2O1O

not for sale – free of charge

JIZERA NEWS WINTER 2OO9/2O1O

Information for tourists – winter bus timetables (ski-buses) Q The ski-bus on the Frýdlant – Hejnice – Bílý Potok – Smědava route takes fans of cross-country skiing from Hejnice to Smědava.

Contents: Q Points of interest and natural monuments Lookout towers Natural points of interest Castles, châteaux Museums, national history, monuments Botanical and zoological gardens Glass excursions

Q Cross-country skiing The Jizera “Highway”, starting points, other cross-country skiing areas Cross-country skiing trips

A map of the Jizera Highway with marked downhill skiing areas Q Downhill skiing, other winter sports

Q You can use the ČSAD Liberec – Bedřichov bus to get to the cross-country and downhill skiing facilities from Liberec. 540040 Liberec - Bedrˇichov

Platí od 13. prosince 2009 do 11. prosince 2010

idol

Liberec a.s.

www.iidol.cz

www.csadlb.cz

Prˇepravu zajišt’uje : Cˇ SAD Liberec, a.s., Cˇ eské Mládeže 594/33, Liberec 6, strˇ. Liberec, tel.485102830, informace 482423221, www.csadlb.cz 1

3

† 32 7 45 7 55 ⎪ 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 7 57 8 00 8 03 8 10 8 14 8 16 8 20

5

7

9

11

13

15

17

19

ZÓNA

km Tcˇ

2

6

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

† 32 8 55 8 50 8 48 8 46 8 44 8 43 8 42 8 40 8 37 8 34 8 33 〈 〈 〈 8 31 8 28 8 27 8 25

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

6

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

8 00 8 10 ⎪ 8 13 8 15 8 16 8 18 8 20 8 23 8 26 8 27 〈 〈 〈 8 29 8 32 8 33 8 35

32 32 32 6 † 32 24 9 15 10 30 12 00 13 00 14 10 15 00 15 45 17 00 9 25 10 40 12 10 13 10 14 17 15 06 15 52 17 06 ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ ⎪ 〈 10 43 〈 13 13 14 21 15 09 15 56 17 09 〈 10 45 〈 13 15 14 23 15 11 15 58 17 11 〈 10 46 〈 13 16 14 24 15 12 15 59 17 12 〈 10 48 〈 13 18 14 26 15 13 16 01 17 13 〈 10 50 〈 13 20 14 28 15 15 16 03 17 15 〈 10 53 〈 13 23 14 31 15 18 16 06 17 18 〈 10 56 〈 13 26 14 34 15 21 16 09 17 21 〈 10 57 〈 13 27 14 35 15 22 16 10 17 22 〈 〈 〈 〈 9 27 〈 12 12 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 9 30 〈 12 15 〈 9 33 〈 12 18 〈 〈 〈 〈 〈 9 40 10 59 12 25 13 29 14 37 15 24 16 12 17 24 9 44 11 02 12 29 13 32 14 41 15 27 16 16 17 27 9 46 11 03 12 31 13 33 14 43 15 28 16 18 17 28 9 50 11 05 12 35 13 35 14 45 15 30 16 20 17 30

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 0001 1023 1023 1023

0 0 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 〈 4 4 〈 5 4 〈 6 5 〈 7 6 〈 8 8 〈 9 10 〈 10 10 〈 11 〈 3 12 〈 5 13 〈 7 14 11 11 15 13 13 16 13 13 17 14 14 18

od ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ↓ prˇ

Liberec,aut.nádr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎫ Liberec,Moskevská . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Šaldovo nám. . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Tržní nám. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Baltská . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,U Trianglu . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Ruprechtice,u transf. . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Ruprechtice,Blanická . . . . ⎬MHD Liberec,Katerˇinky,Ucˇnˇovská škola . ⎪ Liberec,Rudolfov,elektrárna . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Rudolfov,has.zbroj. . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,poliklinika . . . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Brˇezová alej . . . . . . . . . . . ⎪ Liberec,Starý Harcov,strˇelnice . . . . ⎪ ˇ eská chalupa ⎭ Liberec,Rudolfov,C Bedrˇichov,Maliník . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bedrˇichov,odb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bedrˇichov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

prˇ ↑ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ ⏐ od

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

9 30 9 25 9 23 9 21 9 19 9 18 9 17 9 15 9 12 9 09 9 08 〈 〈 〈 9 06 9 03 9 02 9 00

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

32 32 6 † 32 24 32 10 30 12 00 13 30 14 30 15 30 16 30 17 00 18 15 10 25 11 55 13 25 14 25 15 25 16 25 16 55 18 10 10 23 11 53 13 21 14 23 15 23 16 23 16 51 18 08 10 21 11 51 〈 14 21 15 21 16 21 〈 18 06 10 19 11 49 〈 14 19 15 19 16 19 〈 18 04 10 18 11 48 〈 14 18 15 18 16 18 〈 18 03 10 17 11 47 〈 14 17 15 17 16 17 〈 18 02 10 15 11 45 〈 14 15 15 15 16 15 〈 18 00 10 12 11 42 〈 14 12 15 12 16 12 〈 17 57 10 09 11 39 〈 14 09 15 09 16 09 〈 17 54 10 08 11 38 〈 14 08 15 08 16 08 〈 17 53 〈 〈 13 19 〈 〈 〈 16 49 〈 〈 〈 13 15 〈 〈 〈 16 45 〈 〈 〈 13 12 〈 〈 〈 16 42 〈 10 06 11 36 13 06 14 06 15 06 16 06 16 36 17 51 10 03 11 33 13 03 14 03 15 03 16 03 16 33 17 48 10 02 11 32 13 02 14 02 15 02 16 02 16 32 17 47 10 00 11 30 13 00 14 00 15 00 16 00 16 30 17 45

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... © isybus

6

24 32 ⎪

jede v sobotu nejede 24.12. jede od 25.12. do 28.3.

†

spoj prˇíslušnou zastávkou projíždí

MHD

jede v nedeˇli a ve státem uznané svátky

možnost prˇestupu na meˇstskou hromadnou dopravu

〈

spoj jede po jiné trase

Na lince platí Integrovaný tarif IDOL a Smluvní prˇepravní podmínky IDOL. . Informace o jízdních rˇádech autobusových linek poskytujeme v pracovních dnech na telefonu 482423221.

Q How can you get to the skiing facilities from Jablonec nad Nisou? Take the number 21 bus. MĚSTSKÁ HROMADNÁ DOPRAVA JABLONEC NAD NISOU

Provozovna, korespondenční adresa, informace : Pražská 1458/14, 466 05 Jablonec nad Nisou, tel.: 483332033, 603438659, www.csadjbc.cz Informační kancelář: Luční 3, autobusové nádraží Jablonec n.N., tel. 483332027

E X

jede v sobotu jede v neděli a ve státem uznané svátky

1

Spoj

EX %, 7:45 7:49 7:51 7:52 7:54 7:55 7:56 7:57 7:58 7:59 8:00 8:02 8:03 8:04 8:06 8:07 8:09 8:10 8:13 8:15 8:16 8:18 8:19 8:20 8:24 8:28 8:33 8:35 8:37 8:39 8:41 8:44 8:45 8:46 8:47 8:49 8:50 8:51 8:52 8:54 8:56 8:57 8:58 8:59 9:00 9:02 9:03 9:04 9:05

Pražská Kamenná (CENTRUM) Obchodní akademie Horní náměstí Jablonex Mšeno,kaplička Mšeno,škola U Jelena Ostrý Roh Sídliště Janovská Janovská,Silka Loučná Hraničná Janov,Modrý Dunaj Velký Semerink,rozcestí Velký Semerink,brusírna Velký Semerink,potraviny Velký Semerink,pod Vyhlídkou Hrabětice,Arnika Hrabětice,kaplička Hrabětice,mačkárna Bedřichov,u bowlingu Bedřichov,u obecního úřadu Bedřichov,u stadionu Bedřichov,u obecního úřadu Bedřichov,u bowlingu Bedřichov,úpravna vody Janov,samoobsluha Janov,pošta Janov,hotel Praha Janov,transformátor Janov,Modrý Dunaj Hraničná Loučná Janovská,Silka Sídliště Janovská Ostrý Roh U Jelena Mšeno,škola Mšeno,kaplička Jablonex Horní náměstí Mírové náměstí (kino Radnice) Divadlo Liberecká Lázně Autobusové nádraží Kamenná (CENTRUM) Pražská %,

2

4

6

EX %, EX %, EX %, 9:20 10:50 12:40 9:22 10:52 12:42 9:24 10:54 12:44 9:25 10:55 12:45 9:27 10:57 12:47 9:28 10:58 12:48 9:29 10:59 12:49 9:30 11:00 12:50 9:31 11:01 12:51 9:32 11:02 12:52 9:33 11:03 12:53 9:35 11:05 12:55 9:36 11:06 12:56 9:37 11:07 12:57 9:40 11:10 13:00 9:42 11:12 13:02 9:45 11:15 13:05 9:47 11:17 13:07 9:49 11:19 13:09 9:50 11:20 13:10 9:54 11:24 13:14 9:59 11:29 13:19 10:01 11:31 13:21 10:05 11:35 13:25 10:06 11:36 13:26 10:07 11:37 13:27 10:09 11:39 13:29 10:12 11:42 13:32 13:33 10:13 11:43 10:15 11:45 13:35 10:16 11:46 13:36 10:18 11:48 13:38 10:19 11:49 13:39 10:20 11:50 13:40 10:21 11:51 13:41 10:23 11:53 13:43 10:24 11:54 13:44 10:25 11:55 13:45 10:27 11:57 13:47 10:29 11:59 13:49 10:31 12:01 13:51 10:32 12:02 13:52 10:33 12:03 13:53 10:34 12:04 13:54 10:35 12:05 13:55 10:37 12:07 13:57 10:38 12:08 13:58 10:39 12:09 13:59 10:40 12:10 14:00

jede od 25.12.2009 do 14.3.2010, jede také 28.12.2009, 29.12.2009, 30.12.2009, 31.12.2009, 29.1.2010, 8.2.2010, 9.2.2010, 10.2.2010, 11.2.2010, 12.2.2010

Sports facilities Spinning Tennis, squash, ricochet Bowling Golf Horses, riding Swimming pools Wellness Adrenalin, etc. Caravan parks

Cultural and entertainment centres Galleries and exhibition halls Theatres Cinemas Public internet and WiFi connections Children’s entertainment

ZIMNÍ VÍKENDOVÁ A PRÁZDNINOVÁ LINKA: Pražská – Hrabětice – Bedřichov – Pražská Spoj

Q Sport and relaxation

Q Cultural activities, etc.

Platí od 25.12.2009 do 14.3.2010

Pražská Kamenná (CENTRUM) Obchodní akademie Horní náměstí Jablonex Mšeno,kaplička Mšeno,škola U Jelena Ostrý Roh Sídliště Janovská Janovská,Silka Loučná Hraničná Janov,Modrý Dunaj Janov,transformátor Janov,hotel Praha Janov,pošta Janov,samoobsluha Bedřichov,úpravna vody Bedřichov,u bowlingu Bedřichov,u obecního úřadu Bedřichov,u stadionu Bedřichov,u obecního úřadu Bedřichov,u bowlingu Hrabětice,mačkárna Hrabětice,kaplička Hrabětice,Arnika Velký Semerink,pod Vyhlídkou Velký Semerink,potraviny Velký Semerink,brusírna Velký Semerink,rozcestí Janov,Modrý Dunaj Hraničná Loučná Janovská,Silka Sídliště Janovská Ostrý Roh U Jelena Mšeno,škola Mšeno,kaplička Jablonex Horní náměstí Mírové náměstí (kino Radnice) Divadlo Liberecká Lázně Autobusové nádraží Kamenná (CENTRUM) Pražská

Ski hire and service outlets Winter stadiums, skating Downhill skiing, a summary of downhill slopes

Vážení cestující, děkujeme Vám, že do autobusu nevstupujete v lyžařských botách pro sjezdové lyžování.

w w w.jizerk y.cz Dialling code for the CZ + 420

Q SKIAQUABUS – A bus which travels from Centrum Babylon Liberec, through Kořenov and on to the downhill slopes in Harrachov and Rokytnice nad Jizerou and then back to swimming and entertainment at Babylon. It runs from January to March. More on www.BabylonLiberec.cz.

Benefit program The Benefit Program offers tourists a discount card which can be purchased for 35 Crowns at some information centres. The comprehensive list of discounts can be found at

www.severnicechy.info.

page 2

Listening to Wintry Psalms ...Strong gusts prohibit lingering in one place for long and compel a slow staggering progress to the top of Jizera. The only places affording any rest are those sheltered from the wind by ice-cloaked spruces. During recent snowstorms, they were transformed into the mysterious shapes of hunched penitents and kneeling supplicants. The austere frost has bewitched them for daring to desire sunshine. Thus, the crowds of alabaster pilgrims remain motionless amongs the snow pillars of an ice temple, that winter created from the age-old trunks of dead spruces. Some of them lean rigidly on their tall sticks, some pray with hands raised and others bend their huge snow-hooded heads down humbly. All of them accept their fate calmly; a unique allegory of humility which only frost can create. If I can only press myself to the wind-sheltered side of such an enchanted creature for just a little while! The partial respite from the wind creates a strange feeling of safety. Despite the impenetrable layer of ice, I feel the mutual proximity of life; as if the sleeping spruce was inaudibly singing a forbidden ballad about spring. At this moment there is a little to separate human being and tree. However, the last remnants of bodily warmth are disappearing and there is no choice but continue the journey to Černá hora. At Rozmezí, a ceaseless wind is playing with the white plain and creating wondrous ripples and waves. Not far from Sněžné věžičky, a strange black point can be seen in the whirling snow. It moves curiously in the gusts of wind, and yet it stays in one spot. With every step, it becomes clearer that it is a symbol of evanescence and ruin. Half covered with snow, the body of raven, a sky wanderer with a playful soul, is lying on the snowdrift. The benumbed hands stroke in vain the frozen, motionless wings. What foolish behaviour, fit only for the frost´s scorn! Now it is no time for vain hopes, but for listening to wintry psalms! Winter only fulfils destiny in that it prepares the countyside for the miracle of re-birth. The freezing gale continues combing the bewitching shiny black feathers with indifference, and bringing tears to the eyes; requiem for a raven. The twilight journey from Čertův odpočinek is suffused with insatiable frost, which penetrates deeper and deeper until it starts licking the very bones. Walk and walk, donť stop; walking is the best companion at winter time. The silvery moon-darkness has already flooded the forest on arrival at the little cemetery at Kristánov. Only the tops of the fence slats peep out of the snowdrifts, and the head-stones and remnants of crosses are resting deep under the snow. In the dusk, merely the trunks of nearby trees are visible, as well as large memorial to glassmakers on which candles are usually hidden under snow... We have drawn on the book “The Jizera Year” (Jizerský rok), a beautiful photographic publication interwoven with perceptive texts by the photographer, Jan Veselý.

Lookout towers Q Císařský kámen (637 m above sea level), Rádlo – Milíře, The borough of Liberec – Vratislavice nad Nisou (a memorial medal, stamp), tel.: 482 428 810, www.vratislavice.cz, I–XII, at your own risk!!! The new wooden lookout tower is located near Rádlo, in the westernmost part of the Černá Studnice Ridge, approximately 5 km to the south of Liberec. It is situated at a height of 637 m, the height of the lookout platform is 18.8 m and the total height is 20 m. Q Černá studnice (869 m above sea level), Horní Černá Studnice 926, tel.: 774 305 830, [email protected], www.rozhledna.eu, only under favourable weather conditions Wed.–Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm, 30. 11.–20. 12. 2009 closed!!! GPS: N 50° 43‘ 07“ E 15° 13‘ 42“. Q Ještěd (1,012 m above sea level), Liberec, tel.: 485 104 291, [email protected], www.jested.cz, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 59.45“ E 14° 59‘ 01.01“. Q Kopanina (657 m above sea level), Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, tel.: 606 560 262, Mon.– Sun. 12.00 noon–4.00 pm, the key is available from Mrs Janků opposite the Chata Na Kopanině chalet, the bond for the key is 100 CZK, adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK, GPS: N 50° 39‘ 37.54“ E 15° 09‘ 57.10“. Q Královka (859 m above sea level), Janov nad Nisou 1160, tel.: 483 310 402, 731 411 863, [email protected], www.jizerskehotely. cz, Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, GPS: N 50° 47‘ 31.27“ E 15° 09‘ 28“. Q Nisanka (676 m above sea level), Nová Ves nad Nisou, tel.: 724 321 724, 488 880 852, www. rozhledna-nisanka.cz, only open in the winter months during good weather without snow and ice, by telephone arrangement for at least 15 people only on Sat. and Sun., children to 6 years of age: free of charge, adults: 15 CZK, year-round tickets: 45 CZK. GPS: N 50° 43‘ 53“ E 15° 12‘ 57“. Q Petřín (608 m above sea level), Jablonec nad Nisou, Petřínská 6, tel.: 483 302 861–2, www. hotel-petrin.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Sun.11.00 am–7.00 pm, adults: 20 CZK, children to 12 years of age: 10 CZK, GPS: N 50° 42‘ 43.60“ E 15° 10‘ 11.02“. Q Rašovka (610 m above sea level), The V Trnčí Restaurant with a lookout tower, Liberec 25, Rašovka 79, tel.: 485 122 403, 608 022 341, www.restauracevtrnci.euroregin.cz, I–XII, Tues.– Sat.11.00 am–8.00 pm, Sun. 11.00 am–7.00 pm, GPS: N 50° 41‘ 52.08“ E 15° 02‘ 54.60“. Q Slovanka (820 m above sea level), Lučany nad Nisou, Horní Maxov 8, tel.: 602 831 420, 607 744 593, [email protected], www.slovanka. eu, I–XII, freely accessible, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 23.15“ E 15° 11‘ 47.85“. Q Smrk (1,124 m above sea level), accessible all year round, www.nmps.cz/okoli_mesta.php, GPS: N 50°53‘ 23.96“ E 15° 16‘ 19.43“. Q Štěpánka (peak Hvězda – 958 m above sea

page 3

level), Kořenov – Příchovice, tel.: 603 806 473, X–XII (to 20. 12. 2009), Sat., Sun. 10.00 am–4.00 pm (only during favourable weather conditions), (from 21. 12. 2009) XII–III, Mon.–Sun., IV, Tues.–Sun. 10.00 am–4.00 pm (the closing time changes according to the sunset), GPS: N 50° 44‘ 47.36“ E 15° 21‘ 59.94“. Q Špičák u Tanvaldu (831 m above sea level ), Albrechtice v Jizerských horách 355, tel.: 603 277 338, 775 369 645, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am– 6.00 pm (always open with a downhill slope and a ski lift), GPS: N 50° 45‘ 06.01“ E 15° 16‘ 57.33“. Q The Lidové sady Lookout Tower, Liberec 1, Lidové sady 425/1, tel.: 482 710 649, info@ lidovesadyliberec.cz, www.lidovesadyliberec. cz, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–5.00 pm, children from 10 years of age, students, pensioners: 5 CZK, adults:10 CZK, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 38.56“ E 15° 04‘ 52.64“.

Natural points of interest (selection) Q The Bílá Nisa River – rises on the Klikvová louka meadow above Bedřichov. Q Bílá skála, Srbská – Horní Řasnice – a quartz cliff formation, unusual cliff shapes.

Q Historicko-přírodovědná stezka Nové Město pod Smrkem (the Nové Město pod Smrkem Historical – Natural History Trail) – the trail has 27 stations – the yellow circuit (2,430 m), the green circuit (8,600 m) and the red circuit (10,130 m). Q Jizerskohorské bučiny (the Jizera Mountain Beech Woods) – an extensive preserved complex of mixed forest with predominant beech trees, one of the most valuable complexes of mixed forest in the Jizera Mountains, protected as a National Nature Reserve and as part of the Natura 2000 system. Q Jizerský důl – a giant kettle hole (the devil’s eye) exists in the bed of the Jizera River at the mouth of the Dlouhý Potok and Prudký ručej streams. Q Kodešova skála, Heřmanice – a basalt cliff with columnar cleavage (“stone organ pipes”), there is a closed quarry nearby. Q Kyselka, Nové Město pod Smrkem – a natural mineral spring. Q Lesní naučná stezka Harcov (the Harcov Forest Teaching Trail) – from bus stop no. 15 – “Myslivna”, 2.8 km, 11 stops. Q The Lužická Nisa River – the biggest watercourse draining water from the Jizera Moun-

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

The Jizera Mountains are among the most beautiful hiking areas in the Czech Republic and in the winter months they offer you picturesque views from a number of lookout towers during favourable weather conditions. There are many “beauties” which invite you to visit, but we have listed only some of them which are accessible in winter. Any of the Jizera Mountains information centres will be able to provide you with information about the others.

The Císařský kámen Lookout The striking and highly visible peak called Císařský kámen lies on the westernmost promontory of the Černá Studnice Ridge, above the settlement of Milíře. It stands at a height of 637 metres above sea level, but until recently the view there was nonexistent because of the overgrown forest. This was certainly one of the reasons why tourists did not go there very often. All this changed in the middle of 2009, when a new wooden lookout tower was opened on Císařský kámen. The idea to increase the attractiveness of this area came from the members of the voluntary “Císařský kámen Micro-Region” association of municipalities and the mayor of the municipality of Rádlo, Jaroslav Cvrček. The idea also appealed to the representatives of the borough of Vratislavice, within whose cadastral territory the Císařský kámen peak is situated, and the representatives of the Liberec Region and so the preparatory work was able to begin in autumn 2008. In the spring of 2009, the Taxus Company from Rychnov began work on the actual structure. The structure quickly grew floor by floor and the upper platform with its handrail, which is located on the 9th floor at a height of 18.8 m, was completed in the middle of the year. A total of 32 cubic metres of wood were used on the structure at a cost of almost two million crowns. The final approval proceedings took place successfully at the end of June and visitors have been able to visit the tower since that time. However, the official opening took place on 19th September 2009 upon the occasion of the 230th anniversary of the visit of Emperor Joseph II. He visited the site at that time in order to inspect it for the possible construction of a military fortification. His visit is recalled in a memorial plaque which was unveiled in 1879. Crowds of visitors flocked to Císařský kámen on the day that the lookout was opened. They were not only rewarded with an uncommon view, but also with a party on the nearby meadow and a memorial certificate. This coming winter season will therefore be the first one which will test the structure under mountain winter conditions. If you go there, keep in mind that entry into the lookout tower is prohibited during snow, ice or frost – this is written in the visitors’ rules. Text author: Otokar Simm

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

tains to the Baltic Sea. The spring of the Nisa is considered to be the Lučanská Nisa, at the spring of which there is a memorial plaque. Q The Bukovec – Jizerka – Jizerka Peat Bog Teaching Trail (Naučná stezka Bukovec – Jizerka – Rašeliniště Jizerky) – the teaching trail acquaints visitors with the variety and richness of nature and with a number of remarkable historical features. It starts at the first house at the eastern edge of Jizerka, at the place where the road from Horní Polubný emerges from the forest, and finishes at the view of the upland bog in the Jizerka Peat Bog National Nature Reserve (Národní přírodní rezervaci Rašeliniště Jizerky). Over a distance of six kilometres, it passes through the Bukovec Nature Reserve (Přírodní rezervace Bukovec) and the old gold-mining, glassmaking and woodcutting settlement of Jizerka and continues through the territory of the aforementioned Jizerka Peat Bog National Nature Reserve. Q The Jizera Mountains Forest Teaching Trail (Naučná stezka Lesy Jizerských hor) – 12 km long. It begins in Bedřichov and continues along the Government Trail (Vládní cesta) to Nová louka, Hřebínek and Ferdinandov. Q Oldřichovské háje a skály – the teaching trail acquaints visitors with the natural relations and points of interest of the westernmost part of the Jizera Mountains which includes part of the Jizera Mountain Beech Forest Nature Reserve. This territory is one of the best preserved and naturally most valuable areas in the Jizera Mountains Nature Reserve. Q The Jizerka settlement – the highest located municipality, the most beautiful nook in the mountains. The settlement consists of around twenty buildings (the Manor House, the Pyramid, the glassworks, the old sawmill, the customs office, the old school – the Museum of the Jizera Mountains and so on). The connection with the rest of civilisation is secured by a maintained mountain road. The dominant feature of Jizerka is the highest piece of basalt volcanic rock in Central Europe, the hill called Bukovec (1,005 m above sea level). There is a state nature reserve there and a teaching trail passes through it (as well as through all of Jizerka). A stream of the same name flows through Jizerka, as does the Safírový potůček stream, in which a deposit of precious stones (sapphires, rubies, chalcedony, topazes, etc.) was reported. You will learn much of the history and natural wealth of the Jizerka settlement and the Jizera Mountains during a visit to the museum located in the old school. You can continue from Jizerka to the Rašeliniště Jizerky (Jizerka Peat Bog) National Nature Reserve

or across the Orle border crossing point to the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains. Q The small monuments and memorial crosses of the Jizera Mountains – the remarkable points of interest in the Jizera Mountains also include small monuments and memorial crosses which are abundantly dispersed around the entire territory of the Jizera Mountains. They also tell many stories, which are often more than one hundred years old and of great interest. http://stovi.info/pomnicky/. Q Terasy Ještědu (the Ještěd terraces) – a teaching trail mainly focussed on the geology and geomorphology of the Ještěd Ridge. Q The yew trees under Dračí skála – the trail leads above the municipality of Fojtka and is only several hundred metres long. This is a protected area of coniferous English yew trees. Q Viničná cesta – a specific feature of the Jizera Mountains, hiking, monuments, a military fortification. Q Vodopády Černého potoka (the Černý potok stream waterfalls) – near the municipality of Bílý Potok pod Smrkem, this involves the largest waterfalls in the entire Jizera Mountains, some of the most beautiful waterfalls, which are absolutely wonderful after rain. The best access to them is from Bílý Potok pod Smrkem, from the railway station following the hiking trail markings: or from Hejnice, in the direction of the auto camp along the yellow marked trail and further along the green marked hiking trail. Q Vodopády na Černé Desné (the waterfalls on the Černá Desná) – a beautiful natural nook not far from Desná. The red marked walking track will take you to the Sklář cultural centre, from where you turn left and head down the Černá Desná to the valley of this small mountain river. The Town of Desná recently had the track repaired and in September 2000 it opened the Waterfalls on the Černá Desná Teaching Trail. It is possible to follow the red marked trail from there up to the Souš reservoir. Q Vodopády Sloupského potoka – Velký a Malý Štolpich (the waterfalls of the Sloupský Potok stream – the Large and Small Štolpich) – these two waterfalls, which fall into a valley in wonderful cascades, can be found near Hejnice, above Ferdinandov. The Velký Štolpich waterfall – the stream passes over a 30 m high cliff wall and forms several waterfalls and cascades. Along the way, it is possible to have a rest at the Maiwaldova smrt (Maiwald’s Death) monument (Gustav Maiwald of Ferdinandov died beneath a sledge in the Velký Štolpich ravine and this event is still marked by a cross near the bridge under the waterfall).

The former settlement on the Great Jizera Meadow (Velká Jizerská Louka) The colony of Gross Iser (Great Jizera) was a kind of counterpart to the Czech Jizerka settlement up until the end of the 2nd World War. It was located on the left-hand bank of the Jizera River and therefore was in Silesia which belonged to Germany. The political map of Europe changed after the end of the 2nd World War, however, and the territory beyond the Jizera became part of Poland. The German citizenry of the Gross Iser settlement, which at that time amounted to around 250 people, was moved out in 1945. And no new settlement in the colony of approximately forty cottages and homes which was situated in close proximity to the state border with the former Czechoslovakia was wanted. All of the structures – with the exception of one – were demolished at the start of the 1950s and the state border was guarded by the Polish army. The establishment of Great Jizera was associated with the Protestants who fled from religious persecution in various estates on the Czech side of the border during the post White Mountain period. They found refuge in Upper Lusatia and in Silesia. The first of them settled near the Jizera in around the year 1630 and they laid the foundations for a settlement initially called Iserwiese or also Iserhäuser (Jizera Meadow, Jizera Houses). However, the development of the settlement was slow, because the living conditions at such a significant height above sea level were more than arduous. At the end of the 18th century, the settlement consisted of twenty varied cottages, whose inhabitants made their living by breeding livestock and working in the forests, but also through poaching and smuggling. It was not possible to grow any agricultural crops. If you go to these places today, you will be welcomed by an extensive mountain meadow framed with dark spruce groves and islands of dwarf mountain pine. The Jizera flows calmly in a wide valley and it still forms the state border. The only structure which you can see on the Great Jizera Meadow is the Chatka Górzystów (i.e. the Highlanders’ Chalet). If the meadow is not under snow, it is possible to see the foundations of a large number of buildings around the paths. They are the remains of the old Gross Iser – Great Jizera colony. Before being demolished, the settlement was home to the cottages of the local inhabitants, but also to an inn, Count Schaffgotsch’s hunting lodge, a gamekeeper’s lodge, a youth hostel and a school. And it is precisely the so-called new school, which was built in 1938 as the last local structure, which is nowadays the hiking chalet. Visitors can not only find shelter there against bad weather, but also refreshments and friendly staff led by the married couple Wiesława and Stanisław Polańský. A small photographic exhibition acquaints those interested with the past of this settlement in the heart of the Jizera Mountains. Text author: Otokar Simm

Castles and châteaux Q The Sychrov state chateau The National Heritage Institute, the Sychrov state château administration, tel.: 482 416 011, [email protected], www.zamek-sychrov.cz, XI–III, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–2.00 pm, IV, Mon.– Sun. 9.00 am–3.30 pm, adults: 100 CZK, senior citizens over 65: 70 CZK, children aged 6–15, students aged 15–26, disability cards holder, the escorts of disability card holders: 70 CZK, children up to 6 years of age: free, GPS: N 50° 37’ 34.64” E 15° 05’ 20.18”.

Museums, national history, monuments The Frýdlant area Q The Decanal Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross (Děkanský kostel nalezení Svatého kříže), Frýdlant, Děkanská 85 This is the most significant historical monument in Frýdlant after the castle. It was built in 1551 on the foundations of the older Shrine to Saint Catherine. Part of the interior includes a monumental burial chapel with the Redern family tomb dating from 1566, which is one of the most beautiful renaissance monuments in Bohemia. Q The Evangelical Church of the Saviour (Evangelický kostel Spasitele), Frýdlant It was built in 1902 for the church of the Augsburg denomination and it has been used by the Czechoslovak Church since 1945. Q Half-timbered structures, the Frýdlant area, the municipality of Víska is home to a remarkable collection of Upper Lusatian architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries. This involves unique rectangular houses with a wooden or brick ground floor and a half-timbered upper floor. At the edge of the municipality, there is also a functioning historical hydroelectric power station which uses the power of the water from the River Smědá. These and similar half-timbered structures can also be found in Višňová, Kunratice, Heřmanice and so on. Q Chrám Navštívení Panny Marie a Mezinárodní centrum duchovní obnovy (the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and the International Centre for Spiritual Renewal), Hejnice, Klášterní 1, tel.: 482 360 211, [email protected], www.mcdo.cz, GPS: N 50° 52’ 33.27” E 15° 10’ 58.122” The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary is a highly significant place of pilgrimage. The ridges of the Jizera Mountains which tower majestically behind the basilica create a beautiful backdrop. The church is used for organ and spiritual music recitals because of its excellent acoustics and wonderful atmosphere. The adjacent Franciscan monastery also belongs to the basilica. The monastery underwent reconstruction in 2000 and now serves as an International Centre for Spiritual Renewal. Q The Klinger Mausoleum, Nové Město pod S., ul. Celní, www.nmps.cz/mesto_a_okoli.php, Mon.–Fri., visits by telephone arrangement on tel.: 482 360 334 The mausoleum is a significant, fundamental monument which was built in 1901 by the descendants of the founder of a local textile company. Q The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie), Horní Řasnice This originally early gothic church dates from the 14th century. The gothic origins of the Church of the Conception of the Virgin Mary can now be seen in the vaulting of the presbytery and on the victory arch and are confirmed by the oldest mention in the Meissen church records dating from 1346. It was reconstructed in the baroque style in the 18th century and further modifications and additions were undertaken in the 19th century. Q The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie), Raspenava It was built at the start of

page 4

the 19th century in the neo-baroque style on the site of a former early gothic church. Q The Church of the Most Holy Trinity (Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice), Bílý Potok Franz Prager built a wooden chapel in Bílý Potok between 1774 and 1775. The church was built on its site in 1888–1890 from the contributions of the municipality and the voluntary contributions of citizens. Q The Church of St, Catherine (Kostel sv. Kateřiny), Nové Město pod Smrkem This involves a remarkable structure dating from 1607. It was originally established as a Protestant church. In 1622, its wooden tower collapsed and the stone tower was built in 1693. A new structure was started in 1821, for which Christian Christoph the Count von Clam-Galas and his wife the Countess Josephine laid the foundation stone. Q The Church of St. Magdalena (Kostel sv. Magdalény), Arnoltice In 1738, the original Arnoltice church was reconstructed as a masonry building. It includes a large bell which dates from 1604 and is from the workshop of Jáchym von Kyaw. The small church is a venue for regular spinet concerts. Q The Church of Saint Martin (Kostel sv. Martina), Dolní Oldříš The conciliatory cross on the outer side of the church wall has been preserved. There used to be bells in the church steeple, but they were unfortunately melted down in the past to make canons. Regular piano concerts take place there every month. The Municipality of Bulovka has rented the Church of St. Martin as a permanent exhibition hall and municipal museum. Access is possible by arrangement. Q The Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Kostel sv. Máří Magdalény), Frýdlant A baroque church dating from 1533, it was reconstructed one hundred years later and is now used by the Orthodox Church. Q The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla), Ludvíkov It is the oldest structure in the environs of Nové Město p. S. The church was commemorated as early as in 1346. The presbytery is vaulted with an early gothic arch. The sacristy includes a newly repaired memorial to the victims of the 1st World War. The “Swedish Cemetery” lies approximately 500 m from the church. According to legend, a battle took place there between the Swedes and imperial soldiers in 1639. Apparently, the fallen Swedes were buried in places in the wet forest. Q The Church of St, Lawrence (Kostel sv. Vavřince), Ves u Černous It belonged to the Meissen Diocese as early as in 1346 and later passed to the Prague Diocese. Valuable renaissance and baroque gravestones of the owners of the municipality dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries have been preserved in the church and on the wall of the adjacent cemetery. Q Kovárna Ondřeje Stelziga (The Ondřej Stelzig smithy), Dolní Řasnice, by arrangement on tel.: 603 903 238 – Mr. Maršálek, ceskysvet@ seznam.cz, www.ceskysvet.info The house of the Dolní Řasnice blacksmith Andreas (Ondřej) Stelzig, house no. 27, still stands on the righthand side of the road from Frýdlant to Jindřichovice pod Smrkem. It dates from 1618. The clever hands of the current owner, Mr Maršálek, have transformed an absolute ruin into a charming museum, where every item has its own more or less unbelievable story. Nowadays, the smithy has become a rare example of folk architecture. Q The Way of the Cross on Křížový vrch, Frýdlant, The Frýdlant Town Museum, tel.: 482 464 055, [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz The Way of the Cross is located near the Church of Christ the Saviour (kostel Krista Spasitele). It consists of 14 stations, the cliff cave of the apostles Peter and John, the Lord’s tomb, the upper cross and the well. It was built in 1737. Q LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., Lázně Libverda 82, tel.: 482 368 111, [email protected],

page 5

www.lazne-libverda.cz If you are looking for a picturesque and calm spa town in the middle of beautiful nature, then Libverda is the right choice for you. Legend says that the Libverda springs were discovered by the cockerel of a forest ranger, who lived there and provided the border guards with an inn and beds after their tiring inspection rounds. The first written mention of the municipality dates from 1381, when it was called Lybenwerde. The founder of the current spa was Kristián Filip the Count of Clam-Gallas, the owner of the Frýdlant estate. The spa specialises in treating cardiac and arterial illnesses, illnesses of the joints and muscles, illnesses of a degenerative nature and the conditions after orthopaedic operations. Neuroses and other non-psychotic disorders are also treated there. Let your body be pampered and get back your health and vitality in a beautiful environment full of nature and the clean air of the Jizera Mountains. Make use of the hiking and cycle trails which are located in the environs. The Libverda spa offers a wide range of weekly, relaxation and weekend stays, hotel accommodation and the option of ordering procedures, saunas and whirlpool treatment, fitness and other services. The original mineral spring is Christiansbrunnen – Kristiánův pramen which is located in the drinking hall directly on the spa colonnade in Lázně Libverda. Its mineral water is hypotonic with an increased content of silicic acid. This spring was later followed by the Mariin, Vilemínin, Eduardův, Josefinin and Hubertův springs. They are now located in the area of the spa colonnade. Q The Frýdlant Town Museum, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37, tel.: 482 464 055, iva. [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant. cz, V–IX, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–3.00 pm, X–IV, Tues., Thu. 9.00 am–3.00 pm, a tour is also possible after opening hours by telephone arrangement, adults: 20 CZK, children and students: 10 CZK, group tickets for more than 5 people: 5 CZK, mass entrance fee over 5 people: 5 CZK The museum was established in 1893 and since that time it has offered visitors a number of exhibits related to the town and its environs. From the many points of interest, it is possible to mention the sword of the Frýdlant executioner, a copy of a painting depicting the probable appearance of Albrecht von Wallenstein and a model of the renaissance town hall. Q The Nové Město pod Smrkem Musem, ul. Palackého 276, tel.: 482 325 941, 482 360 344, [email protected], www.nmps.cz/zarizeni_mesta.php, I–VI, IX–XII, Mon. 9.00–11.00 am and 1.00–5.00 pm, Tues. 9.00–11.30 am and 1.30–5.00 pm, Wed. 1.00– 3.00 pm, Thus. 9.00–11.30 am and 1.30–5.00 pm, VII–VIII, also on Sat.–Sun. 9.00–11.00 am and 1.00–4.00 pm, adults: 10 CZK, children: 5 CZK, group tickets: 3 CZK The museum displays and describes the nature and points of interest of the Frýdlant headland and its history. Q Naučná stezka “Putování za vodou” (The “Water Tour” teaching trail) in Frýdlant, a 6.5 km long trail which passes four Frýdlant water reservoirs, through a park and via the Frýdlant lookout tower, the Town Information Centre Frýdlant, tel.: 482 464 013, [email protected]. Q The neo-renaissance town hall, Frýdlant This is a dominant feature of the town. It was built in 1893 – 1896 according to a design by the Viennese architect Franz Neumann, the creator of the town hall in Liberec. The exterior is decorated with statues of Justice and Selflessness, while the stained glass windows donated by local businessmen are a point of interest in the interior. The bust of Albrecht von Wallenstein which is located in the town hall foyer is the work of the sculptor Scholze from Raspenava. Q The Obří sud (Giant Barrel) restaurant, Lázně Libverda 186, tel.: 482 322 714, nulicek@ obrisud.cz, www.obrisud.cz, IV–X, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–10.00 pm, XI–III, Tues.–Sun. 11.00 am–6.00 pm The giant barrel is truly unique. Nowhere else can you have lunch so comfortab-

ly in a real, wooden barrel, while also enjoying the beautiful view of the basin where Libverda is located and the ridges of the Jizera Mountains and the mountain massif of Smrk on the way to the restaurant. Q Smědava, Bílý Potok pod Smrkem, a very popular mountain chalet on the north-eastern slope of Mount Jizera. The first building stood there as early as in 1814, while a newer building was built in 1841 and it included the customs guardroom. It burnt down in 1932. The beautiful Clam-Gallas hunting lodge dating from 1910 also ended up in flames in 1969. The current Smědava chalet at the intersection of a number of hiking tracks is a popular place for refreshments and rest and it was built on the site of the original chalet in 1935. In winter, Smědava is the last place where the tracks are cleared in the direction from Hejnice. Buses go there several times a day: in summer this is a hiking bus and in winter a ski bus. From the Tanvald side, it is only accessible by car on the road around the Souš reservoir in summer. Q Soukromé regionální muzeum obce Višňová v Poustce (the private regional museum of the municipality of Višňová v Poustce), Frýdlant 59, tel.: 482 348 237 – Mr. Mlch, www.ob-vis.net, Sat.–Sun. 9.00 am–4.00 pm, entrance free An exhibition of the history of the municipality in half-timbered building no. 59 (in the house of the former Alfonse Mucha Gallery), a curious collection of wallets, an exhibition dedicated to Karel Gott. Q The Sun Trail, Frýdlant, the Frýdlant Town Information Centre, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37, tel.: 482 464 013, [email protected] The 3 km long trail takes visitors around all of the town sights (the town hall, the churches, the Frýdlant château and so on) and at the same time connects to the Sun Trail Intercontinental.

Jindřichovice pod Smrkem Q The Ecological Information Centre (EIC) and wind power plant with an exhibition of alternative energy, the Resec company, Mirka Kolačná, tel.: 604 777 977, 482 328 007, [email protected], www.resec.cz The EIC is located in a Norwegian log cabin with a grass roof and solar panels which belong to the cabin. The log cabin is located directly at the foot of a wind power plant and it is easily accessible on foot, by bicycle, by car and by bus. The municipality has leased the EIC to the local company RESEC, s. r. o., which is creating a base for the provision of information to the expert and lay public about the “Concept of an energy selfsufficient territory based on renewable resources”, “Biomass boilers”, “Wind power plants” and other developmental, ecological and energy projects within the territory of the municipality and the micro-region. The activities of the EIC are especially oriented towards the ecological education of children and young people in the form of school excursions and the organisation of work seminars. The activities of the EIC are especially oriented towards the ecological education of children and young people in the form of school excursions, training programs for schools and the organisation of working seminars. Q The Church of the Holy Trinity (Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice) This is a single-nave baroque church which dates from 1670. There is a memorial plaque to the victims of the Second World War on the church. Q Žijící skanzen v Jindřichovicích pod Smrkem (the living open-air museum in Jindřichovice pod Smrkem), o. s. Lunaria, Jindřichovice 12, tel.: 605 345 467 – Ing. Zbyněk Vlk, [email protected], www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz Since 1999, the Lunaria citizens’ association has been building a museum based on the lives of the rural citizenry before the Industrial Revolution. You will see folk architecture, for example, a reconstructed wind

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre has issued two new brochures to acquaint visitors to the Jizera Mountains with the area’s technical and sacred monuments. www.jablonec.com

mill, and exhibits (ranging from large machines to containers), you can buy local products, during a visit to the outdoor museum you will realise how our forebears appreciated nature and knew how to farm ecologically and you will be immersed in the history of the Frýdlant area. There are weekend courses in traditional skills and crafts (basket making, cheese making, candle making and so on). It includes a library of ecological, spiritual and beautiful literature. Q The Museum, in the open-air museum facility, IV–IX, Tues.–Sun. 10.00 am–5.00 pm, X–III, Fri.–Sun. 10.00 am–5.00 pm, otherwise by telephone arrangement, adults: 50 CZK, students, children, pensioners, disability card holders: 25 CZK The museum maps the historical development of the Frýdlant and Jindřichovice areas from the point of view of the geological, vegetative and civilisation aspects. Q The windmill with a turbine was originally established upon the basis of the requirements of Mrs and Mrs Vlk to supplement their homestead’s facilities in such a way so that it was also independent during the processing of grain. They managed to buy an old windmill with a turbine in North Moravia. The finished mill is therefore a combination of the original windmill, the outside of which is reminiscent of Dutch windmills, and a rudder used in wind pumps. Q Naučná stezka – Okolím Jindřichovic za výšinami ideálů a do údolí duše (the teaching trail – Around Jindřichovice to the heights of ideals and the valley of the soul), www.lunaria-jindrichovice.cz/naucna-stezka.

Liberec Q AUTOMUZEUM.CZ – The Museum of the Motoring History of the Liberec Area (Muzeum motoristické historie Liberecka), Vratislavice n. N., Liberec 30, Tanvaldská 164, the Konrad Brewery facility, tel.: 602 818 535, [email protected], in the winter months by telephone arrangement for more than 10 people. The option of including a tour of the Konrád Brewery, this must be arranged additionally by telephone on: 606 563 147! Q The Baroque Church of St. Nicholas (Barokní kostel sv. Mikuláše), Mníšek The remains of St. Valentine and St. Theodora are placed in the altar stone. The church is a heritage monument protected by the state. Q The Filial Church of Our Lady at the Picture (Filiální kostel Matky Boží U obrázku), Horská ul. This modern art nouveau rotunda structure has become the dominant feature and a decorative feature of both Liberec and the entire Region. Q The Church of St. Anthony the Great (Chrám sv. Antonína Velikého), Sokolovské nám. This is one of the most beautiful churches in Liberec and its 70 m high steeple makes it one of the city’s dominant features. It was established on the site of an original wooden church, with which the first mention of Liberec from 1352 is connected. The current church was built in 1579–1587 and it was the first brick walled structure in Liberec. Q iQpark – Centrum zábavného poznávání, Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, 485 249 649, [email protected], www.iqpark.cz, see Children’s entertainment. Q The Church of the Sacred Heart of God (Kostel Božího Srdce Páně), Klášterní ul. This neo-gothic church dating from 1894– 1896 is now part of the polyclinic facility and it is located in the centre of town. In 1897–1898, the school building and the nun’s hostel were added to the building. Q The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Navštívení Panny Marie), Harcov, Na Zvonku It was built in 1858–1860 as a single-nave church with a slender steeple mainly from the donations of the local citizens. Q The Church of the Holy Trinity (Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice), Vratislavice n. N., Tanvaldská ul. It dates from 1700–1701.

Q The Church of St. Anthony of Padua (Kostel sv. Antonína Paduánského), Vrchlického ul. This is a single-nave neo-gothic church which especially attracts attention with its 47 m high tower. It was built and consecrated in 1919. Q The Church of St. Boniface (Kostel sv. Bonifáce), Dolní Hanychov, Ještědská ul. Work on the church commenced in 1915, but it was not completed until 1919 because of the war. Q The Church of St. John the Baptist (Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele), Na Žižkově The original wooden church was replaced with a brick church in 1657. The steeple, which included three bells, was also constructed in 1678. Q The Church of the Holy Cross (Kostel sv. Kříže), Malé náměstí This is the most valuable baroque church in Liberec with an original baroque interior dating from the mid 18th century. The church’ floor plan is in the shape of a cross, the church’ garden includes a plague column from the workshop of the famous sculptor M. B. Braun and a Way of the Cross. The first public library in Liberec operated there around the year 1759. Q The Church of St. Vincent de Paul (Kostel sv. Vincence z Paoli), U Jánského kamene An unusual neo-Romanesque church located in the Liberec suburb of Perštýn. It was built in 1884–1887. As the church belonged to the Lazarists, whose founder was St. Vincent de Paul, the building bears the name of their patron. The church attracts attention at first glance thanks to its combination of red cut bricks and stone. The decorative mouldings, quoins and columns of sandstone from distant Pirna are also of interest. Q The Church of St. Adalbert (Kostel sv. Vojtěcha), Křižanská This church is located in the Liberec suburb of Ostašov. There was originally a wooden chapel on the site of the current brick-walled church. The current church was built in 1833. Two canon balls were originally bricked into wall above the entrance to the church as a memorial to the Seven Years War, but they were removed during later reconstruction work. Q The Liebieg Villa (Liebiegova vila), Jablonecká ul. Baron Theodor von Liebieg, a successful businessman in the textile and later the automobile industries, had many buildings built in Liberec which are now among its most significant architectural monuments. One of these is the so-called Liebieg Villa, which was his family’s seat. Q The Town Hall (Radnice), náměstí Dr. E. Beneše 1, tel.: 485 101 709, [email protected], www.infolbc.cz The neo-renaissance building of the Liberec Town Hall was built in 1893 according to a design by the Viennese architect, F. Neumann. It is known for its close resemblance to the town hall in Vienna. Q The North Bohemian Museum, Masarykova 11, tel.: 485 246 111, [email protected], www.muzeumlb.cz, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, children, students, pensioners: 20 CZK, adults: 50 CZK The current building was built in 1897–1898 in the neo-renaissance style according to a design by B. Ohmann and at first glance it especially attracts attention with its slim tower which is a precise copy of the tower of the original Liberec town hall. The museum houses natural history, archaeological and historical exhibitions from North Bohemia. Special attention has been paid to the development of textile production in the region and further permanent exhibitions include the development of artistic crafts from ancient times through to the present. Q The Wallenstein Houses (Valdštejnské domky), Větrná ulice These are the oldest preserved houses in Liberec. They date from 1678–1681 and are the only monument to this classic type of civic homes. They were originally home to tradesmen and especially cloth workers, while one of them housed the “U Města

Petrohradu” tavern. Christmas markets selling decorations, figures and sweets were held there every year. Q The Jewish Synagogue (Židovská synagoga), Rumjancevova ul. The Liberec Jewish Synagogue stands on the site of the original monumental neo-renaissance synagogue building which was burnt down during the Night of Broken Glass in 1938. The construction of the building for the State Science Library, part of which is now a Jewish chapel, was completed in Liberec in 2001. The newly constructed building, the so-called Reconciliation Building, is the first post-war synagogue in this country. The chapel is in the shape of a Star of David and its outer wall symbolically recalls the Wailing Wall.

Jablonec nad Nisou Q The Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou, U Muzea 398/4, tel.: 483 369 011, [email protected], www. msb-jablonec.cz, I–XII, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, adults: 80 CZK, children aged 6–15, students, pensioners, invalids: 50 CZK, an independent ticket for exhibitions: 40 CZK The Glass and Costume Jewellery Museum presents the history of glass production which has a tradition of several hundred years in the town. The main art nouveau building, which was built in 1904 by the architect Emilian Herbig and originally belonged to the export company of Zimmer & Schmidt, houses the best of the extensive collections of glass, costume jewellery, coins, medallions and posters. There are two permanent exhibitions on the past and the present of Czech glassmaking, jewellery production, Jablonec costume jewellery and coin minting: The Magical World of Costume Jewellery and The Enchanting Garden – Czech Glass of Seven Centuries. These open and interesting permanent exhibitions provide visitors with information at several levels. They enable visitors to view the deeper connections, but also provide the option of merely meditating or playing with part of the exhibits. The museum also houses a specialised library aimed at the history and the present of the glassmaking and costume jewellery industries, artistic glass and jewellery. Other exhibitions are also held there, accompanying programs are also prepared and you can buy souvenirs (glass and costume jewellery) in the pleasant glass shop. Q Belveder Gallery, Mlýnská 27, tel.: 483 310 947, [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz, II–V, X–XII, Tues.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon and 12.30–5.00 pm, a uniform entrance price: 30 CZK. Closed until 18. 2. 2010!!! see Galleries. Q The Hásek villa, Průběžná 10, not open to the public, a private building the Háseks had this functionalist villa built according to the plans of Heinrich Lauterbach in 1931. Q The Church of Dr. Farský of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, náměstí Dr. Farského, tel.: 483 710 333 The original evangelical church was built in 1833. In 1892, it was reconstructed in the pseudo-gothic style according to a design by Arwed Thamerus. Q The Kantor villa, Palackého 26, not open to the public, a private building The Head Doctor of the Jablonec Hospital, Alfred Kantor, had this family house built in the functionalist style in 1933–1934 according to the plans of the architect Heinrich Kulka. Q Korálek – a historical glass pressing plant, Kokonín, Maršovická 437, tel.: 483 302 203 – Mr. Štryncl, see Glass excursions. Q The Roman Catholic Church of Saint Anne – see Galleries. Q The Roman Catholic Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Horní náměstí, tel.: 483 312 327, www.farnostjablonec.cz This functionalist church was built according to the plans of architect Josef Zasche in 1930– 1931. Concerts are held there, as well as services of worship. Q The Schmelowsky villa, Opletalova 29, not open to the public, a private building

page 6

The second functionalist villa was built by Dr. Schmelowsky in 1933, once again according to the plans of Heinrich Lauterbach. At first glance, it is reminiscent of a ship. Q The Old Catholic Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, nám. Boženy Němcové, tel.: 724 292 073, www.starokatolici-jablonec. cz The best known art nouveau sacred monument in Central Europe. The church was built in 1900–1902 according to plans by the architect Josef Zasche. Q You can get to know the monuments and points of interest in Jablonec during the Jablonec sightseeing circuit (15 km) and the Internal walking circuit (6.5 km), www.jablonec.com.

Bedřichov – Janov nad Nisou Q Bedřichov – the archaeological area of the former glassworks, the Bedřichov Information Centre 218, tel.: 483 380 034, [email protected], www.bedrichov.cz Freely accessible, no tours – the remains of the circumferential walls, the glassmaking furnaces and the glassmaking infrastructure, there are information signs in the area – the history of the glassworks, drawn and photographic documentation. Q The Church of St. John the Baptist (Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele), Janov nad Nisou This single-nave structure of the German type with a rectangular roofed tower was built in 1811. The building’s relatively sober architectural design is balanced in the interior by the rich neo-renaissance paintings from 1883 by E. Meininger. Q The Šámal Chalet at Nová Louka, tel.: 483 713 671 In the mid 18th century, a glassworks was built on the site, including the seat of the glassworks’ owner, the so-called Manor House. After the closure of the glassworks after approximately 100 years of operations, the Manor House was rebuilt as a hunting lodge, the form of which has been preserved. At present, it is used as a guesthouse and a restaurant and it is a favourite and tradition destination for hikers, cyclists and skiers due to its position in the heart of the Jizera Mountains.

Smržovka Q The stone railway viaduct in Smržovka – a significant civil engineering structure from 1894. Q The Church of the Archangel Michael (Kostel sv. Michaela Archanděla), Smržovka, entrance by arrangement on tel.: 603 743 968, 483 369 311 This late baroque church is one of the most significant monuments in Smržovka. It was built in 1765–1781. Q The Museum of Local History of Smržovka and the exhibition hall, nám. T. G. Masaryka 1, tel.: 483 369 325, www.smrzovka.cz, Wed. 9.00–11.00 am and 1.00–4.00 pm, Sat.–Sun. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–4.00 pm, possible at other times by telephone arrangement The Museum is located in the attic of the Smržovka Château on the T. G. Masaryk Square. The exhibition consists of period items, photographs and maps loaned or given by local citizens or by friends of Smržovka. It depicts the historical development of the town, points to interesting places and structures and recalls the significant personalities of Smržovka. Q The Museum of Armoured Technology, the former Lučany nad Nisou agricultural cooperative, at the border of the municipalities of Smržovka and Nová Ves, tel.: 602 370 575, [email protected], www.tankysmrzovka. webgarden.cz, II–XI, Sat.–Sun. 10.00 am–4.00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues.–Fri. 10.00 am–5.00 pm, Sat.– Sun. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, the possibility of tank rides at the weekend after a prior telephone arrangement, N 50° 43’ 33” E 15° 13’ 56” The Museum is oriented towards armoured track vehicles and antiaircraft artillery.

page 7

Q The Smržovka sightseeing circuit (12.5 km), www.smrzovka.cz, Smržovka – the lookout – back to Smržovka, the T. G. Masaryk Square (the exhibition hall, the Museum of History) – Lidické náměstí (the fountain with the statue of Venus) – the town park – the Parkhotel – the Nisa spring – Nová Ves – Černá studnice (the lookout tower and restaurant) – Berany – Nová Mýtina, the bobsled run – the Church of the Archangel Michael – the sports hall – the Smržovka střed railway station – Sněženka (the European Creative Centre for Handicapped Children) – the Kedr lookout – Smržovka. The red and white local trail markings.

Desná – Kořenov – Tanvald – Albrechtice v Jizerských horách Q The Breached Dam area (Protržená přehrada) and teaching trail on the Bílá Desná in the Jizera Mountains, www.mesto-desna.cz The teaching trail will lead you from Desná up to a cultural monument which is the remains of the valley dam which ruptured in 1916 and caused a huge catastrophe. Q The Riedel villa and garden, Desná v Jizerských horách, Krkonošská 120, tel.: 483 383 019, www.mesto-desna.cz This family villa in the style of the north Italian representative seats was built by the famous glass businessman Josef Riedel junior in 1893– 1894. The villa stands on the site of the former complex of the hydrotherapeutic spa which was established and run by the local doctor, Dr. Josef Schindler, according to the Priessnitz model. At present, it houses a kindergarten, a cultural centre, the Museum of the History of Desná and the town library. Q The Chapel on Mariánská hora (Kaplička na Mariánské hoře), Albrechtice v Jizerských horách This chapel was built in Albrechtice in the 16th century to house the statue of the Virgin Mary found by a local inhabitant, Mr Bittner. Q The Church of St. Francis of Assisi (Kostel sv. Františka z Assisi), Tanvald It stands in the middle of the suburb of Šumburk. The foundation stone for its construction was laid in 1899 and the church was officially consecrated on 15th August 1901. The church has born the name of Francis of Assisi since 1918. Q The Church of St. Francis of Paola, Albrechtice v Jiz. horách The church was originally consecrated to St. Lawrence. It was reconsecrated to St. Francis of Paola after the Count Desfours took over the patronage. Q The Church of John the Baptist (Kostel sv. Jana Křtitele), Horní Polubný The dominant feature of Horní Polubný is the single-nave Church of St. John the Baptist which was built in 1789–1793. A statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands next to the church. Q The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla), Horní Tanvald This originally rococo church was built in 1787–1789. One hundred years later, the church underwent reconstruction in the neo-renaissance style. The fresco decorations were created between the two world wars by the painter Dominik Brosick. The church received the bell from the demolished Church of St. Martin in Velké Chvojno, in the Ústí area, in the 20th century. Q The Church of St. Vitas (Kostel sv. Víta), Příchovice This church dates from 1859–1862 and it is the most interesting pseudo-style church in this area. The interior has been decorated with object d’art transferred from the original wooden church. Q The Museum of the Jizera Mountains – Jizerka, www.csopjizerka.cz, XI–closed, XII–(only in the holidays, Sat.–Sun. 9.00 am–3.00 pm), I, III, IV – odd-numbered weeks, Sat.–Sun. 9.00 am–3.00 pm, II, Sat.–Sun. 9.00 am–3.00 pm, otherwise by telephone arrangement on:

721 935 321 – Mr. Kuna You will find the Museum in the middle of the Jizera Mountains in the settlement of Jizerka in the building of the Jizerka branch of the Czech Nature Protection Association (Český svaz ochránců přírody Jizerka: ČSOP Jizerka). The building was built in 1889 during the period of the greatest boom at the settlement of Jizerka and it served as a school for the children of the local inhabitants. Q The Museum of the Tanvald – Kořenov – Harrachov v Kořenově rack railway, in the Kořenov railway station, tel.: 775 240 021 – Mr. Prokeš, [email protected], www.zubacka.cz, 2. 1.–31. 3. 2010, Tues.–Sun. 10.00 am–4.00 pm, adults: 30 CZK, children: 20 CZK It presents the unique nature of this technical structure in a popular manner, souvenirs on sale. Q The memorial plaque to the first television broadcast in the Czechoslovak Republic (Tanvald) The memorial plaque on the building of the former courthouse recalls the fact that the first modern television broadcast took place in Tanvald at the end of 1947. Q Tanvaldský vyhlídkový okruh (the Tanvald sightseeing circuit) (10.5 km), the walking trail leads around the wider environs of Tanvald and will acquaint you with a number of local cliff-top lookout points, settlements and a lookout tower. The trail starts in the centre of the town at the Hotel Koruna and continues via the Terezínka viewing point – Svárov (a monument to the bloody suppression of a workers’ strike in 1870) – Šulíkova skála – Mount Špičák (808 m above sea level) – the settlement of Žďár (the option of climbing up the Tanvaldský Špičák lookout tower) – the Tanvald basin and it ends in the centre of the town. Q The Tesař Church (Tesařovský kostelík) (Kořenov) is a dominant feature of the region which is visible from afar. This involves an octagonal structure with white walls built by the local Protestants in 1909 according to designs by the internationally renowned architect, Dr. Otto Bartning. A point of interest which is worthy of mention is the fact that another church was built according to the same plans in the Austrian town of Dornbirn in 1931 and this is now used by the local protestants. The Tesař Church is currently owned by the Unitas Fratrum. More information can be found at www.jizerkyprovas.cz.

Pěnčín, Krásná Q The baroque church in Krásná, visits possible by arrangement on the telephone number.: 736 761 571 – Mrs. Hašková Jan Josef Eleazar Kittel had the church built in Krásná in 1760 using his own funds and a number of gifts and he had it consecrated to Saint Joseph. The church also houses the “Holy Steps” (in which the remains of a number of saints have been placed). It also includes the baroque manse and the plague column. Q The Kittel Learning Trail: in the footsteps of the mysterious Doctor Kittel – five information signs will lead you around the place where Doctor Kittel lived and was active. You can experience the enchanting atmosphere of the place, while resting under the high trees with a view of the wider environs or by taking a walk from the church up to the newly reconstructed house, www.kitl.cz. Q The Pěnčín excursion area (Fipobex), Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468, exkurze@fipobex. cz, www.vapen.cz, X–IV, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am– 12.00 noon, Sat. by arrangement one week in advance for at least 30 people Polished bead production, a bead shop, a goat and sheep farm, a cheese factory, an agricultural museum, a bead workshop: by arrangement for at least 5 people. Q The Agricultural Museum – the Pěnčín excursion area, Bratříkov, Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468, www.koralky-perlicky.cz, www. vapen.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–4.00 pm, a voluntary entrance fee An exhibition of agricultural machines from the area of Jablonec and Turnov which were used during field work.

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

Harrachov Q The Harrachov Mining Museum and the viewing tunnel were opened at the upper level of the former adit level. The museum is home to examples of minerals from the fluorite deposits, tools and aids used during mining and maps and photographs documenting the work on the local deposit; the viewing tunnel is 1,000 m long, tel.: 602 603 739 (book larger groups in advance), I–III, V–VI, IX–X, Tues.–Sun., VII–VIII, Mon.–Sun., tours at 10.30 am, 12.00 noon, 1.30 pm, 3.00 pm and 4.30 pm, [email protected], www.ados-harrachov.cz. Q Krkonošské muzeum (the Giant Mountains Museum) – the Šindelka Harrachov exhibition, tel.: 481 528 310, [email protected], www.krnap.cz, I–XII, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–5.00 pm (closed from 20. 11. to ca 20. 12. 2009!!!), adults: 20 CZK, children, pensioners: 10 CZK The exhibition is located in the Šindelka building. The shingle roofing material was produced there from the beginning of the 19th century up to the 1930s. the forestry exhibition, the hunting exhibition, “the hibernation game preserve” with 32 stuffed animals, videos, programs, a functioning model of floating timber, a cabin with screenings of Giant Mountains nature with the playback of relaxing music. Q The Museum of Glass is part of the Novosad & syn Harrachov s. r. o Czech Republic Glassworks and Mini – Brewery, tel.: 481 528 141, turistik@ sklarnaharrachov.cz, www.sklarnaharrachov.cz, Glass Museum: I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, possible excursions to the glasswork operations: I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–3.00 pm see Glass excursions The glassworks is the oldest working one in the Czech Republic. It was established before 1712 in the Jilemnice estate of the Counts of Harrach. The traditional method of production has been preserved. The unique 100year-old historical glass polishing plant is driven by transmissions and a water turbine. Almost everything is in its original form and is fully functional. In 2002, a Mini-Brewery and Restaurant was built directly in the area of glassworks, from where it is possible to view the glass hall with the furnaces, where visitors can see the glassmakers at work. The museum consists of a historically and technologically comprehensive collection of historical glass from the production of the Harrachov glassworks. The beer baths are a new feature of the facility, see Wellness. Q The Harrachov Ski Museum, tel.: 603 470 113, 481 528 141, camping@ harrachov.cz, [email protected],

www.harrachov.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am– 5.00 pm The history of Harrachov skiing, the development of ski jumping and the Nordic combined event, the cups and prizes of the most successful Harrachov skiers, the 120 cm high crystal cup for the World Champion in ski jumping. The museum is part of the Glass Museum.

Miscellaneous Q The Bozkov dolomite caves, Bozkov 263, tel.: 481 682 164, 481 682 167, [email protected], www.caves.cz, XI–III, Tues.–Fri. 8.00 am–3.00 pm, IV–VI, Tues.–Sun. 8.00 am–4.00 pm, VII–VIII, Tues.–Sun. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, IX–X, Tues.–Sun. 8.00 am–4.00 pm, adults: 90 CZK, pensioners: 70 CZK, children aged 6–15, students, invalids: 50 CZK The only publicly accessible dripstone caves in the northern part of Bohemia with unique quartz wall and ceiling decorations and the largest underground lakes in Bohemia. Q The Chapel of St, Procopius (Kaple sv. Prokopa), Zásada This is the second biggest chapel in the Czech Republic. It was built in the baroque style in 1749 according to the design of the master mason, Jiřík Folkert, from Železný Brod. Q The Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary (Kostel Navštívení Panny Marie), Lučany nad Nisou It dates from 1887 and was built in the neo-renaissance style. Q The Church of the Transfiguration of Our Lord (Kostel Proměnění Páně), Josefův Důl It was built in 1862–1865 in the neogothic style. The park near the church is home to a monument to Gustav Leutelt (1860–1947), a poet and writer from the Jizera Mountains and also the principal of the local school. Q The Church of the Virgin Mary (Kostel P. Marie), Nová Ves nad Nisou A modern church dating from 1935. A protected iron cross standing on a stone base dating from 1810 is located at the “U tří lip” intersection. The “U tří lip” intersection is the intersection of the old track to Jablonec Paseky and the road leading to Lučany nad Nisou. Q The Church of St. Bartholomew (Kostel sv. Bartoloměje), Držkov The original church was reconstructed in the pseudo-romantic style in 1860. The belfry is home to a bell dating from 1560. Q The Church of St. Wenceslas (Kostel sv. Václava), Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou The baroque church was built in 1704–1712. The interior of the church dates from the second half of last century. The church belfry houses the only bell from the workshop of the Prague bell-

makers from 1648. Q The Town Museum in Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou – An exhibition of Rychnov paintings (in the building of the town hall), Husova 490, tel.: 488 880 927, [email protected], www.rychnovjbc.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Thurs. 9.00–11.00 am and 2.00–4.00 pm, Fri. 9.00–11.00 am, free of charge. The Polish side

Szklarska Poręba Q The Mineralogical Museum – Muzeum Mineralogiczne, ul. Kilińskiego 20, tel.: +48 607 100 880, I–XII, Tues.–Sat. 10.00 am–6.00 pm, Sun.10.00 am–4.00 pm, adults: 5 PLN, children: 3 PLN. Q The Museum of the Earth – Muzeum Ziemi, ul.Jeleniogórska 9, tel.: +48 75 717 32 87, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, free of charge.

Botanical gardens and zoos Q The Černá Studnice Arboretum, next to the Černá studnice lookout tower The Lesy ČR Company has managed to renew the small arboretum dating from 1925 which went completely to seed after the Second World War. Q The Josef Ebert Arboretum, Hejnice, Ferdinandov 62, entrance price: voluntary A unique collection of ornamental trees in a natural environment built up over 30 years. Q The Liberec Botanical Gardens, Liberec 1, Purkyňova 1, tel.: 485 252 811, [email protected], www.botaniliberec.cz, summertime Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–6.00 pm, wintertime Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–4.00 pm, children, students: 40 CZK, pensioners, adults: 80 CZK This is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Czech Republic, but its exhibitions have been conceived with a modern concept. Q Historical falconry – birds of prey flying free, the Sychrov château – park, tel.: 604 201 603, 482 416 011, [email protected], XI–III, only by telephone arrangement. Q The Liberec Zoo, přísp. organizace, Liberec 1, Masarykova 1347/31, tel.: 482 710 616–7, [email protected], www.zooliberec.cz, IV–X, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am– 6.00 pm, XI–III, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–5.00 pm, children aged 3–15, students, pensioners over 65: 50 CZK, adults: 100 CZK (XI–III 2010, children aged 3–15 let, students, pensioners over 65: 40 CZK, adults: 70 CZK).

page 8

Glass Excursions Our region is known worldwide for its glassmaking history and tradition. Allow yourself to be enchanted by the mystery of the production of fragile glass beauty. In some places, you can try this yourself or thread your own necklaces. Excursions to glass plants without the need to order Q Kortan – sklo, bižuterie, Železný Brod, Železná 103, tel.: 483 390 086, info@kortanglass. com, www.kortanglass.com, I–XII, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, 1st Sat. in month 9.00 am–5.00 pm, free entry, GPS: N 50° 38´ 40,2” E 15° 15´ 21,79” A free presentation of production on glass burners and the option of making your own necklace according to you own ideas using purchased materials. Sales of hand wound glass seed beads, figures and other souvenirs. Q The Na Rynku Gallery, Železný Brod, Malé náměstí 141, tel.: 739 142 845, galerienarynku@ seznam.cz, www.galerienarynku.wbs.cz, Wed., Thus., Fri., Sat. 10.00 am–4.00 pm, voluntary entrance fee A sales gallery, exhibitions of glass art, paintings, photographs and ceramics, occasional presentations of the production of glass jewellery. Q The Granát Gallery – the Visitors’ Centre, Turnov, nám. Českého ráje 4, tel.: 481 325 989, [email protected], www.granat.eu, I–XII, Mon.– Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, 1.00–5.00 pm A permanent exhibition of Czech garnet jewellery – the history of Czech garnet extraction and processing and the production of traditional garnet jewellery at the company Granát, d. u. v. Turnov. Practical presentations of garnet polishing and the manufacture of garnet jewellery in the workshop. An exhibition of garnet jewellery from 1953 to the present. Q Detesk s. r. o., a company shop, Železný Brod, náměstí 3. května, tel.: 731 518 351, [email protected], www.detesk.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, 1.00–5.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, GPS: N 50° 38‘ 34.249“ E 15° 15‘ 12.122“ Blown glass, decorative glass, bottles, part of the production is on offer. Q Rautis a. s., Poniklá 151, tel.: 483 300 036, 736 109 917, [email protected], www.rautis.cz, I–XII Mon.–Sun. 9.00, 11.00 am, 1.00, 3.00 pm Excursions with a commentary on the production of Christmas decorations and hollow beads, the option of making your own products in a creative workshop with assistance (9.00 am–5.00 pm), a company shop. Q The Novosad & syn Harrachov s. r. o Czech Republic Glassworks and Mini-Brewery, Harrachov 95, tel.: 481 528 141–2, www.sklarnaharrachov.cz, [email protected], I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–3.00 pm. Q Výletní areál Pěnčín (Fipobex), Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468, exkurze@fipobex.cz, www.vapen.cz, X–IV, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, Sat. only by arrangement for group of minimum 30 people. Excursions to glass factories by telephone arrangement Q AAC s. r. o., Železný Brod, Jirchářská 50, tel.: 483 391 633, [email protected], www.aac-bizuterie.eu The production and sale of threaded beads and costume jewellery made from them. The option of making your own beads on a burner. Q Atlas – Květoslava Konopková, Zásada 305, tel.: 483 385 402, kristina.chmelova@ seznam.cz, www.atlas.euroregin.cz Beaded evening costume jewellery, crocheted handbags, black costume jewellery and glass, Christmas decorations. Q Atelier Kamila, Turnov, Rohliny 39, tel.: 481 313 197, 777 937 484, [email protected], www.atelierkamila.cz Glass figures, lamp beads, Christmas decorations, jewellery, glass flowers. Q Blažek – Glass Beads s. r. o., Železný Brod, Loužnice 37, tel.: 602 144 596, 483 385 151,

page 9

[email protected], www.blazekglassbeads.com Warm glass bead pressing. Q Bursa – Handgemachtes Glas, Železný Brod, Železná 98, tel.: 602 214 077, bursa.glass@ wo.cz, www.bursa.cz-online.com Technical, compound, blown, sand-blasted and painted glass (a home distillery, wine tasting, Christmas decorations, acupressure flasks, bottles, etc.). Q Dekor speciál – Jaroslav Brynda & Petr Šikola, Desná v Jizerských horách, Krkonošská 753, tel.: 777 709 060, [email protected], www.dekor-glass.cz Blown and painted glass, Christmas decorations. Q Detesk s. r. o., Železný Brod, Příkrá 401, tel.: 483 391 172, [email protected], www.detesk.cz, excursions on 29. 1. and 12. 2. on 10.00 am, otherwise by telephone arrangement for at least 4 people During the hour-long tour, visitors can see the interesting process of glass working and acquaint themselves with the history of glassmaking in the Železný Brod area. Q Dostál Josef, Držkov 240, tel.: 777 339 585, [email protected], www.dona-glass.cz Hand painted decorated glass. Q DT GLASS s. r. o., Železný Brod, Masarykova 4 (entry from ul. Obránců Míru), tel.: 483 389 819, [email protected], www.dtglass.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Fri. 10.00 am–11.30 am, 12.00 noon– 4.30 pm, free, GPS: N 50° 38’ 31.631’’ E 15° 15’ 18.011” The company shop presents an opportunity not only to buy original glass giftware from the company’s production, but also a place of new discovery. The production of blown glass on a glass burner is displayed. The products are made both by hand and by machine from borosilicate tubes and rods of the Czech SIMAX brand and the German DURAN brand. Q Glass Beads s. r. o., Železný Brod, Pelechov 59, tel.: 483 390 228, [email protected], www. glass-beads.cz Pressed glass, glass costume jewellery, wax polished, pressed, lamp and polished beads, fire polished beads. Q Jiroš – black costume jewellery production, Jablonec nad Nisou, Trpasličí 8, tel.: 483 314 545, [email protected] A presentation of black costume jewellery production. Q K + K GLAS, Jablonec nad Nisou, Jižní 251, tel.: 483 302 222, 604 467 908, kkglas@centrum. cz, www.kkglas.euroregin.cz Christmas decorations, technical and decorative glass. Closed on 25. 11.–31. 12.! Q Korálek, Jablonec nad Nisou – Kokonín, Maršovická 438, tel.: 483 302 203 A historical exhibition with the option of trying your hand at glass production. The Korálek technical monument presents the history of the technology used in hand glass processing. The exhibition includes glassmaking tools. This is a technicalhistorical monument which is protected by the state. When visiting Korálek, pay attention to the functioning equipment in the glassmaking workshop, including the glass working tools, the glass presses and other equipment. 150 years ago, this is how glass beads and pressed buttons were made by hand. The excursion includes a number of practical examples and spoken explanations. You can also test your skill during a practical presentation of lamp bead production. It is necessary to arrange your visit in advance, as it takes some time to heat up the glass pressing furnace. Q Lindner Manfred, Jablonec nad Nisou, Jahodová 212, tel.: 483 302 135 Soldered costume jewellery, jewellery, natural stones. Q Pesničák – glass workshop, Josefův Důl, tel.: 483 707 375, 723 436 900, www.glass-pesnicak.cz Polishing, sandblasting for advertising, flacons. Q Preisler Michal, Jablonec nad Nisou, V. Nezvala 7 a, tel.: 483 316 208, 606 913 586, [email protected], www.volny.cz/preisler.michal Drawn figures. Q Sdružení J. Podzimek – M. Podzimková, Jablonec nad Nisou, Dlouhá 24, tel.: 483 313 551, [email protected], www.popco.cz Costume jewellery, antique jewellery, buttons, flacons, badges.

Q Glass production – Rudolf Baňas – glassworks, Rádlo 256, tel.: 731 118 759, ruda. [email protected], www.banasglass.com The production of molten glass for drawn sculptures, hand–made glass production, glass patterning. Q Sklářské studio – Ladislav Oliva, Železný Brod, Hrubá Horka 90, tel.: 483 389 443, 604 441 960, [email protected], www.sklo-oliva.czweb.org Glass jewellery, melted glass statues, mosaics. Q Sobotka Karel, Železný Brod, Těpeře 64, tel.: 606 127 236, sobotka.fi[email protected], www.sklenene-foukane-figurky.cz Presentation of production on glass burners. Q SPIDER GLASS, Frýdlant, Heřmanice 7, tel.: 482 317 122, [email protected], www. spiderglass.cz Glass production, interior orders, special products made of flat glass, it is also possible to carry out expert excursions through the entire plant all week by prior arrangement. Q The Crafts and Services Secondary School (Střední škola řemesel a služeb), Jablonec nad Nisou, Smetanova 66, tel.: 483 443 111, 724 121 937, [email protected], www.sosjbc.cz, I–VI, IX–XII Figures, costume jewellery, polished and technical glass, Christmas decorations, ceramics. Q The Glass Applied Arts Secondary School (Střední uměleckoprůmyslová škola sklářská), Železný Brod, Smetanovo zátiší 470, tel.: 483 346 162, www.supss.cz, Mon., Tues., Wed.,Fri. 8.00 am–3.00 pm Blown, engraved, polished and painted glass, free-blown glass, figures, costume jewellery.

Q The Glass Applied Arts Secondary School (Střední uměleckoprůmyslová škola sklářská), Kamenický Šenov, Havlíčkova 57, tel.: 487 764 965, www.supss.clnet.cz, I–VI, IX–XII Blown, engraved, polished and painted glass, design, a gallery of historical galss. Q Suit jewellery, s. r. o., Jablonec n. N., U Srnčího dolu 11, tel.: 483 306 353, mastnik@ suitjewellery.cz, www.suitjewellery.cz Cast costume jewellery, buttons, badges, coins, metal parts. Q Šavrdová Jana, Železný Brod, Stavbařů 315, tel.: 602 479 598, [email protected] A presentation of the production of glass flowers and figures. Q ŠENÝR, Jablonec n. N., Pasířská 40, tel.: 483 711 158, [email protected], www.senyr.cz A presentation of soft soldering. Q Veselá světýlka – decorative glass production, Libuše Laurinová, Zásada 345, tel.: 777 559 338, [email protected], www.vesela-svetylka.cz The production and sale of decorative glass, candlesticks and oil lamps. Q Veseloušová Věra – rytí skla, Železný Brod, Chvalíkovická 719, tel.: 608 935 700, [email protected], www.glass.cz/veselous. Q Vitrum – the Janov glassworks, Janov nad Nisou 49, tel.: 483 369 999, [email protected], www.vitrum-sj.cz Pressed, blown and technical glass. The Polish side Q The forest glassworks (Leśna Huta), Szklarska Poręba, ul. Kołłątaja 2, tel.: +48 75 717 23 03, www.lesnahuta.pl, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–6.00 pm, adults: 4 PLN, children: 2 PLN Displays of hand-made glass products.

POINTS OF INTEREST AND NATURAL MONUMENTS

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING The JIZERA “HIGHWAY” (www.jizerskaops.cz) The Jizera Mountain Trail is the oldest and most sought after Czech cross-country skiing area and the venue of the famous Jizera Fifty race. In comparison with other skiing centres in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe, it is unique in several ways. The Jizera Mountain Trail now has 170 km of maintained tracks, mountain reliefs and starting points which enable comfortable skiing over slightly undulating terrain. This area was the first to be mechanically maintained starting in 1984. The reason was the numbers of skiers who started coming to the Jizera Mountains for extraordinary experiences in the 1970s. The Jizera Fifty, the famous race which started in 1968 and which has been run as the Peru Expedition Memorial since 1971, has especially enhanced the popularity of cross-country skiing. You will find a map of the Jizera Highway on pages 12 and 13. The route of the Jizera Mountain Trail includes starting points which have been chosen according to long-term experience and upon the basis of the population density, good accessibility and the available parking: Q Albrechtice v Jizerských horách – Mariánská hora – the capacity of the car park at the fire station is 40 parking spaces Q Bedřichov – Maliník – car park capacity:

90 parking spaces Q Bedřichov – Stadium – car park capacity: 170 parking spaces Q Bedřichov – Hájovna Q Bílý Potok – Chalet Hubertka – the capacity of the car park at the self-service shop is 5 parking spaces Q Desná v Jizerských horách – the Souš reservoir Q Horní Polubný – Václavíkova Studán-

THE PERU EXPEDITION MEMORIAL – www.peru1970.cz

In 2010, 40 years will have passed since a Czechoslovak expedition of 15 mountaineers went to Peru where they intended to conquer the highest mountain in the Peruvian Andes, Huascaran. Much has been written about the sad events which befell this exhibition. The members of the expedition had also participated in the first years of the Jizera Fifty race. And so their fate not only changed this race, but also cross-country skiing in the Jizera Mountains. The Jizera Fifty became a significant race, in which thousands of people compete every year. Everybody can contribute to the 1970 Peru Expedition Memorial Preparations for the construction of the 1970 Peru Expedition Memorial commenced in August 2009. We hope to receive the money for the construction of the monument from private donors and companies. Everybody can contribute to the monument to the mountaineers whose fate has influenced the lives of many people and changed cross-country skiing in the Jizera Mountains for many decades. There has long been talk of building the 1970 Peru Expedition Monument. However, we have never been as close to this as now and it must be said that it is high time. The Municipality of Bedřichov, the organiser of the Jizera Fifty and the Jizerská public service organisation, which looks after the cross-country skiing tracks, have come together to establish the monument. In 2009, new bridges will be built directly at the exit from the stadium in Bedřichov – the starting place for important races, including the Jizera Fifty – and further landscaping will be undertaken. A beautiful area which lies in a peaceful environment, but is near to cross-country skiing and hiking tracks will thus be established: a place just made for the Peru Expedition Monument. The fate of the mountaineers is joined with many people; with their families, friends and with skiers who maybe did not know them personally, but know their story. Therefore, these people have come together and decided that it would be a good idea to build a monument, that the selected area would be a dignified environment, that they will decide on the appearance of the monument together and that each of us can donate money for its creation. As such, the story of the Czechoslovak mountaineers goes on. And you can become part of it. The 1970 Peru Expedition Monument will be built using financial donations from friends, family and anybody else who decides to become involved in this story... Text author: M. Jelínková, the Manager of the Jizerská public service organisation

ka – the capacity of the car park at the church in Horní Polubný is 20 parking spaces Q Horní Polubný – on the road which joins central Kořenov with Polubný, ca 80 parking spaces Q Jablonec n. N. – Břízky Q Janov n. N. – Hrabětice – car park capacity: 100–120 parking spaces Q Jizerka – Mořina – car park capacity: 70 parking spaces Q Jizerka – the bridge across of the Jizera / Orle – here, the Jizera Mountain Trail joins the maintained skiing track on the Polish side of the Jizera Mountains (access from Poland or from the Jizerka – Mořina car park on the Czech side) Q Josefův Důl – Peklo – the capacity of the car park in the centre of the municipality is 20 parking spaces Q Josefův Důl – Horní Maxov – Lesana Q Josefův Důl – Hotel Maxov Q Kořenov – Martinské údolí – the capacity of the car park at the playground is ca 20 parking spaces Q Kořenov – Střed (the bus stop at the road house in Příchovice) – at this point, the Jizera Mountain Trail joins with the tracks form the “Giant Mountains – a cross-country skiing paradise” project, ca 40 parking spaces Q Kořenov the Railway Station – the connecting track from the railway station in Kořenov to the Jizera Mountain Trail (maintained by snow mobile) Q Liberec – Česká chalupa Q Liberec – Rudolfov Q Nové Město pod Smrkem – U Spálené hospody – ca 20 parking spaces in the square, the parking area at the “Juniorcamp” – ca 20 parking spaces Q Oldřichov v Hájích – Na Pilách – The car park at the entrance to the Jizera Mountain Trail: 8–10 parking spaces Q Smědava – car park capacity: 80 parking spaces

Other cross-country skiing facilities The Czech side Q Břízky, Jablonec nad Nisou, a lit 2.2 km long cross-country skiing circuit with a skiing stadium, one of the starting points for the Jizera Mountain Trail. Q The Černá Říčka cross country skiing facility (Běžecký areál Černá Říčka), Desná v Jizerských horách – a 2.5 km long circuit, www.cerna-ricka.cz. Q The Vesec cross-country skiing facility (Běžecký areál Vesec), Liberec, tel.: 737 222 426, [email protected], www.skijested.cz Current information: teletext CT1/CT2, page 191. A sports facility for cross-country skiing was built in the part of Liberec called Vesec as the venue for the sports event of 2009 (the 2009 Liberec Nordic World Skiing Championships. Q The “Okolo Štěpánky” cross-country skiing track – there are approximately 60 km of maintained cross-country skiing tracks in Kořenov and its environs which connect with other maintained tracks – in one direction to Smědava and Bedřichov and in the other direction to the Giant Mountains. All the cross country tracks in the environs of Štěpánka in Kořenov

with connections to Jizerka via Polubný and the tracks on the other side leading via Paseky nad Jizerou with connections to the tracks in the Giant Mountains are maintained by the “Jizerky pro Vás” public service organisation. Further details are available at www.jizerkyprovas.cz. Q The “U Čápa” skiing facility, Příchovice – a 4 km long, maintained circuit (under good snow conditions), also satisfactory for skating training. Q The Zásada skiing facility – 6 km of maintained cross-country skiing tracks (Zásada – Zbytky – Držkov), www.holidayinfo.cz, www.kkksport.cz Q The Frýdlant area / Lázně Libverda and Nové Město p. S. – two maintained local cross-country skiing circuits. This winter is the third in a row when the two local cross-country skiing circuits – in Lázně Libverda and Nové Město pod Smrkem – will be maintained for skiing. The Lázně Libverda Mountain Association has hired a snow mobile and pledged that it will enable sports activities in these areas under suitable snow conditions and that it will regularly maintain the tracks. Current information can be found at www.laznelibverda.cz.

The Polish side Q The “Jakuszyce” cross-country skiing centre, tel.: +48 75 717 33 38, www.bieg-piastow.pl. This Polish centre offers cross-country skiing tracks at various levels of difficulty ranging from very easy to very demanding and with a total length in excess of 100 km. All of the tracks form a circuit in the shape of a shamrock and they are mutually interconnected, which makes it possible to combine various tracks. New cross-country skiing tracks have been opened in the suburb of Biała Dolina (White Valley) and they are connected to the Jakuszyce facility. Race tracks: these are divided into the main track with a length of 7.5 km and the “Jelfa” Jelenia Góra reserve track with a length of 5 km at a height of 1,000 m above sea level. Skiing and walking tracks: the Turów Power Station Track (13 km), the Polfy Boleslawiec track (10 km), the PKO BP track along the railway line (12 km), the “guaranteed snow” track (2.5 km). There is also a training centre of the Polish Dog Sledge Association at Szklarska Poręba – Jakuszyce. Training takes place from December to March.

page 10

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

Cross-country skiing trips Here are two possible cross-country skiing trips for the readers of the winter tourist news. They are designated for visitors, who are not interested in clocking up large numbers of kilometres, but more in a pleasant trip through beautiful countryside. They mostly pass along less frequented, but well maintained tracks.

From Bedřichov to Jablonec nad Nisou Bedřichov – Prezidentská chata (3 km) – the meadow at Královka – Hrabětice “the Chapel”“(6 km) – Horní Maxov (8 km) – Jablonec nad Nisou, the reservoir. Total: 14.5 km. Take the bus to Bedřichov from Jablonec nad Nisou or from Liberec. From the final bus stop, walk up the road which leads past the “Lesní chata” Chalet and the gamekeeper’s lodge in the direction of Nová Louka. Shortly afterwards, there will be a climb into the forest where you should turn right and head along the cross-country track. After 23 km of undemanding terrain, you will come to an intersection where you should head to the right and up to the President’s Chalet (Prezidentská chata) where you can take refreshments. Climb a further 0.5 km from the chalet up the meadow at Královka. After crossing the road, you will easily find the track leading to the left to Hrabětice. The track mainly descends and after a further 2.5 km you will come to the intersection of the road and the skiing track at the Hrabětice “Chapel” (the former fire station). There, you will find refreshments, a car park and a bus stop. Head to Horní Maxov from Hrabětice. The track will lead you around the Severák skiing area and the northern slope of Slovanka. After you exit the forest, there will be a small incline up to the Maxov Ridge. Then you will descend to the road which you have to cross. The descent continues and will lead you to the basin of the Rovný potok stream, where the Malá Strana Nature Reserve is located. Head past the Barborka Chalet to the forest. There will shortly be a steepish descent in front of you which skiers have named the Toboggan. After several turns along the fairly narrow forest track, you will exit the forest. You will see the cottages of Jindřichov in front of you and you will have to cross the road again. A pleasant descent along the Jindřichov meadow will bring you to the final descent to the Jablonec reservoir. If you wish, you can continue around the reservoir to the Jablonex building (bus stop). This will enable you to reach the centre of Jablonec nad Nisou on skis. This undemanding route with only short uphill sections and the option of refreshments is also suitable for parents with fit children. Text author: Otokar Simm

Around the Josefův Důl reservoir Hrabětice, the “Chapel” car park – the former Jablonec Chalet (Jablonecká chata) – the Josefův Důl reservoir, the southern bank (3 km) – the dam – the intersection under Kristiánov (6 km) – the reservoir’s northern bank – the Blatný rybník fishpond (10.5 km) – the intersection at Kristiánov (12 km) – the Josefův Důl reservoir – the dam – Hrabětice. Total: 17.5 km. You can take the bus (in winter the ski-bus and in summer the cycle-bus) or your own vehicle to Hrabětice. Head along the skiing track up towards Královka from the “Chapel”. After a short climb, turn right across the road and you will come to the former Jablonec Chalet (Jablonecká chata) (now a private building) after half a kilometre. You will now be at the edge of the forest and here you will once again find a maintained cross-country skiing track. Continue in the original direction (straight) and you will come to the southern bank of the Josefův Důl reservoir after a pleasant descent. When you come to it, turn left onto the dam and continue past the dam-

page 11

keeper’s house until you come to the second part of the dam where you will reach the reservoir’s northern bank. The route now alternates uphill and downhill sections and after about 2 km from the dam you will come to an intersection, from which the track leads up to Kristiánov. However, you should turn left across the bridge over the Kamenice and follow a less frequented track which copies the reservoir’s northern flank. After passing through undulating terrain, you will come to the place where the track turns right to the Blatný rybník fishpond (from there it is 1 km to Nová Louka and refreshments). Continue from the Blatný rybník fishpond along the skiing track in the direction of Kristiánov. After a short climb you will once again cross the Kamenice (bridge) and then come to another intersection of the skiing tracks in the area of Kristiánov. This time, you should head right, your skis will pick up speed and you will soon find yourself at the place where you turned onto the stone bridge a while back. You should then return to the dam along the known track in reverse order and take the wide road from the dam in the direction of Hrabětice. You will soon return to the starting point – the “Chapel” car park (refreshments). This undemanding route with only a slight climb will take you around almost the entire circumference of the Josefův Důl reservoir. The only refreshments are in Hrabětice or at Nová Louka, if you make the turn off (less than 1 km).

Around Štěpánka on cross-country skis The system of maintained tracks in the environs of the Štěpánka lookout tower consists of two circuits marked with green signs and the number of the circuit. At important places, there are maps showing where you currently are located. The third track in this area leads from Bosna to Paseky n. J. – Havírna and then continues to the Cutisin factory in Kořenov along the track called “Planýrka”. From there, it is possible to head about 1 km to the Martinské údolí valley, from where the track to Jizerka leads.

SKATING

Winter stadiums, skating Q The Town Winter Stadium (Městský zimní stadion), Jablonec n. N., Sadová 2, tel.: 773 336 772, 483 310 242, www.sportjablonec. cz, public skating: Wed. 3.30 pm–5.00 pm, Sat., Sun. 2.00 pm–3.30 pm, 30 CZK. Q The Janov nad Nisou Outdoor Skating Rink (Kluziště Janov nad Nisou), (on the Berka meadow), only under favourable conditions. Q The Pulečný Outdoor Skating Rink (Kluziště Pulečný), Rychnov u Jablonce n. N. (behind the U Dubu restaurant in Pulečný) according to winter conditions. Q Rádlo, the natural outdoor skating rink (the firefighting water reservoir), under favourable conditions, lighting, www.radlo.cz. Q Smržovka, the public outdoor skating rink, under T. G. Masaryk Square. Q The Na Rocestí Sports facility (Sportovní areál Na Rozcestí), Vratislavice nad Nisou, Na Rozcestí, tel.: 731 547 991, info@ vratislavicehriste.cz, www.vratislavicehriste.cz The facility includes an artificial skating rink with INTERICE panels (an artificial ice surface), the operations and maintenance are much less demanding than ice (especially from a financial point of view) and it can be used all year round. The ice surface has been designed as an oval with a 2.5 m wide skating track around the circumference and a small rectangular 17×24 m area in the middle for recreational mini ice hockey. Q Tanvald, the skating rink at the tennis courts, the TK Tanval Tennis Facility (Tenisový areál TK Tanvald, U Rozvodny 592. tel.: 725 808 308 Skating during suitable weather, evening lighting. Q Zásada, at the ski-tow, tel.: 724 311 736, www.kkksport.cz A lit natural outdoor skating rink, free, operations under winter conditions. Q The Winter Stadium (Zimní stadion) (public skating), Frýdlant, Fügnerova ul., TJ Slovan Frýdlant, tel.: 482 464 011, [email protected] You can get to the stadium along the main road from Liberec – in the direction of Habartice along the embankment, cross the bridge over the river and keep on the main road for about 300 m. Q The Winter Stadium or the Tipsport Arena (Zimní stadion, Tipsport arena), Liberec 7, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 800 800 007, www.tipsportarena.cz.

The code of conduct for cross-country skiing tracks 1. Be considerate of the others; mutual courtesy will help you to avoid any unpleasant situations. 2. Ski on the right in the prepared tracks. 3. If only one track has been prepared, skiers who are skiing downhill have the right of way. 4. If only one track has been cut and the remainder of the trail has been left for skiers using the skating technique, the skiers skiing on the right have the right of way. 5. It is permitted to pass skiers from both sides. The overtaken skier is not obliged to clear the track for a faster skier; the skier who is overtaking should inform the overtaken skier of his/her intentions. 6. When overtaking, hold your poles close to your body in order to prevent any injuries to others. 7. When skiing downhill, remember to consider your skiing skills, to keep a safe distance between you and the other skiers. 8. If you stop or fall, clear the cut track so that you do not block the other skiers. 9. If you have an accident with another skier, give him/her first aid to the best of your ability. Make sure that you have the contact number for the Mountain Rescue Service which is ready at all times to assist during accidents or in other crisis situations. 10. Keep to the prescribed area when using the skating technique; do not damage the cut tracks. 11. Maintain a safe distance from the others when skiing in the cut tracks. 12. Do not take dogs onto the skiing trails! The highly unpredictable behaviour of animals can be very dangerous for skiers in the cut tracks and also for your four-legged friend. According to the Forest Act, dogs may only enter the forest on a lead. It is absolutely inadmissible to have a dog tow you in the cross-country skiing track. 13. The cross-country skiing tracks are maintained mechanically. Be careful; you could meet a snowcat or snow mobile from the Mountain Service. 14. Keep to the marked trails; they have been conceived in order to satisfy both sportspeople and tourists. By leaving the trail and going into the forest or clearings, you may destroy the plants in the strictly protected areas. 15. Only use the cut tracks, if you are wearing skis. Hikers should choose a different trail or, if this is not possible, should not walk in the cut tracks. 16. Keep the track and its environs clean both for yourself and for the others. 17. In extreme circumstances, the operator of the cross-country trail is authorised to exclude any individuals, who breach the code of conduct for the trail and the principles of polite and civilized behaviour towards others.

DOWNHILL SKIING

ski slope length

3

difficulty – easy

7

difficulty – medium

1

difficulty – high

1

aerial tramway

3

chair lift

1

ski tow

6

children’s ski tow magic carpet

technical snow cover evening skiing snowboarding snowboard park snowtubing skiing school ski hire ski service

car park restaurant refreshments credit cards accepted ski-bus

DOWNHILL SKIING The Jizera Mountains offer many opportunities to lovers of downhill skiing. The slopes in the local terrain do not have the length or demanding nature of those in the neighbouring Giant Mountains and as such they are excellent for beginners and medium-advanced skiers. However, two “black” slopes (on Špičák and Ještěd) also offer skiing for advanced skiers. One feature of the downhill skiing in the Jizera Mountains involves the existence of a number of small skiing facilities which are family-friendly and offer favourable prices. You can find the locations of most of the skiing facilities on the map on the previous pages under the number in the black box. Paid advertisement

A summary of the Jizera Mountain skiing facilities 1 Bedřichov Info ski tow, tel.: 603 781 848 Info skiing school, tel.: 604 581 037 www.skijizerky.cz 2 Ski areál Valeš Bedřichov 180 tel.: 602 119 226 [email protected], www.f-vales.webnode.cz 3 U vodárny Bedřichov, tel.: 483 380 796, 603 399 302 www.pensionartur.com, www.snowtubing.cz, www.activeguide.cz 4 Severák Info ski tow, tel.: 604 516 733 Info skiing school, tel.: 605 907 935 www.skijizerky.cz 5 Pohoda Nová Ves nad Nisou tel.: 731 565 447 [email protected], www.vlek-novaves.cz 6 Lučany nad Nisou tel.: 483 300 023 www.lucany.cz 7 Peklo a Lucifer Josefův Důl tel.: 483 381 227, 602 879 598 www.skilucifer.cz 8 Skiareál Albrechtice v J. h. – Skilift tel.: 602 138 008, 602 271 831 und Světlý vrch tel.: 602 872 445, www.albrechtice-jh.cz 9 U Tomáše Albrechtice v Jiz. h. tel.: 602 882 740 http://lyzarskyvlek.xs.cz 10 Ski areál Selský dvůr Albrechtice v Jiz. h. u penzionu Selský dvůr tel.: 483 381 560, 607 249 975 www.selskydvur.jizerky.com 11 U Kapličky – Mariánská Hora Albrechtice v Jiz. h. tel.: 607 519 961 www.albrechtice-jh.cz 12 Tanvaldský Špičák Info ski tow, tel.: 731 412 102 Info skiing school, tel.: 732 751 119 www.skijizerky.cz 13 Parlament Desná v Jiz. h.

8

2

7

1

' 6 km

45 %

1

1 D, GB, RUS

' 100 m

2

1

2

2 D, GB, RUS

' 300 m

10

D, GB

2

6

' 4,3 km

Snowbungeerafting, Snowbungeekayaking, Snowtrampolin

4 4 75 %

1

1

1

' 463 m

1

2

1

1

2

1

' 500 m

D, GB

2

2

' 330 m

1

1

' 300 m

1

1

' 450 m

D

1

1

1

' 260 m

5

2

' 6 km

3

D, GB

1

4

1 100 %

1

1

1

D, GB

2 D

14 Černá Říčka Desná v Jiz. h. tel.: 483 383 728 www.cerna-ricka.cz

2

2

' 2,4 km

1

1 D

page 14

15 Jizerský kopec Horní Polubný tel.: 604 168 993 http://sokolpolubny.wz.cz 16 Mýtiny Kořenov tel.: 732 333 861, 483 399 088 www.sport-ski.cz 17 Bavorák Kořenov tel.: 481 529 827, 603 579 581 www.harrachov.cz/sportcermak 18 Lesní chata Kořenov tel.: 483 399 154 www.hotel-lesnichata.cz 19 Pod Štěpánkou Kořenov www.jizerkyprovas.cz 20 Ski areál Rejdice Rejdice 61, Příchovice tel.: 602 377 428, www.skiregion.cz www.rejdice.cz, www.freeride.cz 21 U Čápa Příchovice 1 tel.: 606 339 625 www.skiregion.cz, www.ucapa.eu 22 Zlatá Olešnice tel.: 724 286 833 www.zlata-olesnice.cz 23 Plavy, TJ Sokol Plavy tel.: 607 873 580 www.plavy.cz 24 Držkov tel.: 602 813 870 www.drzkov.cz 25 Ski areál Zásada tel.: 483 385 281, 724 311 736 www.kkksport.cz www.holidayinfo.cz 26 Filip – Smržovka Smržovka tel.: 485 120 299, 606 603 141 www.lvfilip.cz 27 U pramene Nisy Nová Ves n. N. tel.: 608 968 234 www.snowschool.info 28 Penzion U Vozdeckých Smržovka, V Záhoří 519 tel.: 483 305 182, 774 009 955 www.uvozdeckych.net 29 Dobrá Voda Jablonec n. N. tel.: 737 278 444, 483 711 882 www.lyzovani-dobra-voda.cz 30 Rychnov u Jablonce n. N. – Zálesí tel.: 606 293 623 www.rychnovjbc.cz

1 ' 285 m

1

1

' 450 m

2

1

1

' 360 m

D, GB

1

1

' 250 m

The 10 FIS rules of conduct on downhill slopes:

D

1

1. Respect for others Skiers or snowboarders must behave in such a way that so that they do not endanger or prejudice others.

1

' 250 m

4

1

2

' 1,5 km

1

4

1

100 %

1

D, GB

U – ramp, O2 extra bag, gross route

1

' 1 km

D, GB

1

1

1

1

4. Overtaking Skiers or snowboarders may overtake other skiers or snowboarders above or below and to the right or to the left provided that they leave enough space for the overtaken skiers or snowboarders to make any voluntary or involuntary movements.

1

' 510 m

1

1

1

1

5. Entering, starting and moving upwards Skiers or snowboarders entering a marked run, starting again after stopping or moving upwards on the slopes must look up and down the slopes so that they can do so without endangering themselves or others.

1

' 600 m

100 %

1

D, GB

2

6. Stopping on the piste Unless absolutely necessary, skiers or snowboarders must avoid stopping on the piste in narrow places or where visibility is restricted. After a fall in such a place, skiers or snowboarders must move clear of the piste as soon as possible.

' 500 m

1

1

1 D, GB, RUS

' 120 m

1

1

1

7. Climbing and descending on foot Skiers or snowboarders either climbing or descending on foot must keep to the side of the piste.

D, GB

2

2. Control of speed and skiing or snowboarding Skiers or snowboarders must move in control. They must adapt their speed and manner of skiing or snowboarding to their personal ability and to the prevailing conditions of terrain, snow and weather as well as to the density of traffic. 3. Choice of route Skiers or snowboarders coming from behind must choose their route in such a way that they do not endanger the skiers or snowboarders ahead.

D, GB

1

8. Respect for signs and markings Skiers or snowboarders must respect all signs and markings.

' 300 m

1

1

9. Assistance Every skier or snowboarder is duty bound to assist at an accident.

' 670 m

31 Sportovní areál Ještěd, a. s. 6 6 Info ski tow, tel.: 737 222 499, Info skiing school, tel.: 731 547 842, Info ski hire, tel.: 731 547 842 ' 9,2 km [email protected], www.skijested.cz

page 15

DOWNHILL SKIING

1

1

5 3

1 85 %

coasting path, paragliding, swimming pool, tennis

10. Identification Every skier or snowboarder and witness, whether the responsible party or not, must exchange names and addresses following an accident.

DOWNHILL SKIING

DOWNHILL SKIING

Paid advertisement

Jablonec nad Nisou and the Jizera Mountains have a new connection to the world!

www.jablonec.com The Town of Jablonec nad Nisou has prepared a new portal for its visitors and citizens at www.jablonec.com, where you can find all of the important tourism information about the region. The website is in three language versions (Czech, German and English) and the basic information is also included in a further nine languages, such as Japanese, Chinese or Portuguese. The website is clearly divided into six basic areas: the town, services, transport, the information centre, maps and the environs. Apart from the basic tourist information, the website includes attractions, tips for trips, cultural and sports opportunities, types of transport links and it also includes catalogues of glassmaking and costume jewellery companies, accommodation and gastronomy, including searches according to the entered criteria. There are also virtual tours of the town’s dominant features or on-line web cameras with views of the central square (Mírové náměstí), 5. května Street and Petřín. A new feature is the offer of the information centre’s products which can be ordered and sent. The current calendar of sports and cultural events will help you find the interesting things that are happening here. The news section contains news from the region. We hope that you will like the pages and that they help you when searching for new information.

The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre Mírové náměstí 3100/19, 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou tel.: +420 774 667 677, [email protected], www.jablonec.com

Downhill facilities in the Polish part of the Jizera Mountains The Polish area – the environs of Jakuszyce und Szklarska Poręba Q Skiarena Szrenica, Sudety Lift, ul. Turystyczna 25 a, tel.: +48 75 717 30 35, Skiing information (non-stop), tel.: +48 75 717 21 18, [email protected], www.sudetylift.com.pl. Q Babiniec (on the road from Harrachov), tel.: +48 75 717 33 77, a lit skiing slope for semi-advanced skiers, www.babiniec.com.pl. Q W Dolinie Szczęścia, ul. 11 Listopada 13, tel.: +48 75 717 21 60, 3× ski tow, 1× ski tow – 220 m for semi-advanced skiers, 1× ski tow – 150 m, 1× ski tow – 220 m for beginners, technical snow cover, a lit skiing slope. Q ul. Armii Krajowej, tel.: +48 75 753 57 37, length: 320 m, for semi-advanced skiers, a lit skiing slope. Q Biała Polana, ul. Krasickiego, tel.: +48 75 717 30 43, length 170 m, for beginners, a lit skiing slope. Q Pietkiewiczówka, ul. B. Czecha, tel.: +48 75 717 28 73, +48 601 21 35 57, 2× ski tow, 1× ski tow – 232 m, 1× ski tow – 218 m for semi-advanced skiers, a lit skiing slope, technical snow cover. Q Szkoła Narciarska Tomasz Gorayski, ul. Urocza 1 u penzionu DW „Marysieńka”, tel.: +48 75 717 25 72, 2× ski tow with a length of 120 m, for beginners, a lit skiing slope. Q Kross, ul. Mickiewicza u Hotelu „Bornit“, tel.: +48 660 301 624, +48 75 717 33 66, length: 200 m, for semi-advanced skiers, a lit skiing slope, ski hire, a bar. Q Wiciarka, 4.5 km from the centre of Szklarska Poręba on the road from Harrachov, tel.: +48 75 717 21 40, length: 200 m – for less advanced skiers.

The Polish area – the environs of Świeradów – Zdrój Q Izery, length of route: 500 m, a downhill slope for beginners and semi-advanced skiers. Q Kamieniec, ul. Leśna, length of the piste: 460 m, a semi-demanding piste, lighting, refreshment. Q Magdalenka, near the Hotel Malachit, length of the piste: 100 m. Q Bambino – Ski, ul. Górska, length of the piste: 120 m, lighting, a restaurant, refreshments, ski hire, ski service, a car park, a skiing school. Q Barbara, ul. Źródlana, length of piste: 150 m, lighting, refreshments, a car park. Q Świeradów – Zdrój, Kolej Gondolowa, ul. Źródlana 7, tel.: +48 75 615 20 20, [email protected], www.kolejgondolowa.pl Length of the aerial tramway: 2,172 m, piste length: 2,500 m (this is the longest lit downhill slope in all of Poland), technical snow, lighting, a restaurant and sun terrace, a skiing school, ski and sports equipment hire, a car park.

page 16

Ski hire outlets (H) and services (S) The Czech side

Liberec Q Adrenalin Centrum, Na Bídě 657/8 A, tel.: 486 112 250, 603 963 578, www.adrenalin-centrum.cz Snowboards, Telemark skis, alpine skiing, snowshoes. H+S Q Bradský Cyklo & Sport Outlet, 5. května 45, tel.: 485 105 954, [email protected] , www.bradsky.cz. S Q Cyklosport Kerda, Švermova 54, tel.: 485 103 682 – Ski services, 485 151 178 – Shop, [email protected], www.kerda.cz. S Q Fun ski & snowboard school, Ještědská, tel.: 603 472 351, 603 576 628, [email protected], www.funskischool.cz. H Q Ski servis pod Ještědem – Emanuel Bořánek, Horní Hanychov, Železničářů 240, tel.: 482 772 136, 736 618 783, ski.centrum@post. cz, http://skiservis.webnode.cz Skis. H+S Q Sport Brzák, Sázavská 648, tel.: 486 142 200, 602 283 391, [email protected], www.brzak.cz. H+S Q Sport Ještěd, Ještědská 202, tel.: 486 100 073, www.sport-jested.cz. H+S Q Sport Závora, Cidlinská 22, tel.: 482 751 410, [email protected], sport-zavora@seznam. cz, www.sportzavora.cz. S

Jablonec nad Nisou Q KKK Sport, Podhorská 28 a, tel.: 483 300 692, www.kkksport.cz. H+S Q Rabik Sport, Podhorská 23, tel.: 483 317 314 Only cross-country skis. S Q Ski Centrum Adler, s .r. o. – only a collection point!!!, ul. 5. května 48 (a music shop and a wine shop), tel.: 602 323 476, ski-adler@volny. cz, www.adler-ski.cz. S Q Ski & Bike, Máchova 10, tel.: 736 536 393, 739 055 994, www.skibike.cz. S Q SB sport, Podhorská 141, tel.: 483 315 739, 731 188 730, [email protected], www.sbsport.cz. H+S

Janov nad Nisou, Bedřichov Q B – sport, Jan Bína, Janov n. N., Hrabětice 9 (the Severák ski tow), tel.: 483 380 301, 602 446 165, 723 575 019, [email protected], www.bsport-hrabetice.cz Skis, snowboards, cross-country skis, pop-boards and other sports equipment (a developmental model of crosscountry skis which do not need waxing newly available for hire). H+S Q Pomi – centrum, Bedřichov č. p. 75, Malinovka, tel.: 721 022 475, www.pomi.cz. H+S Q Pomi – centrum, Hrabětice – Severák (100 m from Hotel Arnika), tel.: 721 022 463, www.pomi.cz. H Q Půjčovna Sehnoutka Michal, Bedřichov 35 U, tel.: 775 380 593, 483 380 593, info@ sehnoutkovi.cz, www.bedrichov.info. H+S Q SKI Bižu SPORT, Bedřichov, the Malinovka Chalet, tel.: 604 581 037, www.skijizerky.cz A skiing school. H Q SKI Bižu SPORT, Severák, a new service building in the facility, tel.: 605 907 935, www.skijizerky.cz A skiing school. H Q Ski Centrum Adler, s. r. o., Bedřichov č. p. 272 (Nisa), tel.: 602 323 476, [email protected], www.adler-ski.cz. H+S Q Ski Centrum Adler, s. r. o., Janov n. N., Hrabětice č. p. 45 (the Severák central car park), tel.: 723 620 910, [email protected], www.adler-ski.cz. H+S Q Ski areál Valeš, Bedřichov 180, tel.: 602 119 226, [email protected], www.f-vales.webnode.cz

page 17

The children’s ski tow and skiing school. H+S Q U Kučerů, Bedřichov 177, tel.: 483 380 259. H Q U Vodárny, Janov n. N., Hraničná 1392, (opposite the water treatment plant, under the Kačák ski tow), tel.: 483 380 796, 603 399 302, [email protected], www.pensionartur.com, www.activeguide.cz, www.snowtubing.cz Snow-tubing, snow-trampoline aj. H

Tanvaldsko, Harrachov Q Areál U Čápa – Jiří Žďárský, Příchovice, tel.: 603 159 459, www.skiregion.cz, www.ucapa.eu. H+S Q Cyklo and ski Pelc, Tanvald / Šumburk, Vítězná 382, tel: 777 096 572, www.cyklo-skipelc.cz Skis, snowboards. S Q Černá Říčka, Desná v Jizerských horách, tel.: 775 290 246, [email protected], www.cerna-ricka.cz. H+S Q KKK Sport, Albrechtice v Jizerských horách, Car park 2, tel.: 604 240 129, www.kkksport.cz. H+S Q K & P Ski and snowboard hire, Hotel Motorest Beseda, Příchovice, Kořenov 378, IC Jizerky pro Vás, tel.: 777 096 572, www.cyklo-skipelc.cz, www.jizerkyprovas.cz Skis, snowboards, cross-country skiing equipment, sledges, including the distribution of the hired skis by arrangement. H+S Q K & P Ski – snowboard hire, Central Příchovice, tel.: 777 096 572, www.cyklo-skipelc.cz, www.jizerkyprovas.cz Skis, snowboards, běžeckého vybavení, saně, po dohodě i rozvoz zapůjčených lyží. H+S Q Pomi – centrum, Albrechtice v Jizerských horách (2× in the centre), tel.: 723 674 657, 602 360 161, www.pomi.cz. H+S Q Pomi – centrum, Harrachov 646 (Sport Hotel Pomi), tel.: 723 674 657, 481 528 060, www.pomi.cz. H Q SB sport, Tanvald, Žákova 144 (traffic roundabout), tel.: 483 315 739, 731 188 730, [email protected], www.sbsport.cz Open only XII–III (according to the snow conditions). H+S Q Classic Ski School Rejdice, Příchovice, Rejdice č. p. 61 (near the chairlift), tel.: 724 302 507, [email protected], www.classicskischool.cz A small skiing school, skis, snowboards, a depository for your skiing equipment in close proximity to the chairlift throughout your holiday. H+S Q SKI Bižu SPORT, Tanvaldský Špičák I., the aerial tramway building, tel.: 731 412 100, www.skijizerky.cz Skiing school. H+S Q SKI Bižu SPORT, Tanvaldský Špičák II., the central car park, tel.: 732 751 119, www.jizerky.cz Skiing school. H Q Sport Čermák, Tanvald, Krkonošská 116, tel.: 483 394 253, [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz. H+S Q Sport Čermák, Harrachov 622, tel.: 481 529 827, 603 579 579, sportcermak@ harrachov.cz, www.sportcermak.cz. H+S Q Sport Čermák, Harrachov 229, tel.: 605 901 263, [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz. H+S Q Sport Čermák, Harrachov (near the chairlift, on the side of the Vokřínek Bakery), tel.: 603 339 003, [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz. H+S Q Sport Čermák, Kořenov, the Bavorák ski tow, tel.: 481 529 827, 603 579 581, [email protected], www.sportcermak.cz. H+S

Miscellaneous Q Filip, Smržovka, tel.: 606 603 141, 485 120 299, www.lvfilip.cz. H+S Q KKK Sport, the Zásada skiing facility, tel.: 483 385 281, www.kkksport.cz. H+S

Q The U Tomáše ski tow, Albrechtice v Jizerských horách, tel.: 602 882 740, http://lyzarskyvlek.xs.cz. H Q Penzion U Vozdeckých, Smržovka, V Záhoří 519, tel.: 483 305 182, 774 009 955, www.uvozdeckych.net. H Q Pomi – centrum, Josefův Důl (in the centre), tel.: 728 707 165, www.pomi.cz. H Q Ski Lucifer, Josefův Důl 358, the Lucifer ski tow, tel.: 602 879 598, www.skilucifer.cz. H+S Q U pramene Nisy, Nová Ves nad Nisou, tel.: 608 968 234, www.snowschool.info. H+S

The Polish side

Jakuszyce – Szklarska Poręba Q Stacja Jakuszyce, tel.: +48 668 667 088, [email protected]. Q Tech – Sport – Service „Jarecki”, ul. Gimnazjalna 5, tel.: +48 605 829 525, +48 75 717 30 62. Q Piast, Polana Jakuszycka, tel.: +48 602 803 761. Q Górna Wilda, ul. Hutnicza 2/2, tel.: +48 75 717 35 63. Q Relax, Remigiusz Makowski ul. Turystyczna 26, tel.: +48 692 405 453. Q Szrenica, ul. Turystyczna 30, tel.: +48 75 717 32 89. Q Ski Tour, ul. Turystyczna 18 a, tel.: +48 75 717 26 14. Q Leszek Szymański, ul. Turystyczna 28 a, tel.: +48 601 581 318. Q Mirosław Rusin, ul. Turystyczna, tel.: +48 668 157 529, +48 75 717 33 45. Q Beta, ul. Kilińskiego, ul. Turystyczna, at the Skwer Radiowej Trójki square, tel.: +48 601 602 491. Q WIDOK Hire, Dolina Szczęścia, ul. 11 Listopada 13, ul. Turystyczna 25 b, 23, tel.: +48 606 526 325. Q Ski – Boo, Krzysztof Wiarkowski ul. Turystyczna 23 (at the aerial tramway), tel.: +48 600 351 635. Q Ski Górnicki, Babniec next to the road from Harrachov to Szklarska Poręba, tel.: +48 607 462 038. Q The Olympic Biathlon Training Centre (Biatlonové školící olympijské středisko), Jakuszyce 7, tel.: +48 600 681 716.

Świeradów – Zdrój Q Świeradów – Zdrój, Kolej Gondolowa, ul. Źródlana 7, tel.: +48 75 615 20 20, [email protected], www.kolejgondolowa.pl, ski and snowboard hire and ski service. Q Bambino – Ski (the ski tow), ul. Górska, ski hire, ski service.

DOWNHILL SKIING

SPORTS AND RELAXATION

Sports and relaxation The Frýdlant area Q The TJ Slovan Frýdlant Facility, tel.: 608 312 198 A football ground, an ice hockey stadium and a multipurpose sports hall. Q Fitness MINA, Hejnice 84, tel.: 482 322 624, 608 964 163, fi[email protected], p.navesnik@ seznam.cz, www.fitness.mina.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, 3.00–9.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon. Q Fitness gymnasium – LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., Nový dům (New House), Lázně Libverda 82, tel.: 482 368 111, [email protected], www.lazne-libverda.cz, I–XII. Q The TC Hornets sports facility, Raspenava, Luční 73, tel.: 777 668 469, [email protected], www.tenisovyklub.cz 4 clay tennis courts, 1 covered clay tennis hall, a volleyball court, table tennis, a parquet dance hall with mirrors is also available. Q The Sports and Relaxation Centre, Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkovská 38, tel.: 776 098 911, 725 785 801, [email protected], www.volny.cz/nmps.sport.relax, IX–V A swimming pool, a whirpool, a Finnish sauna, aqua aerobics, massage, lava stone massage, pedicures, 2 gymnasiums, accommodation, see Swimming pools, Wellness.

Liberec Q The Academic Sports Centre (Akademické sportovní centrum), the Physical Education Department at the Pedagogical Faculty of the Technical University in Liberec, Na Bohdalci 715, tel.: 485 355 122, 485 353 139, fi[email protected], http://asc.tul.cz, www.fp.tul.cz Football, indoor football, floorball, volleyball, football-tennis, basketball, handball, badminton, gymnastics, aerobics, a fitness centre, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, etc., see Tennis, squash, ricochet. Q The Budokan Sports Centre (Sport centrum Budokan), Kladenská 287, tel.: 776 022 570, [email protected], www.budokan-centrum.com Fitness, Alpinning, martial arts, Bosu, Fitbox, food supplements, refreshments, relaxation, etc. Q The Ještěd Sports Facility (Sportovní areál Ještěd, a. s.), Jablonecká 41/27, tel.: 737 222 499, [email protected], www.skijested. cz The Ještěd Skiing Facility (Ski areál Ještěd) is a modern skiing facility within reach of Liberec city public transport and with excellent traffic access via the motorway from Prague to Liberec. The transport facilities and infrastructure underwent comprehensive modernisation as a consequence of the Nordic World Skiing Championships in 2009. The facility includes a new two-storey parking building, 2 four-seater chairlifts, 1 two-seater chairlift, 1 aerial tramway to the top of Ještěd and 5 ski tows. The skiing facility offers downhill slopes at all levels of difficulty, ranging from the demanding slopes on the northern side to the easier ones on the sunny southern side. The Bucharka training area and 2 training meadows are available for learners. Q The Ještěd sports facility also includes: The Vesec Cross-country Skiing Facility (Běžecký areál Vesec) and the Ještěd Ski-Jumping Facility (Skokanský areál Ještěd), tel.: 737 222 426, [email protected] Current information: teletext CT1/CT2, page 191. Q The Na Rozcestí Sports Facility (Sportovní areál Na Rozcestí), Vratislavice nad Nisou, Na Rozcestí, tel.: 731 547 991, [email protected], www.vratislavicehriste.cz A football ground with a 3rd generation artificial surface, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, an artificial skating rink with INTERICE panels (an artificial ice surface), see Winter stadiums, Skating. Q Tipsport arena, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 800 800 007, 488 048 121, [email protected], www.tipsportarena.cz

It provides facilities for many types of sports (ice hockey, basketball, shooting, tennis, ricochet, table tennis, volleyball, floorball, figure skating, athletics, football, American football, baseball, softball and others) congress tourism (salons and halls for 5–7.500 people, professional catering and hotel services and production activities). Q TJ Lokomotiva, Jablonecká 21, tel.: 485 110 046, 606 741 588, www.tj-loko-liberec.cz This sports facility in the middle of the city offers gymnasiums (basketball, handball, volleyball, wrestling, aerobics, children’s exercises), a fitness centre, accommodation and so on.

Jablonec nad Nisou Q The CORNY Town Sports Hall, U přehrady 20, tel.: 773 336 774, www.sportjablonec.cz Courts for volleyball, basketball, indoor football, football tennis, floorball and bandminton, a boxing hall, a gymnastics hall, fitness, spinning, aerobics, table tennis, a weight training room, a solarium, massage, a restaurant, a buffet. Q The Sokolovna, Fügnerova 5, tel.: 604 647 315, [email protected], www.sokol.jablonec.org Volleyball, floorbal, basketball, indoor football, sports gymnastics, boxing, table tennis, a weight training room, aerobics, chidren´s exercises, exercises from 3 years of age, tourist accommodation. Q The Střelnice Stadium, SPORT Jablonec nad Nisou, U Stadionu 1, tel.: 773 336 771, www.sportjablonec.cz. Q The CORNY athletics arena (the athletics hall – tel.: 773 336 773, recepce.atletika@ sportjablonec.cz, the athletics stadium – tel.: 773 336 773, [email protected]). Q The CHANCE arena (the football stadium – tel.: 773 336 761, [email protected], FK BAUMIT Jablonec, a. s. – tel.: 483 312 139, [email protected], www.fkjablonec.cz). Q TSC Břízky, Průběžná 22, tel.: 483 737 241, 603 521 925, [email protected], www.brizky.cz Indoor golf – 4 driving ranges a 3 putting greens, 4 tennis courts with an artificial surface, 2 squash courts, badminton, tennis, fitness, a sauna, a whirpool, massage, rehabilitation, a restaurant, a hotel and WiFi connection, two conference rooms with a capacity 30–50 people + a salon with equipment (DVD player, a screen, an integrated blackboard.

Miscellaneous Q The Janovská sokolovna Sports Facility, Janov n. N. 504, tel.: 604 659 817, 739 057 898, [email protected], www.janovskaops.net Courts, a hall, accommodation, a clubroom. Q The Smržovka Sports Hall and Weight Training Room, Tyršova 1369, tel.: 728 605 688, [email protected] 2 volleyball courts, a weighttraining room, 2 outdoor volleyball courts. Q Big Fitness centrum, Tanvald, Krkonošská 246, tel.: 608 888 827, www.fittanvald.estranky. cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–9.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am– 3.00 pm, Sun. 1.00–7.00 pm A weight training room, spinning, a solarium. Q The Tanvaldská kotlina Sports Facility and Camp Site, Tanvald, Pod Špičákem 650, tel.: 483 311 928, 728 557 367, [email protected] Year-round operations, cross-country trails, a sports bar. Q The Sports for Health Information Centre (Informační centrum sportu pro zdraví), Tanvald, Krkonošská 252, tel.: 602 259 965, 602 868 905, www.fitklubkolin.cz Hiking weekends, skiing, hiking, Nordic walking training (sauna, lymph drainage, reflexive therapy, yoga exercises, massage, Chi Kung exercises…). Q The Sports Hall, Tanvald, Sportovní 576 (the primary school building), tel.: 483 394 690, [email protected], www.zstanvald-sportovni.cz A sports hall with an artificial surface, a gymnasium, tourist accommodation.

Q The Beseda Sports Hall Facility, Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Tovární 68, tel.: 488 880 923, [email protected].

Spinning Q 2B Fit, Liberec, Tatranská 147, tel.: 484 800 848, www.babyboomcafe.cz. Q Aj’s Sport Club – Spinning, Jablonec n. N., Březová 31a, www.ajsports.cz. Q Spinning Cat Fitness Club, Liberec, Dobiášova 646/6, tel.: 774 083 129, www.hejbnise.cz. Q The CORNY Town Sports Hall, Jablonec n. N., U přehrady 20, tel.: 773 336 774, www.sportjablonec.cz. Q ER Club Spinning Arbesova, Jablonec n. N., Arbesova 30, tel.: 800 666 111, www.eleven.cz. Q ER Club Spinning, Jablonec n. N., Podhorská 34 a, tel.: 777 284 482, 800 666 111, www.eleven.cz. Q ER Club Spinning / fitbox Smržovka, the primary school building, Komenského 964, tel.: 776 711 511, 800 666 111, www.eleven.cz. Q Fitness studio Mgr. Zdeny Vitákové, Jablonec n. N., Vilová 11, tel.: 483 315 205, www.zdenavitakova.cz. Q Fitness centrum a solární studio, Tanvald, Krkonošská 246, tel.: 608 888 827 Individual spinning. Q Fitness Mina, Hejnice, Klášterní 84, tel.: 482 322 624, 608 964 163, www.mina.cz/fitness. Q SpinFit, Liberec, Jablonecká 21, tel.: 485 113 136, www.spinfit.cz. Q Schwinn cycling – Squash arena Liberec, Olbrachtova 820, tel.: 482 750 506, www.squasharena.li Schwinn cycling is a highly effective type of cardio-training which brings the experience of outdoors cycling into a fitness club. Q The Wellness Club at the Liberec swimming pool, Liberec, Tržní nám. 1338, tel.: 485 103 013, www.bazen-info.cz.

Tennis, Squash, Ricochet The Frýdlant area Q The Raspenava tennis courts, the TC Hornets sports facility, Raspenava, Luční 743, tel.: 777 668 469, [email protected], www.tenisovyklub.cz.

Jablonec nad Nisou Q The ČLTK air dome, Proseč, U Tenisu 214, tel.: 483 710 484, 777 736 980, 776 255 795, [email protected], www.cltkjbc.cz 8 courts – clay, a solid hall – a Regupol surface, accommodation options, 6 double rooms. Q TSC Břízky, Průběžná 22, tel.: 483 737 241, 483 705 473, www.brizky.cz Indoor golf, 4 tennis courts with an artificial surface, 2 squash courts, badminton, tennis, aerobics, fitness, a swimming pool, a sauna, a whirlpool, massage, rehabilitation, a restaurant, a hotel, 8 clay tennis courts. The covered tennis courts in the local sports facility have been surfaced with a new covering from an American producer. This surface is currently a rarity in Europe and it is undergoing trials in the “Old Continent” in Jablonec. see Sports facilities, Golf, Public internet access and WiFi Connection.

Liberec Q The Liberec Tennis Club, Fibichova 929/6, tel.: 482 710 357, www.ltkliberec.cz An inflatable hall. Q Squash arena, Olbrachtova 820, tel.: 482 750 506, www.squasharena.li. Q Squashcentrum Vratislavice, Zámecký vrch 1170, tel.: 721 849 070, [email protected], www.sqc.cz. Q Tenis Rochlice, Na Žižkově 1080/40 a, tel.: 485 135 525, www.tenisrochlice.databox.cz.

page 18

Q The Tennis Hall – Hotel Orion, Jizerská 250, tel.: 482 751 070, www.hotel-orion.liberec.cz. Q Tennis courts – The Academic Sports Centre (Akademické sportovní centrum), the Physical Education Department at the Pedagogical Faculty of the Technical University in Liberec, Na Bohdalci 715, tel.: 485 353 139, fi[email protected], http://asc.tul.cz, www.fp.tul.cz, X–III 3 indoor tennis courts with an artificial surface and artificial lighting (the sports facility behind the University Hostel in Harcov) see Sports facilities. Q The Pavlovice Tennis Facility – U Boba, Břetislavova 370 / 6, tel.: 605 200 058. Q Tipsport arena, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 731 547 896, 800 800 007, www.tipsportarena.cz.

midnight Bowling, billiards, darts, table football, a WiFi connection, a games room, a covered swimming pool, a restaurant, fitness. Q The Beseda Bowling Restaurant, Rychnov u Jablonce n. N., Tovární 68, tel.: 483 388 020, 603 251 809, [email protected], [email protected], www.besedabowling.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 4.00 pm–1.00 am, Fri.–Sat. 2.00 pm–1.00 am Darts, a sports hall, a restaurant, public internet. see Public internet access and WiFi Connection.

Bowling

Q Indoor Golfcentrum Liberec, Masarykova 1320, tel.: 485 104 824, info@golfcentrumliberec. cz, www.golfcentrumliberec.cz A driving range, a putting and chipping green with an area of ca 160 m² with nine holes, golf club hire, a golf academy for children and adults, a café with a bar and a congress hall. There are five Full Swing simulators with internet connections and the possibility of playing on-line tournaments. Q TSC Břízky, Průběžná 22, tel.: 483 737 241, 603 521 925, [email protected], www.brizky.cz Indoor golf – 4 driving ranges and 3 putting greens, 4 tennis courts with an artificial surface, 2 squash courts, badminton, tennis etc. see Sport facilities, Public internet access and WiFi Connection.

The Czech side

Jablonec nad Nisou Q Bowling live club, Žitná ul., tel.: 483 345 175, www.bowlingjablonec.cz, Mon.–Thurs., Sun. 1.00–11.30 pm, Fri.–Sat. 1.00 pm–2.00 am Billiards, darts, table tennis, large screen projection, a restaurant, a WiFi connection. Q FUN CENTRUM Zlatý Jelen, Palackého 61, reservations by telephone: 606 203 465, www.zlatyjelen-funcentrum.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Fri.–Sat. 11.00 am– midnight, Sun. 11.00 am–11.00 pm Darts, billiards, Playstation, a free internet connection for guests, a WiFi connection, refreshments. see Public internet access and WiFi Connection.

Liberec Q Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.BabylonLiberec.cz. Q Tipsport arena, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 489 201 301, [email protected], www.bowlingliberec.cz, www.tipsportarena.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 2.00 pm–midnight, Fri.–Sat. 12.00 pm–2.00 am, Sun. 12.00 pm– midnight. Q HP Bowling, s. r. o., objekt Golfcentrum Liberec, Masarykova 1320, tel.: 731 284 574, info@ hpbowling.cz, www.hpbowling.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 4.00 pm–midnight, Fri. 3.00 pm–2.00 am, Sat. 2.00 pm–2.00 am, Sun. 1.00–9.00 pm.

Miscellaneous Q Bowling club & bar, Frýdlant, Husova 793, tel.: 773 685 885, [email protected], www. bowling-frydlant.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 10.00 am– midnight, Fri., Sat. 10.00–2.00 am, Sun.10.00 am– 10.00 pm 2 lanes, max. 8 people on 1 lane. Q Bowling Black Bowl, Bedřichov 310, tel.: 603 854 921, 483 380 212, www.blackbowl. cz, Mon.–Thurs., Sun. 3.00–10.00 pm, Fri.–Sat. 3.00–10.00 pm Bowling – 4 lanes, a restaurant, a hotel. Q The Uko Bowling Restaurant, Bedřichov 300, tel.: 602 438 579, 483 306 057, 724 864 506, www.uko.cz, Mon.–Sun. 12.00 noon–10.00 pm A non-smoking restaurant with a children’s corner, a children’s bowling lane, a large screen display, darts, table football. Q Bar & Bowling Konírna, Josefův Důl 958 (in the direction of the Lucifer ski lift), tel.: 602 322 487, 483 300 598 (after 2.00 pm), Mon.– Sun. 3.00 pm–midnight Bowling, karaoke, sports broadcasts, a large selection of cocktails. Q Excalibur Bowling – a games room, Smržovka, Rooseweltova 840 (formerly Eden), reservations by telephone on: 777 718 818, Mon.–Sun. 4.00 pm–midnight: two bowling lanes, 4.00 pm–6.00 am: darts, table football, billiards, simulators, a games room. Q Hotel Bon, bowling, Tanvald, Pod Špičákem 621, tel.: 483 302 276, 603 804 028, [email protected], www.hotel-bon.cz Q Hotel Příchovice, bowling, Příchovice 600, tel.: 483 399 666, 736 666 600, www.hotelprichovice.cz, Mon.–Sun. 11.00 am–

page 19

The Polish side Q Bowling, Świeradów Zdrój, ul. 11 Listopada 35, tel.: +48 75 78 17 582.

Golf

Q The VYŠEHRAD Farm, Janov n. N., Hraničná 99, tel.: 483 380 201, www.volny. cz/farmavysehrad Rides on Hucul horses, a camp, a guesthouse. see Auto camps. Q The President’s Chalet, Bedřichov 524, tel.: 724 301 486, 602 949 559, [email protected], www.prezidentska.cz, www.koneprezidentska. cz Horse riding, in a carriage for kindergartens (ca 20 children), children’s horse riding in an enclosure, carriage rides through town, weddings in a carriage, night rides (the guesthouse, restaurant), in winter, sledge rides, skiing towed by horses, including ski hire. Q The HOBBY Riding Academy, Albrechtice v Jiz. h. 561, tel.: 605 179 177 A riding academy, horse rides only for children and by telephone arrangement. Q Pension and Ranč U Potoka, Lučany n. N. 454, tel: 607 611 611, www.upotoka.cz Horse rides, by arrangement! Q The Aneta Stable, Smržovka, Jiřetínská ul., tel.: 603 301 893, 483 381 553, r.zelnicek@ seznam.cz Horse rides in the terrain, carriage rides, other rides by arrangement. The Polish side Q The Osada Jeździecka “Bata” Riding Centre, Szklarska Poręba, ul. Wolności 19, tel.: +48 75 717 32 34, +48 603 356 844, [email protected], www.agroturystyka.ig.pl.

Horses, riding The Czech side Q Vysoká Farm, Chrastava, Vysoká 9, tel.: 488 881 024, 602 336 911, farmavysoka@seznam. cz, www.hotelfarmavysoka.cz A hotel and farm. Q Farma Bulovka, Bulovka 85 u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 313 984, 728 042 198, farma-bulovka@ seznam.cz, www.farma-bulovka.estranky.cz, Orders for horse riding by telephone arrangement. A breeding program of cool-headed horses, the raising of foals, basic horse training, rides in the saddle, in a carriage or in a cart, the possibility of riding courses, weekend and holiday stays. Q Ludvíkov Horses & Holiday, Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkov 9, Gideon Manders & Hefziba Lindeman, tel.: 482 325 610, [email protected], www.ludvikovcz.com Q Penzion Hlaváč, Ves u Frýdlantu, tel.: 482 345 062, 606 327 664, [email protected], www.frydlantsko.cz Horse riding, the option of purchasing homemade goat’s milk cheese. Q The “Selský dvůr” guesthouse, Raspenava, Jabloňová 678, tel.: 482 319 220, 482 319 347, 606 913 163, selsky.dvur.rasp@quick. cz, www.selskydvur.onas.cz Agro-tourism – a farm and a guesthouse, accommodation in a private area, a restaurant, a WiFi connection, a ceramics workshop and other handcraft courses (tel.: 604 579 539 – Mrs. Němcová). Q The Šimonovice Riding Club, Liberec – Šimonovice, V Zatáčkách 33, tel.: 790 375 323, www.jksimonovice.blog.cz. Q The Svítání Jablonec nad Nisou Citizens’ Association – the JK Sever Riding Academy, Liberec, Puškinova 19, tel.: 608 537 513, [email protected], www.os-svitani.cz, IX–VI, Mon.–Fri., GPS: N 50° 44‘ 10.506“ E 15° 1‘ 25.502“ , a hippotherapy centre – clients are only accepted upon the basis of a doctor’s recommendation. Q The Prašný dvůr Stable, Liberec 33, Heřmánkova 13, tel.: 482 732 028, 603 711 651, by telephone arrangement, dundasona@seznam. cz, www.prasnydvur.blog.cz. Q Dřevona, Hrabětice 1526, Janov n. N., tel.: 732 942 776, www.aa.cz/drevona Rides, training, children’s horse riding in an enclosure (a sports recreation facility).

Indoor swimming pools The Czech side Q The Aquapark Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.BabylonLiberec.cz The Aquapark consists of a number of swimming pools with whirlpools, waterfalls, cascades and water slides for children; the romantic caves with sea aquariums offer the opportunity of pleasant relaxation. Q The swimming pool, Liberec, Tržní nám. 1338, tel.: 485 103 010, [email protected], www.bazen-info.cz A 50m swimming pool, a children’s training pool – the longest between Munich and Moscow, a 150 m water slide, a wild river with a whirlpool, wellness, the R-club, a self service restaurant. Q The swimming pool, Jablonec n. N., Sv. Čecha 4204, tel.: 483 319 328, www.bazenjbc. cz, Mon. 1.00–9.30 pm, Tues.–Fri. 6.00 am–9.30 pm, Sat. 10.00 am–9.30 pm, Sun. 10.00 am–8.00 pm A 25 m swimming pool, a children’s swimming pool, a wild river, waves, an 88 m water slide, a 56 m turbo water slide, whirlpools, steam rooms, a sauna, massages, a solarium, the option of refreshments, wheelchair access. Entry into the swimming pool is only possible in swimming costumes made of close-fitting elastic material!!! Q The Mišutka Baby Club in the basement of the Jablonec swimming pool, tel.: 480 018 949 – reception, 731 412 095, www.misutka.cz A special club bath (for infants older than 6 weeks) and an 8×4 m pool with a depth of 110 cm (for bigger children).

SPORTS AND RELAXATION

SPORTS AND RELAXATION

Q The Tanvald Grammar School Swimming Polol (Bazén Gymnázium Tanvald), Školní 305, tel.: 483 394 333, Wed.–Fri. 4.00 pm–7.00 pm, Sat. 8.00 am–12.00 noon open for the public, other days by arrangement. Q The Sports and Relaxation Centre, Nové Město pod Smrkem, Ludvíkovská 38 (the art nouveau building of the former Town Spa), tel.: 482 325 482, 776 098 911, [email protected], www.volny.cz/nmps.sport.relax, IX–V A 6×12 m swimming pool, a whirlpool, a sauna, massages by arrangement, aqua aerobics.

Wellness Q Cardiofitness (hotel Rehavital), Jablonec n. N., Jugoslávská 11/30, tel.: 483 317 594, [email protected], www.cardiofitnessjbc.cz Relaxation, sauna, aromatic steam, massages, fitness and a solarium. Q Hotel Avicenum Wellness, Lučany n. N., Horní Lučany 33, tel.: 483 714 714, 607 212 716, [email protected], www.hotel-avicenum. cz Salt baths, wheelchair access facilities, etc. Q The Sports for Health Information Centre (Informační centrum sportu pro zdraví), Tanvald, Krkonošská 252, tel.: 602 259 965, 602 868 905, www.fitklubkolin.cz see Sport facilities. Q The Jordan salt cave, Liberec 3, Barvířská 122, tel.: 485 130 383, 739 306 553, info@ energy-centrum.cz, www.energy-centrum.cz. Q Klub Eurosauna, Velké Hamry, Mezivodí (above the carpentry workshop office), tel.: 724 092 107, 774 930 931, [email protected], www.truhlarstvimicek.cz/novinky/2/, Mon.–Sun. 4.00–10.00 pm Sauna, massage, infra-sauna, solarium + the option of sitting in the pleasant, non-smoking bar. Q LÁZNĚ LIBVERDA, a. s., Lázně Libverda 82, tel.: 482 368 111, [email protected], www. lazne-libverda.cz Apart from the curative procedures which are focussed on patients with illnesses of the heart, the circulation and the joints, the spa facility is also suitable for relaxation and wellness stays. The newly built wellness centre provides the opportunity for the overall regeneration and relaxation of the body not only thanks to the beautiful environment, in which

MITHRA astrological school, astrological consultation (horoscopes). Q Massages, Reiki therapy, Tanvald, Popelnická 529, tel.: 605 744 557. Q The Harrachov beer spa, Sklárna a minipivovar Novosad & syn Harrachov s. r. o. Czech Republic, Harrachov 95, tel.: 481 528 141–2, [email protected], www.sklarnaharrachov.cz/pivlazne.php Therapy in a quiet and picturesque environment, together with relaxing massage. Enjoy original reconditioning spa therapy in natural mountain water with an added five litres of light and five litres of dark unfiltered beer and crushed cumin. Q The Magnet Family Centre, Jablonec n. N., ul. 28. října 2015/23, tel.: 773 666 606, [email protected], www.pritazlivost.com Movement activities ranging from aerobics to yoga, infra-sauna, a hydro-massage bath, ca 26 types of massage, etc. see Cultural and Entertainment Centres, Children’s Entertainment. Q A salt cave, Jablonec n. N., Anenské náměstí 3/4, tel.: 733 536 099, 733 536 213, www.solnajeskynejablonec.cz. Q A salt cave, Liberec 1, Husova 70, tel.: 607 607 052, [email protected], www.solnajeskyneliberec.cz. Q A salt-iodine cave (a sea microclimate in the Centrum Babylon Liberec), Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 624, www.BabylonLiberec.cz An oasis of health, relaxation and calm made of natural salt stones from the Dead Sea, the Baltic Sea and salt lakes. Q Wellness centrum (a swimming pool), Liberec, Tržní nám. 1338, tel.: 485 103 013, [email protected], www.bazen-info.cz. Q WELLNESS CENTRUM BABYLON LIBEREC, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 409, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.BabylonLiberec.cz, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm 20 procedures for one entrance price with no time limit – the first wellness centre in a non-spa town. Q Wellness in Paradise (Wellness V Nebi), Příchovice 627, tel.: 608 600 740, www.vnebi.cz.

Adrenalin and other attractions

spřežením), Lučany n. N., Horní Maxov 176, tel.: 724 045 565, [email protected], www.huskies.cz An introduction to the basics of mushing under the supervision of experienced mushers – harnessing the dogs and a dog sledge ride; after mastering the basics, it is possible to take a longer trip with all of the equipment. We offer real enthusiasts a change to sleep over in the winter countryside and try the life of a polar explorer. Q Lanové centrum Proud Harrachov, tel.: 604 213 630, [email protected], www.verticalpark.cz The Vertical park in the centre of Harrachov – a huge swing, climbing wall and bungee trampoline. Only open in winter by telephone arrangement!!! Q Laser shooting range, Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, [email protected], www.BabylonLiberec.cz An opportunity to display your shooting ability ranging from the simulation of sharp shooting through to wild duck or boar hunting and on to trap shooting. The option of organising exciting tournaments. Q Paintball Liberec, Kašparova 482/6, tel.: 777 975 699, [email protected], www.bojovat.cz Paintball is an ideal, fast developing sport for relaxation, team building and a unique dose of adrenaline. It is designated for those who like uncommon forms of entertainment, tension and adventure. Learn more about yourself and test your courage and team work during fights in forests, buildings or in scenes with real military technology. We will equip you and organise a paintball game for your group or company according to your wishes. Q The Sports Hall in the Glassworks on the Jizera, reservations at the Panský dům Hotel (50 m), Jizerka 20, Polubný, tel.: 483 384 985, 602 313 425, [email protected], www.dudovi. cz Courts for volleyball, tennis, basketball or mini-football (a court with dimensions of 32×16 m, which can be variably modified). There are two climbing walls in the hall – this involves an 8 m high wall and a second 4 m “boulder” wall: 8 climbers can climb at the same time. There is the option of borrowing climbing or hall footwear and climbing gear and the option of organising a program under the leadership of an instructor by telephone arrangement.

Auto Camps

you will forget the problems of the outside world, but also thanks to the offer of high quality wellness services – anti-stress and regeneration wraps, massages, anti-cellulite programs and so on. Lázně Libverda offers a wide range of weekly, relaxation and weekend stays and hotel accommodation. The option of ordering the procedures, the sauna and the whirlpool, fitness and other services. Let your body be pampered and get back its heath and vitality in a beautiful environment full of the nature and clean air of the Jizera Mountains. Q Lázně Relax Jablonec – Wellness hotel, Jablonec nad Nisou, Novoveská 28 a, tel.: 483 310 623, [email protected], www. relaxace.com Rehabilitation, cellulite, obesity, stress, depression, mental exhaustion, wellness. Q Massage and astrology Zdeňka Svobodová, Rychnov u Jablonce n. N., Komenského 207, tel.: 605 936 120, www.maserna.osoba. cz Dátá Snéhan – traditional Indian massage, Kranio – sacred therapy, emotional release, the

Q AQUAZORBING CENTRUM BABYLON LIBEREC, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 409, [email protected], www. BabylonLiberec.cz Aquazorbing included in the entrance price to the Aquapark, unique entertainment in water, a maximum adrenalin rush. Q The bobsleigh track (Bobová dráha), Janov n. N., Hraničná, tel.: 607 160 652, www.bobovadrahajanov.cz, X–IV, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–6.00 pm A 1,170 m long track, elevation: 78 m, a 450 º snail shell carousel, 22 turns, refreshments. The unique feature of the bobsleigh track in Janov n. N. is the carousel. The ideal location, the unconventional nature of the sports activity, the excellent self-service cafeteria and the children’s area make the bobsleigh track an interesting year-round destination for family or school trips. Q The ŠUTR Climbing Wall (Horolezecká stěna ŠUTR), Liberec, Hrazená 470, tel.: 480 002 632, [email protected], www.sutr.cz Q Dog sledge rides (Jízdy psím

Q The Sedmihorky Auto Camp, Turnov, Sedmihorky 72, tel.: 481 389 162, camp@ campsedmihorky.cz, www.campsedmihorky.cz, I–XII Tents, caravans, huts, swimming, fishing, sports grounds, pétanque, table tennis, bicycle hire, a campfire site, a restaurant, the internet. Q The Tanvaldská kotlina Auto Camp, (Horní Tanvald – motocross), tel.: 483 311 928, 728 557 367, www.tanvald.cz, I–XII / A new, comfortably equipped camp in a peaceful location at the foothills of Špičák, refreshments, sports grounds, an outside barbecue. Q Camping Jiskra Harrachov, Harrachov 257, tel.: 481 529 536, 481 529 787, 481 529 332, 603 470 113, [email protected], www. camp.harrachov.cz, I–XII Tents, huts, caravans, sports grounds, children’s playgrounds, table tennis, an outdoor swimming pool, a kiosk, the option of trips to the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains. Q Jaroslav Kohoutek Autokemp, Liberec 12 – Pavlovice, ul. Letná, tel.: 485 123 468, info@ autocamp-liberec.cz, www.autocamp-liberec. cz, I–XII Accommodation in your own tents, caravans, rooms and huts. Q The Vyšehrad Farm Camp, Janov n. N., Hraničná 99, tel.: 483 380 201, 602 781 488, www.volny.cz/farmavysehrad, farmavysehrad@ seznam.cz, I–XII Tents, parking sites for caravans, the option of horse riding, a campfire site. You will find other auto camps on: www.dokempu.cz

page 20

Q The Discotheques at the Ořešník Restaurant, Hejnice, tel.: 482 322 180, Fri.–Sat. always from 9.00 pm Q Klub Stodola, Lázně Libverda 3, tel.: 602 410 686 concerts at weekends, irregularly.

Q The Country Saloon Restaurant, Jungmannova 5, tel.: 483 710 915, 739 464 728, [email protected], Fri. 9.00 pm–1.30 am. Q The Rybářská bašta Restaurant, Josefa Hory 3, tel.: 483 705 194, penzion@rybarskabasta. cz, www.rybarskabasta.cz, Fri. 9.00 pm–2.00 am live music, otherwise Mon.–Sat. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Sun. 11.00 am–9.00 pm. Q The Magnet Family Centre, ul. 28. října 2015/23, tel.: 773 666 606, [email protected], www.pritazlivost.com Lectures, seminars, concerts, workshops, etc.

Liberec

Miscellaneous

Q Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, www.BabylonLiberec.cz, [email protected] An aquapark, a lunar park, an IQ park, a mirrored labyrinth, bowling, a laser game, an XD Theatre, a restaurant, shops etc. Q The Liberec Cultural Centre, Soukenné nám. 613, tel.: 485 343 111, [email protected], www.dkliberec.cz, ticket sales: Mon.–Fri. 9.30 am–5.30 pm, tel.: 485 343 129 – the box office, reservations: http://vstupenka.liberec.cz. Q Klub Vlak (the university hostel of the Technical University in Liberec, Block A), Starý Harcov, 17. listopadu 2, tel.: 775 580 386, info@klubvlak. cz, www.klubvlak.cz. Q The Regional Science Library, Rumjancevova 1362, tel.: 482 412 111, [email protected], www.kvkli.cz. Q The Lidové sady Cultural and Social Centre, Lidové sady 425/1, tel.: 482 710 649, [email protected], www.lidovesadyliberec.cz, www.evstupenka.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Sun. 8.00 am–6.00 pm, GPS: N 50° 46‘ 38.56“ E 15°4‘ 52.64“. Q The North Bohemian Museum, Masarykova 11, tel.: 485 246 111, www.muzeumlb.cz see Museums, national history, monuments. Q Tipsport arena, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 800 800 007, 488 048 121, info@tipsportarena. cz, www.tipsportarena.cz The current offer of cultural events is available on the website. see Sports facilities.

Q The Smržovka Library, nám. T. G. Masaryka 638, tel.: 483 382 286, www.smrzovka.cz, Tues.,Thurs 9.30 am–12.00 noon and 1.30–5.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, see Public internet access and WiFi connection. Q The Sklář Cultural Centre, Desná v Jizerských horách, tel.: 483 383 019 (info at the Desná Information Centre). Q The Kinoklub Discotheque, Smržovka, Lidické náměstí, tel.: 724 344 678, www.kinoklub.eu, Fri., Sat., public holidays. Q The Smržovka Cultural Centre, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 1, tel.: 483 369 325, www.smrzovka.cz. Q Parkhotel Smržovka, tel.: 483 302 673, 602 724 377, www.parkhotel-smrzovka.cz. Q The Town Library in Tanvald, Krkonošská 350, tel.: 483 369 650–1, [email protected]. Q The Riedel Villa, Desná v Jizerských horách, Krkonošská 120, tel.: 483 383 019, www.mesto-desna.cz, Tues. 10.00 am–4.00 pm, Thurs 10.00 am–5.30 pm, Sat. 1.00–4.00 pm The town library with internet access for the public, a cultural centre, the museum of local history. see Public internet access and WiFi connection, Museums, national history, monuments. Q The Town Library, Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Květinová 498, tel.: 720 402 284, [email protected], www.knihovna.rychnovjbc.cz.

Cultural and entertainment centres The Frýdlant area

Jablonec nad Nisou Q DDM Vikýř, Podhorská 49, tel.: 483 711 725, [email protected], www.ddmvikyr.cz. Q Disco Club Malibu, Jiráskova 7, tel.: 603 229 250, Fri.–Sat. 10.00 pm–6.00 am. Q Disco Leguán, Pražská 129 (the former brewery), tel.: 775 984 444, [email protected], www.discoleguan.cz, Fri. 9.00 pm–5.00 am, Sat. according to the program. Q Eppl club, Rýnovická 65, tel.: 602 811 046, [email protected], www.deppl.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 3.00 pm– 3.00 am, Fri., Sat. 3.00 pm–6.00 am, Sun. 3.00 pm–1.00 am. Q Eurocentrum Jablonec nad Nisou, Jiráskova 7, tel.: 483 704 400 – box office, 483 311 281, [email protected], www.eurocentrumjablonec.cz Reception, advance ticket sales I–XII, Mon.– Fri. 8.00 am–8.00 pm, a photo gallery. Concerts and events according to the program. Q Klub EX, Riegrova 3, tel.: 483 320 599, www. klubex.cz, Fri., Sat. 9.00 pm–2.00 am, a jazz event 1× a month on Thursdays, 7.00 pm–midnight. Q Klub Na Rampě – in the Eurocentrum facility – Pavilion A, Jiráskova 9, tel.: 485 100 500, 605 960 357, info@rampaklub. cz, www.klubnarampe.cz, the large bar: Mon.– Thurs. 3.00 pm–11.00 pm, Fri. 3.00 pm–2.00 am, Sat. 6.00 pm–2.00 am, Sun. 6.00–10.00 pm, GPS: N 50° 43‘ 24.344“ E 15° 10‘ 19.874“. Q The Town Library, Dolní náměstí 1, tel.: 483 310 951, [email protected], www.knihovna.mestojablonec.cz, lending hours for adults: Tues. and Thurs. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, Wed. and Fri. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, the Regional Information Centre, the study, the reading room and the Multimedia Department are open: Mon.–Fri. 8.00 am–6.00 pm see Public internet access and WiFi connection.

page 21

Galleries and exhibition halls The Frýdlant area Q The Church of St. Martin, Dolní Oldříš, tel.: 606 302 260 – Mr. Kořínek, by telephone arrangement A permanent exhibition on the development of the municipalities of Bulovka, Arnoltice and Dolní Oldříš, a set of aerial photographs of Frýdlant. Q The Frýdlant Town Museum, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37, tel.: 482 464 055, [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz, V–IX, Tues., Thurs 9.00 am–3.00 pm, see Museums, national history, monuments. Q The U Bartošů Sales Gallery, Hejnice 150, tel.: 482 322 478, “ring the bell” Artistic photography, ceramics, sewn toys, jewellery, cushions. Q The Frýdlant Town Hall Exhibition Hall, Frýdlant, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37, the town hall courtyard, tel.: 482 464 055, iva.beranova@ mu-frydlant.cz, www.mesto-frydlant.cz, Mon.– Fri. 9.00 am–3.00 pm Short-term exhibitions (usually 1 month) with various topics. Q The exhibition hall, MCDO Hejnice, Klášterní 1, The Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary in Hejnice, tel.: 482 360 211, [email protected], Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am–4.00 pm Photography, creative art.

Liberec Q Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.BabylonLiberec.cz Short-term exhibitions with various topics.

Q Galerie Studna (a sales gallery), Pražská 36/152, tel.: 485 108 137, www.galerie-studna.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–1.00 pm. Q Galerie U Antonína, Kostelní 7, tel.: 485 104 064, [email protected], www.kna.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon Q Galerie U rytíře, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 1, tel.: 485 243 900, Mon.–Sat. 10.00 am–5.00 pm. Q The Area Gallery (Oblastní galerie), U Tiskárny 1, tel.: 485 106 325, www.ogl.cz, Tues.–Sun. 10.00 am–6.00 pm, Thurs. 10.00 am– 7.00 pm, adults: 50 CZK, children from 10 years of age, students and pensioners: 20 CZK, free entry on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Q The Božena Němcová Exhibition Hall (Výstavní síň Boženy Němcové), the church district of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, the vicarage of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church, námestí Českých bratří 35/2, tel.: 485 106 395, 724 921 736, www.ccsh.cz, Mon., Wed., Fri. 8.30 am–12.00 noon and 12.30–2.30 pm, also possible on Sunday by telephone arrangement Exhibitions and a talk show with interesting personalities take place within the framework of the “Touches Project – surfaces of knowledge”.

Jablonec nad Nisou Q The Belveder Gallery, Mlýnská 27, tel.: 483 310 947, [email protected], www.msb-jablonec.cz, II–V, X–XII, Tues.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon and 12.30–5.00 pm, a uniform entrance fee of 30 CZK The Belveder Gallery houses part of the collections of the Museum of Glass and Costume Jewellery. It is located just 700 m from the museum’s main building. The area of the exhibition hall is devoted to exhibitions of glass and costume jewellery, national history and historical exhibitions and also to exhibitions for children. The gallery offers year-round creative workshops in Glass Underpainting and Toy Making where you can arrange to try the aforementioned techniques. The gallery also offers a permanent exhibition of an Empire-style salon and glass buttons of the 19th century. The gallery shop also sells small gifts – glass figures, coiled beads, glass buttons, beads or period postcards. Closed to 18. 2. 2010!!! Q St. Anne’s Church, Kostelní ul., tel.: 483 302 874, www.divadlojablonec.cz The newly reconstructed church is one of the oldest buildings in Jablonec nad Nisou. Nowadays, it is used both for cultural purposes (concerts, exhibitions and so on) and for social and church events. Q The MY Town Gallery, Mírové nám. 19, tel.: 483 357 405, [email protected], Tues.– Fri. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–5.00 pm. Q The N University Gallery, Jehlářská 14/520, tel.: 483 360 880, 483 360 873–4, http://www.ft.tul.cz/depart/kde/index.php, [email protected], I–VI, IX–XII, Tues.–Fri. 1.00–5.00 pm The exhibiting gallery of the Department of Design at the Textile Faculty of the Liberec Technical University.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

Miscellaneous Q The Smržovka – Château Exhibiting Hall, nám. T. G. Masaryka 1, tel.: 483 369 325, Wed. 9.00–11.00 am and 1.00–4.00 pm, Sat., Sun. 10.00 am–12.00 pm and 1.00–4.00 pm or by telephone arrangement. Q The Foyer of the Jas Town Cinema, Tanvald, Krkonošská 476, tel.: 483 394 324, 483 369 652–3. Q The Exhibition Hall, the Tanvald Town Library, Krkonošská 350, tel.: 483 369 650, www.tanvald.cz/knihovna, Tues.–Thurs. 9.00 am–3.00 pm, Mon., Wed. 9.00 am–5.00 pm. Q The Exhibition Hall of the Riedel Villa in Desná, Krkonošská 120, tel.: 483 383 019, Tues. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–4.00 pm, Thurs. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–5.30 pm, Sat. 2.00–5.00 pm till 5. 12. 2009, from 5. 12. 2009 Sat. 1.00–4.00 pm. Q The Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou Exhibition Hall, MěÚ, Husova 490, tel.: 488 880 927, [email protected], www.rychnovjbc.cz, Mon.–Sun. 9.00–11.00 am and 2.00–4.00 pm, during the exhibition period.

Theatres Q The F. X. Šalda Theatre, Liberec, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 22, tel.: 485 113 155, www.saldovo-divadlo.cz, saldovo.divadlo@ pvtnet.cz, ticket sales Tues.–Fri. 10.00 am–6.00 pm + always the weekend before a performance, reservations http://vstupenka.liberec.cz. Q The Small Theatre (Malé divadlo), Liberec 1, Zhořelecká 344/5, tel.: 485 104 182, www. saldovo-divadlo.cz, [email protected], ticket sales: the Divadlo F. X. Šaldy ticket office only before a performance, reservations http://vstupenka.liberec.cz. Q The Naive Theatre (Naivní divadlo), Liberec 1, Moskevská 18, tel.: 485 253 611, naive. [email protected], www.naivnidivadlo.cz, ticket sales: Mon.–Fri. 10.00 am–5.00 pm. Q The Jablonec nad Nisou Town Theatre, Liberecká 5, tel.: 483 320 595, www.divadlojablonec.cz The theatre does not have a permanent company, so its stage is home to performances by leading Czech and other companies from the entire Czech Republic. Q The E. F. Burian Theatre Company, Tanvald, MěKK, tel.: 483 369 652–3, www.tanvald.cz An amateur theatre company with the support of the Town of Tanvald.

Cinemas Q The Hejnice Cinema, Hejnice, Klášterní ulice 3, tel.: 482 322 294, www.mestohejnice.cz, Tues., Sat. 5.30–8.00 pm. Q The Frýdlant Town Cinema, Frýdlant, Tyršova 1077, tel.: 482 312 103, the current screening program can be found on www.mesto-frydlant. cz, Tues., Thurs., Sat., Sun. 5.30 and 8.00 pm Capacity: 269 people. Q Multikino Cinestar – Nisa Liberec, České mládeže 456, [email protected], www.cinestar.cz This multiplex with eight screening halls is located in the Nisa Shopping centre. Q XD Theater – Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.BabylonLiberec.cz, 10.00 am–8.00 pm, 1 film: 60 CZK The first 4D simulator of its type in Central Europe. It consists of 8 seats with an offer of five 5´ films. Polarised glasses are used to watch the 3D films, while the fourth dimension is provided by the movement of the seats, blown air and the surround sound. The seats are able to carry out up to 100 different movements and to induce a force of 2G. Q The Town Hall Cinema (Kino Radnice), Jablonec n. N., Mírové náměsti 19, tel.: 483 311 446, www.kinajablonec.cz, reservations www.disdata.cz, by telephone: 483 311 446 (the Town Hall Cinema), 483 704 400 (the Eurocentrum).

Q The Junior Cinema (Kino Junior), Jablonec n. N., the Eurocentrum area, tel.: 483 710 960, www.mestojablonec.cz, www.kinajablonec.cz. Q The Jas Cinema, Tanvald, Krkonošská 476, tel.: 483 394 324. Q The Alfa Cinema, Desná v Jizerských horách, tel.: 483 383 132, www.mesto-desna.cz.

Public internet access ) WiFi connections 7 The Frýdlant area Q Bar Manhattan, Frýdlant, ČSA 401, open non-stop. 7 Q Bowling club & bar, Frýdlant, Husova 793, tel: 773 685 885, [email protected], www.bowling-frydlant.cz, I–XII, Mon.–Thurs. 10.00 am– midnight, Fri., Sat. 10.00–2.00 am, Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q The Lázně Libverda Information Centre, Lázně Libverda 17, tel.: 482 322 457, [email protected], www.laznelibverda.cz, Mon.–Fri. 8.00 am–12.00 noon and 12.30–5.00 pm, Sat. 8.00 am–12.00 noon, 1.12.–15.2. Mon.–Fri. till 4.00 pm, Sat. 8.00– 10.30 am A children’s corner, a free starter’s course for working with computers (the internet), at individually arranged times. ) Q The Frýdlant Town Information Centre, nám. T. G. Masaryka 37, tel.: 482 464 013, mic@ mesto-frydlant.cz For a charge. ) Q The Frýdlant Town Library, nám. T. G. Masaryka 4, tel.: 482 312 129, jarmila.kaplerova@ mu-frydlant.cz, Mon., Wed. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, Tues., Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon. ) Q The Nové Město pod Smrkem Town Library, Palackého 276, tel.: 482 360 344, www. nmps.cz/zarizeni_mesta.php, knihovna.nmps@ volny.cz, Mon. 9.00–11.00 am and 1.00–5.00 pm, Tues., Thurs. 9.00–11.30 am and 1.30–5.00 pm, Wed. 1.00–3.00 pm A free connection is available non-stop, the signal is in the environs of the Municipal Authority building and the library. )7 Q The Raspenava Town Library, Luhová 160, tel.: 482 319 531, [email protected], www.knihovnaraspenava.wz.cz, Mon., Wed. 9.00–11.30 am and 12.00 noon–6.00 pm. ) Q The Bílý Potok Municipal Library, Bílý Potok 337, tel.: 482 322 152, [email protected], www.bily-potok.cz, Wed. 2.30–6.00 pm. ) Q The Jindřichovice pod Smrkem Municipal Library, tel.: 482 360 371, knihovna@ jindrichovice.cz, www.jindrichovice.cz. ) Q The “Selský dvůr” guesthouse, Raspenava, Jabloňová 678, tel.: 482 319 220, 482 319 347, 606 913 163, [email protected], www.selskydvur.onas. cz, see Horses, riding. 7 Q The Nábytek Restaurant Snack Bar, Frýdlant, nám. T. G. Masaryka 91, 482 312 439, www.snackbar.ic.cz, Mon.–Fri. 11.00 am– midnight, Sat., Sun. 12.00 pm–midnight. 7

Liberec Q Ateliér club – Liberec 1, Pražská 20. 7 Q Cafe Bar Rodrigo, Tovaryšský Vrch 258/1, tel.: 606 945 597, Mon.–Thurs 10.00 am–10.00 pm, Fri. 10.00 am–midnight, Sat. 5.00 pm– midnight. 7 Q The Fryč Bookshop (Fryčovo knihkupectví), Pražská 14, tel.: 485 105 243, www.antik-fryc.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, Sun. 12.00 noon– 6.00 pm. ) Q iQpark Centrum Babylon Liberec (a shopping village), Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, www.iQpark.cz. ) Q Kavárna Královská zahrada (Centrum Babylon), Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, www.BabylonLiberec.cz. 7 Q KFC, Soukenné nám. 1, tel.: 482 312 821, www.kfc.cz. 7 Q The Bookshop at St. Anthony’s (Knihkupectví u sv. Antonína), Kostelní 9/7, tel.:

485 104 064, [email protected], Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–6.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 non. ) Q The Regional Science Library, Rumjancevova 1362, tel.: 482 412 111, www.kvkli.cz. )7 Q Mc‘ Donald, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 3/19, tel.: 485 102 933, www.mcdonals.cz. 7 Q Pizza bazén – Plavecký bazén (The swimming pool), Tržní nám. 1338, tel.: 485 105 890, Mon.–Fri. 10.00 am–11.00 pm, Sat. till 10.00 pm, Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. )7 Q The Town Hall Café Bar Restaurant, nám. Dr. E. Beneše, tel.: 602 411 182, www.portacafe.cz. 7 Q Restaurace Chlív, Mníšek, Frýdlantská 62, tel.: 606 945 597, Mon.–Sat. 11.00 am–10.00 pm, Sun. 11.00 am–9.00 pm. 7 Q Sluneční zahrada, Soukenné nám. 156/9, tel.: 485 100 354, 776 191 081, slunecnizahrada@ tutix.cz, www.slunecnizahrada.com. 7 Q Tipsport arena, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 800 800 007, 488 048 121, [email protected], www.tipsportarena.cz. 7

Jablonec nad Nisou Q Bar Sportovka, Na Vršku 12, tel.: 483 714 219, www.sportovka-jbc.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 3.00 pm–1.00 am, Fri. 3.00 pm–3.00 am, Sat. 6.00 pm–3.00 am. 7 Q Bowling live club, Žitná ul., tel.: 483 345 175, www.bowlingjablonec.cz, Mon.–Thurs.,Sun. 1.00–11.30 pm, Fri.–Sat. 1.00 pm–2.00 am see Bowling. 7 Q The Blue Garden (Modrá Zahrada) Café bar, Lidická 12, tel.: 483 384 419, www.modra-zahrada.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 8.00 am– midnight, Fri. 8.00–1.00 am, Sat. 9.00–1.00 am, Sun. 16.00 pm– midnight. 7 Q The Tea Rooms in Podzimní Street, Podzimní 1600/73, tel.: 736 769 058, www.cajovnavpodzimi.estranky.cz, Mon.–Fri. 3.00–10.00 pm, Sat.–Sun. 4.00–10.00 pm. 7 Q Fun centrum Zlatý Jelen (bowling, a restaurant), Mšeno, Palackého 61, tel.: 606 203 465 (reservations), www.zlatyjelenfuncentrum.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Fri.–Sat. 11.00 am– midnight, Sun. 11.00 am–11.00 pm Free internet access for guests. )7 Q Hotel Břízky, Průběžná 22, tel.: 483 737 241, www.brizky.cz, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q The Jablonec cultural and information centre, o. p. s., Mírové nám. 3100/19, tel.: 774 667 677, [email protected], www.jablonec.com, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am– 12.00 noon. ) Q ICM Vikýř, Podhorská 49, tel.: 483 713 003, [email protected], www.ddmvikyr.cz, Mon.–Fri. 1.00–4.00 pm Internet connections, copying, printing, scanning, lamination, spiral binding, fax services. ) Q I-net čekárna (in the building of the Eurocentre), Jiráskova 9, tel.: 483 367 819, [email protected], www.miton.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–7.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–2.00 h LAN and WiFi internet connections, copying, printing, scanning, lamination, spiral binding, thermobinding, backing-up, warm beverages. )7 Q Kavárna Floriánka – Spolkový dům, E. Florianové 8, tel.: 483 356 211, www.fokusliberec. unas.cz, Mon.–Fri. 8.00 am–4.00 pm. )7 Q Level One – Cafe internet and games, ul. Liberecká x Poštovní (from the court-yard), tel.: 722 930 220 – Mr. Zimovčák, [email protected], www.cafegames.cz, Mon.– Thurs. 9.00 am–10.00 pm, Fri. 9.00 am– midnight, Sat. 11.00 am–midnight, Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm 24 PCs with high speed internet connection, a WiFi connection, the latest game titles, printing, copying, etc. )7 Q Town Library, the Multimedia Department, Dolní náměstí 1, tel.: 483 310 951, [email protected], Mon.–Fri. 8.00 am–6.00 pm Copying. ) Q My Cafe Olymp spol. s r. o., Mírové

page 22

náměstí 19, tel.: 483 713 835, Mon.–Thurs. 8.30 am–11.00 pm, Fri 8.30 am– midnight, Sat. 10.00 am– midnight, Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q Pizza restaurant, Sv. Čecha 59, tel.: 483 318 001, www.pizzarestaurant.cz, Mon.–Sun. 11.00 am–9.00 pm. 7 Q Pizzerie Paolo – Stříbrný půlměsíc, Soukenná 13, tel.: 723 580 136, www.pulmesic.cz, Mon.–Thurs. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Fri., Sat. 11.00 am– midnight, Sun. 11.30 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q The Adam and Eva Restaurant, Mírové nám. 14, tel.: 775 558 446, 775 558 448, Mon.– Thurs. 7.00 am–11.00 pm, Fri 7.00–2.00 am, Sat.11.00–2.00 am, Sun. 11.00 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q The Mexico Restaurant, Lučanská 2, www.restauracemexico.cc, tel.: 724 746 025, Mon.–Thurs. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Fri., Sat. 11.00– 1.00 am, Sun. 11.00 am–10.00 pm. 7 Q The Town Sports Hall Restaurant, U Přehrady 20, tel.: 483 368 750, www.sportjablonec.cz, Mon.–Sun. 11.00 am–11.00 pm. 7 Q The Viking Restaurant, Poštovní 5, tel.: 483 316 235, www.scandiaczech.cz, Mon.–Fri. 11.00 am–11.00 pm, Sat. 5.00–11.00 pm, Sun. 11.00 am–3.00 pm. 7 Q Boma Fast Food, Skřivánčí 19, tel.: 602 482 728, Mon.–Fri. 7.00 am–3.00 pm. 7

Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou Q The Town Library, Květinová 498, tel.: 720 402 284, [email protected], www.knihovna.rychnovjbc.cz. ) Q The Municipal Authority, Husova 490, tel.: 488 880 927, [email protected], www.rychnovjbc.cz. ) Q The Beseda Restaurant, Tovární 68, tel.: 483 388 020 see Bowling. )

Smržovka Q Excalibur Bowling – a games room, Smržovka, Rooseweltova 840 (the former Eden), rezervace na tel.: 777 177 777, Sun.–Thurs. 4.00 pm– midnight, Fri., Sat. 4.00 pm–? 7 Q Harley bar, Rooseweltova ul., tel.: 731 484 710, www.harleybarmotel.cz, non-stop all-day operations. ) Q The Smržovka Library, nám. T. G. Masaryka 638, tel.: 483 382 286, www.smrzovka.cz, Tues., Thurs. 9.30 am–12.00 noon and 1.30–5.00 pm, Sat.9.00 am–12.00 noon Free internet ) Q Parkhotel Smržovka, tel.: 483 302 673, 602 724 377, www.parkhotel-smrzovka.cz. 7

Miscellaneous Q Bedřichov, hot spot, tel.: 488 577 777, www.coprosys.net. 7 Q The Bedřichov Information Centre, Bedřichov 218, tel.: 483 380 034, infocentrum@ bedrichov.cz, www.bedrichov.cz, Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8.30 am–4.30 pm, Wed. 8.30 am–2.00 pm, XII–III Sat. 9.30 am–3.30 pm., Sun. 9.30 am–12.30 pm According to the season and at weekends. )7 Q The Josefův Důl Information Centre, Dolní Maxov 218, tel.: 483 381 110, 602 656 878, [email protected], www.josefuvdul.cz, Mon., Wedn. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, Fri. 9.00 am–2.30 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon. ) Q The Josefův Důl Municipal Library, Josefův Důl 210, [email protected], Tues. 3.30–5.30 pm, Fri. 4.00–6.00 pm Book lending and free public internet access. ) Q Hotel Příchovice, bowling, Příchovice 600, tel.: 483 399 666, 736 666 600, www.hotelprichovice.cz, Mon.–Sun. 11.00 am–midnight, see Bowling. 7 Q The Tanvald Information Centre, Krkonošská 629, tel.: 483 369 670–1, infocentrum@ tanvald.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–5.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon. ) Q The Internet Café, Tanvald, Nemocniční 339, tel.: 483 354 900, [email protected], Tues.– Thurs. 10.00 am–5.00 pm. )

page 23

Q The “Jizera Mountains For You” Information Centre (IC Jizerky pro Vás), Kořenov, in the building of the Motorest Hotel, tel.: 725 805 266, www.jizerkyprovas.cz, till 20. 12. Mon.–Sun. 10.30 am–3.30 pm, I–III, Mon.–Sun. 9.00 am–5.00 pm. ) Q The Desná Town Library, Krkonošská 120, tel.: 483 383 730, [email protected], Tues. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–4.00 pm, Thurs. 10.00 am–12.00 noon and 1.00–5.30 pm Book loans and public internet access. ) Q The Železný Brod Town Library, Příčná 331, tel.: 483 389 123, [email protected], http://zelbrod.knihovny.net/Lanius/baze.htm, I–XII, Tues.–Thurs 9.00 am–5.30 pm, Fri. 9.00 am–4.30 pm. ) Q The Tanvaldská kotlina Sports Facility and Camp Site, Pod Špičákem 650, tel.: 483 311 928, 728 557 367, 728 817 615, Tues.–Sat. 4.00–9.00 pm, Sun. 4.00–7.00 pm. 7 Q The Železný Brod Information Centre, nám. 3. května 37, tel.: 484 353 333, info@ zelbrod.cz, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon and 12.30–5.00 pm, Sat. 9.00 am–12.00 noon 1 minute = 1 CZK. )

Entertainment for children The Frýdlant area Q The Children and Young Person’s Centre (Dům dětí a mládeže), Frýdlant, Mládeže 907, tel.: 482 312 270, 737 336 715, www.zsazusfrydlant.cz, marcelafi[email protected]. Q The ROROŠ Leisure Time Centre (Středisko volného času ROROŠ p. o.), Nové Město pod Smrkem, Frýdlantská 841, tel.: 482 325 319, www.ddmnmps.webnode.cz. Q The Mothers’ Centre in Nové Město pod Smrkem, Palackého ul. 276, on the ground floor of the library, tel.: 774 846 440, www.nmps. cz/mc.php, on Tues. 10.00 am–12.00 noon: mothers with infants, on Thurs. 3.00–5.00 pm: mothers with older children. Q Centrum Mateřídouška, o. s., Hejnice, Petra Bezruče 387, tel.: 731 087 980, bartosova. [email protected], www.materidouska.info Services for the family in the form of regular programs and exceptional events.

Jablonec nad Nisou Q DDM Vikýř, Podhorská 49, tel.: 483 711 725, 483 713 004, [email protected], www.ddmvikyr.cz The hobby education of children, young people and interested adults, hobbies, courses, talent work, weekend and holiday events, occasional and spontaneous events for the wider public, lectures, adrenaline activities for children, an information centre for young people, the Vikýřek Club for mothers with children, children with their parents and children by themselves, the Board Game Club, a garden with climbing frames and wooden elements for small children, services for the public – the internet, fax, laminating, spiral binding, copying. Q The Information Centre for Young People, Podhorská 49, tel.: 483 711 725, 483 713 003, 483 713 004, [email protected], www.ddmvikyr.cz see Public internet connection and WiFi connection. Q The ADMIRAL Club of Boat Modellers, Rychnovská 180, tel.: 484 846 247, [email protected], [email protected], www.klom-admiral.cz, I–XII, Tues.–Fri. 3.00–7.00 pm Model boat building, young people from 9 years of age. Q The JABLÍČKO Mothers´ Centre, E. Floriánové 8, tel.: 604 209 547, [email protected], www.jablicko.estranky.cz Movement games, simple rhythmic instruments, art workshops, foreign language teaching, a hiking group… Q The Magnet Family Centre – The POHÁDKA Children’s Club, ul. 28. října 2015/23, tel.: 773 666 606, [email protected],

www.pritazlivost.com All day babysitting, weekend babysitting, the collection of children from kindergarten and after-school groups, exercises for parents and children, children’s aerobics, artistic fun for children, the children’s “fairy tale drama and music group”, English for young children, trips, one-off entertainment events, horse riding, suburban camps, the hire of the children’s club ( birthday parties) and so on see Wellness, Cultural and Entertainment Centres. Q Studio BERUŠKA, Nádražní 8, tel.: 602 143 585, 602 653 287, [email protected], www.studioberuska.cz Infant swimming and exercises, sign language for toddlers, BABY SINGS, activities for children, stays for parents and children.

Liberec Q The iQpark Centrum Babylon Liberec – A centre of entertaining discovery, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, [email protected], [email protected], www.iqpark.cz, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. Q Babylonek Children’s Club, Centrum Babylon Liberec, tel.: 485 249 659, 602 101 740, www.babylonek.com Programs for mothers with children. Q The Větrník Children’s and Young Person’s Centre, Riegrova 16, tel.: 482 710 401, www.ddmliberec.cz Q The corner for mothers with children, Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, (in the shopping town – shop no. 44) A corner for changing children or breastfeeding or for mothers to have a rest. Q Lunapark Centrum Babylon Liberec, Nitranská 1, tel.: 485 249 202, touristservice@ centrumbabylon.cz, www.Babylon.Liberec.cz, Mon.–Sun. 10.00 am–10.00 pm. Q The Arabela Mothers’ Centre, Srbská 12, tel.: 485 100 615, 603 487 060, www.arabela.wz.cz. Q The Čmelák Mothers’ Centre, Obrachtova 37, tel.: 608 100 203, 777 567 716, www.mc.cmelak.cz. Q The Krteček Mothers’ Centre, Palachova 7, tel.: 736 644 400, 737 921 517. Q Motyčkovic Klika, nám. Pod Branou, tel.: 604 873 093, www.motyckovicklika.cz. Q Studio BERUŠKA, Na pískovně 565, tel.: 602 143 585, 602 653 287, [email protected], www.studioberuska.cz Infant swimming and exercises, sign language for toddlers, BABY SINGS, activities for children, stays for parents and children. Q The multipurpose court in the Liberec City Stadium (Víceúčelové hřiště v areálu Městského stadionu) Liberec, Jeronýmova 570/22, tel.: 488 048 111, www.tipsportarena.cz/detske-hriste, V–IX, 8.00 am–8.00 pm, X–IV, 9.00 am–7.00 pm, free More than 25 pieces of playing equipment – climbing frames, slides, a flying fox, etc.

Miscellaneous Q The Ulita Tanvald Children’s and Young Person’s Centre, tel.: 483 394 301, [email protected] A varied regular program and a program according to the current offer. Q The Maják Tanvald Mother and Child Centre, U Školky 579, tel.: 774 825 085 Exercises, workshops, various activities according to the current program. Q The Pěnčín Excursion Area (Fipobex), Pěnčín 60, tel.: 483 368 468, exkurze@fipobex. cz, www.vapen.cz, Shop + Information centre: Mon.–Fri. 8.00 am–4.00 pm, Sat. 8.00 am–12.00 noon, exkursion: X–IV, Mon.–Fri. 9.00 am–12.00 noon, Sat. by telephone arrangement only for more than 30 people, closed 15. 12.–15. 1.!!! Polished bead production, a bead shop, a goat and sheep farm, a cheese factory, an agricultural museum, a bead workshop: by telephone arrangement for more than 5 people.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES

The Bedřichov Information Centre 468 12 Bedřichov 218 tel./fax: 483 380 034, [email protected] www.bedrichov.cz, www.jizerskaops.cz The Desná v Jizerských horách IC 468 61 Desná v Jizerských horách Riedlova vila, Krkonošská 120 tel.: 483 383 019, 737 248 434 [email protected], www.mesto-desna.cz The Frýdlant Town Information Centre 464 13 Frýdlant, náměstí T. G. Masaryka 37 (Town hall building), tel.: 482 464 013 [email protected], www.mesto-frydlant.cz The Hejnice Information Centre 463 62 Hejnice, Klášterní 87 tel.: 482 322 276 [email protected], www.mestohejnice.cz The Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre, o. p. s. 466 01 Jablonec nad Nisou, Mírové nám. 3100/19 tel.: 774 667 677, fax: 483 311 370 [email protected], www.jablonec.com The Josefův Důl Information Centre 468 44 Dolní Maxov 218, Municipal office tel.: 483 381 110, 602 656 878, fax: 483 381 110 [email protected], www.josefuvdul.cz The Jizera Mountains For You IC 468 49 Kořenov 480 (the Hotel Motorest building) tel.: 725 805 266 [email protected], www.jizerkyprovas.cz The Lázně Libverda Information Centre 463 62 Hejnice, Lázně Libverda 17 tel.: 482 322 457, fax: 482 322 457 [email protected], www.laznelibverda.cz The Liberec City Information Centre 460 59 Liberec, nám. Dr. E. Beneše 1 tel.: 485 101 709, fax: 485 243 589 [email protected], www.infolbc.cz

The Liberec Tourist Information Centre 460 08 Liberec, Ještědská 479 tel.: 724 686 394 [email protected] The Centrum Babylon Liberec Tourist service 460 12 Liberec, Nitranská 1 tel.: 485 249 202, fax: 485 249 946 [email protected], www.BabylonLiberec.cz The Liberec Czech Railway Centre 460 02 Liberec, ČD, Nákladní 344 tel. information: 972 365 401–2, international ticket desk, tel.: 972 365 527 [email protected], www.cd.cz The Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou Town Information Centre 468 02 Rychnov u Jablonce nad Nisou, Květinová 498 tel.: 720 402 284 [email protected], www.rychnovjbc.cz The Smržovka Information Centre 468 51 Smržovka, nám. T. G. Masaryka 23 tel.: 720 513 147 [email protected], www.smrzovka.cz Open only until 31. 12. 2009!!! The Smržovka Information Centre 468 51 Smržovka, nám. T. G. Masaryka 638 (SKLO – PORCELÁN), tel.: 483 382 286 [email protected], www.smrzovka.cz Open from 4. 1. 2010!!! The Tanvald Information Centre 468 41 Tanvald, Krkonošská 629 tel.: 483 369 670–1, fax: 483 369 672 [email protected], www.tanvald.cz The Bedřichov Mountain Rescue Service tel.: 483 380 073 The Integrated rescue system tel.: 112

© The Jizera Mountains – the Liberec, Jablonec, Frýdlant and Tanvald Tourist Region; 468 11 Janov nad Nisou 520; Company Registration Number: 75057760; www.jizerky.cz; published in association with the Jablonec Cultural and Information Centre on 20. 11. 2009; in Jablonec nad Nisou in a print run of 15,000 copies; 2nd edition; Records: MK ČR E 19236; Translations: Mgr. Andy Letham (GB), Michael Martin (D); Graphics and printing: Tisk a reklama Jablonec, www.tiskareklama.cz; cover: O. Dostál.