Klatovy District

Klatovy District spreads across the Plzen Region with terrain ranging from mountainous areas along the German border to gentle northeastern hills. The landscape features dense forests and includes ninety-four municipalities, of which fifteen are towns.

This area received its official designation as an administrative district in 1960, becoming part of the restructured Czech territorial system. Since then it has served as an important administrative center in the Plzen Region.

Local communities here maintain regional traditions through year-round festivals and gatherings that bring people together. These events show how residents keep their heritage alive in everyday life.

The district has multiple transportation connections to Germany and can be easily accessed from various directions. Visitors can explore the region and its individual municipalities through different travel routes.

Part of Sumava National Park lies within this territory, home to two natural lakes formed by glaciers - Cerne and Certovo - among the few of their kind in the country. These rare geological features make the region particularly noteworthy.

Location: Plzeň Region

Inception: April 11, 1960

Capital city: Klatovy

Shares border with: Cham, Regen, Freyung-Grafenau, Domažlice District, Plzeň-South District, Prachatice District, Strakonice District

GPS coordinates: 49.39500,13.29361

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:52