Benešov nad Ploučnicí: Hotels and Accommodation

The castle complex of Benešov nad Ploučnicí is a historic ensemble of seven buildings in the town centre. Two separate castle complexes have been preserved in the town: the Upper Castle and the Lower Castle.

Culture

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a three-aisled Gothic-Renaissance church dating from the 15th century. Parts of the former town fortifications have been preserved at the church; the later-added Salhausen Chapel also belongs to the church, and several Renaissance and Baroque tombs can be seen around it. The main square is also home to a 14.6-metre-high Baroque sandstone Marian column from 1742.

Nature

Benešov nad Ploučnicí is located in the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area. A walk through the historic centre leads along narrow streets. The atmosphere of these streets is shaped by the town’s history, including several fires, plague epidemics and military occupations.

The viewpoint on Sokolský vrch is about a 15-minute walk south of the main square, is accessible via a marked hiking trail and is freely accessible. The Havraní kameny educational trail leads from Benešov nad Ploučnicí via Ovesná and Jedlka to Malá Veleň.

Leisure

Benešov nad Ploučnicí has a thermal spa with camping accommodation.

Geographical location

Dobrná is a mountain in the immediate vicinity of Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Netterskoppe, Vrabinec and Kozel are mountains in the vicinity of Benešov nad Ploučnicí.

Hirniskretzschen is a historic site in the wider regional surroundings of Benešov nad Ploučnicí. Hrad Střekov is a castle there, Postelwitzer Höhe is a viewpoint, and the Theresienstadt concentration camp and ghetto is a historic site.

Other places

Other location pages: Líska, Markvartice U Děčína, Staré Krecany, Nové Krecany, Horni Habartice, Dobkovice, Bynovec, Kunratice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Děčín District.