Tetschen-Bodenbach: Holiday Apartments and Houses

In Tetschen-Bodenbach, you will find Děčín Castle with its gardens and exhibitions, Pastýřská stěna with sandstone paths, and Děčín Aquapark with a range of water attractions.

Culture and History

The Růžová zahrada, formerly called Lóžová zahrada, was laid out at the end of the 17th century during the major Baroque reconstruction of Děčín Castle under Count Maxmilián Thun. Around 700 roses were planted there, including 16 historic varieties. Admission to the Růžová zahrada is possible after purchasing an entrance ticket at the Děčín Castle ticket office.

Exhibitions can be visited at Děčín Castle throughout the year. A guided city tour with commentary begins in the courtyard of Děčín Castle and leads through Děčín’s historic districts, along the banks of the Elbe, and through the castle park and gardens with viewpoints.

The “Město na louce” exhibition at the Děčín Regional Museum presents archaeological finds from the earliest history of Děčín, including medieval pottery shards, skeletal remains, and small metal objects. The Děčín Synagogue was built in 1906–1907 in a pseudo-Oriental style with pronounced Art Nouveau elements. Following extensive reconstruction, it is now an important center of cultural and social life in the city; guided tours can be arranged by telephone at +420 412 531 095.

The Hladový kámen is considered one of the oldest hydrological monuments in Central Europe. During dry months, it emerges above the surface of the Elbe when water levels are low; the oldest legible inscription dates from 1616. The Děčín Railway Museum presents exhibitions on railway communications, signaling, and safety technology.

Nature and Activities

The via ferrata at Pastýřská stěna offers 16 free-access routes of varying difficulty and is considered suitable for climbers without previous climbing experience. The Pastýřská stezka educational trail is a family-friendly nature and educational experience on the sandstone massif of Pastýřská stěna in the city center.

The circular trail at Pastýřská stěna is an easy walk of approximately three kilometers with numerous rest areas. Kvádrberk has four marked running routes of varying difficulty in shaded terrain; their lengths range from 750 to 2,750 meters. The routes can also be used for Nordic walking and running with dogs.

Boat excursions depart from Smetanovo nábřeží in Děčín and can be combined with hiking or cycling tours. The Labská stezka runs between Děčín and Dolní Žleb and offers views of sandstone cliffs in the Elbe Canyon.

Water and Animal Worlds

Děčín Aquapark has a 25-meter indoor pool, a pool with water attractions, whirlpools, and three water slides. The 25-meter outdoor pool at Děčín Aquapark is open year-round and heated to 25°C. The summer pool offers a wild-water current, massage loungers, and water fountains; Děčín Aquapark also has a wellness center with massages.

Děčín Zoo combines animal observation with a children’s area, a petting zoo, interactive installations, and several educational trails. The Rajské ostrovy exhibition includes the largest seawater aquarium in the Ústecký Region and showcases habitats and species from coral reefs, tropical rainforests, semi-deserts, and mangrove coasts.

Stage and Film

Městské divadlo Děčín presents professional drama, opera, operetta, and ballet performances. It also hosts classical music concerts and has a theater café as well as a gallery in the foyer. During the summer months, Kino Sněžník hosts an open-air cinema in the outdoor areas of Děčín Castle.

Other Places

Other places in this selection: Dobkovice, Šluknov, Kunratice, Lipová U Šluknova, Hřensko, Malá Veleň, Huntířov, Ludvíkovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Děčín.