Vimperk, Medieval town in Prachatice District, Czech Republic
At 694 meters above sea level, Vimperk extends across 80 square kilometers of South Bohemian landscape, surrounded by mountains reaching over 1000 meters.
Founded in 1251, Vimperk developed around its castle built by King Ottokar II to protect trade routes along the Golden Trail between Passau and Prachatice.
The protected historic center contains three churches of different architectural styles and a castle that now functions as a regional museum.
The town connects to major transport routes via the I/4 road and railway line from Strakonice to Volary, with regular services to surrounding cities.
The Rohde & Schwarz manufacturing facility employs over 900 people, making electrical devices in this mountain town of 7,400 inhabitants.
Location: Prachatice District
Location: administrative district of the municipality with expanded powers Vimperk
Elevation above the sea: 694 m
Shares border with: Borová Lada, Bohumilice, Horní Vltavice, Čkyně, Buk, Kubova Huť, Zdíkov, Svatá Maří
Email: urad@mesto.vimperk.cz
Website: http://vimperk.cz
GPS coordinates: 49.05253,13.77427
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:30
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