The Houska Castle

Distance: 37 km

The mysterious Houska castle lies on the edge of the Kokořínsko region. According to legend, the castle is protected by mysterious forces as there is an opening to hell or perhaps some other world inside the castle. As the rumour goes, “certain things” and the skeletons of “non-human entities” are buried in the cellars. What we know for sure is that the castle was founded by Přemysl Otakar II. and is, together with Bezděz, one of the oldest castles in Bohemia. You can learn more about its history and visit the castle. The new owners, who are successfully trying to undo the 40 years of “state care” during communism, opened it to public in 1999 for the first time and look forward to your visit.

Official web sites: www.hradhouska.cz