Ratibořice

The charming Empire-style castle is set in the picturesque valley of the Úpa River. The elegant interiors of the first floor of the chateau present the authentic living quarters of Kateřina Vilemína, Duchess of Zaháň, while the ground floor introduces visitors to the last owners of Ratibořice – members of the princely family of Schaumburg-Lippe, who were related to important ruling families of Europe. The picturesque valley, now called Babiččino Údolí (Grandmother's Valley) after the famous literary work by Czech writer B. Němcová, "Babička" (Grandmother), is home to important technical monuments – Rudr's Mill and the water mangle. These are open to the public on selected dates.