Following in the Footsteps of Rumcajs

Jičín and the character of the robber Rumcajs are inseparably linked. The famous fairy-tale hero, created by writer Václav Čtvrtek and illustrator Radek Pilař, has turned this historical town in the heart of the Bohemian Paradise into a true fairy-tale metropolis that attracts families with children and nostalgic adults alike every year.

When visiting Jičín, you can literally enter the world of Rumcajs and explore the places where this honest robber moved:

• Rumcajs's Cobbler Shop (Rumcajsova ševcovna): Visit the house beneath the Valdice Gate, where Rumcajs honestly stitched shoes before heading off to the Řáholec forest. Peek into his workshop, see where Manka rested, and where Cipísek might have been hiding.
• Řáholec Forest: Although this forest is full of magic and unusual creatures in the fairy tales, you will find many beautiful natural corners around Jičín that will immediately transport you into the atmosphere of the well-known story.

Jičín proudly celebrates its fairy-tale heritage, and visiting these places is an ideal opportunity to recall one of the most beautiful Czech fairy-tale works and enjoy your trip in a playful spirit.