This paper explores social capital in the tourism destination of Bohemian Switzerland, located in thenorth of the Czech Republic. The research uses the synergy view on social capital, which incorporatesorganisational and institutional actors as well as local community. Through interviewing differenttypes of stakeholders from the destination, data were collected and consequently analysed with theuse of thematic analysis. An important element was identified: trust, which is especially necessary inorder to facilitate collaboration. Furthermore, positive influence from communication and localengagement in collaborations was noted. In addition, the role of institutions and tourismorganisations in the creation and positive demonstration of social capital in a tourism destinationwas emphasized. Therefore, there is a need to recognise the complementary relationships ofdifferent agents in tourism destinations