Tatobity: Hotels and Accommodation

Tatobity lies at the foot of Kozákov, which, at 744 metres, is the highest mountain in Český ráj.

Nature and Landscape

The estimated age of the Tatobity Millennium Lime Tree is between 600 and 1,000 years. More than ten people can fit inside its hollow, gnarled interior. In 2015, the lime tree won the Czech Tree of the Year competition; in the European competition for the most beautiful tree in Europe, it came second with more than 43,000 votes.

Tatobity lies near the Český ráj Protected Landscape Area and in the Český ráj Geopark, which is listed by UNESCO. The mountains of Tábor, Střelečská hůra, Přivýšina and Strážník lie in the vicinity of Tatobity.

There are no traffic restrictions when travelling by car to the Tatobity quarry, an ignimbrite quarry.

Culture and History

The Church of St Lawrence in Tatobity was rebuilt from 1714 onwards and completed in 1753. Previously, a predominantly wooden chapel had stood there since 1602. The rectory in Tatobity was built in 1884.

The wayside shrine in Tatobity, dating from 1776, inspired Jan Neruda to write “Balada horská”. In the upper part of Tatobity stands the Matička statue of the Virgin Mary. It was created by the local sculptor Zeman and is dated to 1820; 1867 is also given in some sources. Valdštejn, a church, is also located in the vicinity of Tatobity.

The Christmas midnight mass in Tatobity is a local tradition. It is prepared by residents of the municipality and the surrounding area under the direction of Jaroslav Šťastný.

Other destinations: Semily, Hruba Skala, Olešnice, Klokočí U Turnova, Paseky Nad Jizerou, Vysoke Nad Jizerou, Peřimov, Čistá U Horek

To the overarching travel overview: Semily District.