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Region of the Czech Republic
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South Bohemia is a region in the Czech Republic. It offers many picturesque towns with two of them on the UNESCO list, peaceful countryside filled with number of ponds, medieval castles, romantic chateaux and some hills at the south. While the region is often unknown to foreign tourists (except Český Krumlov and few other castles), it is quite popular between local tourists and definitely has something to offer for everyone. For local tourists, a popular way to discover this region is by bike - with nice, often relatively flat countryside and good biking infrastructure, this is a fun and relaxing way to discover South Bohemia.
By bus
There are many buses going to numerous cities and towns in South Bohemia. Most of these buses originate in Prague, but there are also some from Brno and other Czech main cities. Use IDOS to find them.
By car
A new highway is being build from Prague to Linz, but this highway is far from complete, leaving heavily congested two-lane roads I-3 and I-4 the main links with Central Bohemia.
By bicycle
As Czechia is not a very big country, it is possible to travel from one region to another by bicycle, if one has enough time and energy.
By bus
The bus network is very dense, but the bus service seems to be pretty chaotic and irregular. There are more buses on workdays than there are on weekends, with almost no buses on Saturdays.
By car
The roads are in good condition, but often quite narrow.
By bicycle
Cycling is the most popular way to travel the region among Czech tourists.
On foot
There are many marked trekking trails in South Bohemia. Especially popular for hiking are the mountainous areas, such as Šumava.
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Attractive large city in South Bohemia best known for the original Budweiser beer.
Beautiful old town with the country's second biggest chateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known mainly for its beautiful château.
An example of village in South Bohemia Rural Baroque style in UNESCO.
A historic town with the third largest castle in Czechia.
A small town at the border to Austria, a gateway to Novohradské Mountains.
Old town with the oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic.
A small town with well-preserved renaissance historic centre.
Historic town, centre of Hussite revolution.
A spa town located in the lake area Třeboňsko.
The southermost town in the Czech Republic, known for its monastery and as a popular starting point for river tourism.
a landscape area with a nature park
A village known mostly for its eponymous red renaissance château.
An artificial dam with many sport possibilities.
A mountain range (including the Šumava National Park) stretching along the German and Austrian border.
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