South Bohemian Region, Administrative region in southern Czech Republic
Description
South Bohemia is an administrative division in the southern part of the Czech Republic, encompassing large forests, many lakes, and the Bohemian Forest mountains along the German and Austrian borders. The area spreads over more than 10,000 square kilometers (about 3,900 square miles) and is divided into seven districts, linked by a network of railways and roads.
History
After World War II, this area went through a deep transformation when its German-speaking population left and new residents arrived from other parts of Czechoslovakia. This shift changed the demographic makeup and settlement patterns across much of the territory.
Culture
Fish farming shapes the appearance of this area, with artificial ponds dotting the flat countryside and remaining in active use today. Many of these water bodies were created during the Middle Ages and still support traditional carp production, which plays an important role during the Christmas season.
Practical
České Budějovice acts as the regional center and makes a helpful starting point for travel within the area, with train connections to most larger towns and villages. Roads and regional buses help you explore the countryside, though distances between places can be considerable.
Did you know?
The peak of Plechý reaches 1,378 meters (4,520 feet) and marks one of the highest points in the Bohemian Forest. Červená Lhota Castle stands on a small island in the middle of an artificial lake and ranks among the most photographed structures in the country.
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Orlík Reservoir
66.1 km
Lipno Reservoir
61.2 km
Hluboká Castle
16.8 km
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
26 km
Písek Stone Bridge
45.5 km
Zvíkov Castle
52.5 km
Červená Lhota Castle
24.1 km
Česká Kanada
31.8 km
Ottenstein Reservoir
72.2 km
Český Krumlov Castle
39.6 km
Holašovice
32 km
Gratzen Mountains
47.9 km
Kašperk Castle
80.9 km
Žďákov Bridge
58.5 km
Rabí Castle
79.3 km
Orlík Castle
59.9 km
Dreisessel
71.6 km
Schöninger
37.1 km
Stádlec Suspension Bridge
33.5 km
Schwarzenbergischer Schwemmkanal
64 km
Plechý / Plöckenstein
68.6 km
Stadion v Jiráskově ulici
74.8 km
Lety concentration camp
61.6 km
Blatná Chateau
68.5 km
Landštejn Castle
41.6 km
Schwarzenberg Tomb
12.3 km
Waldviertel narrow gauge railways
40.9 km
Jihlava Zoo
76.1 km
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