6 Places in Czechia Where You Will Rediscover Your Inner Peace

Fortna Monastery – An Oasis of Silence in the Heart of Prague

Just a few steps from Prague Castle, yet far from the bustle of the big city. Fortna Monastery ⬈ is not your typical accommodation – it is a place from another world. That is why it comes with special rules. Or rather, one rule. The monks with whom you will share the monastery grounds require absolute silence from all guests. They even advise against venturing into the whirl of the Czech capital, so as not to disrupt your inner calm. It is this peace that sets Fortna apart from any hotel in Prague.

 
It is entirely up to you whether you choose to stay in your room, which was once a monk’s cell, or spend time reflecting in the monastery garden, church, or chapel. You may also meditate or pray in a dedicated space – the Room of Silence. Twice a week, the monastery holds communal silent meditation sessions, and every morning and evening, you are welcome to join the Carmelite brothers in chapel prayers.

Broumov Monastery – Divine Peace in the Embrace of Baroque

If the idea of finding inner peace in a historic monastery appeals to you, we have another tip. And not just any. The Guest House near the mysterious rock city is part of a true gem of Czech Baroque – the Benedictine Monastery in Broumov. Here too, you will be accommodated in former monastic cells, and you can immerse yourself in soothing tranquillity in the vast monastery gardens.

 
And when you feel ready to return to everyday life, why not ease into it gently with a guided tour of the monastery? Among other things, you’ll get to see the refectory, which houses a unique Broumov copy of the Shroud of Turin.

Or do it the other way around! Start your “offline stay” with one of the tours. The one titled Medieval Scriptorium is ideal. In an interactive format, it draws you into the monastic professions involved in the transcription of books during the Middle Ages. During your stay, you can quietly practise your newly acquired skills. The perfect way to meditate!

Svatá Kateřina Resort – Wellness, Yoga, Ayurveda… And the Legacy of the Druids

Taking a break from everyday hustle will come naturally at the Svatá Kateřina wellness resort, whose corners look like they were made for Instagram. The healing power here comes not only from the ever-present peace – guaranteed in part by the fact that cars are not allowed in the area – but also from the local forests, healing springs, and not least, the air. The resort stands on the site of former spa, where, interestingly, the father of writer Karel Čapek and the uncle of Franz Kafka once worked as physicians. To help free your mind, there is also the magical Druid Stone Circle – a modern replica of a megalithic structure. In fact, it is the largest in Czechia!

 
At Svatá Kateřina Resort, you can choose from several types of stay. Would you prefer an Ayurvedic retreat, a yoga programme, or perhaps an anti-stress stay…? Would you like to stay in a room in one of the three hotel-style buildings, or would you prefer total privacy in a glamping cabin? Whatever you choose, complete rest is guaranteed.

Glamping – Just You and Nature

Speaking of glamping… Imagine a cosy little cabin on the shore of a flooded quarry. Around you, only the scent of the forest, the rustling of trees, birdsong… And floating on the water, which at night reflects the entire universe thanks to the absence of light pollution, is a sauna. This is exactly what you’ll experience at Hidden Retreat in Lipnice nad Sázavou in the Vysočina Region.

Or would you rather spend a few days in a treehouse hidden in a mysterious forest gorge? At Treehouse & Spa Zvičina in the foothills of the Krkonoše Mountains, where it feels like a fairy tale, you’ll also find a sauna. You’ll find inner peace and calm once again in the glamping tent by the pond at U rybníčku in Bohuslavice in Moravian Slovakia. It stands in complete seclusion, so you can be sure that your only wake-up call will be the splashing of water or birdsong.