Discover Borohrádek

Borohrádek is a destination for anyone who wants to combine nature and local history within a compact thematic area. The town offers a mix of landscape experiences, cycling and distinctive historic buildings. This creates a range of experiences for families and other travelers with different interests, without limiting the trip to just one theme.

Nature park, recreational forest and cycle path

An important natural feature is the Tichá Orlice River, which is part of Orlice Nature Park. This gives Borohrádek a clear connection to nature that differs from the historic sights in the town. Those who enjoy spending time outdoors during their stay can take this aspect of the landscape into account when planning their itinerary. The western forests around Borohrádek also have a special character: they are designated as a recreational forest and have well-maintained paths and rest areas. This makes them an independent destination in the vicinity of Borohrádek and complements visits to buildings and cultural monuments with a quieter side of the trip. For a day with less culture and more landscape, there are specific paths and places to rest to focus on. Those wishing to include cycling in their plans will find a cycle path between Borohrádek and Veliny. This connection offers another way to actively explore the surroundings without focusing the stay exclusively on the center of Borohrádek.

Castle and sacred art in the townscape

In the center of Borohrádek stands an Empire-style castle dating from 1820. Its location makes it a natural starting point if you would first like to get to know the town through a single, clearly identifiable building. The castle's historic character also provides a contrast to the natural features around the Tichá Orlice and the western forests. There is also a Rococo sculpture group of the Virgin Mary on the market square. It reinforces the impression that Borohrádek's history is reflected not only in one building but also in individual elements of the public space. Such stops are suitable for an itinerary in which brief explorations of the town stand alongside larger landscape experiences. In the adjacent district of Šachov is the Church of the Holy Trinity, dating from 1600. Those wishing to include older architectural history in their trip will find another dated point of reference there, outside the immediate center. In Borohrádek itself, the Church of St. Michael the Archangel has valuable fresco decorations. There is also a historic wooden bell tower in the cemetery next to this church. The church, fresco decorations and bell tower therefore form a particularly distinctive ensemble among the town's cultural impressions.

Which type of stay suits your interests

Borohrádek can be explored in different ways based on its available highlights: the western forests and Orlice Nature Park favor a day shaped by the landscape, while the castle, market square and churches offer a cultural and historical perspective. The cycle path between Borohrádek and Veliny adds an active option to this selection. When looking for a hotel, you can therefore first decide whether nature, local history or a combination of both should be the main focus of your trip. If you would like to broaden your search, you can also consider Častolovice (Častolovice), Kostelecké Horky (Kostelecké Horky), Rychnov Nad Kneznou (Rychnov Nad Kneznou), Panske Pole (Panske Pole), Skuhrov Nad Bělou (Skuhrov Nad Bělou), Rokytnice V Orlických Horách (Rokytnice V Orlických Horách), Bartosovice V Orlickych Horach (Bartosovice V Orlickych Horach) and Slatina Nad Zdobnicí (Slatina Nad Zdobnicí).

For the broader travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.