Cernosice: Berounka, Sports and Architecture

Černošice offers several different reasons to stay: the Berounka with its swimming area and grassy space, facilities for various sports, and remarkable buildings. The town lies on the edge of the Český kras Protected Landscape Area. When planning your trip, you can choose between leisure by the river, sports and architectural history. The traditional Mariánská pouť is also one of the recurring highlights of local life.

Landscape and Location

Near Černošice lies the Staňkovka Nature Reserve in the cadastral area of Radotín. The reserve covers the steep, wooded left-hand slope of the Berounka Valley on the edge of the Třebotovská plošina plateau. It lies between Radotín, Mount Sulava, at an elevation of 341.6 metres, and Černošice. This means the landscape around the area extends beyond the town limits and also includes the named hilly landscape near Radotín.

Berounka and Outdoor Activities

The municipal swimming area, Městská pláž Černošice, lies on the Berounka below the Mokropsy weir. It is used for swimming, sunbathing and sports; there is also a beach volleyball court and a pétanque area. Seasonal activities and available facilities may change. Check the current conditions if your visit depends on a particular offering.

The Berounka Sports Park lies beside the river and next to the cycling route. It is a freely accessible grassy area for recreation and events. The events programme may change. In Černošice-Mokropsy, the skatepark and bikross track offer opportunities for freestyle BMX, freestyle MTB, skateboarding and inline skating; safety rules apply. Depending on your interests, the focus here may be on the grassy area, events or wheeled sports, unlike at the swimming area.

Architecture and History

The Fröhlichova summer villa at Střední 360 was designed by Jan Kotěra in 1902–1903. An early work by the architect, it combines influences from contemporary English villa architecture with traditional Czech folk art. The Kratochvílova villa at Karlštejnská 282 is one of the most significant buildings in Černošice. It was built in 1908–1909 to a design by Kotěra. The two villas can therefore be distinguished by their dates and the architectural classifications recorded for each.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary also combines a long building history with specific architectural features. Its medieval fabric has been altered many times; a radical remodelling took place at the beginning of the 18th century. The church has a single nave and is oriented, with a recessed chancel that ends in a right angle. A prismatic tower with a polygonal top stands on the central axis of the façade.

Other buildings add to the picture: Myslivna Na Stráži is a small Rondocubist building from 1924, designed by the master builder Ing. Otakar Nypl. At Střední 403 stands a two-storey early Art Nouveau villa by architect Osvald Polívka, also known as Zemanův letohrádek.

Tradition and Getting There

The traditional Mariánská pouť begins on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On 15 and 16 August, there is a programme of music and theatre, a fair and amusement rides in front of the church and at the Berounka Sports Park. The specific activities and programme vary each year; check the details for the year of your trip.

Černošice railway station is on line 171 between Prague and Beroun. For your rail journey, it is best to check the current timetable, as train services may change.

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For the broader travel overview: Prague-West District.