Tips for trips

Český Krumlov Graphite Mine

A tour of the graphite mine 70 m below the surface offers a demonstration of mining and a ride on a mine train. Before you set off on the tour itself, you will be equipped with special clothing, including a miner's lamp. You will then be taken underground by a mine train, which was once used by miners to travel to their shifts.

The history of graphite mines in the Český Krumlov region dates back to the mid-18th century. In one of them, a two-kilometer tour circuit was created at a depth of 70 m below the surface, and it has been open to the public again since May 1, 2008. About 1,5 kmes are covered by a mine train, and the rest of the route, where visitors can see practical demonstrations of mining activities accompanied by commentary, is covered on foot. The expedition under Český Krumlov and its surroundings takes more than an hour.

The Kingdom of the Forest

A new forest town with lots of play elements showcases the beauty and diversity of the Šumava Forest.

• Giant Royal Trampoline
• Children's cable car
• Village for little elves
• Small forest zoo – goats, wild cat, squirrel, tawny owl, jay
• Forest playground for big athletes
• Ramming swing
• Castle trails of forest animals
• and more, a total of 44 attractions

Czech RepuBRICK - LEGO exhibition

The Czech Repubrick exhibition is the largest Czech world made of LEGO® bricks. In one place, in Lipno nad Vltavou, you can visit the National Museum, Karlštejn Castle, or St. Vitus Cathedral. You can peek into a space station, spin a Ferris wheel, become a train conductor, or a lighting technician at a rock concert.

On an area of 2^,000 m^², you will find more than 40 giant structures crafted down to the smallest detail. Famous Czech monuments, life-size movie heroes, remote-controlled technical models, and a flood of bricks to play with await you. 

The exhibition includes a shop selling LEGO® building sets and a stand offering light refreshments.

On a boat from Vyšší Brod to Krumlov

Are you brave enough to set out from Krumlov on a day-long trip for real water sports enthusiasts along the most popular section of the Vltava River?

The route starts below the dam in Vyšší Brod and continues to Rožmberk and Český Krumlov. During the trip, you will pass a total of 9 weirs and after about 6 to 8 hours you will reach your destination, where the rental company will pick you up at the agreed time or after you call them. We recommend anchoring after passing through Krumlov (e.g. at Kemp Krumlov) so that you don't miss anything. In Krumlov alone, you will pass another 4 weirs and see the most beautiful part of the town from the river. You will not go hungry or thirsty on this long trip, as there are plenty of places to refresh yourself along the way.

Bike park at Lipno

Unusual fun with a bit of safe adrenaline awaits you at the Lipno Bike Park.
Exciting yet safe, the 1500 m long fun descent can be mastered by children and beginners alike. The upper station of the Bike Park cable car offers a magnificent view, and the surrounding area is crisscrossed with mountain bike trails.

• 1,8 km (blue trail) and 1,2 km (red trail - more difficult) offer adventurous and fun rides with lots of bumps and elevation changes 180 m
• Convenient transport of bikes on the four-seater Promenádní chairlift
• all equipment can be rented directly at the cable car
• free parking
• Suitable for children aged 8 and above, beginners and advanced riders!

Hochficht Ski Resort

The Hochficht Ski Resort in Šumava, near Lake Lipno, offers a wide range of options for all winter sports enthusiasts, regardless of age and skiing ability, from children and complete beginners to demanding skiers. There is something for everyone here – from leisurely family slopes to the FIS race track, which hosted the European Cup.

• 20,8 km attractive slopes
• 9 km easy difficulty
• 10 km medium difficulty
• 1 km difficult FIS
• 1 km with artificial lighting for evening skiing

Sightseeing boat trips on the reservoir

Regular sightseeing cruises from Lipno and Frymburk. Come and discover how big the "South Bohemian Sea" really is. You will enjoy an unforgettable view from the surface of the Lipno reservoir.

• Sightseeing boat cruises and regular services several times a day, boarding points at Lipno nad Vltavou and Frymburk.
• Other landing stages in Dolní Vltavice, Horní Planá, Černá v Pošumaví, and Přední Výtoň.
• Some boats offer bicycle transport.
• Cruises can be booked for groups, schools, and clubs.
• The Adalbert Stifter boat can carry up to 250 passengers on board.
• Cruises with children's programs and evening cruises according to the current timetable.

Cycle path around Lipno

The Lipno – Frymburk – Přední Výtoň – Lipno (21 km) lake cycle path runs along the lake. It is covered with high-quality smooth asphalt and is therefore suitable not only for cyclists but also for inline skaters. The route follows the lake shore, is flat in profile, and full of romantic nooks and views of Lake Lipno. The trail is illuminated in the evening in the Lipno – Frymburk section.

The Lipno Lake Cycle Trail is suitable for families with children, and the Frymburk – Lipno (dam) – Přední Výtoň section is completely free of road traffic. The trip can also be taken as a round trip if you continue from Přední Výtoň to Frýdava along a road with minimal car traffic and then take the ferry to Frymburk. This will take you almost exactly the distance of a half marathon – 21 km, which is traditionally run and skated on this route. There are refreshment options and children's playgrounds along the route.

Treetop Walk

The Lipno Treetop Walk, unique in the Czech Republic and the first of its kind in the country, welcomed its first visitors on July 10, 2012. The walk is sensitively integrated into the landscape around Lake Lipno and is a unique addition to Lipno.

It features 11 adrenaline-filled sections for children, interactive educational stops, and one of the longest dry slides in the Czech Republic. Stunning views of Lake Lipno, the Šumava countryside, the Novohradské Mountains, and the peaks of the Austrian Alps. All this will be your reward for climbing the 675-meter-long footbridge up to a height of 40 meters!

The trail ends with a 40-meter-high nine-sided observation tower, which is unique in its appearance, not only thanks to its airy architectural form, but also its barrier-free access, type, and construction method.

Adventure Golf - funspot Lipno

The adventure golf course consists of 18 holes spread out and set in the rugged terrain of the botanical garden, flowing smoothly around a waterfall and two ponds with rich fauna and flora. The game is not physically demanding and anyone can play, from a 3-year-old child to a 99-year-old senior. Come visit us and enjoy a wonderful day that you and your family will never forget.

The course remains lit for romantic evening games under the stars, accompanied by pleasant music or holographic projections.