Velký Šenov: Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodation in Velký Šenov
Velký Šenov combines notable evidence of regional history with cycle paths, public transport connections, and places by the water. Culture and landscape can be found in different facets of the town and its immediate surroundings.
Culture and History
The Church of St. Bartholomew is one of the oldest surviving churches in the Šluknov Hook. At the Stations of the Cross in Velký Šenov, fourteen stone stations commemorate its creation in 1855: It was laid out by Ambrož Hille, while the Šenov sculptor Karl Otto created the stations.
The historic townscape also includes the Baroque sculptural ensemble of Saint John of Nepomuk from 1728, created by J. Riedl. The bronze statue “Raněný” by Opitz, an academic sculptor and student of Myslbek, dates from 1929 and is dedicated to those who fell in the First World War.
The cultural center also enhances the local cultural offering: By drawing the inner curtain, the multifunctional hall can be transformed from a cinema hall into a stage for theater performances of all kinds.
Cycle Paths and Connections
Cycle paths run through Velký Šenov, connecting tourist border crossings into Germany near Sohland, Sebnitz, and Hinterhermsdorf. One specific route is cycle path no. 3041: It is 16 km long, has a moderate difficulty level, and runs from Lipová/Sohland via Velký Šenov to Mikulášovice. Mountain bikes or trekking bikes are recommended for this cycle path.
For connections within the immediate surroundings, Velký Šenov has train and bus connections with all neighboring municipalities.
Water and Recreation
Velký Šenov has a forest swimming pool. The surroundings of the revitalized Černý rybník in Leopoldka are suitable for recreation.
For the overarching travel overview: Děčín District.
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