Southern Bohemia: Places to Explore

Ceské Budejovice is the largest city in Southern Bohemia, but it's more of a transportation hub and not nearly as charming as the neighboring towns. Still, a couple of interesting spots ensure that... Read more

It's rare that a place not only lives up to its hype but exceeds it. Ceský Krumlov, the official residence of the Rozmberk family for some 300 years, is such a place. It's the only must-see in Southern... Read more

The ancient town of Jindrichuv Hradec, which dates to the end of the 12th century, is mirrored in the reflective waters of the Vajgar Pond right in the town's center. Originally a market colony near the... Read more

Písek is a bit of a surprise. It used to be that people came for one thing: Písek's 700-year-old Gothic bridge peopled with baroque statues. But a recent infusion of European Union funds... Read more

Looking at Tábor now, it's hard to believe that this was once a counterculture utopia and fortress. Lucky for visitors a few centuries later, the town has retained all this turbulent history in... Read more

Trebon, like Tábor, is off the international tourist trail, but it's a favorite with cyclists. And the town offers an appealing mix of adorable old buildings and authentic work-a-day local life... Read more