We have just tried staying in castles in the Czech Republic. We flew from Stockholm to Prague and from there it was only an hour by car to get to Liblice Castle. Here we were able to enjoy good food and a spa. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday night!
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Liblice - a castle in the Czech Republic
To suddenly arrive and step into a castle in the Czech Republic felt almost unreal. We were just at home in our houseboat! Helena and I love this environment, so we started taking photos even before we had to register. Read more about Liblice on the castle's website. website.
Stay in a castle in the Czech Republic - our room
Then it was time to take the stairs up to our BIG room and change for dinner. We had plenty of space to say the least, and also a large and good bathroom. What a luxury to live like this!
Dinner in the castle restaurant
The parlour we were to eat in was magnificent, with a real castle feel. We were served pumpkin soup for starters and the main course was goose, cabbage and potato cake. Even dessert, wine, coffee and whiskey went down without a problem.
These Central and Eastern countries don't let you leave the table hungry, and now we felt like we could barely stand up. But of course we did! It was just after eight in the evening and we had a reservation in the castle's spa.
Wellness
What is wellness in the Czech Republic? We were shown to a spa with a sauna, whirlpool and relaxation room, which we had all to ourselves. This was better than I thought it would be. It was probably the first time this year that I really came down to earth. We weren't about to leave because we half fell asleep on the comfortable beds after the pool bath... Today our adventures in the Czech Republic continue, don't miss it!
Great start to the journey
We have had a good Thursday and a good start to "tour Christmas markets". Today it starts for real and we will of course report on the journey. We wish you a Happy Friday!
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This trip is a press trip. The images, texts and opinions are, as usual, our own.
Cattis says:
What a Thursday you had!? My week has not even been close to such luxury!?
25 November 2016 - 6:20
Husis blog says:
Your trip seems to have started well and now I look forward to more nice travel reports.
25 November 2016 - 6:46
Lennart says:
Czech Republic is a country we like!
25 November 2016 - 7:21
åsa in åsele says:
Really happy friday 🙂 You seem to have a great time 🙂 Enjoy!!!
25 November 2016 - 7:25
Eva - People in the Street says:
How wonderful! Have a continued adventurous journey and nice weekend. 🙂
25 November 2016 - 8:11
Mr Steve says:
So delicious, it bodes well for your continued stay. Have a nice weekend!
25 November 2016 - 8:34
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
What a start to your trip in the Czech Republic! If you can't go to the spa at the castle, you have to settle for a visit to Aqua Vitalis at Skövde Arena. A highlight of my week was yesterday's visit there together with wonderful colleagues. After a stressful working day, you can feel your shoulders sinking and the calmness settles when you enter the wonderful environment. Looking forward to more Christmas travel reports! Have fun!
25 November 2016 - 8:36
nils-åke says:
Really happy! Goose what gone I have to wait another week for goose dinner
25 November 2016 - 8:55
Imelda says:
How wonderful you have it! Keep it up! We have landed in Benidorm... may blog a little tonight ? happy friday!
25 November 2016 - 9:06
Ama de casa says:
What a place!!! Heeelt incredible, so beautiful! Guess it's at least two stars... 😉 Haha!
Now continue to have a great time and have a happy Friday!
25 November 2016 - 9:19
Goatfish says:
My jaw drops and I become mute 😀 SO beautiful! Good luck and Happy Friday! 😀
Then I am naturally mute, with a coating on my vocal cords. Despite this, the week has been fun and uplifting.
25 November 2016 - 9:46
Ditte says:
How lovely! Impressive place! And luxury and splendour are always nice.
But it looked a bit desolate in the dining room or was it reserved for you.
It is exciting to see and hear more.
Happy Friday!
25 November 2016 - 9:55
Peter Bergström says:
Kattis: Hi Kattis! The week is starting well, isn't it. Absolutely wonderful to get this and what a place. I'm on the train right now writing on the way to Olomouc and we'll write more about the Christmas market when we get there.
Husisblog: Of course you're going to get it. We will see so much during the day so there will be plenty tomorrow.
Lennart: It is quite cheap and very good beer here too. Prague is a very beautiful city and we will show many sights.
Åsa in Åsele: We're enjoying it for you too, so it's double up:-).
Eva - People in the street. Thank you Eva and have a great weekend.
Steve: I think this will be good so let's just increase it. Have a really nice weekend.
Britt-Marie Lundgren. Sure, it's nice to just calm down and there are many ways to do that. Have a nice weekend and we will bring you more updates.
Nils-Åke: How nice that you eat goose next weekend. perhaps it is a tradition? good as seventeen it is and we like pippi. nice weekend Nisse.
Imelda: I saw a picture on insto and I get a bit jealous when I see you in shorts. Whatever I do in life, the sun means the most to me, but I have to wait for it. Have a wonderful time.
Ama De Casa: Thank you and sure we will have a wonderful continuation with lots of discoveries. There are not only Christmas markets but more on the programme as well. Have a nice weekend.
Geddfish: Hi Gerd! How nice that you take it with joy. That's the only way for us to be positive, isn't it! Have a very nice day Gerd and we'll hear from you again soon.
25 November 2016 - 10:07
Anette says:
What a beautiful dining room, albeit a bit deserted 😉.
It will be fun to go to the Christmas market.
Happy Friday and nice weekend
25 November 2016 - 10:14
Travel Friday says:
But hey, SLOTT! What a thing! Looks wonderful.
25 November 2016 - 10:44
Rantamor on the retina says:
But what a wonderful environment you ended up in suddenly, a whole castle to take care of it feels like, and what a dinner you got.
I hope that the castle is also haunted so that you get a real experience there too, because a lot has happened in castles.
And the bubbly, oh my goodness, I would have enjoyed it so much I fell asleep.
Have the best time and enjoy the Christmas market.....
and don't forget to say hello !!!
Tjingelingen from Rantamor.
25 November 2016 - 11:01
JoY says:
What a fantastic place, it's a credit to you. Enjoy and keep up the good work.
We ourselves have been visited by Magnus Reslow the solo sailor, who is planning his non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in 2017.
Now I hope to recover from a cold or whatever it is, because I'm going to work this weekend and then it's important to cure yourself.
Have a nice quiet weekend Hugs
25 November 2016 - 11:03
Petra says:
Staying in a castle isn't all bad 😉.
25 November 2016 - 11:31
BP says:
Yes, it's like coming home - to your remodelled apartment in Sundbyberg;-) An absolutely fantastic environment, what a setting! Were you there all alone or were there more guests. Otherwise you can easily get lost in such a majestic castle and maybe meet a few ghosts too; -)
Continue to have a wonderful time!
25 November 2016 - 12:35
4000mil says:
What a great start to the trip, a little luxury is never wrong.
We are currently on the AirPort Express on our way home from Hong Kong. A city that totally blew our minds. Hong Kong really has everything! But now, unfortunately, the fun is over for this time.
25 November 2016 - 13:33
Snows says:
What a nice reception in every way! The food was not the worst either. So many nice things have not happened here but at least it's Friday. always something 😉
25 November 2016 - 17:00
Ruth in Virginia says:
I am absolutely breathless! What a magnificent castle!
Everything looks perfect. You are being treated like royalty. 🙂
So much fun to be with you virtually.
I would feel out of place with such luxury,
but you two have really worked for it. Well done!
(think it's called that)
Eagerly awaiting the next post.
-here's the Thanksgiving turkey dinner today...
25 November 2016 - 17:44
Maggan and Ingemar says:
Castle visits we have probably never done, yes on those that you can walk around and look, but never slept on. 🙂 Understand that you like the castle with all the stuccoes.... little of your style so to speak 🙂.
We have been to a wine tasting, although we were only supposed to go shopping. We did not know that you could get a guided tour as well. In any case, it was very educational and nice. Have a good time!
25 November 2016 - 19:31
Matts Torebring says:
As you already know, we love staying in the castle gardens of the French castles we've travelled to. To get on the inside and experience what you are doing now, that has to beat most things. I would love it!
25 November 2016 - 20:38
Peter Bergström says:
Anette: we were only 7 people there so it was a lovely castle experience. it was us and our servants, haha. When, it wasn't that good but we were almost alone and just that was cool. nice weekend Anette
Travel Friday: Hello there. what stuff we get to go on, really cool. Today it's been crazy again, so we barely have time to go. have a nice weekend and take care of yourself.
Rantamor på Näthinnan: We are so happy but we didn't get a visit from ghosts. We don't have time for that because we hardly sleep as usual when travelling. now it's twelve o'clock again and we have to get up at six for another 18 hours. fun but tough. Rantamor should be careful and have a cosy weekend.
Thank you Joy: We are having fun and absolutely fantastic and get well soon, and we'll talk more this weekend.
Hi Petra: first time and I can do it more times, haha. Quite nice and luxurious. Have a nice weekend.
BP: We had some servants with us who took care of the ghosts and cooked the food so it was good, haha. There were 7 of us in the hotel so we were almost alone. Quite ok and I can probably get used to it:-). Have a cosy evening.
4000mil: We haven't been to Hong Kong but we take your word for it. must have been something special. We will continue our experiences a little more before we get home. Have a good time.
Znogge: Just the right attitude! It's Friday and you're happy. I like that, so keep it up all weekend.
Ruth in Virginia: fantastic and it just keeps going. we have found a gem in central Europe and the city is called Olomouc, pronounced Olomont. A really great city with culture, history, 25,000 students in music and culture, great pubs, great places to eat and wonderful people. Sometimes gems pop up where you didn't expect them. Helena will write more tomorrow. Hugs Peter.
Maggan and Ingemar. Haha, it can go anyway with wine tasting, but how nice. It was probably the only thing missing at the castle. Oh by the way .... It didn't matter because it was absolutely wonderful. Take care of yourselves.
Matts Torebring: It's not something we forget and castles are something special. we got rid of our castle, so it was time to move into a new one. very special to experience and a great joy. Have a nice weekend Matts.
26 November 2016 - 0:12
Henny says:
Nice to "travel" with you. What experiences you have, don't you sometimes think you are dreaming?
This week has been characterised by Thanksgiving here in the USA. Really wonderful to experience such a thing on site among the daughter-in-law's family and friends.
27 November 2016 - 5:43
Katta - Bucketlife says:
Oh, it looks incredibly beautiful and cosy! Imagine that there are such gems so close!
Reminds me a bit of the New York Café in Budapest, with the incredibly beautiful environment and good food. Not often you get the chance to experience that!
27 November 2016 - 17:21
Elisabeth says:
What a wonderful place!
29 November 2016 - 21:44