City break in Liberec. Active leisure ideas for Liberec - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Liberec invites fans of active holidays to visit beautiful nature parks and botanical gardens. Besides, the city offers several modern entertainment centers. The favorite spot of tourists with kids is Zoo Liberec - the oldest zoo in the Czech Republic. It is located near the city center and now occupies a vast area of about 13 hectares. Even though it is very close to the city center, there are beautiful centuries-old forests nearby, and a beautiful stream flows through the zoo. Spacious enclosures were built for animals in this natural area. About 1,000 animals belonging to 170 different species inhabit the zoo to date. Some of them are extremely rare so the zoo makes every effort to maintain their population. A special zone in the zoo is reserved for domestic animals. Here, visitors can feed goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other friendly animals.

The wonderful Liberec Botanical Garden is also considered one of the oldest in the country. It has gathered unique collections of plants brought from all over the world. The garden became available to the public in 1895, while in fact, it was formed much earlier. It was severely destroyed during the First and Second World Wars, but each time it was still possible to restore it anew. The last major reconstruction of the garden took place in the second half of the 20th century. Today, several glazed pavilions for rare plants are installed here. The botanical garden can be visited at any time of the year.

The most famous entertainment center in town is Babylon that was opened in a renovated historic building. The complex is considered an ideal place for family leisure providing entertainment for every taste. Here you can find a large indoor water park decorated in antique style. Besides swimming pools, slides and other water rides, visitors have access to saunas and massage rooms. Babylon also houses the original "IQ Park" where over 200 interactive installations are equipped for visitors. The latter are focused on the variety of spheres of human life. it'd be interesting for adults and children alike to pass such exciting IQ tests. Among other features of the entertainment center, it's worth noting the presence of an amusement park for the youngest visitors, as well as numerous game simulators that teenagers will definitely like. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Fans of non-standard entertainment should definitely go on a tour of the Jested TV Tower, the city's most original modern architecture monument. Many compare the tower with a space rocket, it has long become a popular tourist spot. The television tower rises on a hilltop, which offers a gorgeous view of the surrounding landscapes. Now, besides its original function, the tower performs a number of additional ones. Thus, it houses a small hotel and one of the most famous restaurants in town. One can get to the top of the hill by cable car, however, many interesting hiking trails start here.

Mount Ještěd, at the top of which the TV tower stands, is a popular ski spot. The skiing season opens here in December and lasts until March under favorable weather conditions. It would be interesting to visit Liberec in the winter as well. During this period, excellent ski runs and forest trails await those who like sports activities.

In the picturesque surroundings of the city, there is a unique ecological park called EKOPark Liberec - an ideal place for unity with nature. Its visitors are invited to stroll through a beautiful forest, as well as watch animals and birds in their natural habitat. Many playgrounds and rides are available here in the park, including those suitable for both the smallest visitors and adults. In summer, visitors with children are invited to get acquainted with the peculiarities of farm life. They will have a chance to learn how to care for domestic animals and try the best farm products.

Liberec cannot boast a variety of noisy nightclubs, however, bars are much more popular among local residents. On one of the central streets is Mamitas Bar where you can listen to modern music and enjoy signature cocktails. Fans of dancing and fiery modern music are still welcome at Topstar Club.