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Lipno nad Vltavou

Lipno nad Vltavou is southeast of the Bohemian Forest and directly on the Lipno Lake, the largest man-made lake in the Czech Republic. Because of the optimal location and the resulting diverse leisure opportunities, the tranquil resort is very popular with families. In the summer, the beaches and bike trails are extremely popular. In winter, tourists and locals alike hit the family-friendly pistes and far-reaching cross-country trails. The area also provides the chance for a few great day-trips, for example to the UNESCO city Cesky Krumlov, just about 35 km from the resort. There are also many castles and forts in the southern Bohemian Forest.

Bohemian Forest

The Bohemian Forest is a mountain chain which stretches over 200 km along the German-Czech-Austrian border. Although geographically speaking it is only a single mountain range, the name it's given depends on the region, i.e the political border. On the German side it's called the Bavarian Forest, it is known in Czech as Šumava and in Upper Austria it's given the name Bohemian Forest. The Czech part is at between 510 and 1,378 m above sea level, with the highest mountain, Plechý (Plöckenstein) being located on the Austrian border. In 1990 the UNESCO biosphere reserve Šumava was founded.

Since the Middle Ages glass production has played a huge part in the region's economy and is known for this today. Tourism is now of increasing significance- also in winter. The Bohemian Forest is dotted with many small ski areas, each with its unique charm, so you really are spoilt for choice. All over you'll find soft slopes, often also with ski kindergartens for the little ones, to challenging pistes which lead through the wonderful forest landscape.

Travel Lipno nad Vltavou

• By train: Lipno nad Vltavou (in resort)
• By plane: Linz (approx. 55 km), Prague (approx. 210 km), Munich (approx. 250 km)