Hrubá Skála
in Okres Semily of Liberecký kraj, Czechia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.546 and 15.209 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 32' 45" and E 15° 12' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Koruna - CZK
Spoken languages:
Czech, Slovak
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:43 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/Prague
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:20 am and 8:31 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Czechia in Eastern Europe

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Czech Republic.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Czechia. Last Update: 2024-05-07 07:59:51

Explore Hrubá Skála

Hrubá Skála in Okres Semily (Liberecký kraj) with it's 528 inhabitants is a city in Czechia about 47 mi (or 76 km) north-east of Prague, the country's capital.

Local time in Hrubá Skála is now 12:43 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / Prague with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 11 airports in the vicinity of Hrubá Skála, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Czechia is Pardubice Airport in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Czechia is Kutná Hora: Historical Town Centre with the Church of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec in a distance of 41 mi (or 66 km), South. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Liberec, Piechowice, Gryfow Slaski, Olbersdorf and Lubomierz. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 55 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 83%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Wednesday, 8th of May 2024

16°C (61 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 9th of May 2024

17°C (62 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 10th of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

EA Hruba Skala Castle

Address
4,5 mi
Hrubá Skála 1
511 01 Turnov
Czechia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pošta

Address
5,6 mi
Námestí Míru 215
507 43 Sobotka
Czechia

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Pohádkový les 2010 Rovensko pod Troskami.wmv

Published: March 01, 2012
Length: 28:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Dan Sucharda


Český ráj-hrad Trosky-vlaky, oblaka. Castle Trosky-Trains, Clouds-Timelapse.wmv

Published: August 06, 2010
Length: 08:00 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: nastebni

Hrad Trosky v Českém ráji s pohybujícími se oblaky a s vlaky na trati Turnov-Jičín. Castle Trosky in Bohemian Paradise, with clouds and trains on line Turnov - Jicin. Hrad. Castle....


PP 2009 - 3rd Stage terrain

Published: May 11, 2009
Length: 44:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Petr Fodor

Welcome to the Bohemian Paradise. Watch trailer of the terrain of two days orienteering event Nice Holidays 2009.


Parni Vlak Hrubá Skalá Stoomtrein Tsjechië. Dampfzug Tschechiën Steam train Czech Republik.

Published: July 03, 2011
Length: 25:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MrTrolleyharry

Op een regenachtige zondagochtend 11 augustus 2010 reed er een stoomtrein van Turnov naar Rovensko Pod Troskami. In dit filmpje de aankomst en het vertrek in het stationetje Hrubá Skalá....


ČESKÝ RÁJ- Skalní město - Sedmihorky

Published: July 15, 2013
Length: 55:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mirek Havrda

Krásné místo v Českém ráji, kam jsme jako ..17 ti-až 20-cetiletíí, jezdili na vandry. Krajina je stále stejně krásná, my už ne.. :-)


Český ráj - Hrubá Skála zámek a okolí

Published: October 21, 2012
Length: 46:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Michal Švanda

Historie: Hrad Skálu postavil kolem roku 1350 Hynek z Valdštejna. Valdštejnovi zde žili několik desítek let. V letech 1416 až 1460 jej vlastnili páni z Jenštejna, pak Zajícové z...


Český ráj-zámek Hrubá Skála-vlaky,oblaka. Hruba Skala Chateau-Trains,Clouds-Timelapse.wmv

Published: September 09, 2010
Length: 37:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nastebni

Renesanční zámek Hrubá Skála, postavený na 2 pískovcových skalách - severní Čechy, Český ráj, mezi městy Turnov a Jičín. Blízké okolí zámku: Kostel sv.Josefa, Myší díra,...


Hruboskalské skalní město

Published: August 24, 2010
Length: 00:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Václav Špaček


Český ráj-hrad Valdštejn- oblaka. Valdstejn Castle-Clouds Timelapse.avi

Published: September 26, 2010
Length: 36:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nastebni

Hrad Valdštejn, rozhledna Hlavatice a 3 kříže(Kalvárie) poblíž města Turnov, Český ráj, severní Čechy. Filmováno pomocí Canon Power Shot SX 130 IS. Valdstejn Castle, watchtower...


Zamek Kost - Zamki Czeskiego Raju (HD)

Published: January 14, 2013
Length: 52:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: StewalMr


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Valdštejn Castle

Valdštejn Castle is an early Gothic fortress near Turnov, in the Czech Republic. It can be found in the cliff dwelling city of Hruboskalsko, in the Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj). The city was built on three sandstone cliffs in the second half of the thirteenth century by Counts of the Waldstein family. After 1420 the castle was occupied by the Hussites, then later by the Robber Barons.

Located at 50.5625, 15.1669 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Castles in the Czech Republic, Buildings and structures in the Liberec Region, Museums in the Liberec Region, Historic house museums in the Czech Republic

Trosky Castle

Trosky Castle is a castle ruin located some 10 km south of Semily, Liberec Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the most famous Czech castles and is situated on the summits of two basalt volcanic plugs. On the lower peak (47 m) is the two-storey structure called Baba (Old Woman), and on the higher outcrop (57 m) is the four-sided structure known as Panna (Virgin). The castle is a landmark in the countryside known as Český ráj (Bohemian Paradise).

Located at 50.5164, 15.2308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the Czech Republic, Semily District, Volcanoes of the Czech Republic, Volcanic plugs, Buildings and structures in the Liberec Region, Visitor attractions in the Liberec Region, National Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic

Bohemian Paradise

Bohemian Paradise is a Protected Area. It was declared in 1955 as the first nature reserve in the Czech Republic. At first it was 95 square kilometres in area; today it is almost 182. This area is in the north of Bohemia and north-eastward from the capital city Prague. Borders of this district are not given, but there are some towns which could demarcate rough borders, for example, Turnov, Jičín and Mnichovo Hradiště. This piece of land is popular thanks to a beautiful and varied countryside.

Located at 50.5197, 15.1706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Protected landscape areas in the Czech Republic, Global Geoparks Network members, Protected areas established in 1955, Geography of the Hradec Králové Region, Visitor attractions in the Hradec Králové Region, Geography of the Liberec Region, Geography of the Central Bohemian Region, Visitor attractions in the Liberec Region, Visitor attractions in the Central Bohemian Region, Geoparks in the Czech Republic

Hrubá Skála

Hrubá Skála is a village and municipality in Semily District of the Liberec Region in the Czech Republic. It is located about 6 km southeast of Turnov within the Bohemian Paradise landscape area. The municipality also comprises the villages of Bohuslav, Borek, Doubravice, Hnanice, Krčkovice, Rokytnice and Želejov. Hrubá Skála Castle situated on a steep sandstone cliff was first mentioned in a 1353 deed, then a possession of the Waldstein (Wallenstein) dynasty.

Located at 50.5458, 15.2056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Semily District, Villages in the Czech Republic

Karlovice

Karlovice is a village and municipality in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Located at 50.5638, 15.2106 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Semily District, Villages in the Czech Republic

Ktová

Ktová is a village and municipality in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Located at 50.5167, 15.25 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Semily District, Villages in the Czech Republic

Troskovice

Troskovice is a village and municipality in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Located at 50.5167, 15.2167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Semily District, Villages in the Czech Republic

Vyskeř

Vyskeř is a village and municipality in Semily District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

Located at 50.5333, 15.1667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Semily District, Villages in the Czech Republic

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Gross Skal