Bohemian Paradise House of Nature
Dům přírody Českého ráje
Fee required
Parking available
Explore the natural heritage of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area at this interactive visitor center in Dolánky u Turnova, featuring engaging exhibitions, educational programs, and public events.

📜 An interactive visitor center in Dolánky u Turnova, showcasing the natural heritage of the Bohemian Paradise Protected Landscape Area.
🔍 Discover the region's unique phenomena through sensory perception and engaging exhibitions.

Why Go

✨ Experience a unique exhibition introducing natural phenomena through sensory perception
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engage with interactive quizzes suitable for all ages
📚 Participate in diverse environmental education programs for schools and groups
🗓️ Enjoy numerous public events, including lectures, expert excursions, and seasonal exhibitions
🛍️ Visit the ground floor shop for refreshments and souvenirs from regional producers

Hours

🗓️ March & October: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
☀️ April - September: Tuesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
❄️ November - February: Friday - Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
⏰ Last entry to exhibition is 30 minutes before closing.
🍽️ Shop Lunch Break: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
📅 Special Openings (2025): October 28.
🚫 Special Closures (2025): November 17, November 28.

Cost

⚠️ Reduced Admission (due to partial exhibition closure):
🧒 Children (4-15 years): 20 CZK
💰 Others: 50 CZK

🎟️ Standard Admission (as of July 1, 2023):
👨‍🦰 Adult (18-65 years): 120 CZK
🧒 Children (4-15 years) & School Groups: 50 CZK (pedagogical supervision is free)
🎒 School groups after an educational program: 20 CZK
👶 Child (up to 3 years): Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family (2 adults + max. 3 children): 260 CZK
👴 Seniors (65+), ZTP, Students: 90 CZK
💰 10 CZK discount available with a ticket from nearby Dlaskův statek.

Parking

🅿️ Available at the official paid car park at the Dolánky campsite.

Toilets

🚽 Visitor facilities including restrooms are available on the ground floor.

Educational Programs

🌱 Wide range of programs for kindergartens, primary, and secondary schools, focusing on nature and ecology.
🌍 Topics include insects, birds, predators, amphibians, snowflakes, and exploring Český ráj.
🚌 Outreach programs are also available upon request for schools with difficult transport access.
👥 Minimum 13 participants (or pay for 13), maximum 30 participants per group. Pedagogical escort required.

Public Events

🦇 Regular events such as 'Bat Night' and 'Beaver Fun', along with various themed exhibitions.
🎉 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of CHKO Český ráj with special programs.
🖼️ Upcoming November 2025 Events: 'Year of Amphibians Exhibition' (Nov 7-28, free), 'Lecture: We about the Wolf and the Wolf at the Door' (Nov 12, 17:00-19:00, reservation required), 'Landscape as Key to Climate - Seminar' (Nov 13, 13:00-17:30, reservation required).

Facility Rental

🤝 Meeting room available for rent, accommodating up to 50 people.
💸 Rental fee: 1,990 CZK per day, includes data projector and sound system.
📢 Groups of over 10 people are requested to announce their visit in advance.

Managed By

🏛️ Operated by Středisko ekologické výchovy Libereckého kraje with support from Agentura ochrany přírody a krajiny ČR, Město Turnov, and Liberecký kraj. Geopark Český ráj also participates.

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