Austria
Austria The Hochficht Ski Resort is the second largest ski resort in Upper Austria with an elevation of 404 metres, where the European Cup was held. All within driving distance of a few tens of minutes. Snow conditions are guaranteed by modern snow cannons covering 100% of the slopes. The Sternstein ski resort is only […]
Cycling
Cycling Krumlov circuit Český Krumlov – Zátes – Zátoň – Branná – Přízeř – Rožmberk nad Vltavou – Rožmitál na Šumavě – Přídolí – Zahoránky – Český Krumlov Start your cycling trip in Český Krumlov, from where you can follow the marked cycle route to Rožmberk nad Vltavou. After visiting the castle, head back to […]
Going down the Vltava River
Going down the Vltava River The river flows pleasantly through the countryside and is not difficult to navigate, the difficulty does not exceed WW I. There are weirs on the weirs that guarantee navigability, make the navigation more lively and provide entertainment. There are plenty of restaurants and refreshment stands along the river. You can […]
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov The tourist and cultural centre of South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is dominated by the castle and the town centre is surrounded by the meanders of the Vltava River. Český Krumlov Castle with its Baroque theatre is the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic after Prague […]
Lipno – water reservoir
Lipno – water reservoir The Lipno Dam is a waterworks built on the Vltava River in 1952-1959. With an area of 48.7 km², it is the largest dam and the largest body of water in the Czech Republic. The length of the outlet reaches 42 km. The widest is the reservoir at Černá in Pošumaví, […]
Vyšší Brod
Vyšší Brod The town of Vyšší Brod is situated on the Vltava River at the easternmost height of the Šumava Mountains (the surrounding area is called Vyšebrodsko) and according to the location of the village core it is the southernmost village in the Czech Republic. It is very attractive for tourists. There is the Cistercian […]
Rožmberk Castle
Rožmberk Castle Rožmberk Castle is a monumental fortress that towers over the picturesque Vltava River and forms an unmistakable dominant feature of the surrounding landscape. Its history dates back to the 13th century and it also offers an amazing view of the surrounding countryside and the historic town of Rožmberk nad Vltavou. During a tour […]