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Pravčická Gate

Pravčická Gate

Pravčická Gate is the pearl of Czech Switzerland.

Memories of amazing mysterious castles, European nature, clean mountain air, unusual intriguing medieval stories, theatrical performances in the squares will stay with you for many years.

One of these remarkable, natural attractions of the Czech Republic is the Pravčická Gate. This natural stone structure will impress even a seasoned lover of unusual spectacles. The gate, which arose without human hands but by the will of the Creator, has a height of about 16 meters and a width of up to 26 meters. Pravčická Gate is considered the most amazing and beautiful natural formation of the national park 'Czech Switzerland' and is a symbol of this region.

Hurry to buy a tour, and then you can admire this magnificent, breathtaking, natural stone masterpiece. On the observation platforms, to which well-groomed paths lead, you can enjoy the crystal clear mountain air and the amazing nature of 'Czech Switzerland'. You will get great aesthetic pleasure from the view of the largest stone arch in Europe, over which two tireless architects - water and wind - worked for a long time.

Clean air and a walk along the mountain slopes will certainly make you want to have a snack, and here you can be offered to visit a small castle called 'Falcon's Nest', which has an originally designed restaurant on the first floor. After a snack and rest, you can continue your discoveries by visiting the museum of the national park 'Czech Switzerland', which is located on the second floor of the castle.

The castle 'Falcon's Nest' itself has its own history. It was built in 1881 on the site where there was originally a beer hall in a house made of oak bark. The family of princes Clary-Aldringen housed their distinguished guests there. Simply put, 'Falcon's Nest' was a magnificent hotel for 50 especially privileged persons.

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