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| Country | the Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemia |
| Surface | 91.12 km² |
| Population | 5300 |
| Postal Code | 373 41 |
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Hluboká nad Vltavou - city in the southern part Czech, in South Bohemia.
Characteristic
The city itself is very old, dating back to the Bronze Age. There is a castle in the place of today's castle since the 14th century. Today's Hluboká sees many international tourists thanks to its well-known chateau, but in the Czech Republic, especially South Bohemia, it is also known as a luxury holiday resort. That is why you will find here many luxury hotels, a large golf course and a small marina on the Vltava River. However, it is popular with Czech tourists because it offers great cycling opportunities, ponds with clear water and a nice zoo. Houses in the city often resemble small castles as owning a house in Hluboká is very popular with the richest people from nearby České Budějovice.
Drive
Due to its convenient location near the capital of the region, České Budějovice, it is very easy to reach Hluboká from almost anywhere in the country. To find a transport, use IDOS. Find the best station to exit the vehicle, use maps.cz
By plane
The nearest airport is Prague Airport. The airlines PLL LOT and Czech Airlines offer direct flights from Warsaw, and Ryanair from Krakow.
By rail
There are two train stations in Hluboká, both of which are a bit inconvenient. More useful is probably the station 1 Hluboká nad Vltavou Zámostí, located 2 km from the castle. The second station, 2 Hluboká nad Vltavou, is a bit further. Both stations can see a lot of regional trains from České Budějovice, but long distance trains do not stop here, so if you keep going you will have to change train in České Budějovice. You can travel between these stations as one is on the train line to Plzeňand the other on the railroad to Prague.
By car
There are many roads to Hluboká, but it is difficult to park there. All car parks in the city are paid. The cheapest parking in the vicinity of Penny Market costs 50 Kč per day.
By bus
There are numerous local buses from České Budějovice. They all depart from the main bus station in České Budějovice. Just choose the right bus station in Hluboká as there are many in the city.
By bike
Cycling from České Budějovice is only 11 km. The tour follows the Vltava River so it is easy for everyone. A bicycle rented in České Budějovice is probably the best option.
By boat
There is a regular boat service from České Budějovice. It leaves Lannova Loděnice in České Budějovice and has two stops in Hluboká - 3 Hamry and 4 Kuki. Humry is a bit further from the castle and it takes 30 minutes for the boat to get there, but you will see the castle from the boat if you walk all the way to Hamra. The boat ticket costs 150 CZK and takes 90 minutes from České Budějovice to Kuka. The boat only sails from Friday to Sunday, there is a detailed schedule here.
Communication
Even though there are not too many people living in Hluboká, it is quite big. That said, there aren't many options other than walking around. From one side to the other (from the zoo to the castle), 2.5 km on foot. If you don't want to walk, you can use the same bus that is used for the entrance as there are three bus stops.
- Tourist Information Center, ☎ 420 387 966 164, e-mail: [email protected]. 9ː00 - 18:00 in summer, 10ː00 - 1600 in winter. Closed on Mondays in winter.
Worth seeing
- 1 Hluboká Castle on Vltavou (Zámek Hluboká nad Vltavou), ☎ 420387843911, e-mail: [email protected]. 10 - 16. Built in the 19th century in the Tudor style and considered to be one of the most beautiful castles in the whole of Bohemia. The main view is probably the castle on the outside but the inside is also very nice. At least six different guided tours around the interior (only one in winter), costing from 100 Kč to 260 Kč, with some discounts for students, children and the elderly. Guided tours are conducted in many languages including English, German, Russian and more. It is not possible to enter the interior without a guide.
- 2 Ohrada Zoo, ☎ 420 387 002 219, e-mail: [email protected]. 8–30–16ː00. A smaller but very nice zoo. It specializes in local animals such as deer, bears, wolves, and lynxes, so it may be of particular interest if you are away. 110 CZK.
- 3 Mikoláš Aleš Art Gallery (Alšova jihočeská galerie), ☎ 420 387 967 120, e-mail: [email protected]. 9-16. Large art gallery in a former equestrian house next to the castle. There is a permanent exhibition of medieval and modern art connected to each other. 130 CZK.
- 4 St. John of Nepomuk. The main church of the city, also built in the neo-Gothic style.
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- Play golf, ☎ 420 776 826 376, e-mail: [email protected]. Golf club with 27 holes, 9 of which are open to the public
- Sports and relaxation area Hluboká. A large leisure area offering numerous attractions such as a network center, trampolines, baseball field, fishing and more. Attractions are paid separately.
- Swimming. There are many ponds around Hluboká where you can swim and even go yachting. The most important of them is Bezdrev.
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Shopping
You can get souvenirs right at the castle, near the ticket office.
- Penny Market. 7–00–20ː00. The largest supermarket in the city. You can buy food here if you want to save on restaurants. Parking is also one of the cheapest in the city
Gastronomy
Hotels in the city have their own restaurants which are often expensive.
While Hluboká is very popular with tourists, it probably isn't a place to drink. However, you can get a beer at any restaurant in town.
- Hluboká Brewery (Pivovar Hluboká), e-mail: [email protected]. A small local brewery. Apart from beer, they offer good food.
Festivals, parties
Accommodation
There are numerous hotels and guesthouses in Hluboká. To the east of the castle, in the Zámostí part, there are cheaper guesthouses, while in the older, western part of the city there are larger and more expensive hotels. Hluboká can probably offer the most luxurious hotels in all of South Bohemia. There are at least two camps near Hluboká that allow you to build your own tent or rent a cheap cottage.
contact
Free Wi-Fi is available in the town. Also, many restaurants and hotels have their own free Wi-Fi.
Security
Tourist information
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