Česká Lípa
This town on the Ploučnice river in the Liberec Region, Česká Lípa has a well-preserved historic centre protected as an urban monument zone, with a walkable core of cafés and restaurants. Founded between 1305 and 1319 under the Ronovci noble family — notably Jindřich z Lipé — and later developed by Albrecht von Wallenstein, who established a monastery and school here, the town sits within reach of mountains and several UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population36,815
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Česká Lípa: quick answers
Where is Česká Lípa?
Česká Lípa is in Czechia, about 38 km23 miles in a straight line from Liberec.
How do you get to Česká Lípa?
The nearest airport is Mnichovo Hradiště (HRA), about 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Česká Lípa hlavní nádraží, about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Česká Lípa?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C29°F. The wettest month is July, with about 94 mm3.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Česká Lípa?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 29 restaurants, 10 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Česká Lípa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Rtyně nad Bílinou, Trnovany and Hely. Česká Lípa is listed among the day trips from Prague.