Summer Holidays in the Countryside

In search of farm experiences

You will find the real farmhouses throughout the entire Czech Republic. It only depends on you whether you go to the mountains, such as Šumava or Beskydy, where the tradition of family farming is still alive, or Vysočina, where the possibility of agritourism on new farms has only expanded in recent years. Farms, farmsteads and small breeders today offer many opportunities to get involved in rural life. You can take care of the farm animals yourself or with your children, or you can choose to stay on the farm and go elsewhere for more experiences. For instance, visit to nearby castles and chateaux or hike through the mountains.


You can try, for example, the family organic farm Menšík in the Beskydy Mountains, which lies at the foot of the Moravian mountains. Accommodation is directly on the farm and up close you will observe the daily rhythm of life in the countryside. Experiences of a similar type are also offered by other farms, which have their gates open. For example, the Moulis farm in Milínov, not far from Pilsen in western Bohemia, where they focus on educating children. Or also the organic farm Vojetice in Šumava. Here, they specialise in breeding cattle of an organic quality and you have a great opportunity to taste everything in the local pub at Štěpán. Their steaks are sought out from far and wide! Most small farms also sell their products, so you can take away something for your sweet tooth when leaving the farm. They will be happy to sell you very good goat and sheep cheeses, from the goat and sheep farm Držovice in the Bohemian Central Highlands in northern Bohemia or from the Ovčí terasy farm in southern Moravia. This farm lies a bit away from the main hiking trails, so if you are looking for peace, quiet and well-being, this will be the right place for you.


On some farms, they also breed bees, for instance in Turistatek Javořice ve Lhotce near Telč, which has been standing here for an incredible 400 years. In addition to bees, sheep are also bred here, so visitors have the opportunity to take part not only in a tour of the sheep and bee farm, but can also to see the processing of wool and bee products and can perhaps even make something of their own and take it home with them.

The rural wellness has a special charm and if you come across the right place, for example the family guesthouse Penzion u Pelejových in the middle of the Vysočina Region, you can visit the sauna surrounded by nature, listen to birdsong, watch the stars and cool off in a bath full of fresh water from a natural well. They also have a unique bathing barrel heated by burning wood in the stones that are part of the barrel.

There are hundreds of farms and farmsteads offering accommodation or home-cooked food. But one of them is specific. If you long for the Wild West and bison, head to the Bison Ranch in southern Bohemia. For more than 10 years, they have been breeding a herd of North American bison while offering stylish accommodation and a wellness centre.

From a horse's back

But agrotourism is not just about homemade milk, cheese, or meat. Riding stables and ranches also count. Not only experienced riders, but also beginners or children will enjoy a holiday with horses. Some horse farms offer adventure stays for those who are just getting to know horses, so you can only take part in caring for them. Other stables will offer you full service and will be happy to take you on hippodromes around the area or even offer weekly or longer trips with horses. You will sleep as centuries ago, under a starry sky. One of the favourite places for all horse lovers is Penzion Jízdárna na Morávce in the Beskydy Mountains. In winter they even offer sleigh rides, and in summer horse trips around the area. You will get to know not only the beauty of the horses, but also this corner of Moravia.