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Beskydy (Beskids) is the largest protected landscape area in Czechia, protecting the western Carpathian mountains. The area features primeval beech and fir forests, mountain meadows, and is one of the

Beskydy

Bílé Karpaty (White Carpathians) is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting species-rich meadows and orchid grasslands along the Slovak border. The area contains some of Europe's most biodiverse grassla

Bílé Karpaty

Blaník is the smallest protected landscape area in Czechia, centered around the legendary Velký Blaník and Malý Blaník hills. The area features ancient beech forests, granite outcrops, and is steeped 

Blaník

Blanský les (Blanský Forest) protects a forested mountain massif near Český Krumlov with diverse forest types from floodplain to mountain. The area features Kleť peak with its historic astronomical ob

Blanský les

Bohemian Switzerland features dramatic sandstone rock formations and deep gorges carved by the Elbe River. The park is known for its iconic Pravčická brána, the largest natural sandstone arch in Europ

Bohemian Switzerland

Brdy is the newest mainland protected landscape area in Czechia, established on former military training grounds. The area features extensive forests, mountain meadows, and unique habitats that develo

Brdy

Broumovsko protects spectacular sandstone rock cities and table mountains along the Polish border. The area features dramatic cliff formations, deep gorges, and a unique landscape combining geological

Broumovsko

České středohoří (Central Bohemian Uplands) features a distinctive volcanic landscape with cone-shaped hills rising above the Elbe valley. The area contains thermophilic grasslands, orchid meadows, an

České středohoří

Český kras (Bohemian Karst) is a significant karst region southwest of Prague featuring limestone gorges, caves, and fossil-rich formations. The area contains the famous Koněprusy Caves and the deepes

Český kras

Český les (Upper Palatine Forest) protects the most valuable parts of the forested mountain range along the Bavarian border. The area features pristine forests that grew undisturbed during decades of 

Český les

The first protected landscape area in Czechia, Český ráj (Bohemian Paradise) features stunning sandstone rock cities, medieval castles perched on rocky pinnacles, and deep forested valleys. The landsc

Český ráj

Jeseníky (Ash Mountains) protects the highest mountains in Moravia, featuring alpine meadows above the treeline, ancient forests, and glacial formations. The area includes Praděd peak at 1,491 meters 

Jeseníky

Jizerské hory (Jizera Mountains) features dense spruce and beech forests, mountain meadows, and extensive peat bogs at higher elevations. The area includes the headwaters of several rivers and is know

Jizerské hory

Kokořínsko - Máchův kraj protects a romantic landscape of sandstone rock formations, deep ravines, and pine forests north of Prague. The area is known for its mysterious rock dwellings, Kokořín Castle

Kokořínsko - Máchův kraj

Křivoklátsko is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve protecting extensive ancient forests along the Berounka River valley. The area features deep river canyons, limestone cliffs, and some of the most biodiverse

Křivoklátsko

Krkonoše is the highest mountain range in Czechia, featuring the peak Sněžka at 1,603 meters. The park contains unique arctic-alpine tundra ecosystems above the tree line. Its diverse landscape includ

Krkonoše

Labské pískovce (Elbe Sandstone Mountains) protects dramatic sandstone landscapes along the Elbe River, featuring rock towers, deep canyons, and mesa formations. The area forms a continuous protected 

Labské pískovce

Litovelské Pomoraví protects the floodplain forests and wetlands along the Morava River near Litovel. The area features one of the best-preserved river ecosystems in Central Europe with natural meande

Litovelské Pomoraví

Lužické hory (Lusatian Mountains) features a mix of volcanic peaks and sandstone plateaus along the German border. The landscape includes ancient beech forests, unique geological formations, and tradi

Lužické hory

Moravský kras (Moravian Karst) is the most extensive karst area in Central Europe, featuring over 1,100 caves including the spectacular Macocha Abyss, a 138-meter deep sinkhole. The area contains unde

Moravský kras

Orlické hory (Eagle Mountains) features well-preserved mountain forests, meadows, and traditional highland settlements along the Polish border. The landscape includes deep valleys, mountain streams, a

Orlické hory

Pálava protects dramatic limestone cliffs and hills rising above the South Moravian lowlands, with unique steppe and forest-steppe ecosystems. The area is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its rich

Pálava

Podyjí National Park protects the deep valley of the Dyje River and surrounding forests. The park features dramatic meanders, rocky outcrops, and diverse microclimates supporting unique plant species.

Podyjí

Poodří protects the floodplain of the Odra River with its natural meanders, oxbow lakes, wet meadows, and fishpond systems. The area is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and vital habitat f

Poodří

Slavkovský les (Slavkov Forest) is a unique area known for its mineral springs, peat bogs, and forests in the western Bohemian spa triangle. The landscape features geological curiosities including mof

Slavkovský les

Soutok (Confluence) is the newest protected landscape area in Czechia, protecting the floodplain forests at the confluence of the Morava and Dyje rivers. The area contains the largest lowland floodpla

Soutok

Šumava is the largest national park in Czechia, protecting a mountain range along the German and Austrian borders. The park features pristine mountain forests, peat bogs, glacial lakes, and mountain m

Šumava

Třeboňsko is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve featuring a unique landscape of fishponds, wetlands, peat bogs, and pine forests in South Bohemia. The centuries-old pond system supports exceptional biodiversi

Třeboňsko

Žďárské vrchy (Žďár Hills) protects a distinctive highland landscape with rocky outcrops, extensive forests, meadows, and a network of ponds and streams. The area features unique geological formations

Žďárské vrchy

Železné hory (Iron Mountains) features a distinctive geological cross-section exposing rocks from Precambrian to Cretaceous periods. The area includes diverse forest types, limestone gorges, and uniqu

National Parks in Czechia

Top 10 Parks in Czechia

Broumovsko

Bohemian Switzerland

Moravský kras

Pálava

Český ráj

Šumava

Beskydy

Křivoklátsko

České středohoří

Český kras

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Top 10 Parks for Uniqueness in Czechia

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Bílé Karpaty

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