Article Mountain village Modrava

Modrava has a rich history associated with Czech and German settlement and after 1990 it became an independent municipality again.

The village has a large parking lot, a bus stop, and many dining and accommodation options.

Modrava is the perfect starting point for exploring the most beautiful corners of the Šumava National Park. The most frequent destinations are the Three Lakes Marshes, the Hradlový Bridge, Březník and the Roklanský stream valley.

A favorite destination for photographers is the confluence of the Modravský and Roklanský streams, where the Vydra River arises.

The sawmill on the banks of the Roklanský stream was rebuilt in 1827 into a factory for the production of soundboards. In 1832, Franz Bienert received an imperial privilege for the exclusive production of soundboard wood. The production was transferred to Stožec in 1880. Today, the building serves as a romantic guesthouse.

The dominant feature of the village, which you cannot miss, is the Klostermann Cottage. This architectural gem, designed by the famous architect Bohuslav Fuchs, was built in 1924 for the Czechoslovak Tourist Club.

It is named after the writer Karel Klostermann, the „poet of Šumava“, who perfectly described the harsh life of the local inhabitants in his novels. The cottage has undergone extensive renovation and now operates as a hotel with a restaurant. The view from the terrace over the Modrava Valley is priceless.

Do you want to know how people used to live in Šumava and what a crucial role wood played here? Visit the interactive exhibition at the Modrava Visitor Center specializing in wood and woodworking, which the locals call nothing other than Dřevák.

It is a great place (not only) for families with children, especially if the weather is not on your side. You will learn all about woodworking, Šumava fauna and flora, and children can try various creative workshops. Moreover, the building itself is an example of modern wooden architecture that fits perfectly into the landscape.

A stylish guesthouse with a restaurant, where local beer is also brewed, has been built on the old foundations of houses and farm buildings. It is the oldest building in the village, completely renovated in 2021. Be sure to try their brewery goulash or venison specialties.

The guesthouse is connected to a modern Šumava brewery, which brews excellent unfiltered and unpasteurized beers (light and dark lagers, as well as various top-fermented specials). The beer is brewed and tapped under the Lyer brand.

Modrava may be a smaller town, but the accommodation offer here is top-notch. Everyone can choose according to their budget and taste.