Klatovy District: Hotels and Accommodation

The national cultural monuments in Klatovy District include Červené Poříčí Chateau, Rabí Castle, Švihov Castle, Týnec Chateau, Velhartice Castle and the Vchynicko-Tetovský Canal.

Rabí was founded in the first half of the 14th century by the Lords of Rýzmberk and served defensive purposes in the upper Otava region. A guided tour of the palace includes preserved medieval rooms, castle models, archaeological finds, exhibitions on stove tiles, a viewing terrace and cellars.

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Švihov was built as an artificial island and has two defensive moats fed by the Úhlava River. A visit to the tower includes projections as well as views of the town and the Úhlava Valley. A boat ride through the moat passes eight stations explaining the castle's defensive system. There is also a self-guided route around Cinderella's slipper, including a boat ride around the castle.

Velhartice Castle is associated with the secret safekeeping of the Bohemian Crown Jewels in the 15th century. A large stone bridge connects the castle core with a detached residential and defensive tower. The castle tour includes the castle cistern, cellars, the interiors of the former Rajský Palace, the view from the large stone bridge and the Putna defensive tower.

The self-guided tour in Velhartice includes an interactive exhibition in the former castle brewery and a viewpoint overlooking the Ostružná Valley. The open-air museum complex of folk architecture there has been open to visitors since 2009. It comprises valuable buildings relocated from the foothills of the Bohemian Forest.

The car park at Švihov is about 100 metres from the castle; the route is level and takes approximately one to two minutes. Bicycle parking spaces and basic repair equipment are available outdoors.

The Plzeň–Klatovy–Železná Ruda railway line runs through Klatovy District. Velhartice is served by direct buses from Klatovy and Sušice; the bus stop is approximately one kilometre from the castle entrance. Blue and red hiking trails, as well as several cycle routes, also pass through Velhartice.

Prášilské Lake was formed by a glacier approximately 10,000 years ago. Svatobor, Vosík [Hartmanice-Javoříc], Javorná and Vysoký hřebet are located in the surroundings of Klatovy District. The Bayerwald-Tierpark Lohberg wildlife park is located in the wider regional area.

More local pages: Svata Katerina, Hamry Na Šumavě, Horská Kvilda, Zelená Lhota, Zelezná Ruda, Nezdice Na Sumave, Kašperské Hory, Čachrov, Dešenice, Hojsova Stráž.

To the higher-level travel overview: Pilsen.