“The Icelandic horse is the embodiment of Icelandic nature: unique, pure and authentic.”

These beautiful horses are fast, temperamental and the rough terrain is a piece of cake for them. They are used at farms, as a luxurious embellishment at many exhibitions, they are fast runners at races and are used for recreation.

The charming breed opens a world of adventure

Horseback riding trips with these horses are very popular in Iceland. They offer a unique opportunity to discover beautiful nature, enjoy astounding views of the panoramic landscape and grazing sheep. Outings can be found all across Iceland, and many start near to Reykjavik.

Pronájem bytu 3+kk - Praha 1 - 108, Praha 1

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The flying tempo of the Icelandic horse

Unlike other horse breeds, the Icelandic horse is particular for its 5 different gaits: walk, trot, tölt (four-beat ambling gait), gallop and flying pace. The last mentioned flying pace is a two-beat lateral gait during which the horse can attain a speed of up to 50 km/hour!

The purest horse breed is also the most colourful: it can have up to 40 different colours and more than 100 variations. 

Today, there are about 80,000 of these luxurious horses in Iceland, which is quite a lot, considering that Iceland has a population of about 330,000. It is the most colourful breed in the world – it has up to 40 different colours and more than 100 variations.

Luxurious sports hotel

With this idea in mind, Václav Pilc designed a first-class hotel on Na Poříčí Street in Prague 1, in the spirit of relaxation of the body and soul. His wife was the sports teacher Běla Friedladerová, Czechoslovak representative in swimming and diving. This sporty hotel featured not only a 25 metre pool, but also a large and small gym, commercial premises (Jepa department store) and a restaurant.

How to become a definite luxury landmark?

The massive hotel is a landmark on the street, attracting the viewer with a number of terraces, glass walls, a constructivist consoled roof and period light advertisements. It is accessed through a passage and divided into three parts, each dominated by a different colour. This colour then appears throughout the interior, in the hallways, the orientation system, upholstery and wall paint in the rooms. The furniture bears traces of functionalism, luxurious and pleasant to use. There is a prevalence of tube furniture manufactured by the Slezák factory and designed by architect Karel Honzík.

Loft 3+kk na prodej s terasou, Praha Modřany, Praha 4

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This multipurpose masterpiece was technically advanced, with its own laundry room, hot-air drying room and air conditioning. Václav Pilc ensured that the space was open, light, fitted with timeless furniture (chrome tube furniture in the spirit of Bauhaus), elegant clean lines combined with superior functionality.

Anybody who stops by the hotel will be charmed not only by the “simple” luxury, but also by the modern facilities, having been recently (2015) reconstructed by the heiress of Václav Pilc.