Bakov nad Jizerou: History, Jizera and Family Experiences

Bakov nad Jizerou between history and the Jizera

Bakov nad Jizerou combines historical traces with trails, water and activities for active days. In the town, you can see a church and a Trinity Column, explore the history of Zvířetice in the museum and experience the Jizera. Families can also enjoy an educational trail with wooden sculptures and games, as well as the VČAS leisure area. This makes it possible to plan your stay around culture, activity and a day trip by the water.

Historical traces in the town and in Podhradí

The Church of Saint Bartholomew in Bakov nad Jizerou dates from the late 16th century. A Trinity Column from 1729 stands in the square. Both landmarks provide concrete points of reference in the town’s history.

On the outskirts of Bakov nad Jizerou, in the Podhradí area, lie the ruins of Zvířetice Castle and Chateau. The castle was founded in 1287 as a Gothic fortress and converted into a Renaissance chateau in the 16th century. The history of this place therefore extends from medieval fortification to the Renaissance.

Museum and regional discoveries

The Muzeum Bakovska presents local history. Its exhibitions are dedicated to pottery, the history of Zvířetice and the composer Jiří Ignác Linek. The museum also displays traditional cattail weaving, historic marionettes and a historic classroom. A visit therefore combines local craft history, culture and everyday life.

Educational trail, cycling routes and the Jizera

The “Klokočským lesem za hrou, vodou a ptačím zpěvem” educational trail is jointly maintained, among others, by the town of Bakov nad Jizerou. It runs for 3 km from the Řečkov railway crossing to the Chapel of St. Procopius in Klokočka. Wooden sculptures and games for children make the trail a practical way to combine nature with discovering the area together.

Bakov nad Jizerou provides access to various cycling and hiking trails. The Jizera flows through Bakov nad Jizerou and the municipalities administered by the town; it is also of interest to anglers. This leaves you free to choose between different focuses for your plans, including activity, the river landscape and local history.

VČAS leisure area

The VČAS leisure and camping area in Bakov nad Jizerou is open year-round and free of charge. The grounds include an approximately 1 km-long inline skating track and a pump track. There are also children’s playgrounds, sports facilities and a natural body of water for swimming. For a stay with children, VČAS therefore offers several clearly distinct activities, from the playground to sporting activities.

All platforms at Bakov n.Jizerou město railway station are accessible to people with disabilities. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide on your preferred focus: local history, the museum, trails and the river, or the VČAS leisure area.

More destinations in this selection: Dalovice, Malé Horky, Řepov, Vlkava, Chotětov, Strenice, Jabkenice, Strážiště.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mladá Boleslav District.