Nature
Boubín Primeval Forest
Boubínský prales
- Walk-in
- ≈2 h here
One of the oldest forest reserves in Central Europe, protected since 1858, with spruces, firs and beeches several centuries old.
- Region
- South Bohemian Region
- Category
- Nature
- Coordinates
- 48.9760° N · 13.8150° E
Good to know
Open all year in daylight and usually free; paths can be icy in winter or closed after storms.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Boubín Primeval Forest?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Boubín Primeval Forest?
- Any time of year.
- How much time do you need at Boubín Primeval Forest?
- Allow about 2 h on site, plus travel.
- How far is Boubín Primeval Forest from Prague?
- About 3 h 20 min by car from Prague (162 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Boubín Primeval Forest?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Šumava Foothills, 13 km; Holašovice Village, 33 km and Eggenberg Brewery, 41 km (straight-line distances).