The garden of the Vlašim Chateau is undoubtedly one of the most important landscaped parks in the Czech Republic. The rugged and charming valley of the Blanice River with the river flood-plains and rocky drop-offs was complemented by a sensitively planted selection of trees and bushes. Today’s visitors can also admire numerous edifices built in the Romanticism style; most noticeable are the Neo-Gothic entry gates and the Chinese Pavilion. Huge forest oaks and linden trees dot the entire garden; the oldest probably came from the original park of the chateau. Their massive trunks are interwoven with large mouldering hollows. In addition to domestic trees the gardens also boast foreign tree species – Kentucky coffeetree, honey locust, hemlock, tulip tree, and huge wild black cherries. Autumn is a symphony of colours of various types and shapes of leaves. Heaps of fallen leaves and branches attract hedgehogs that seek food and shelter for hibernation. On the other hand, the river flood-plains around the Blanice are better visited in the spring, when they blossom with red-coloured fireball and yellow crowfoot flowers. The garden gently merges with the open landscape at the edge of the town. You may spot the nuthatch on the tree trunks. Looking for insects in the chinks, this grey-coated skilful climber can climb the trunks upside down. The Vlašim Chateau Garden has undergone a large reconstruction in the past years. A lot of buildings were repaired and some forgotten paths were also restored. The ancient trees have been professionally treated, and a lot of new bushes and trees have been planted in the park. Every season brings a new surprise to visitors of the gardens.