Louny District

The Louny District covers an area with farmland, rolling hills, and several municipalities connected by an extensive road network. The region spans roughly 1,121 square kilometers with varying landscapes managed from administrative centers like Louny, Podbořany, and Žatec.

The district emerged as an administrative unit with the founding of its capital city Louny, which gained royal town status under King Ottokar II. This early recognition shaped the region's development and made Louny the center for surrounding municipalities.

Žatec maintains a long tradition of hops cultivation deeply rooted in the region and still attracting visitors today. Across the surrounding municipalities, regular events keep local customs and craft traditions alive.

The region sits in the rain shadow of the Ore Mountains, creating specific climate conditions for farming. Visitors find administrative services spread across several centers, making different parts of the district easily accessible.

The hops cultivation methods in Žatec follow traditions that are internationally protected and represent a specialty of this district. This specialization has shaped the local economy for centuries and remains a key part of regional identity.

Location: Ústí nad Labem Region

Capital city: Louny

Shares border with: Rakovník District, Karlovy Vary District, Kladno District, Teplice District, Most District, Chomutov District, Litoměřice District, Plzeň-North District

GPS coordinates: 50.35722,13.79694

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42