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25 km from base
A romantic valley along the Úpa River, made famous by Božena Němcová's novel "The Grandmother." Ratibořice Chateau with its English park, the Old Bleaching House, mill, and mangle houses. A picturesque landscape of eastern Bohemia.
Walk the full 4 km from Česká Skalice along the river to Ratibořice — the exact landscape Němcová described in her novel, magical in autumn colours.
Setting of Božena Němcová's beloved novel "The Grandmother"
Restored 19th-century village with mill and weaving house
Romantic valley of the Úpa river with the Ratibořice château
Interactive exhibition about rural Czech life and traditions
Zámek: April–October, 10:00–15:00 (seasonal); park year-round
Prohlídka zámku: 280 CZK adults, 220 CZK reduced; Mlýn/Mandl: 60 CZK
With Buzz you don't need to worry about parking — we drop you right at the entrance.
Statues and pavilions are scattered throughout the valley. Ideal for walks and cycling. Nearby is the Božena Němcová Museum in Česká Skalice.
Zámek: April–October, 10:00–15:00 (seasonal); park year-round
Hours may vary by season
Chateau with an English park — setting of the novel The Grandmother
April–October: 10:00–15:00
280 CZK adults, 220 CZK reduced
Visit Website →Museum dedicated to the famous Czech writer in Česká Skalice
Tue–Sun 9:00–17:00
60 CZK
Visit Website →The only dining option directly in the valley, Czech cuisine
seasonal, dle aktuální nabídky
Visit Website →Traditional restaurant in Česká Skalice (3 km)
daily 11:00–21:00
Visit Website →Cosy pub on the banks of the Úpa with summer terrace
seasonal 11:00–20:00
Visit Website →Guesthouse right in the heart of Babiččino Údolí
from 800 CZK/night
Visit Website →Comfortable hotel with wellness near Ratibořice Chateau
from 1400 CZK/night
Visit Website →Modern apartments in Česká Skalice, 3 km from the valley
from 950 CZK/night
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