Beyond Krumlov

Relaxing holiday with a mix of adventure activities? Lipno is calling your name. It is the largest man-made reservoir in the Czech Republic built on the Vltava river between the years of 1952-1959. What might be a surprise is that Lipno reservoir supplies drinking water to Prague. Nowadays, it’s a recreational resort where you will find many campsites, guesthouses or hotels. Lipno offers a wide range of activities making it a perfect place to create memories with your loved ones.One thing you shouldn't miss is the ‘Treetop Walkway Lipno’. It’s a huge playground suitable for all ages with 7 rou ...

Šumava is one of the oldest mountain ranges in Europe. It's the largest national park in the Czech Republic covering 680,64 km² and it’s located on the borders of the Czech Republic, Austria and German Bavaria. The environment of Šumava is a natural home to many animals and is significantly influenced by the size and ruggedness of the area, the degree of established protection zones, the diversity of biotopes and human activities. The most common animals are deer, roe deer and wild boar. If you're lucky you could spot animals such as foxes, lynx or wolves.The fauna of the mountain spruce fores ...

The Hluboká Castle is undoubtedly one of the most important neo-Gothic buildings in the Czech Republic and one of the biggest ones in Central Europe. It is the 7th most visited monument in the Czech Republic visited by 293 thousand people per year. Around the same location used to stand Froburg castle.It was built by Přemysl Otakar II in 1256 as a defense stronghold against his brother and rival Václav III who ruled over Moravia at that time. It was also used by his successors until it was destroyed during the 17th century.The origin of the present name of Hluboká Castle is still disputed. ...

Try watching a sunset from the top of the mountain Kleť at 1087m above sea level. If you’re brave enough, start hiking at night to watch a sunrise. Only a few moments in life can match this experience! When the weather is clear you will get to see the view of the Alps from the oldest stone lookout tower in Bohemia. In 1825, prince Josef Schwarzenberg had it built for the private use of his family. Now, open to the public, it carries his name - 'Joseph’s  Tower'.On the top, you will also find Tereza's hut which is a timbered mountain hut with a restaurant protected as a cultural monument. ...

The first images that come to mind when someone mentions Třeboň are the stunning deep forests, expansive meadows, and countless ponds. The South Bohemian town offers a lovely mix of an active and cultural holiday. It has approximately 8,500 inhabitants. It is situated near the Austrian border, between České Budějovice and Jindřichův Hradec.The area was settled by Slavs in the 7th century and became part of Bohemia in 805 AD. In 907 King Zdislav I. was crowned here. As early as the 14th century, seals feature the Třeboň coat of arms. When it was approved by Emperor Ferdinand I. in 1556, it took ...

King Přemysl Otakar II. decided to establish a sizable royal town here in 1261. He chose a strategically excellent location near the ‘Budivojovice’ area from which the town took its name. At the junction of the ‘Malé’ and ‘Vltava’ rivers. In the middle of the town, you'll find the main square named after the king with dimensions of 133 x 133 m. It's the largest square in the Czech Republic and one of the largest in Europe.In the middle of Přemysl Otakar II Square you will find the famous symbol of České Budějovice - ‘Samson's Fountain’. Built between 1720 and 1727 as part of the town's recons ...