Klatovy District: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The history of Rabí dates back to the first half of the 14th century: the castle was founded by the Lords of Rýzmberk and served defensive purposes in the Upper Otava area. Those wishing to rent a holiday apartment in Klatovy District can then continue their accommodation search.

Culture and history

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

Velhartice is associated with the secret safekeeping of the Bohemian Crown Jewels in the 15th century. The large stone bridge there connects the castle core with a forward residential and defensive tower. The folk architecture complex in Velhartice comprises valuable buildings relocated from the Šumava foothills. The open-air museum of folk architecture has been open to visitors since 2009.

Visits and routes

A palace tour in Rabí includes preserved medieval rooms of the palace, castle models, archaeological finds, exhibitions on stove tiles, a viewing terrace and cellars. Švihov was built as an artificial island; two defensive moats are fed by the Úhlava River.

The unguided visit to Velhartice includes an interactive exhibition in the former castle brewery and a viewpoint overlooking the Ostružná valley. The castle tour also includes the castle cistern, cellars, the interiors of the former Rajský Palace, a view from the large stone bridge and the Putna defensive tower.

Direct buses from Klatovy and Sušice serve Velhartice; the bus stop is approximately 1 kilometre from the castle entrance. Blue and red hiking trails, as well as several cycle routes, pass through Velhartice. The Plzeň–Klatovy–Železná Ruda railway line also runs through Klatovy District.

The Švihov car park is approximately 100 metres from the castle; the level route takes about one to two minutes on foot. Švihov has bicycle racks outdoors and basic bicycle repair facilities. The tower visit includes projections and views over the town and the Úhlava valley.

Visitors can travel by boat through Švihov's moat; eight stations explain the castle's defence system. Švihov also offers a self-guided route on the theme of Cinderella's shoe and a boat ride around the castle.

Geographical location

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

Other places in Klatovy District:Biřkov, Břežany, Annín, Besiny, Hamry Na Šumavě, Hejná, Ostřetice, Vrhaveč, Mokrosuky, Myslovice, Obytce, Olšany, Rozparalka, Slatina, Tužice, Velké Hydčice, Vřeskovice, Zborovy, Šimanov, Zelená Lhota, Ujčín, Horažďovice, Chanovice, Kochanov, Kašperské Hory, Lesisov, Bilenice, Branickov, Běhařov, Lomec, Modrava, Chudenín, Chudenice, Dešenice, Dlažov, Mlýnské Struhadlo, Zavlekov, Dražovice, Hrádek, Lukoviste, Soběšice, Týnec, Velký Bor, Švihov U Klatov, Strážov, Hradešice, Velhartice, Strašín, Nalžovské Hory, Předslav, Pačejov, Hartmanice, Kovčín, Kvášňovice, Maňovice, Mezihoří, Bukovník, Dolany, Janovice Nad Úhlavou, Žichovice, Bezděkov U Klatov, Žihobce, Klatovy, Horní Staňkov, Hojsova Stráž, Kocourov, Bolešiny, Frymburk U Sušice, Zelezná Ruda, Nezdice Na Sumave, Ostruzno, Prasily, Sveradice, Rabí, Susice, Mysliv, Nezamyslice, Nemilkov, Srní, Plánice, Svata Katerina, Poleň, Rejštejn, Bernartice, Petrovice U Sušice, Měčín, Mochtín, Červené Poříčí, Domoraz, Horská Kvilda, Javor, Křenice, Kejnice, Klenová, Nehodiv, Nýrsko, Černíkov, Hnacov, Dlouhá Ves U Susice, Dobršín, Čachrov, Čímice, Komušín, Malý Bor, Kolinec, Chlistov.

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