Pravčická Gate & Falcon's Nest
Pravčická brána & Sokolí hnízdo
Fee required
Restaurant
Visit Europe's largest natural sandstone arch, a Czech national monument and the icon of Bohemian Switzerland, complete with a historic château restaurant, Sokolí hnízdo (Falcon's Nest).

📜 Pravčická Gate & Falcon's Nest: Europe's largest natural sandstone arch 🏞️ and a historic château restaurant 🏰.
🔍 Formed 90 million years ago, this Czech national monument is an iconic symbol of Bohemian Switzerland.

Why Go

🌍 See Europe's largest natural stone arch, a stunning geological formation
🇨🇿 Discover a Czech national monument and icon of Bohemian Switzerland
🏰 Visit Sokolí hnízdo (Falcon's Nest), a historic château with a famous restaurant
🎬 Explore a filming location for 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
✍️ Walk in the footsteps of artists and writers like Hans Christian Andersen

Hours

☀️ March 28th to October: Daily from 10:00 to 18:00
❄️ November to March: Friday and weekends from 10:00 to 16:00 (limited services)

Cost

💰 Adults: 125 CZK / 5 EUR
🧒 Children (6-14 years): 50 CZK / 2 EUR
👵 Students/Seniors (65+ years): 50 CZK / 2 EUR
🎟️ Online booking available to skip the queue

Getting There

🚗 By Car: From Děčín (12 km) to Hřensko, or Dresden to Schmilka–Hřensko border crossing
🚂🚢 By Train: Nearest station Děčín (then bus & hike), or Schöna (Germany) then ferry to Hřensko
🚌 By Bus: Line from Děčín to Hřensko and Mezní Louka (stops at Hřensko, Tři pramenů, Mezní Louka)
🚶‍♀️ On Foot: Accessible via a hiking trail from Hřensko (follow the red trail)

Parking

🅿️ Paid car parks in Hřensko (behind Klepáč restaurant) or Mezní Louka (by Hotel Mezní Louka)
🚫 Parking outside designated areas is strictly prohibited

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