Where to go on a trip from České Budějovice
České Budějovice is the largest city in South Bohemia, at the same time it has a beautiful historical center that attracts many visitors. After visiting České Budějovice itself, you can go on a number of other beautiful trips within the reach of just a few kilometers. Tourists head, for example, to the Kleť mountain massif. Lovers of beautiful castles should go to Hluboká nad Vltavou. Let's take a look at the trips that are worth organizing from České Budějovice.
A tour of České Budějovice
A trip to the metropolis of South Bohemia
České Budějovice has almost one hundred thousand inhabitants and is thus the largest city in South Bohemia. The city is famous for its Budvar beer and the beautiful square of Přemysl Otakar II, which is one of the largest in the Czech Republic. The most important monuments can be found in its vicinity continue reading
Hluboká nad Vltavou in detail
Take a picture of the lock in minutes
From an early age, I looked out into the distance at the silhouette of this castle. I wanted to photograph this symbol of southern Bohemia a bit untraditionally. I think my wish came true. continue reading
Trip to Kleť
Ascent to the highest mountain of the Blanský Forest
Kleť is the highest peak of the Blanský Forest and you will find it between České Budějovice and Český Krumlov. Thanks to the oldest stone lookout tower on the top, it is a popular excursion destination. There are a number of routes to the top. We will choose a simple circuit greatly facilitated by the local one-seater cable car, with the way down being a tourist route continue reading
A trip to the ruins of the Dívčí Kámen castle
The famous ruins above the meander of the Vltava
The ruins of the famous Dívčí Kámen castle stand on a tactical place, on a rocky promontory protected on one side by the Vltava and on the other by the Křemžský brook. If you leave from Třísov, a circuit about 3.5 km long awaits you with several interesting stops. In addition, you can extend the circuit with a short walk to the excellent restaurant „Hamr Dívčí Kámen“: www.gigaplaces.com/homepage-v2/out ReklamaId = 26 and replenish your energy here continue reading
Holasovice
The village is on the UNESCO list
Holašovice is located about 15 km west of České Budějovice. It is a village heritage reserve, which is known for a unique set of buildings in the style of the so-called South Bohemian Peasant Baroque continue reading
Schwarzenberg tomb
Genius loci near Pond World
The Schwarzenberg tomb is located in the Třeboň park near the Svět pond. The tomb was founded by John Adolf II. Schwarzenberg. One of the stimuli for the construction of the tomb was the death of his wife, Princess Eleonora, on July 27, 1873. Construction began in 1874. On July 29, 1877, the tomb was consecrated by Bedřich Schwarzenberg. continue reading
Holašovice Stonehenge
Magic stone circle
On the meadow above the southeastern edge of the tourist-attractive village of Holašovice (about 15 km west of České Budějovice) there is a large stone circle made of menhirs. The way to it is marked by arrows from the village's very visited village. continue reading
Dobčická fortress
U.S. Army Equipment Museum in 1945
In the village of the small village of Dobčice (about 18 km west of České Budějovice) on the edge of the PLA Blanský les, there is a unique museum of the military equipment of the American army, which liberated this part of Czechoslovakia in 1945. In the extensive outdoor and indoor exposition there is a sample of the equipment of the American army from during the liberation of Southwestern Bohemia in 1945. continue reading