Guidebook for Šumava National park

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Guidebook for Šumava National park

Sightseeing

tips for great places to explore in the are of Šumava National Park and South Bohemia
Cesky Krumlov is a town on Vltava, which has one of the most beautiful castles in Czech Republic. Highly recommended is to take a walk throught the historic old town.
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Český Krumlov
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Cesky Krumlov is a town on Vltava, which has one of the most beautiful castles in Czech Republic. Highly recommended is to take a walk throught the historic old town.
Boubin forest – one of the most important forests in Europe, it has very big historical value due to the old species of trees growing there. http://www.boubinsky-prales.cz
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Bosque de Boubín
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Boubin forest – one of the most important forests in Europe, it has very big historical value due to the old species of trees growing there. http://www.boubinsky-prales.cz
Vydra river – is a small beautiful river flowing through the national park Sumava. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vydra_%28river%29
Vydra
Vydra river – is a small beautiful river flowing through the national park Sumava. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vydra_%28river%29
a beautiful mountain village located in the heart of National Park Sumava. Great spot for bike or hiking trips or in the winter it's one of the main czech cross country skiing resorts.
Horská Kvilda
a beautiful mountain village located in the heart of National Park Sumava. Great spot for bike or hiking trips or in the winter it's one of the main czech cross country skiing resorts.
Castle Kasperk is a castle founded in year 1356 by Charles IV. Is located close to a town Kasperske Hory and is surrounded by beautiful nature and forrests. More information at www.kasperk.cz
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Castillo de Kašperk
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Castle Kasperk is a castle founded in year 1356 by Charles IV. Is located close to a town Kasperske Hory and is surrounded by beautiful nature and forrests. More information at www.kasperk.cz
Black lake is the biggest lake in the Czech Republic, which is to be found in an altitude of 1000 m above sea level and is surrounded by a pristine nature.
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Černé Jezero (nejhlubší jezero ČR)
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Black lake is the biggest lake in the Czech Republic, which is to be found in an altitude of 1000 m above sea level and is surrounded by a pristine nature.
Founded as a castle on the site of an ancient settlement by Purkart of Vrchotovy Janovice, the burgrave of Zvíkov, in the second half of the 13th century.
Státní zámek Vimperk
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Founded as a castle on the site of an ancient settlement by Purkart of Vrchotovy Janovice, the burgrave of Zvíkov, in the second half of the 13th century.
Vimperk is a old town established in year 1350 with a beautiful castle Vimperk and many other historical places including town tower from year 1500. It is a gate to Sumava National Park.
Vimperk
Vimperk is a old town established in year 1350 with a beautiful castle Vimperk and many other historical places including town tower from year 1500. It is a gate to Sumava National Park.
considered one of the most beautiful castles - Hluboka is situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou close to Budweis. In the second half of the 13th century a gothic castle was built
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Hluboká nad Vltavou
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considered one of the most beautiful castles - Hluboka is situated in Hluboká nad Vltavou close to Budweis. In the second half of the 13th century a gothic castle was built
is ruined castle in Southwestern Bohemia and situated on a prominent hill by the central course of the River Otava, in the foothills of Šumava region
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Castillo de Rabí
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is ruined castle in Southwestern Bohemia and situated on a prominent hill by the central course of the River Otava, in the foothills of Šumava region
Beautiful castle : One of the first owners and builders of the castle Bušek of Velhartice and his son were favourite and faithful chamberlains of the King and Emperor Charles IV.
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Castillo de Velhartice
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Beautiful castle : One of the first owners and builders of the castle Bušek of Velhartice and his son were favourite and faithful chamberlains of the King and Emperor Charles IV.
Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th- and 19th-century vernacular buildings
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Holašovice
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Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th- and 19th-century vernacular buildings
Zvíkov, often called "the king of Czech castles", is a castle located at the junction of the Vltava and Otava rivers, some 15 km north of Písek, in the South Bohemian Region
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Castle Zvíkov
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Zvíkov, often called "the king of Czech castles", is a castle located at the junction of the Vltava and Otava rivers, some 15 km north of Písek, in the South Bohemian Region
Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it is overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes
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Passau
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Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it is overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes
Polednik view tower is located 1315 m above sea level and is 37 m high with 227 steps leading to the top. The entrance hall exhibits the three levels of forest vegetation which you walk through on your way to Poledník (Meridian). The viewing tower with gallery is located at the level of the ninth to tenth floor and offers a wonderful view of the nearby and distant surrounding areas at a full 360 degrees and you can clearly see the highest peaks in Šumava, such as Velký Javor (1456 m above sea level), Small and Big Roklan (1453 and 1389 m above sea level) and Boubín (1362 m above sea level); you can often see the Alps.
Poledník
Polednik view tower is located 1315 m above sea level and is 37 m high with 227 steps leading to the top. The entrance hall exhibits the three levels of forest vegetation which you walk through on your way to Poledník (Meridian). The viewing tower with gallery is located at the level of the ninth to tenth floor and offers a wonderful view of the nearby and distant surrounding areas at a full 360 degrees and you can clearly see the highest peaks in Šumava, such as Velký Javor (1456 m above sea level), Small and Big Roklan (1453 and 1389 m above sea level) and Boubín (1362 m above sea level); you can often see the Alps.

Food Scene

enjoy some of the local places and specialities - try great homemade blueberry pie in Kvilda Bakery
Is a Great bakery with homemade cakes, coffee , pies and pastry & small brewery.
Bakery Kvilda Ltd.
Is a Great bakery with homemade cakes, coffee , pies and pastry & small brewery.
Small brewery with the best selection of food and drinks in Modrava, heart of the Sumava national park Open daily: 10 am – 10pm http://www.pivovarmodrava.cz/lyer/
brewery Iyer
Small brewery with the best selection of food and drinks in Modrava, heart of the Sumava national park Open daily: 10 am – 10pm http://www.pivovarmodrava.cz/lyer/
Nebespan Café & Apartments is a boutique-style “inn” with a lovely on-site café. In addition to 3 individual suites we offer 6 simple bed & breakfast rooms. We also rent 3 apartments in Holiday Houses Rajsko. Nebespan arose suddenly and unexpectedly from beautiful old Art Nouveau building dating back to 1907. The house and its layout has inspired us to create the café.
Boutique hotel Nebespán
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Nebespan Café & Apartments is a boutique-style “inn” with a lovely on-site café. In addition to 3 individual suites we offer 6 simple bed & breakfast rooms. We also rent 3 apartments in Holiday Houses Rajsko. Nebespan arose suddenly and unexpectedly from beautiful old Art Nouveau building dating back to 1907. The house and its layout has inspired us to create the café.
Set out for a trip around the world with our chef. Taste our traditional dishes from various corners of the world. We will prepare for you honestly made home or sophisticated French dishes or even American, Arabian or New Zealand specialities from high-quality fresh raw food from Šumava's farmers. We will also select an appropriate wine for your dishes.
Hotel MÁDR
Set out for a trip around the world with our chef. Taste our traditional dishes from various corners of the world. We will prepare for you honestly made home or sophisticated French dishes or even American, Arabian or New Zealand specialities from high-quality fresh raw food from Šumava's farmers. We will also select an appropriate wine for your dishes.

Parks & Nature

Libin is a beautiful viewtower , from which you can see as far as Alp regions & Germany & the whole region of South Bohemia. More information can be found here:
Rozhledna Libín
Libin is a beautiful viewtower , from which you can see as far as Alp regions & Germany & the whole region of South Bohemia. More information can be found here:
Jezerni slat lake – is kind of lake with endemic plants, birds and trees. Well worth the visit – there are pavements through the area with information boards in czech and english for clear orientation
Jezerní slať
Jezerni slat lake – is kind of lake with endemic plants, birds and trees. Well worth the visit – there are pavements through the area with information boards in czech and english for clear orientation
Vltava spring – it is a source of famous czech river flowing from here to Prague and further. Its a great destination for a trip from Kvilda. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vltava
Manantiales del río Moldava
Vltava spring – it is a source of famous czech river flowing from here to Prague and further. Its a great destination for a trip from Kvilda. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vltava
Information center about Sumava – Kvilda – located in town Kvilda, it may provide the necessary information for your trips to the surrounding beautiful places.
Informační středisko Národního parku Šumava - Kvilda
Information center about Sumava – Kvilda – located in town Kvilda, it may provide the necessary information for your trips to the surrounding beautiful places.
a natural trail around the Vydra river direction to Antygl ranks amongst the most beautiful trails in the Czech Republic and shows the immense beauty of the river with crystal clear waters
Povydří
a natural trail around the Vydra river direction to Antygl ranks amongst the most beautiful trails in the Czech Republic and shows the immense beauty of the river with crystal clear waters
Three lake moor is a small mountain bog, a spring type (below the south-eastern slope of Oblík - 1,224 m above sea level). Šumava peat bogs belong among wetlands of international importance
Tříjezerní slať
Three lake moor is a small mountain bog, a spring type (below the south-eastern slope of Oblík - 1,224 m above sea level). Šumava peat bogs belong among wetlands of international importance
Since summer 2005, visitors have been able to test their creativity and knowledge of Šumava NP nature in the outdoor complex by the Information Centre and Stožec Centre of Environmental Education.
Stožec
Since summer 2005, visitors have been able to test their creativity and knowledge of Šumava NP nature in the outdoor complex by the Information Centre and Stožec Centre of Environmental Education.
(1153 m above sea level) - the former highest settlement in Bohemia. Viewpoint of the southern part of Šumava and the Alps. Border crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Common Information Point of the Suave NP and PLA and Bavarian Forest NP.
Bučina
(1153 m above sea level) - the former highest settlement in Bohemia. Viewpoint of the southern part of Šumava and the Alps. Border crossing for pedestrians and cyclists. Common Information Point of the Suave NP and PLA and Bavarian Forest NP.
Biggest tree-top walkway in the world now newly open Wooden, tree-top walkway 8-25m above Bavarian forest with 6 learning stations & breathtaking views of the surrounding pristine nature and mountains. Address: Böhmstraße 43, 94556 Neuschönau, Germany Hours: Open daily · 9:30AM–7PM Phone: +49 8558 974074
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Pasarela de copas de los árboles del Bosque de Baviera
43 Böhmstraße
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Biggest tree-top walkway in the world now newly open Wooden, tree-top walkway 8-25m above Bavarian forest with 6 learning stations & breathtaking views of the surrounding pristine nature and mountains. Address: Böhmstraße 43, 94556 Neuschönau, Germany Hours: Open daily · 9:30AM–7PM Phone: +49 8558 974074
A famous viewtower on one of the highest peaks in Sumava national parks boasting with breathtaking views of the surrounding national park & in case of good visibility even Alps. The peak can be reached from Kvilda and is located close to the source of Vltava river.
Černá hora
A famous viewtower on one of the highest peaks in Sumava national parks boasting with breathtaking views of the surrounding national park & in case of good visibility even Alps. The peak can be reached from Kvilda and is located close to the source of Vltava river.
The municipality of Javorník (1065 metres above sea level) is located not far from Stachy and in its immediate vicinity is the view tower of Karel Klostermann. Now re-opened, the original 18.5 m high stone tower was built in 1938. Since the surrounding spruce trees had outgrown the structure, it was heightened in 2003 and then re-opened.
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tower Javornik
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The municipality of Javorník (1065 metres above sea level) is located not far from Stachy and in its immediate vicinity is the view tower of Karel Klostermann. Now re-opened, the original 18.5 m high stone tower was built in 1938. Since the surrounding spruce trees had outgrown the structure, it was heightened in 2003 and then re-opened.
visitors center to see Lynx and Deers in their natural habitat
Návštěvnické centrum Kvilda
Kvilda
visitors center to see Lynx and Deers in their natural habitat
visitors center to see Wolves in their natural habitat
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Návštěvnické Centrum Srní
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visitors center to see Wolves in their natural habitat
great visitors center in Borová Lada - Owls , just 7 minutes from the apartment
Sovín Borová Lada
great visitors center in Borová Lada - Owls , just 7 minutes from the apartment

Entertainment & Activities

Kvilda and region around is famous for its sport activities and has one of the best bike routes and winters - cross-country ski routes in the Czech Republic.
Ski resort Zadov – the closest ski resort with number of lifts and slopes. Nice as well for cross country skiing. Is located approx. 25 minutes drive from the house.
La zona de esquí de Zadov
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Ski resort Zadov – the closest ski resort with number of lifts and slopes. Nice as well for cross country skiing. Is located approx. 25 minutes drive from the house.
ski resort great for beginners and kids - directly at the house doors
Estación de esquí - Ski Kvilda - Fotopoint
ski resort great for beginners and kids - directly at the house doors

Everything Else

Ski resort Grosser Arber is a german ski resort, it is located very close to the czech boarders and to close Zelezna Ruda.
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Großer Arbersee
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Ski resort Grosser Arber is a german ski resort, it is located very close to the czech boarders and to close Zelezna Ruda.
A peak of over 1000 meters above sea level with a beautiful viewtower called Klostermannova viewtower.
Javorník
A peak of over 1000 meters above sea level with a beautiful viewtower called Klostermannova viewtower.
a channel built and used for transporting wood. It is a historical landmark
Plavební kanál
a channel built and used for transporting wood. It is a historical landmark
is a old czech natural reserve, which is famous for its pristine old fir mountain forests
Milešický prales
is a old czech natural reserve, which is famous for its pristine old fir mountain forests

Shopping

grocery store of the famous german chain Lidl offering always very good deals . open daily 7am - 9 pm
Lidl
584 Sklářská
grocery store of the famous german chain Lidl offering always very good deals . open daily 7am - 9 pm

Essentials

closest hospital - located approximately 15 minutes from the apartment
Vimperk hospital
28 Pivovarská
closest hospital - located approximately 15 minutes from the apartment