The town of Decin is situated in Northern Bohemia, a beautiful region of hills, valleys and rivers. Bohemian Switzerland, which is said to be to be a marvelous island of virgin nature in the heart of Europe and was declared National Park on 1 January 2000, lies just few kilometers to the North. Numerous marked tourist trails that connect unique sights with the spots of natural value lure more and more visitors to this area, mostly people anxious to escape the city noise, people looking for quiet and rest. The chateau of Decin lies in the very centre of the town, above the confluence of the Elbe and Ploucnice rivers. It is one of the biggest and historically most important buildings of its kind in the Czech Republic.