Svijany: Hotels and Accommodation

The publicly accessible Svijany Chateau offers exhibitions on archaeology, the history of the chateau and its surroundings, the history of brewing, the underground areas and the chateau chapel. These include an archaeological exhibition from the Bronze Age featuring a bronze hoard, as well as an exhibition on the Neolithic period and Eduard Štorch.

Culture and History

From May to October, Svijany Chateau offers two-hour evening guided tours with archaeologist Mgr. Petr Brestovanský. They focus on stories and archaeological discoveries.

The restored military cemetery in Svijany commemorates the events of the Austro-Prussian War of 26 June 1866. The site includes four monuments and an entrance gate; it is a memorial site for residents and visitors.

Brewery

The history of the Svijany Brewery began in 1564. The brewery uses the decoction method with two mashes, which is typical of Czech beer.

The public guided brewery tours last approximately 60 minutes. The brewing processes are demonstrated, and unfiltered beer can be sampled directly from a lager tank.

Trails and Nature

The První naučná stezka Svijany is an educational trail with six stations and a length of up to 0.5 km. It begins at the D10 underpass structure in the lower part of the municipality, passes through Svijany along the main road past Pivovar Svijany and Svijany Chateau, and ends at the upper edge of the village by the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk.

The educational trail in Svijany points to the Žabakor Nature Reserve in the nearby area, where rare bird species can be observed.

On 2 October 2025, section F101.2 of the Greenway Jizera was opened in Svijany. It connects a previously completed route through the Kabeláčová Garden in the direction of the main road and forms a middle section of the connection between the municipalities and the local cycle paths.

Regional Surroundings

In the wider region around Svijany, the Greenway Jizera runs along the Jizera River. It is suitable for cyclists, pedestrians and families, connects natural landscapes with cultural monuments and offers activities for visitors of different age groups.

In the vicinity of Svijany is Valdštejn, a church; nearby is the hill Na Stráni, also known as Svijanský Újezd. In the wider region are Střelečská hůra and Maršovicky vrch, both mountains, as well as Ještěd, a mountain, and the Kaple Nejsvětější Trojice, a church.

Other Places

Other places: Letarovice, Janovice V Podještědí, Zaskali, Vrtky, Dlouhý Most, Šimonovice, Mníšek, Hrádek Nad Nisou

To the main travel overview: Liberec District.