Wishing the Bus Would Never Come: Visiting the Beautifully Furnished Bus Stop [Slatiňany, Czech Republic]

You’d never complain about a bus being delayed if you waited for it at the bus stop in Slatiňany, a small town in the Czech Republic. Why? Because waiting there feels as cozy as being at home. Tables, chairs, books, cups, and colorful interior  this bus stop has everything to ensure waiting is as pleasant as possible.

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The Power of Water. Moving Miniature Watermills near the Fairytale Stream [Havlíčkův Brod District, Czech Republic]

Discover an amazing location hidden in the Havlíčkův Brod District in the Czech Republic: two miniature watermills inhabited by various fairytale creatures. I made several visits to properly document this enchanting site; equipped with gumboots to traverse the water surrounding the buildings, I took not only photos but also videos, immortalizing the charming movements of the figurines that bring this place to life. Though it was the most time-consuming location I’ve explored this year, every moment spent there was undeniably worth it. 

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Curiosities in the Forest. A Misty Morning in the Enchanted Realm [Březina Municipality, Czech Republic]

Some places require specific weather conditions to fully experience their atmosphere. One such location is a fairytale site nestled in the woods of Březina Municipality, Czech Republic. A misty morning provided the perfect ambiance to explore the surroundings of the stream, adorned with quaint watermills and charming decorations.

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Where the Monster Roars. Curiosities of the Fairytale House [Czech Republic]

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of the Czech Republic lies an enchanting cabin surrounded by extraordinary and whimsical sculptures. Setting itself apart from other comparable locations, this particular haven boasts an added layer of charm with accompanying sound effects. How is it possible, you may wonder, within an uninhabited cabin? Come closer to experience the extraordinary atmosphere of this site. 

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The Next Stop: Fairytale! The Extraordinary Stumb Bus Stop [Němčovice, Czech Republic]

Sometimes, the bus arrives directly at the primary destination of the trip. In Němčovice, a charming town in the Czech Republic, there exists a bus stop so extraordinary that it undeniably merits a visit in and of itself. This particular bus stop transports you into the enchanting world of the Czechoslovakian children’s television series “Pohádky z mechu a kapradí” (English: “The Tales of Moss and Fern”), featuring its beloved main characters, Křemílek and Vochomůrka, two forest-dwelling individuals.

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The Bright Future of the Gloomy Building. The Bizarre Model of the Train Station [Brno, Czech Republic]

When you enter Brno-Královo Pole train station in Brno (Czech Republic), at first sight there’s nothing unusual about about a display case in the middle of the waiting room. The winner of the contest for the train station reconstruction has been chosen, so a visualisation of the project would be appreciated as well. The madness starts when you come closer and see the amazingly bizarre model in the display case.

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The Artistic Corner on the Outskirts of the Village. Visiting the Cellar of the Creative Outsider [Czech Republic]

I had only a few hints about the approximate location of this place and no hope to find it. That’s why once I finally saw it on the street view of the map I decided in one second about to go on the trip on the next day. I had a reason to go there as soon as possible because the place is really extraordinary—a decorated cellar on the outskirts of the village somewhere in the Czech Republic inhabited by an outsider who has been living there for 8 years already.

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A Blue Face Guy and the Others. A Quick Look over the Fence of the Fairytale Garden [Kuřim, Czech Republic]

Kuřim is an ordinary town in the Czech Republic hiding quite an extraordinary place—a fairytale garden full of decorations made by its owner. Luckily the holes of the net fence a big enough so that passersby can see magic creatures living there and other cute details. Below are some of them.

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Creepy Mannequins and Ancient Gods. Visiting the Extraordinary Veteran Muzeum Restaurant [Valašské Meziříčí, Czech Republic]

What is in common between old mannequins and ancient gods? Where is one of the most unusual tram stops? And where you can have a delicious lunch surrounded by plenty of retro cars? The answer to all these questions is simple—Veteran Muzeum Restaurant in Valašské Meziříčí (Czech Republic).

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