Slowtravel as a freedom
“Slowing down on the road doesn’t mean wasting time. Slowing down means finding it. Finding the true value of time and the fullness of the moment. Like when you look at a landscape and realize for the first time that it doesn’t wait for you to “see” it, but for you to be in it.” […]
Bohemian Wellbeing
Where winter turns to peace When the landscape is shrouded in fog and the days get shorter, we instinctively seek safety and warmth. At Bohemian Cottage, we believe that the cold months and winter silence are the most precious time to return to ourselves. We are open all year round because we know that you […]
WINTER: Mom and Dad I would like to go there on holiday?
Adults should not hold children hostage during winter and spring vacations. I mean, that the planning of that special week should be completely subordinated to the children, their world, their wishes. In other words – take the kids there, where they will really enjoy it, somewhere, from where they will return excited and aware, that […]
Crystal Valley – way to brittle of beautiful
Here I was approached by a young woman with a striking accent, obviously a foreigner, and she said: “Where do you go to this Crystal Valley?” It’s very difficult to explain. CRYSTAL VALLEY is a very large area. It starts near Kamenický Šenov (and could easily be in Chřibská) and continues for another seventy kilometers […]
Summer 2026: Discover the beauties of Bohemian Switzerland and the Lusatian Mountains with your family
Summer in Bohemian Switzerland and the Lusatian Mountains offers a variety of activities for families with children. This region is filled with extraordinary natural beauty, swimming spots, and attractions that captivate visitors both young and old. On our website, you’ll find tips for trips and family-friendly activities to help you plan the perfect family outing. […]
Interview: Why are we here and what is our vision?
You “ran away” from Prague to the countryside. Why exactly to Bohemian Switzerland, to Krásná Lípa? Do you have both roots here, or did this region attract you by chance or work?Our journey to Bohemian Switzerland was a combination of chance, youthful recklessness and a kind of subliminal hunch that it could do us good […]
Are you travel blogger?
We welcome the travel blogers, photographers in Bohemian Cottage in National park Bohemian Switzerland. We can help you with transport, accommodation and show you local nature and tradition throught our eyes. We are open to give you private time and we can write some story together. Contact me: info@cottage.cz Ales and Irena
Video: Tale from Šluknovsko
According to legend, in 1745 a miller’s journeyman Pumphut lived in Dixov Mlýn in Kyjovské údolí. Pumphut wielded black magic and sought the miller’s daughter with spells. However, his attempts remained unsuccessful thanks to the girl’s faithfulness and God-fearing. About the fact that you can’t buy love and it doesn’t pay to cheat… Once upon […]
Biotop: As I started to catch rain drops
Before the “drought” period I knew that it would be nice to use the rain and not just let the rain to water, respectively. to the channel. Natural ponds at that time were not so in and companies to create a pond was scarce. I had a budget from the company, but it was hundreds […]