Sights in Kolin and the surrounding area

Kolin lies between Prague and Kutna Hora, making it a convenient base for day trips. The town itself also has much to offer. History lovers can visit St Bartholomew's Church, designed by Peter Parler, two Jewish cemeteries and the restored synagogue, which recalls one of the largest Jewish communities in the Czech lands. For a walk in nature, explore Borky forest park or the Polepy valley and its waterfalls. Families can enjoy the Vodni svet water park, the wooden sculptures and memorial to the Bears from Kolin, or a ride on the historic sugar beet railway. Cyclists can follow routes into the nearby countryside and further afield. Kolin's water tower is also a popular lookout point.

Culture in Kolin

Kolin is associated with the bandmaster and composer Frantisek Kmoch and the international brass music festival Kmochuv Kolin. The town also offers cultural activities throughout the year, including plays and concerts at the theatre, music at the Scapino theatre club and the municipal cultural centre, and screenings at Cinema 99. Check the organisers' websites for current programmes and event dates.

Ideas for trips nearby

Radim Chateau

This Renaissance chateau, once a residence of the nobility, features distinctive Saxon Renaissance architecture preserved in its original form. Guided tours offer an opportunity to explore the chateau. Please check the current programme for children's tours and special evening visits.

Kourim Open-Air Museum

The Museum of Folk Architecture presents rural buildings from several regions of the Czech Republic and illustrates life in the Czech countryside from the early modern period to the beginning of the 20th century.

Lipany Memorial and the underground passages of Cesky Brod

The memorial on Lipska Hill was unveiled in 1881 to commemorate the Battle of Lipany. It is a destination on the nature trail from Vitice to Lipany. The underground passages in Cesky Brod are another interesting place to explore; visits require advance arrangements.

Kutna Hora

The ossuary, St Barbara's Church, the Italian Court and the silver museum are among the historic attractions of Kutna Hora. The surrounding area also offers opportunities for outdoor activities.