Bystrá Nad Jizerou: Hotels and Accommodation

The hills and slopes of Bystrá nad Jizerou offer beautiful views of the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains as well as Ještěd, Kozákov and Strážník. Mount Strážník is also located in the immediate vicinity of Bystrá nad Jizerou. The Tábor, Přední Žalý and Zadní Žalý mountains are also located in the surrounding area.

Getting Around

Cycle route 4174 passes through Bystrá nad Jizerou and connects the Bohemian Paradise with the Krkonoše Mountains. A green-marked hiking trail from Semily via Jilemnice to Vrchlabí also passes through the village.

The Village and Its History

Numerous typical 19th-century foothill cottages have been preserved in Bystrá nad Jizerou. Some of Bystrá nad Jizerou’s traditional cottages are used as holiday homes. The volunteer fire brigade is also part of local cultural life: it was founded in 1893, remains active to this day and participates in local cultural life.

A Historical Detail

The wooden Bysterský Bridge was built in 1922 and connects the main road with the village centre, which is approximately 1.5 kilometres away. The bridge continues to serve its original purpose.

Other Cultural Sites

The ruins of Spalona Strażnica are located in the wider regional surroundings of Bystrá nad Jizerou. The Valdštejn Church and Lázně Church are also located in this wider regional area.

Other Destination Pages

Ohrazenice, Jilemnice, Libštát, Roprachtice, Martinice V Krkonosich, Semily, Roztoky U Semil and Ktová

To the higher-level travel overview: Semily District.