Forbes – Culture, Nature and Special Experiences

When planning a stay in Forbes, culture, nature and hands-on activities can offer different points of focus. The themes range from monastery history and religious art to historic railway carriages, cycling and seasonal tastings. When searching for hotels in Forbes, this overview can help you find options that suit your travel interests.

Monastery History and Exhibitions

A former Augustinian monastery was founded in 1455 by Petr z Lindy. The exhibition “Poklady z diecéze” focuses on religious art and the Gothic and Baroque periods of the monastery. In this way, it combines a look at art with the monastery’s history. The content on display may change.

“Vlakem z Borovan tam a zpátky” offers a different way to explore the past: visitors can step inside full-size historic passenger and freight railway carriages. The carriages are not just on display; you can also look around inside and get a sense of their scale. This makes the exhibition a distinct focus alongside art and monastery history.

The Museum of Czechoslovak Fortifications in Borovany displays historic equipment from the site, weapons and accessories, as well as characteristic equipment and uniforms of the Czechoslovak Army from the late 1930s. The museum is being reconstructed and is accessible only on announced opening days.

Experiences and Hands-On Activities

On the guided experience tour “Prohlídky šesti smysly,” visitors can try on religious clothing. This hands-on activity complements the themes of art and monastery history with a personal experience. The tour is a separate program; its dates may change.

“Peklománie” leads through newly reconstructed hell-like rooms and is aimed at families with children as well as children’s groups. The program also includes a hell-like slide where younger visitors can let off steam. The slide and the rooms are separate parts of the offering; the route is not described as a guided tour. As opening arrangements may change, check them before your visit.

Another hands-on option is the “Za mlsnou ovečkou” program: it includes a 30-minute tour of a mini dairy, including a tasting of its products. The set duration makes it easy to plan your time, while the tasting offers an additional insight into how the products are made and what they are like.

Nature, Food and Activities

The “Zahrada květů” is a small, thriving island of nature in the middle of the city. It provides a suitable environment for butterflies, bumblebees, bees and other pollinators. The garden brings a touch of nature to the urban setting: the focus is not on vast landscapes, but on creating living conditions for a variety of pollinators.

In the “Borůvková zahrada s letní čítárnou” garden, you can try Canadian blueberries when they are ripe. The timing depends on the fruit’s ripeness. Cyclists can also ride the marked “Borůvková” Okolo Borovan cycling route. The water at the Lazna natural swimming pool is kept clean biologically in filter lagoons, without chemical treatment; aquatic plants and natural ecosystems also play a role. Access to the natural swimming pool is seasonal and may change.

Practical Information for Your Visit

At the Borovany monastery complex, the information centre helps visitors plan excursions and organises admission tickets. It can therefore be a useful starting point if you would like to include several of the themes mentioned above in your plans. The museum’s announced opening days apply; dates for the “Prohlídky šesti smysly” tour may change. Check this information before your visit. Blueberries are available when ripe, while the natural swimming pool is open seasonally.

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