Dobsin: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Dobšín lies on the edge of the Český ráj tourism region, the Bohemian Paradise, in a tranquil natural setting with extensive forests.

Nature

In the vicinity of Dobšín, the Údolí Plakánek nature reserve protects the floodplain of the gorge-like valley along the upper Klenice River and the adjacent woodland.

History

The first written mention of Dobšín dates back to 1556. Archaeological finds in the region around Dobšín provide evidence of settlement dating back many years before the beginning of the Common Era.

Culture

The book “Dobšín a Kamenice: Ve víru historických událostí” covers the local settlements and names, territorial development, and changes in education, culture, and sport. The book “Paměti dobšínské školy” documents the history of the local school building as well as excursions and cultural events.

The municipal coat of arms also refers to the surrounding area: the gold colour is derived from the colour of the local sandstone, while a pine branch symbolises the predominant species in the local woodland. The Dobšín Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in 1908.

The Easter rattle is a tradition in Dobšín and begins on Maundy Thursday. Children who wish to take part in the Dobšín Easter rattle tradition meet on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. in Kamenice near Boček’s.

Places to Visit

In the vicinity of Dobšín, Trosky is a publicly accessible castle ruin; since 2002, it has been classified as a national cultural monument. Above Sobotka stands Humprecht hunting lodge, built in the Renaissance style in the 16th century and featuring frescoes and a distinctive two-storey entrance palace.

The well-preserved Gothic Kost Castle stands near Dobšín on a mighty sandstone spur in a wooded valley. Four different guided tours are offered there.

Valdštejn Castle can be reached on foot from the vicinity of Dobšín via green- and red-marked hiking trails. A nature trail also runs there between sandstone rocks along the Klenice River and offers a view of Kost Castle.

Route 4009 runs along the northern side of Dobšín. Route 4010 reaches the eastern end of Dobšín.

Other local pages from this area: Domousnice, Mnichovo Hradiště, Žehrov, Nová Telib, Kropáčova Vrutice, Sudoměř, Kolomuty, Zakopaná.

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