column dating from 1729 stands in the square in Bakov nad Jizerou.

The Muzeum Bakovska presents local history and dedicates exhibitions to pottery, the history of Zvířetice, and the composer Jiří Ignác Linek. The collection includes traditional cattail weaving, historical marionettes, and a historical schoolroom.

Trails and Leisure

The educational trail “Through the Klokočka Forest for Play, Water and Birdsong” is co-maintained, among others, by the town of Bakov nad Jizerou and runs for 3 km from the Řečkov railway crossing to the Chapel of St. Prokop in Klokočka. It features wooden sculptures and games for children.

The VČAS leisure and camping area in Bakov nad Jizerou is open year-round and free of charge. It offers an approximately 1 km long inline skating track and a pump track, as well as children's playgrounds, sports facilities, and a natural body of water for swimming.

River and Landscape

Bakov nad Jizerou provides access to various cycling and hiking trails. The Jizera flows through Bakov nad Jizerou and the municipalities administered by the town and is also of interest to anglers.

Getting There

All platforms at Bakov n.Jizerou město railway station are accessible without barriers.

Other Places

Kováň, Rabakov, Rohatsko, Bukovno, Kosmonosy, Přepeře, Kropáčova Vrutice, Ujkovice

To the higher-level travel overview: Mladá Boleslav District.