Pardubice: Hotels and Accommodation

The Pardubický Region connects the Elbe Lowland in the centre and west with the higher-elevation areas of the Žďárské vrchy and Železné hory to the south and southeast.

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Nature and Landscape

The central and highest areas of the Králický Sněžník massif form a national nature reserve. The Orlické hory, Žďárské vrchy and Železné hory are also protected landscape areas in the Pardubický Region.

The three largest bodies of water in the region include the Seč Reservoir, Bohdanečský Pond and Pastviny Reservoir.

In good visibility, the distant view from a castle tower extends across the surrounding landscape to the Krkonoše Mountains.

Culture and History

Litomyšl Castle is an outstanding Renaissance country residence in the Pardubice region, characterised by arcades. It preserves a Neoclassical theatre with original auditorium decoration, stage sets and stage machinery. The brewery associated with the castle is the birthplace of the composer Bedřich Smetana.

In the Pardubice area, Pardubice Castle houses the East Bohemian Museum with a diverse range of exhibitions.

The National Stud Farm at Kladruby nad Labem is one of the oldest stud farms in the world. It operates as a public museum, focusing on the breeding of Old Kladruber horses and the development of the landscape.

The UNESCO site in Kladruby nad Labem comprises fields, meadows, enclosed pastures, a designed park, a wooded area, buildings and farmsteads established for the breeding and training of Kladruber horses. The landscape for the breeding and training of ceremonial carriage horses in Kladruby nad Labem was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2019.

Culinary Specialities in the Pardubice Area

Pardubický perník is a traditional honey pastry closely associated with the city and one of its best-known symbols. The tradition of gingerbread making in Pardubice dates back to the 16th century.

In the Pardubice area, traditional Pardubice gingerbread is produced by local manufacturers whose products carry a protected geographical indication.

The Gingerbread House near Kunětická hora Castle houses the Gingerbread Museum and offers fairy-tale attractions. In the Pardubice area, Perník Janoš and JaJa Pardubice also offer tours of their gingerbread production facilities.

Cycling

Pardubice has a direct connection to the signposted CT 2 Elbe Trail.

A 3.4-kilometre, flat cycle route follows the Chrudimka River and can be combined with a visit to the Fairy-Tale Garden.

Another cycle route leads from Pardubice along the Opatovice Canal to the National Stud Farm at Kladruby nad Labem.

Transport and Regional Connections

The Pardubický Region has 581 kilometres of railway lines. Pardubice and Česká Třebová are located on the Berlin–Prague–Brno–Vienna international railway corridor.

Seasonal passenger boat services operate on the Kunětice–Pardubice–Srnojedy route.

Further regional destinations: District of Ústí nad Orlicí, District of Svitavy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Czechia.

More Destinations

More places under the same destination:

Ústí nad Labem, Olomouc, South Bohemian Region, Karlovy Vary, Plzeň, Jihlava.