What to do when it rains.

There is no bad weather, only bad clothes

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This is the legendary Norwegian proverb under which we sign. You do not have to go on a trip to Jizerek only during sunny summer days, we believe that you will enjoy the Jizerky Mountains, even if they are shrouded in fog. Whether you are surprised by fog, gentle rain or a quiet inversion in the mountains, the nature of the Jizera Mountains makes up for it with its extraordinary atmosphere. Humid air will accentuate the smell of pine needles, forests will plunge into a special silence, and a mysterious haze will envelop the landscape. The trees sink into a misty veil, the meadows glisten in dew drops and the views collapse into inversion - it feels almost fabulous. And you are guaranteed to enjoy something even more good in a shelter or a mountain hut!

This is why we bring you a selection of the most beautiful trips that you are guaranteed to enjoy, even if at first you prefer to be in the warmth and comfort of your home!

Hide in the center of art and technology

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If you want to stay dry and warm - it is ideal to go for culture. In the Jizera you will find many museums and galleries that stand out for their expositions. In Liberec, on the so-called Golden Cross, there are two institutions focused on art. One of them is Gallery Lázně Liberec, located in the building of the historic city baths - some elements from the spa era have been preserved here to this day. Enjoy not only modern and historical art, but also the magnificent spa architecture!

‍North Bohemian Museum MUSE is located on the other side of the Golden Cross, opposite the mentioned gallery. Here you can visit not only various permanent exhibitions, but also short-term exhibitions - and you will also get to the museum tower, which is a copy of the tower that was in the original Liberec City Hall! A unique work of art by the Salanský brothers is installed in the museum tower — the almost thirty-meter glass ladder Climax Paradisi. Not only will the panoramas of Liberec and its surroundings open to you, but at the same time you can see the longest glass ladder in the world.

At the Golden Cross you will not only find art, there is also a huge part of the history of technology. You can visit here Technical Museum Liberec, which boasts four pavilions of various exhibits. Both lovers of glamorous car veterans and admirers of historic trams and buses will find their way here. In other exhibitions there is also a unique collection of bicycles and historic cable cars!

Discover the unique features of the Jizera Mountains

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Walking along Masaryk Street, you can walk from the Golden Cross to Botanical Garden Liberec. It is the oldest botanical in the Czech Republic and ranks among the oldest in Central Europe. During rainy days, you can transfer yourself to tropical rainforests, among succulents and cacti to American deserts and or to prehistoric nature, among plants experienced by dinosaurs in the Paleozoic and Mesozoic. The exhibits include aquariums, aviaries and the largest and most colorful collection of water lilies in the republic!

The phenomenon of glassmaking, which is intrinsically historically linked to the Jizera Mountains, is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. If you want to know more about him, you can find out at this link.

And if you want to know the history of glassmaking in the Jizera Mountains with your own eyes, we definitely recommend not to miss a visit Museums of Glass and Costume Jewellery in Jablonec nad Nisou. As the only museum in the world, it collects the most diverse fields of glass and costume jewellery and is one of the most important glass museums in Europe. Here you can enjoy the largest public collection of glass ornaments in the world or a collection of costume jewelry of various materials and technologies.

Jizerky really has a lot to offer car enthusiasts - you can go for the smell of gasoline and the beauty of veterans in AUTOMOTO Museum Lučany. The exhibits include Italian supersports cars Lamborghini and Ferrari, Czech legends such as Tatra 12 Sport and Metalex cars. One part of the exposition is also dedicated to the memory of the famous Paris-Dakar rally. The museum also has an excellent bistro, where you can sit with a cup of excellent coffee or have a bite to eat.

Relax in the embrace of mountains and forests

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Overcast skies and gentle rain drumming on the windows — the perfect time to slow down and indulge in well-deserved relaxation. In Jizerky you will also find places where time stops and you can slow down, take a breath and enjoy this atmosphere, in the comfort of mountain wellness and spa. Enjoy views of mist-shrouded forests in the hot bubbling outdoor hot tubs at Hotel Královka, in the heart of the Jizera Mountains. Hotel Královka is located on the Nekras hill in Genoa nad Nisou. In the newly built spa and wellness area, you can enjoy the atmosphere of crackling wood in the fireplace while you wrap yourself in a bathrobe and relax after a sauna ritual. You can also relax in the steam room or pamper yourself with Hawaiian, royal or relaxing massages.
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You can also indulge in a relaxing rest in Hotel Rehavital in the center of Jablonec nad Nisou. In the private spa you can indulge in an amazing sauna ritual - full of the aroma of various herbs and local essential oils directly from Jizerek. Enjoy their Finnish sauna, after which you can cool off in the shower with an ice bucket and then warm up in the pleasantly hot hot tub. You can also treat your body and mind to a variety of massages or caring rituals.

You can also enjoy an amazing experience from SPA HOTEL BABYLONwhich offers over 1000 m^{! 2} various procedures and rituals - from all over the world. It offers Finnish and classical sauna, hot tubs, Roman steam and cooling pool, herbal and salt inhalations, in short, everything you can think of in connection with wellness. You can be pampered during a variety of treatments, or indulge in privacy and relaxation in the private sauna of the Afrikana Club. Drinking water, fruits and vegetables are available throughout the wellness area, and there is also a sauna bar if you need to replenish your energy after the rituals.

And we also bring a unique tip! Surrounded by endless peat bogs, deep forests and enchanting mountain landscapes, the Jizerka settlement in Kořenov is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Wellness in the hotel Jizerka 4 is not only about relaxing the body, but also about deep resting of the mind. And in the evening? This place has a really special charm — the hotel is located in the area with the darkest night sky in the Czech Republic, so in clear weather you will see a star theater that you will not see anywhere else. And you can enjoy it best in the hot wooden bath, which is part of the wellness area. After that, you can complete your rest with a stay in the Finnish sauna.

An experience that starts with the first bite

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Bad weather is conducive to situations where you need to warm up — ideally with some proper food, or a cup of hot tea or coffee. The Jizera Mountains are home to many businesses that are worth visiting in any weather. In case you find yourself in Liberec, stop by the cafes of the Nordbeans roaster. Part of Galerie Lázně Liberec is a café Nordbeans Spawhere you can have their own roasted coffee or warm up with an honest soup made from regional ingredients — so you can combine the pleasant with the useful and enjoy not only a visit to the gallery, but also something good to eat. Next to the station houses their iconic cafe and bistro DOCwhich offers not only excellent brunches and lunches, but also a preview of the roasting room.

If you find yourself in Jablonec nad Nisou, you will surely be warmed by a visit to the restaurant Petrine, focused on honest First Republic cuisine, with accents of French and Austrian gastronomy. On the plate, the tastes and aromas of not only dishes from the times of the First Republic, but also seasonal and regional ingredients come to life. For a literally royal gastronomic experience, combine a visit Royal Restaurant with a stay at the hotel Královka. Here you will enjoy modern gastronomy with fusion concept. You can also eat fantastic food in Frýdlant cafe Vločka, where they emphasize the use of regional and seasonal ingredients - stop there for coffee and something good to do it, you will definitely enjoy!

If in rainy or dry weather you do not have a wellness stay, but prefer to be active and have fun - and you have branches with you, run to read our article - you will find a lot of great tips there!

So do not be discouraged by the bad weather, the Jizera Mountains still have a lot to offer. Foggy hazes, the rustling of rain in the treetops and the lush mountain air create an atmosphere that has its own unique charm and beckons for slower, more receptive exploration of the landscape. You can head to a cozy cafe, museum or spa, where you will be warmed not only by tea or sauna, but also by the feeling that this is exactly what you needed. In Jizerky, every weather has a story — and it is worth experiencing.