18 km · 20 minutes by car
A romantic ruin made famous by a classic Czech film. The castle was the last refuge of Jan Hus before his journey to Constance. With its open grounds and beautiful surroundings it makes a popular family trip.
26 km · 30 minutes by car
One of the most important Czech castles, founded in the 12th century. Visitors can explore grand halls, a chapel, a library and a mighty tower overlooking the forests of Křivoklátsko. Historical events, concerts and special tours take place throughout the year.
31 km · 35 minutes by car
The presidential chateau in Lány is surrounded by a large park perfect for walks. The T. G. Masaryk Museum and several cafés are nearby.
37 km · 35 minutes by car
A Baroque chateau of the Lažanský family where writer Karel Čapek worked as a tutor in 1917 — a dedicated exhibition commemorates him. A tour of the interiors can be topped up with a brewery excursion with tasting and a meal in the brewery restaurant.
40 km · 40 minutes by car
A vast royal castle with courtyards, a tower and wonderful views. Frequent historical events make it one of the most interesting trips in the wider area.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
A modern aquapark with indoor and outdoor pools, a paddling pool, a water slide and a wellness zone. A great choice in bad weather as well as on hot summer days.
13 km · 15 minutes by car
A popular natural swimming biotope on the edge of Rakovník with a 200 × 100 m water area kept clean by plants instead of chemicals. There are bathing piers, a water slide, pedal boat and paddleboard rental, playgrounds and sports courts, and a restaurant with a grill. The complex sits right on a cycle path, so a swim is easy to combine with a bike trip.
37 km · 35 minutes by car
An indoor aquapark with a 25-metre swimming pool, a children's pool with a slide, two water slides with light effects, a wild river and whirlpools. A reliable plan-saver in any weather.
15 km · 20 minutes by car
The largest railway museum in the Czech Republic with historic locomotives, carriages and themed events.
16 km · 20 minutes by car
Mysterious stone formations hidden in the forest still raise questions about their origin. The short nature trail is ideal for families.
24 km · 30 minutes by car
A wooden lookout tower with a panoramic view of Křivoklátsko, one of the finest viewpoints in the region.
39 km · 40 minutes by car
A petting zoo with farm animals, playgrounds and enough to do for a whole day.
40 km · 40 minutes by car
A private zoo designed as a journey around the world — over 300 animals of 80 species plus a botanical garden. The star attraction is a unique fantasy minigolf: 18 holes among replicas of a pirate ship, the Colosseum, Dracula's castle and an Egyptian pyramid. Half a day of fun for the whole family.
20 km · 25 minutes by car
One of the most beautiful protected landscape areas in the Czech Republic, with dozens of kilometres of hiking trails, forests and viewpoints.
25 km · 30 minutes by car
The Berounka river area is among the most beautiful parts of Central Bohemia, offering hiking, cycling and canoeing.
28 km · 35 minutes by car
A short nature trail along rocky viewpoints above the Berounka river with magnificent scenery.
33 km · 35 minutes by car
A lookout tower above Nové Strašecí with lovely views of the wide surroundings.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
The royal town of Rakovník attracts visitors with its historic square, Gothic gates and plenty of cafés.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
The museum presents the history of the Rakovník region, archaeological finds and notable local figures.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
The gallery hosts exhibitions of modern art and works by prominent Czech artists.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
Rakovník's landmark tower offers a climb to a viewpoint and interesting exhibits on the town's history.
13 km · 15 minutes by car
The JK Classics museum near Lužná hides a hall full of gleaming American sports cars and classics, plus an attractive outdoor exhibition amid the Křivoklát forests. Open Tuesday to Sunday, and easy to combine with the neighbouring railway museum.
15 km · 20 minutes by car
The largest railway museum in the Czech Republic with historic locomotives, carriages and themed events.
3 km · 5 minutes by car
A family butcher's and smokehouse run by the Vrábík family since 1990 — sausages, hams and delicatessen are made in-house from fresh ingredients. At the Kněževes shop, just a few minutes from the pension, you can buy meat, homemade smoked products and party platters, and on weekday lunchtimes there is a hot buffet with honest home cooking. The ideal stop when you don't feel like cooking.
4 km · 6 minutes by car
A revived brewery in a historic 1520 building within the Olešná chateau grounds, just a few minutes from the pension. Craft beers are brewed from organically grown ingredients from the surrounding fields, and bottles are sold on site.
7 km · 10 minutes by car
Renowned artisan ice cream that took Senomaty to the world stage — ice cream maker Lukáš Pohnán fought his way through thousands of makers to the world final of the Gelato Festival World Masters in Las Vegas with his Tarte Tatin flavour. The ice cream is made honestly from fresh ingredients and the flavours keep changing. A mandatory stop on any summer trip.
8 km · 10 minutes by car
A family microbrewery below Džbán hill brews honest bottom-fermented lagers — unfiltered and unpasteurised. The brewery restaurant cooks daily and there is also a guest house. An ideal short trip combined with a good lunch.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
A young brewery in the chateau grounds of Petrovice u Rakovníka has been brewing the pale lagers Petrovické zlato (10°, 11° and 12°) since 2023 — honestly, from quality ingredients and with respect for the Czech beer tradition. Taste it in the pub right on site or take some bottles home.
20 km · 25 minutes by car
A small family brewery in a converted barn in Drahouš near Jesenice, proud of its original wood-clad brewhouse. It brews honest beers from the session lager Drahoušek through the wheat Kokeš Bílý to the stronger Kopa. Taste them right at the brewery tap — Friday evenings, all day Saturday, other days by phone arrangement.
37 km · 35 minutes by car
A Baroque chateau of the Lažanský family where writer Karel Čapek worked as a tutor in 1917 — a dedicated exhibition commemorates him. A tour of the interiors can be topped up with a brewery excursion with tasting and a meal in the brewery restaurant.
starts at the pension
Marked cycle route 8168 passes right through Chrášťany towards Kněževes and on into the Rakovník countryside. It starts right at the pension and its gentle profile makes it perfect for easy recreational rides.
12 km · 15 minutes by car
A popular path through the Rakovnický brook valley links Rakovník with Křivoklát Castle. It runs mostly away from road traffic through picturesque countryside along the brook and forests — ideal for a family bike trip topped off with a castle tour.
15 km · 20 minutes by car
A themed cycle route along the Kolešovka heritage railway runs from Lužná u Rakovníka to Kolešovice. It is about 17 km long and, with minimal climbing, suits families with children and less experienced cyclists. It passes through hop-growing country, pleasantly combining easy cycling with exploring the region.
26 km · 30 minutes by car
Routes along the Berounka river between Křivoklát, Zbečno and Roztoky offer beautiful scenery of the Křivoklát forests and the river valley. The hillier profile suits fitter cyclists, rewarded with views and pleasant riverside pubs.