Janov - Bohemian Switzerland
Janov (German: Jonsdorf) is a village and municipality (obec) in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. The municipality covers an area of 4.65 square kilometres (1.80 sq mi), and has a population of 263 (as at 28 August 2006). Janov lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) north-east of Děčín, 28 km (17 mi) north-east of Ústí nad Labem, and 87 km (54 mi) north of Prague.
Janov is part of the Protected landscape area of Labské pískovce, its located on the edge of the National Park České Švýcarsko (Czech Switzerland). In the neighborhood, you can find:
• The famous Gorge (canyon of the river of Kamenice with rich sandstone decoration, where humourous boatmen impress your imagination). It is 2km fr om the hotel.
• Pravčická Brána, symbol of the national park. 16 m high and 26 m wide stone bridge, the largest in Europe. You definately must see that.
The whole area is covered by a network of hiking and biking trails. Not only those, who love to overcome the relatively large height differences over short distances will likeit, but its enjoyed by others who are here looking for rest and relaxation.Also mountaineers will like it.
U Zeleného stromu
A small family-run hotel, in the quiet village of Janov - on the edge of the National Park České Švýcarsko (Czech Switzerland). Hotel offer domestic cuisine and comfortable accommodation for individuals, families with children and also... [ more ]
