Official Name

Liberec. The German name, quite common as well, is completely different: Reichenberg.

Location

	Liberec

Liberec is around 90 km north-northeast of →Prague. Both the German and the Polish border are only 20 km away. The town is sandwiched between the Ještěd (German: Lausitzer) mountains and the Jizera (Iser) mountains - both of them more than 1000 m high. Between the mountain ranges, the Lužická Nisa (Lausitzer Neisse) river flows northwards, where it marks the border between →Poland and Germany. Liberec and the surroundings belong to the Polish-Czech-German Euroregion Neisse.

Population

Liberec has around 100,000 inhabitants and therefore it's the sixth biggest city of the Czech republic.

Orientation

The main train station is quite far away from the centre. To get to the centre, you need to walk down the broad 1. máje (1st May) street to the north-east for a while. This part of the town is called Nové Město (new town). After crossing the bridge over the Nisa (Neisse) river, you will see the dům kultury (house of culture) and a large Tesco shopping center to the right. The main bus terminal is right behind the shopping center. To the left, two ascending streets, the Pražská (Prague) str. and the Moskevská (Moscow) str., both of them pedestrian zones, lead to the central square called Benešovo nám. (Beneš-square).

	The beautiful city hall of Liberec...

The area around the square is Liberec' Staré Město (old city) with many beautiful buildings, shops and restaurants. In the right corner in the back, the tourist information can be found. The old city underwent a massive face-lift during the last years, which was worthwile. Today, the centre of Liberec is a lovely and pleasant place.

	...looks splendid at night

History

Liberec was first mentioned in 1352, but remained a small settlement for a king time. It was mostly used by travelling merchants as a place for a rest. In the 15th and 16th century, Liberec became a small town. The real boom started in the 19th century thanks to the massive industrialisation of the area. Mainly the textile industry developed quickly, and so Liberec was even the second biggest city of Bohemia, only outdone by →Prague of course. After 1900, around 50 textile factories, 60 metal processing factories and one car producer settled in Liberec.

Today, the town is favourite with day-trippers from near Saxony. To push international cooperation and the economy, the Euro-Region Neisse was founded some years ago. The area includes the region around Liberec, Jelenia Góra and surroundings in →Poland and Görlitz in Germany.

Getting there / transportation

The train connections are not the best. Although Liberec is less than 100 km away from →Prague, the fastest connection takes an incredibly 2¾ hours! I guess buses are much faster. There's a local train from Liberec to Zittau in Eastern Germany. It takes 35 minutes only, the fare is 93 Kč per person. It's necessary to change trains in Zittau if you're heading for Dresden.

When you walk through the centre, you will definitely stumble across the huge city hall facing the main square. This beautiful neo-renaissance building was planned by F. Neumann and built between 1888 and 1893. The middle tower is 65 m high. The lit-up city hall at night is an attraction of its own.

	The theatre behind the city hall

The buildings behind the city hall are very nice as well - among them, there is a big theatre. Additionally, Liberec offers a zoo, a botanical garden, a small palace built in the 16th century and now used as a glass museum, and much more. All in all Liberec is worth to stay a day or two.

	The Jeschken south-west of Liberec is a famous landmark

The 1011 high and very distinctive Mt. Ještěd (Jeschken) is almost as famous as the city itself. The mountain itself is nothing special, but the white, cone-shaped tower on top of the mountain makes an excellent landmark. The structure houses a hotel and telecommunication facilities.

	Clarion Grandhotel Zlaty Lev
	Rating: 4 Price: from US$102 Price: from US$1 Room amenities: bathrobes, hair dryer, television, shower, separate shower and tub, mini bar, satellite/cable TV, DVD/CD player, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

The Clarion Grandhotel Zlaty Lev is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Liberec. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom features amenities such as non smoking rooms, bathrobes, hair dryer, television, shower, separate shower and tub, mini bar, satellite/cable TV. To suit guests' convenience, this Liberec accommodation offers room service 24hr, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service. Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, jacuzzi, gym/fitness facilities, sauna, spa. Along with its convenient location in Liberec, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. For your reservation at the Clarion Grandhotel Zlaty Lev, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.

	Hotel Impuls
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$35 Price: from US$3 Room amenities: in room safe, television, shower, satellite/cable TV >>Check availability

>>Description

The Hotel Impuls is located in Liberec making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. The Hotel Impuls boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with in room safe, television, shower, satellite/cable TV. The amenities and services offered at this Liberec accommodation include bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, safety deposit boxes, tours. Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as golf course (on site), garden. The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard. To make a reservation at the Hotel Impuls Liberec with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.

	Hotel Liberec
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$48 Price: from US$4 Room amenities: daily newspaper, desk, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

The Hotel Liberec is located in Liberec making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. The Hotel Liberec boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Room amenities include non smoking rooms, daily newspaper, desk, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV. To suit guests' convenience, this Liberec accommodation offers room service 24hr, casino, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes. To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage, pool indoor, golf course (on site), gym/fitness facilities, sauna. Along with its convenient location in Liberec, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. For your reservation at the Hotel Liberec Liberec, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.

	Hotel Radnice
	Rating: 4 Price: from US$71 Price: from US$7 Room amenities: non smoking rooms, in room safe, television, bathtub, shower, mini bar, satellite/cable TV >>Check availability

>>Description

The Hotel Radnice is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Liberec. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. All of the guestrooms are replete with non smoking rooms, in room safe, television, bathtub, shower. This Liberec accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: sauna. This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Liberec, making it a distinct accommodation. To make your booking at the Hotel Radnice Liberec, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.

	Pension Bambino Hotel
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$41 Price: from US$4 Room amenities: inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe, separate shower and tub, mini bar, microwave, kitchenette, satellite/cable TV, DVD/CD player, coffee/tea maker, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

The Pension Bambino Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Liberec. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, ironing board. This Liberec accommodation features on-site facilities such as bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, safety deposit boxes, babysitting. The hotel offers massage, pool indoor, gym/fitness facilities, garden to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests. With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay. To make your booking at the Pension Bambino Hotel Liberec, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.

	Residence Salvia Hotel
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$48 Price: from US$4 Room amenities: desk, internet access (wireless), internet access, television, shower, separate shower and tub, mini bar, microwave, kitchenette, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

With its central location, Residence Salvia Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Liberec. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, desk, internet access (wireless), internet access, television. Hotel facilities offered at this Liberec accommodation include elevator, coffee shop, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , hotel/airport transfer. Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise massage, sauna. Being one of the good quality hotels in Liberec, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable. For your reservation at the Residence Salvia Hotel Liberec, please enter your preferred visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.

	Pytloun Design Hotel
	Rating: 4 Price: from US$53 Price: from US$5 Room amenities: bathrobes, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe, television, bathtub, shower, mini bar, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

With its central location, Pytloun Design Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Liberec. The Pytloun Design Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, bathrobes, daily newspaper, desk, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe. To suit guests' convenience, this Liberec accommodation offers room service 24hr, bar/pub, restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes, business center. In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: garden. The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay. For your reservation at the Pytloun Design Hotel, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.

	Hotel Pytloun
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$51 Price: from US$5 Room amenities: non smoking rooms, television, shower, mini bar, microwave, kitchenette, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker >>Check availability

>>Description

The Hotel Pytloun is located in Liberec making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, television, shower, mini bar, microwave, kitchenette. Services and amenities available for guests at this Liberec accommodation consist of room service 24hr, shops, bar/pub, restaurant, business center, bicycle rental, pets allowed. With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay. To make your booking at the Hotel Pytloun Liberec, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.

	Hotel Praha Liberec
	Rating: 3 Price: from US$61 Price: from US$6 Room amenities: television, bathtub, shower, mini bar, satellite/cable TV, non smoking rooms >>Check availability

>>Description

The Hotel Praha Liberec is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Liberec. The Hotel Praha Liberec boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, television, bathtub, shower, mini bar. The amenities and services offered at this Liberec accommodation include room service 24hr, casino, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, safety deposit boxes, business center. The hotel offers pool indoor to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests. The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard. Make your reservation at the Hotel Praha Liberec Liberec now by selecting your chosen dates of stay and submitting our secure online booking form.



Liberec offers the usual choice of hotels and pensions, but not many visitors stay in town overnight, and so it's more expensive than in other cities except for Prague. The cheapest option is the Unihotel. The Unihotel is part of the University of Technology. One floor of the building is reserved for guests. Very basic but clean rooms with bathroom and toilet cost 300 Crowns per person in a double and 350 in a single. It's only ten minutes to the city hall on foot. The building faces the Voroněžská-Street and can't be missed. However, it's better to refer to the tourist information first, since they can check whether there are beds available in the dorm. If not, they will gladly offer alternatives.

• www.infolbc.cz/indexen.html Virtual tourist information of Liberec. Not nice, but with plenty of information and multilingual.

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