Vysočina Region

Vysočina Region is an administrative area in the central part of the Czech Republic that covers the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The terrain features dense conifer forests, wet meadows and numerous natural springs that give the land its green character.

The administrative boundaries were created in November 2000 when the Czech Republic reorganized its territorial structure. Five older districts merged to form the current extent of the area.

The elevated forests and rolling hills encouraged the construction of water mills and small reservoirs that today shape the rhythm of life in many towns. Local markets and festivals often display wood carvings and traditional textiles produced for generations in village workshops.

A main motorway connects Prague with Brno and crosses the territory from west to east, while regional roads branch into the smaller towns. Railway lines reach most larger settlements and provide an alternative to driving for journeys between district centers.

Several major rivers of the country, including Sázava, Jihlava, Svratka and Oslava, start in the elevated terrain of this area. The source zones often lie in quiet forest valleys that hikers occasionally discover during day trips.

Location: Czech Republic

Inception: November 12, 2000

Capital city: Jihlava

Elevation above the sea: 528 m

Reference: VY

Part of: Jihovýchod

Shares border with: South Moravian Region, South Bohemian Region, Central Bohemian Region, Pardubice Region

Phone: +420564602111

Email: posta@kr-vysocina.cz

Website: https://kr-vysocina.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.40000,15.70000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 03:33