Jindřichohradecká úzkokolejka

Location: Nádraží Jindřichův Hradec, Nádražní, 377 01 Jindřichův Hradec · South Bohemia

Category: historic railway

The longest narrow-gauge railway in the Czech Republic (33 km), built in 1897, connects Jindřichův Hradec with Nová Bystřice and Obrataň through the picturesque landscape of Česká Kanada. A ride on the historic train with 760 mm gauge is a unique experience for the whole family and school trips alike. A steam train also runs in season.

Why visit this place?

• The concession for the railway was granted by Emperor Franz Joseph I on 18 December 1894 and the line was ceremonially opened on 31 October 1897.
• In 1997 the line was to close for good, but the government finally sold the railway to JHMD for a symbolic 1 CZK and the trains came back.
• Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 594 visitors on Google Maps.
• Allow roughly an hour and a half; the programme is aimed at every age group from preschool to secondary school.
• There are 30 more tips within 25 km, enough to build a full-day trip.
• The whole programme is indoors, so rain is not a problem.

Verified against: cs.wikipedia.org

Practical information

• Opening hours: Seasonally Fri–Sun and public holidays (April–October), also on weekdays in July–August
• Typical visit: 90 min
• Admission: adults 55 CZK, children 28 CZK
• Visitor rating: 4.6 ★ from 594 reviews on Google Maps
• Suitable for: preschool (3–6), primary (6–10), lower secondary (10–15), secondary (15+)

For schools

Ride on a historic train with commentary on the history of the railway and the landscape of Česká Kanada

Official website: https://uzkokolejky.cz

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