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Na výlet s ICP: k bráně do pekla na tajemný hrad Houska a za koupáním k Máchovu jezeru
On a trip with ICP: to the gate to hell to the mysterious Houska castle and for a swim at Lake Mách
Event by: Integrační centrum Praha / Integration centre Prague
Location: Prague Main Station, Wilsonova 300/8, Praha 2
About event
For several years now, our July trips have traditionally been headed to Kokořínsko and Český Raj to Lake Mách, so that, if the weather is nice, we can use the warmest month of the year for an afternoon and early evening swim in one of the most attractive water reservoirs in the Czech Republic from a recreational point of view. It will be the same this year. In the same way, we will follow the tradition of coming to this lake every year by a different route that offers the opportunity to discover other attractions and natural and architectural monuments of this region. This time, on the way through the sandstone landscape, we will visit and see Houska Castle, surrounded by rumors that the entrance to hell can be found in its premises.
📍Meeting point: Prague, Hlavní nádraží, in front of the Center of České drah (ČD Centrum) at 8:25 a.m. Departure at 8:37 a.m. by recreational train line T3 – Kokořínský rychlík at 8:37 a.m. (it is possible to board, for example, at 8:43 a.m. at Praha – Vysočany station, at 9:17 a.m. at Všetaty station and at 9:40 a.m. at Mělník station). In Mšen, change to bus line no. 697 in the direction of Staré Splavy, get off at the Blatce stop, Tubož, near the pond.
🏘️Route: Tubož – Houska (castle visit) – Blatce – Bořejov – Ždírec – Tachov – Doksy (approx. 15 km)
🍽️Lunch: Hostinec pod Houskou, approx. 1:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/HostinecHouska
📋Program: Arrival in Doks is tentatively planned around 4:00 p.m. Then, depending on the weather, swimming on the beaches of Máchova jezera, in case of bad weather, a tour of the castle in Doks.
🕒Return: Depending on the chosen afternoon and early evening program (swimming/tour of the castle exhibits and the park in Doksy). Expected departure is by express train at 6:40 p.m. with arrival in Prague, Hlavní nádraží at 8:31 p.m., or by passenger train at 7:52 p.m., with arrival in Prague, Hl. railway station at 10:19 p.m.
🎟️Entrance fee: Houska Castle:
Adults – 180 CZK
Children under 15 years, students, seniors – 130 CZK
Family entrance fee (2 adults + 2 children under 15 years) – 520 CZK
💵 Fare:
➡️Cesta there: Passengers with a subscription or individual ticket for Prague buy a PID ticket on 7 outer zones for CZK 84. Passengers without a subscription or individual tickets for Prague buy a PID ticket for 10 zones (3 Prague + 7 external ones) for 120 CZK.
⬅️Return: Passengers with a subscription coupon for Prague or with an individual ticket for Prague buy a PID ticket for 9 external zones for 108 CZK, passengers without a ticket/coupon for Prague buy a PID a ticket for 12 lanes (9 external and 3 Prague) for CZK 144.
It is also possible to buy a full-network ticket valid for 24 hours, which can cover fares for the whole day. Passengers who have a ticket or coupon for Prague can buy an all-day ticket for all outer zones for CZK 168 before departure. Passengers without a subscription coupon or individual tickets for Prague can buy a variant of the all-day ticket for CZK 288, which also covers travel around Prague. When buying at the cash desk or from the driver/guide, you should expect the price to be approximately 10-15 CZK higher.
🎒With you: Swimwear and bathing things, if the weather is good, we will go for a swim later in the afternoon and relax on the beach of Máchova jezera. Also standard tourist clothes and shoes.
👨👩👦👦The trip is suitable for children from 8 years old. It is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, it is necessary to take into account more demanding tourist terrain.
🇨🇿 The conversation during the trip will take place in Czech. The trip is intended for those who already have an advanced knowledge of Czech and can hold discussions in Czech.
👨 Volunteer Milan Kasimír will guide you on the trip. He comes from Prague, he is interested in the topic of integration of foreigners and likes to discuss Czech culture and pass on his knowledge about life in the Czech Republic. In his spare time he likes to go on trips and runs a conversation club for foreigners.
👇 Registration: https://icpraha.com/en/akce/na-vylet-s-icp
📍Meeting point: Prague, Hlavní nádraží, in front of the Center of České drah (ČD Centrum) at 8:25 a.m. Departure at 8:37 a.m. by recreational train line T3 – Kokořínský rychlík at 8:37 a.m. (it is possible to board, for example, at 8:43 a.m. at Praha – Vysočany station, at 9:17 a.m. at Všetaty station and at 9:40 a.m. at Mělník station). In Mšen, change to bus line no. 697 in the direction of Staré Splavy, get off at the Blatce stop, Tubož, near the pond.
🏘️Route: Tubož – Houska (castle visit) – Blatce – Bořejov – Ždírec – Tachov – Doksy (approx. 15 km)
🍽️Lunch: Hostinec pod Houskou, approx. 1:30 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/HostinecHouska
📋Program: Arrival in Doks is tentatively planned around 4:00 p.m. Then, depending on the weather, swimming on the beaches of Máchova jezera, in case of bad weather, a tour of the castle in Doks.
🕒Return: Depending on the chosen afternoon and early evening program (swimming/tour of the castle exhibits and the park in Doksy). Expected departure is by express train at 6:40 p.m. with arrival in Prague, Hlavní nádraží at 8:31 p.m., or by passenger train at 7:52 p.m., with arrival in Prague, Hl. railway station at 10:19 p.m.
🎟️Entrance fee: Houska Castle:
Adults – 180 CZK
Children under 15 years, students, seniors – 130 CZK
Family entrance fee (2 adults + 2 children under 15 years) – 520 CZK
💵 Fare:
➡️Cesta there: Passengers with a subscription or individual ticket for Prague buy a PID ticket on 7 outer zones for CZK 84. Passengers without a subscription or individual tickets for Prague buy a PID ticket for 10 zones (3 Prague + 7 external ones) for 120 CZK.
⬅️Return: Passengers with a subscription coupon for Prague or with an individual ticket for Prague buy a PID ticket for 9 external zones for 108 CZK, passengers without a ticket/coupon for Prague buy a PID a ticket for 12 lanes (9 external and 3 Prague) for CZK 144.
It is also possible to buy a full-network ticket valid for 24 hours, which can cover fares for the whole day. Passengers who have a ticket or coupon for Prague can buy an all-day ticket for all outer zones for CZK 168 before departure. Passengers without a subscription coupon or individual tickets for Prague can buy a variant of the all-day ticket for CZK 288, which also covers travel around Prague. When buying at the cash desk or from the driver/guide, you should expect the price to be approximately 10-15 CZK higher.
🎒With you: Swimwear and bathing things, if the weather is good, we will go for a swim later in the afternoon and relax on the beach of Máchova jezera. Also standard tourist clothes and shoes.
👨👩👦👦The trip is suitable for children from 8 years old. It is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, it is necessary to take into account more demanding tourist terrain.
🇨🇿 The conversation during the trip will take place in Czech. The trip is intended for those who already have an advanced knowledge of Czech and can hold discussions in Czech.
👨 Volunteer Milan Kasimír will guide you on the trip. He comes from Prague, he is interested in the topic of integration of foreigners and likes to discuss Czech culture and pass on his knowledge about life in the Czech Republic. In his spare time he likes to go on trips and runs a conversation club for foreigners.
👇 Registration: https://icpraha.com/en/akce/na-vylet-s-icp