This dish is claimed by both the Czechs and the Bavarians, as “Schweinhaxe“. It is traditionally served with dumplings and sauerkraut or with rye bread and mustard. And always with beer. You can find ...
Moravian Pork Sparrow and Cabbage with Dumplings
You will come across this delicious classic meal on the menu of every proper pub in the South Moravian Region. All Moravian housewives should be able to cook this appetizing dish. The tempting smell...
Czech Red Beet Salad
The red beet is a traditional Czech ingredient. Its availability and simplicity of preparation has made the red beet one of the most frequent ingredients in Czech gastronomy. It is often used as a sid...
Sights
Krakovec Castle
Krakovec Castle has the character of a Gothic chateau rather than a castle. Its content was mainly the requirements of representation and comfortable living....
Ploskovice Chateau
Ploskovice Chateau is located in the district of Litomerice in Usti Region. The Chateau was built as the summer residence of Anna Marie Frantiska Toskanska....
Vysocina Museum in Havlickuv Brod
The Museum of Vysocina Havlickuv Brod was originally a medieval house, which was rebuilt several times and stands out with a striking corner bay with a turret....
Traditions
St. Mikulas Czech Tradition
Learn more about St. Mikulas Have you ever heard about St. Mikulas? If not, you should at least know the name Nicholas. The story surrounding St. Mikulas is actually quite intriguing and inspirational...
Bass Drum Burial
Learn more about Bass Drum Burial “Pochovani basy”, the burial of bass – the instrument, not the fish – is a rather funny Czech tradition. However, to understand this tradition, we have to talk about ...
St. Stephen’s Day Carols in Studenec
Learn more about St. Stephen’s Day Carols in Studenec The small village of Studenec in Jilemnice is one of the last places where “Stepanska koleda” is still alive. It’s an old ...
Partner's Stories
Discover the Secrets of Fruit Spirits
Learn more about slivovitz (traditional Czech plum brandy) and the history of the Rudolf Jelinek company, famed for combining traditional methods of distillery with modern technologies. The Wallachian production of spirits dates back to the 1500s...