Mělník is a city in Central Bohemia. It lies on the confluence of two of Bohemia most important rivers - Vltava and Elbe. It is located 25 km north of Prague.
Mělník is known as the place where Vltava flows into Elbe (this is more tradition than reality, Vltava is actually wider and has more water than Elbe in Mělník). It is however a relatively big city with 19 thousand inhabitants, with some of them commuting to Prague everyday. The city actually lies some 80 meters above the confluence, which provides some great views of the confluence.
Mělník was founded in 10th century as a castle guarding the confluence. Today, there is a large chateau at the place of the former castle.
- Chateau Mělník, +420 315 622 121. 9ː30 - 16ː30. A large chateau above the river confluence. One of the few chateaux in Czechia which you can visit without a guide 110 Kč.
- Church of Sts Peter and Paul, +420 731 518 750. A large Gothic church from 10th century, one of the oldest in Bohemia. The interior is free to enter, you can also climb the tower with an excellent view of the city and confluence (50 Kč) or visit the church ossuary (40 Kč)
- Regional Museum Mělník, +420 315 630 922, +420 315 630 922. 9ː00 - 17ː00, closed on Mondays. A small museum in former monastery offering permanent exhibition regarding wine-making and pram-making, which both have tradition in Mělník. 50 Kč.
Chateau Mělník, +420 315 622 121. 9ː30 - 16ː30. A large chateau above the river confluence. One of the few chateaux in Czechia which you can visit without a guide 110 Kč.
Church of Sts Peter and Paul, +420 731 518 750. A large Gothic church from 10th century, one of the oldest in Bohemia. The interior is free to enter, you can also climb the tower with an excellent view of the city and confluence (50 Kč) or visit the church ossuary (40 Kč)
Regional Museum Mělník, +420 315 630 922, +420 315 630 922. 9ː00 - 17ː00, closed on Mondays. A small museum in former monastery offering permanent exhibition regarding wine-making and pram-making, which both have tradition in Mělník. 50 Kč.
You can bike around in the relatively flat area.
Mělník has a tradition in wine-making. Local wine is usually dry and worth of tasting. You can arrange some wine tasting at the local museum.
- Kokořínsko - nearby protected landscape area with interesting rock formations and opportunities to hike. 19 km
- Říp - a solitary hill rising up from the surrounding flat area, there are many legends about it. Offering a great view. 17 km.
- Prague - 30 km