Česká Lípa District, Administrative district in Liberec Region, Czech Republic
Description
Česká Lípa District covers varied terrain in the Liberec Region with forests, highlands, and mountains. The landscape is shaped by several rivers, including the Ploučnice, and comprises 57 municipalities scattered across the area.
History
Since the 13th century, medieval castles such as Bezděz and Sloup stood in this region due to its strategic location. These fortifications reveal the area's importance as a border zone and a key route for trade and movement.
Culture
In Nový Bor, local artisans continue to make decorative glassware using methods passed down for centuries. Visitors can watch craftspeople at work, keeping these traditional techniques alive in their studios and workshops.
Practical
The district has good road and rail connections linking its municipalities to each other and to larger Czech cities. Visitors will find it straightforward to move between towns and access natural areas throughout the region.
Did you know?
Three protected landscape areas meet within the district: the Lusatian Mountains, Central Bohemian Uplands, and Kokořínsko - Máchův kraj National Park. This overlap creates a rare mosaic of different ecosystems and natural regions within one administrative area.
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Houska Castle
22.6 km
Lake Mácha
14 km
Bezděz Castle
20.9 km
Oybin
22.8 km
Lausche
19.7 km
Lemberk Castle
20.3 km
Helfenburk
16.1 km
Dolský Mlýn
22.4 km
Rock castle Sloup
6.3 km
Zákupy Castle
7.5 km
Ralsko Castle
16.2 km
Průrva Ploučnice
15.9 km
Tolštejn Castle
19.2 km
Grabštejn
29.7 km
Modlivý důl
6.5 km
Church of saint Lawrence and Zdislava
18.1 km
Highwood
20.1 km
Tannenberg
19 km
Burg Oybin
22.6 km
Kleis
11.6 km
Calvary in Ostré
16 km
Zahrádky Castle
5.8 km
Děvín
22.4 km
Töpfer
24 km
Nonnenfelsen
20.9 km
Vartenberk Castle
18.7 km
Ronov Castle
11.4 km
Castle Jestřebí
8.9 km
Zahrádky
Mimoň
Zákupy
Volfartice
Žandov
Ždírec
Svojkov
Sloup v Čechách
Tuhaň
Kozly
Hamr na Jezeře
Sosnová
Česká Lípa
Chlum
Kunratice u Cvikova
Bezděz
Blatce
Blíževedly
Bohatice
Brniště
Skalice u České Lípy
Radvanec
Pertoltice pod Ralskem
Luka
Mařenice
Nový Bor
Cvikov
Doksy
Chotovice
Dubnice
Dubá
Svor
Stvolínky
Stružnice
Vrchovany
Jestřebí
Holany
Provodín
Horní Libchava
Horní Police
Slunečná
Kamenický Šenov
Stráž pod Ralskem
Kravaře
Krompach
Kvítkov
Velký Valtinov
Prysk
Polevsko
Okna
Noviny pod Ralskem
Nový Oldřichov
Okrouhlá
Ralsko
Tachov
Velenice
Skalka u Doks
správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Česká Lípa
správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Nový Bor
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