Discover Mimoň

If you are looking for culture and local history during a stay in Mimoň, you will find several distinct themes: a museum about the history and nature of the town and its surroundings, a retro museum with everyday objects, a protected park and a church with an observation tower. Cycling on the CV16 and paddling on the Ploučnice are also options for separate activities. The differences below will help you decide what to focus on during your trip.

Městské muzeum: Town history in a historic building

The Městské muzeum is housed in a reconstructed historic building that originally served as a hospital. Its permanent exhibition covers the history and nature of Mimoň and its surroundings. In addition to this broad range of topics, a mortuary chamber has been preserved in its original condition. The museum grounds also feature a Baroque statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. At this site, the building’s former use, a preserved interior and a religious work of art come together. If you are interested in the town’s history, the museum offers both an overview of history and nature and individual architectural and cultural details.

The Retromuzeum and its collections

The Mimoň Retromuzeum focuses on everyday objects and memories of former businesses from Mimoň. On display are old prams and historic children’s items such as dolls, swaddling cloths, rattles, toys, baby clothes and cradles. The museum also preserves memories of businesses such as TON, Severka, Rukavičářské závody and OPMP. Unlike the permanent exhibition at the Městské muzeum, the focus here is on specific objects from childhood and memories of local businesses. This gives you a different way to explore the town’s past than through the themes of history and nature. The collection and visitor arrangements may change; check the museum’s current information before your visit.

Zámecký Park and the Church of St Peter and Paul

Zámecký Park is in the centre of Mimoň and is a protected heritage site. It adds a centrally located protected park to the town’s cultural offerings, providing a different focus from the museum collections. The Catholic Church of St Peter and Paul has an observation tower. Traditional events that are popular with visitors include Christmas and Easter climbs up the tower of the church in Mimoň. If a climb like this is important to your travel plans, check the specific event dates separately.

Cycling route and paddling stretch

The CV16 Mimoň–Zákupy–Mimoň cycling route is available in 39, 29 and 20 kilometre variants. The distances make it easy to compare the routes: the 20-kilometre variant is the shortest, the 39-kilometre variant the longest, and the 29-kilometre variant falls in between. Check current route conditions before setting out, as they may change.

On the Ploučnice paddling stretch, a regulated river channel with several weirs begins just before Mimoň. Water levels and navigation conditions may vary, so check the current situation before setting out. This gives you two different activity options for your trip: a cycling route with several specified distances and a paddling stretch along a described section of river near Mimoň.

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