The Area
The Area & Trips
The cottage sits in the foothills of the Orlické hory, ten minutes from the centre of Žamberk. The surroundings offer walking, cycling, water, sport and culture all year round.
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Hiking and walking
Dozens of kilometres of marked trails criss-cross the foothills of the Orlické hory. From the cottage you can head straight into the forest or up onto the ridgeline.
Zemská brána
MoreNature reserve with a nature trail along the Divoká Orlice river.
Tyrš lookout tower Rozálka
Panoramic views above Žamberk.
Walking routes around Žamberk
MoreTrails for every level - from gentle strolls to ridge-top climbs.
Divoká Orlice valley
Peaceful walks by the water in the loveliest part of the foothills.
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Cycling
Bring your bikes for family circuits around the foothills as well as proper mountain terrain. Easy trails and adrenaline singletracks both pass close to the cottage.
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Water and swimming
Refreshment is within easy reach - the Žamberk aquapark is a 10-minute walk away, and Pastviny Reservoir for swimming and paddleboarding is 9 km away.
Aquapark Žamberk
MorePools and sports facilities, 1.2 km from the cottage.
Pastviny Reservoir
MoreSwimming, picnics, paddleboarding, 9 km.
Open-air pool Písečná
MoreNatural open-air pool in Písečná, popular with families.
Open-air pool Letohrad
MoreSummer pool complex in Letohrad with full facilities.
Open-air pool Vamberk
MoreVamberk pool with a water slide and playgrounds.
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Sport and leisure
When you fancy more than simply relaxing, Žamberk and the surrounding area offer tennis, bowling, inline skating and fishing by the water.
05
Winter sports
In winter the surrounding countryside turns into a cross-country paradise. Ski slopes for families and experienced skiers alike lie between 4 and 35 km from the cottage.
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Culture and heritage
Žamberk hides the stories of inventors and old castles. Museums, parks and lookout towers offer something to do even on rainy days.
Museum of Old Machines and Technologies
MoreExhibition of historical machines in Žamberk.
Žamberk Town Museum and the Prokop Diviš Cottage
MoreThe town's history and the inventor of the lightning rod.
Špitál sv. Kateřiny (St Catherine's Hospital)
Museum exhibition in the centre of Žamberk.
Žamberk château park
Walks, a little stone bridge, lovely all year round.
Litice nad Orlicí Castle
Gothic castle above the Divoká Orlice valley.
Lookout towers and technical monuments nearby
Views and industrial landmarks of the Podorlicko region.
Distances from the cottage
Everything within easy reach
The forest, the swimming pool and the centre of Žamberk are all just a short stroll from the cottage.
- Bus stop Žamberk
- 0,9 km
- Train station Žamberk
- 2,9 km
- Qanto grocery
- 0,5 km
- Billa / Konzum
- 0,6–0,8 km
- Restaurants (Nón Lá, Pivovar Kanec, pizzeria)
- 0,5–0,6 km
- Aquapark Žamberk
- 1,2 km
- Pastviny Reservoir
- 9 km
- Ski slope Dlouhoňovice
- 4 km
- Ski Čenkovice
- 23 km
- Ski Říčky
- 22 km
- Dolní Morava
- 35 km
- Forest
- 2 km
- Post office
- 1,5 km
- Cash machine
- 0,6 km
Where to eat
Restaurants and cafés in Žamberk
The nearest places to eat are a 5–6 minute walk from the cottage. A choice ranging from pizzerias via the local brewery to Vietnamese cuisine.
Pizzerie Panský Dům
WebsiteDaily menu, pizza and pasta in the town centre.
Pizza Edi Žamberk
Pizza for delivery or takeaway.
Pizzerie u Divadla
Italian cooking a short walk from the square.
Pivovar Žamberecký Kanec
House-brewed beer and traditional Czech cuisine.
Restaurace Beranů
Classic Czech dishes in the centre of Žamberk.
Restaurace Babeta
Honest lunch menus as well as evening dining.
Nón Lá
Vietnamese cuisine.
Divadelní restaurace a kavárna
Culture, food and coffee under one roof.
Špagetka Žamberk
Pasta and Italian specialities.
NEJEN CAFFÉ U Páji
Coffee and desserts.
Bufet v Hlubokáně
Quick bites for travellers.
Ideas for full-day trips
Days out worth the whole day
You can pick your first trip at the very start of your stay and add the rest as the mood and the weather take you.
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Zemská brána and the Divoká Orlice
The nature trail through the rocky gorge of the Divoká Orlice is one of the most beautiful walks in the Podorlicko region. The forest path along the river is manageable even for families with children.
- 02
Pastviny Reservoir
Swimming, paddleboarding, picnics on the shore and a circular bike ride around the water. The reservoir is 9 km away and easily fills a whole day.
- 03
Along the ridges of the Orlické hory
Climb to the ridgeline and follow the red trail. Views on both sides, lookout towers and mountain huts with refreshments. A route for the whole day.
- 04
Žamberk and its museums
The town's history, the inventor Prokop Diviš and his lightning rod, the exhibitions in St Catherine's Hospital and a rest in the château park. Ideal for a rainy day.
Come and explore the area for yourself
Trips are even better when you have somewhere lovely to return to. Chalupa Viktorka is the perfect base for your whole stay.