Mlada Boleslav

Mladá Boleslav is a city of approximately 44,000 inhabitants in Central Bohemia, located about 50 km northeast of Prague. The city is best known as the historic home of Škoda Auto, the Czech automobile manufacturer. Founded in 1306 as a royal city, Mladá Boleslav has a well-preserved historic centre with a castle complex and several churches.

The surrounding landscape is gently rolling with forests and farmland. The Jizera River flows through the city. The climate follows the continental pattern with warm summers and cold winters.

By Plane

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is approximately 70 km southwest.

By Train

Regular trains run from Prague's Masarykovo nádraží to Mladá Boleslav. Journey time is approximately 45 minutes.

By Car / Road

Driving from Prague takes approximately 45 minutes via the D10 motorway.

The city centre is walkable. Local bus services connect the city with surrounding towns.

• Mladá Boleslav Castle – A castle complex housing the municipal museum, with history from the 14th century.
• Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary – A Gothic church in the historic centre.
• Škoda Auto Museum – Showcasing the history of the Czech car manufacturer.
• Stará Paka – A nearby town known for folk architecture.

The Jizera River offers opportunities for cycling and walking along its banks. The surrounding forests provide hiking and nature walks.

Mladá Boleslav restaurants serve traditional Czech cuisine. Pubs and restaurants around the historic centre offer svíčková, guláš, and daily lunch menus typically priced 100–150 Kč.

Tap water is safe to drink. Czech beer is widely available.

• Budget: Guesthouses from approximately 500–700 Kč per night.
• Mid-range: Hotels in the city centre from 800–1,200 Kč.

Standard Czech retail shops are available in the city centre, including supermarkets and small boutiques. The Škoda factory shop occasionally offers automotive merchandise.

• Prague – 50 km southwest. The capital city.
• Jablonec nad Nisou – 30 km north. A city in the Jizera Mountains.
• Mělník – 40 km southwest. A wine town at the Elbe-Vltava confluence.
• Turnov – 35 km northeast. Gateway to the Bohemian Paradise.