Information As Well As Information About Any Current Town Cultural Centre Domažlická 767, Klatovy Tel

Dear Visitors, groups. Sporty types, as well as those who enjoy spectating, are bound IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Welcome to our town, Klatovy, with its reconstructed historical centre to enjoy events like the 'BMX Championship', the 'Cyclomarathon - Author Kral Sumavy' and the 'Mogul Sumava Rally' - just a few of the and busy streets acting as a gateway to a wealth of natural and cultural Fire brigade tel. 150, switchboard 376 370 111 attractions and offering something for everyone with a variety of enter- highlights on offer in the Klatovy region. For flying enthusiasts and para- tainments. chutists the Pošumavý Aeroklub of Klatovy offers lots of possibilities. Emergency services tel. 155 If you would like to get to know more about the Horse lovers can take advantage of the local facilities and countryside, Police tel. 158 history of Klatovy visit the Ethnographical for example, at 'Calverova Farma' or the 'Western Ranch' at Podoli. For Museum of Dr. Hostaš, also housing temporary tennis players there are several opportu- Ambulance tel. 376 335 141, tel. 376 315 222 exhibitions on a variety of themes of local interest. nities on well-maintained facilities. There Local police tel. 156, 376 347 207 Year-round exhibitions of modern art are on view in are also multi-functional sports halls offe- Emergency services tel. 112 the Klatovy/Klenova Art Gallery, easily accessib- ring all the necessary equipment for eve- le on the main square. rything from body-building to squash, ten- Car breakdown tel. 1230 nis, volleyball and basketball and not The majestic baroque Jesuit Church of the ABA - accident recovery tel. 1240 Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary and least tenpin bowling. Only a few kilomet- res away, near Nyrsko, is the nearest golf St. Ignatius, still fully functioning, tempts you with STATE DEPARTMENTS its richly ornamented facade to investigate further course. Czech army its interior. The two famous architects, Giovani Domenico Orsi and If you like getting out and about and Kilián Ignác Dienzenhofer were responsible for its design and con- find yourself in Katovy in winter - no pro- Regional army administrationMachníkova KT 134 tel. 973 332 111 struction. The catacombs elicit feelings of sacred reverence in the sec- blem. Bring your skates and you can Customs Rf. Šumavského 180 tel. 376 310 717 glide away at the Winter Stadium! Or do ret space below this church. Moments of peace and serenity can be Czech Post office Nádražní 89 tel. 376 348 550 enjoyed in the Archdeacons Church of the Ascension of the Virgin you like swimming? Then get down to the Mary situated in one of the little streets just off the main square. For swimming baths and enjoy as well as the Czech Red Cross Křižíkova 97/ 98 tel. 376 312 881 steam room, the weight room or the mas- something a little different try the tour around the interesting Baroque Czech Telecom Domažlická 800 tel. 840 114 114 Pharmacy 'At the White Unicorn' which with its interior and furnis- sage treatments. When the weather is hings provides a fascinating glimpse into the reality of life in the 18th right and the snow has fallen Klatovy is ideal as a place to enjoy cross- Inland Revenue Voříškova 825 tel. 376 343 111 century and as such is an acknowledged historical site. For superb country skiing. Land Registry Kollárova 528 tel. 376 317 231 views of the town and surrounding countryside the 81m climb up the 226 Klatovy is an excellent starting Regional Health Authority steps to reach the fifth floor and the viewing platform of the 'Black point for a variety of excursions. Tower' is more than worth the effort. To relax and refresh yourselves Well-signposted paths and cyc- Klatovy Branch Plzeňská 569 tel. 376 335 111 afterwards try the tea rooms or cafes or take advantage of the number ling routes suitable for everyone, Town Hall nám. Míru 62 tel. 376 347 111 including families with children, of good restaurants around the town. Hospital Plzeňská 569 tel. 376 335 111 You are also more than welcome to come and enjoy some of the criss-cross the area. Most visi- events that shape the identity of our town. Every year in July we hold the tors take a tour around one of the District Chamber of Commercenám. Míru 154 tel. 376 313 251 local romantic castles and chate- traditional Klatovy Fair and an accompanying international folklore fes- Crown Court Riegrovy sady 138 tel. 376 377 911 tival which culminates in performances by local and international artistic aux, like the moated castle of Švihov, Velhartice, Rabí or Klenová which in the main summer season District Administration also offer programmes of interesting cultural events. Another popular DSS Niederleho 824 tel. 376 322 454 destination is the region around Chudenice and the American Garden, Klatovy Regional Archives Mayerova 128 tel. 376 360 716 the look-out tower of Bolfánek and the Kvapilovo Lake Klatovy Local Archives Masarykova 413 tel. 376 312 475 We shouldn't forget also to menti- Job Centre Krameriova 180 tel. 376 349 111 on some of the very interesting places nearer Klatovy - for climbers the rocks at Tupadelské skaly, and for CULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS walkers the woods at Hůrka, Husín Ethnographic Museum and Bor-Smrčí. of Dr. Hostaš Hostašova 1, Klatovy tel. 376 326 362 For tourist information as well as information about any current Town Cultural Centre Domažlická 767, Klatovy tel. 376 370 911 events in the Klatovy area please Theatre Divadelní 148, Klatovy tel. 376 311 261 come in to the Tourist Information tel. 376 320 043 Centre or visit us online at www.kla- Cinema Šumava Vídeňská 9, Klatovy 4 tel. 376 311 342 tovy.cz We hope you find our services Outdoor cinema Dobrovského 154, Klatovy tel.2 376 311 040 helpful and useful and that you Town Library Balbínova 59, Klatovy tel. 376 313 115 enjoy your stay in Klatovy HIFI KLUB Vrchlického sady, Klatovy tel. 376 312 877 Youth Club Šumavská 43, Klatovy 4 tel. 376 311 345 Exposition of a folk architecture in Chanovice . IS Chanovice tel. 376 514 164

1 2 3 CULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS ACCOMODATION EATING OUT & ENTERTAINMENTS Junior centrum´ Divadelní 141 tel. 376 311 758 Pension Na Uhlavě Dr. Sedláka 461 tel. 376 311 674 Restaurant U RadůČs. legií 158 tel. 376 314 594 Klatovy Local History Club Čs. legií 125/I tel. 604 945 439 Pension Nela Gorkého 840 tel. 376 314 487 Restaurant and penzion Gallery "A" MěKS, Domažlická 767 tel. 376 370 911 Pension & Restaurant Klatovský dvůr Domažlická 188 tel. 376 321 517 Gallery Klenová zámek Klenová 1 tel. 376 392 208 Country Saloon Beňovy 8 tel. 376 313 338 Restaurant and penzion Apartments in the historic Gallery U Bílého jednorožce nám. Míru 149, Klatovy tel. 376 312 049 U Parku Havlíčkova 235 tel. 376 310 083 town centre B. Němcová 165/4 tel. 376 321 063 Art studio SPIRÁLA Křížova ul. tel. 608 337 414 Restaurant Bar Princ Tyršova 132 tel. 376 315 088 Apartments Šibíkovi Luby 52, Klatovy tel. 376 324 025 Restaurant and Wine Bar tel. 728 866 744 Moravský hrozen Aretinova 68 tel. 607 118 862 PUBLIC INTERNET Accommodation in the Restaurant - pension Klatovy Town Library Balbínova 59 tel. 376 313 115 Winter Stadium Nerudova 721 tel. 376 311 845 Accommodation Krinesová HanaLesní 652 tel. 376 315 461 Jockey Club Vídeňská 32 tel. 376 313 060 Internet Café Václavská 19 tel. 604 754 579 Accommodation Klausová EvaPlzeňská 664 tel. 376 314 177 Restaurant and hotel BeránekRybníčky 506 tel. 608 303 863 Bowling bar - Internet Plánická 626 tel. 376 322 634 Accommodation - Pension Restaurant Švejk Denisova 90 tel. 376 321 419 Holiková Miloslava Nádražní 51 tel. 376 310 742 Restaurant-Country saloon GUIDING SERVICES Beňovy Beňovy 8 tel. 376 313 338 Romana Merglová (CZ, GERMAN)Ke Spravedlnosti 364, KT tel. 376 320 998 CAMP SITES Restaurant Saloon U PodkovyMlázovy tel. 608 983 659 Mgr. Pavel Koura (GERMAN) U Retexu 624, Klatovy 3 tel. 724 092 224 Autocamping Klatovy Dr. Sedláka 350 tel. 376 310 379 Bufet Tureček Pražská 21 tel. 376 311 606 Jiřina Hájková (CZECH, GERMAN)Vrbova 429, Klatovy tel. 376 312 902 Autocamping Hnačov Hnačov, Plánice tel. 376 394 256 Autocamping Mladice - ValchaMladice, Zavlekov tel. 376 396 258 Cafeteria Pod Černou věží Balbínova 59 tel. 376 310 755 Jarmila Weinfurtová (CZECH,Jiráskova GERMAN) 784, Klatovy 2 tel. 376 314 630 Autocamping Nýrsko Tylova 778, Nýrsko tel. 376 571 220 Cafeteria Slavie nám. Míru 155 tel. 376 311 081 Jiří Franc (GERMAN) tel. 602 286 511 Autocamping Sluneční Mlýn Beňovy 5 tel. 376 311 731 Dalibor Hirič (GERMAN) tel. 601 261 129 Chinese restaurant Hua Li Du Čs. legií 155 tel. 376 310 282 Eurocamp - Běšiny Běšiny tel. 376 375 011 Mgr. Helena Ecclesová (ENG)Újezd u Plánice, Klatovy tel. 376 394 073 Chinese restaurant Peking Nádražní 172 tel. 376 310 297 Autocamping U dvou ořechů Splž 13, Strážov tel. 376 382 421 tel. 721 463 198 Chinese bistro Orient Kpt. Jaroše 95 tel. 602 394 496 Asian Bistro Thang Long Pražská 119 tel. 376 321 673 ACCOMODATION Camping Rual Poborovice 13 tel. 774 547 754 PIZZERIAS Hotel Rozvoj Rozvoj 110 tel. 376 311 609 EATING OUT & ENTERTAINMENTS Hotel Central Masarykova 300 tel. 376 314 571 Pizzeria U Šneka Studentská 650 tel. 376 313 458 Hotel Ennius Randova 111 tel. 376 320 567 RESTAURANTS Pizzeria - bar Piccolo nám. Míru 170 tel. 376 315 887 Hotel Karafiát 5.května 112 tel. 376 310 321 Restaurant Beseda nám. Míru 191 tel. 376 311 075 Pizzeria Paleta Čs. legií 36 tel. 376 316 307 Restaurant Český znak Kpt. Jaroše 51 tel. 376 317 426 Hotel Sport - Hoop Camps Domažlická 609 tel. 376 310 910 Pizzeria San Martino Vídeňská 754 tel. 777 311 747 Restaurant Grand Nádražní 53 tel. 376 312 788 Hotel Beránek Rybníčky 506 tel. 376 312 348 Restaurant-pizzeria-steak house Antonio Restaurant Chiquita Čs. legií 182 tel. 723 414 750 Hotel Rual Poborovice 13 tel. 774 547 754 Domažlická (Penny Market) tel. 777 131 942 Restaurant Na Letišti Klatovy, Chaloupky tel. 376 312 665 Pension U Hejtmanna Kpt. Jaroše 145 tel. 376 317 918 Pizzeria Café-Bar-Segafredo Pavlíkova ul. tel. 777 101 764 Restaurant Kolonáda Puškinova 108 tel. 376 310 870 Pension & Restaurant CAFES & CAKE SHOPS Klatovský Dvůr Domažlická 188 tel. 376 321 517 Restaurant Mazda - Nonstop Plzeňská 823 tel. 376 310 012 Café Pepino nám. Míru 63 tel. 376 311 146 Pension & Restaurant Princ Tyršova 132 tel. 376 315 088 Restaurant Pod Hůrkou Nádražní 179 tel. 376 316 597 Pension & Pub Poprda Plánická 35 tel. 376 316 297 Restaurant Střelnice Pražská 22 tel. 376 322 366 Café U Andrlů Pražská 160 tel. 376 311 419 Pension Horejšová Milena 5. května 654 tel. 376 313 282 Restaurant TEP nám. Míru 151 tel. 376 311 958 Café Mléčná nám. Míru 65 tel. 376 322 659 Pension & Restaurant Restaurant U Hejtmana Plánická 3 tel. 376 310 650 U Vokatý kočky Nádražní ul. 223 tel. 603 148 238 Jockey Club Vídeňská 32 tel. 376 313 060 Restaurant and hotel Ennius Randova 111 tel. 376 320 567 Pension & Restaurant U ParkuHavlíčkova 235 tel. 376 310 083 Restaurant and hotel Centrál Masarykova 300 tel. 376 314 571 Pension & Restaurant Luby Luby, 78, Klatovy tel. 376 315 360Restaurant and hotel Rozvoj Rozvoj 110 tel. 376 311 609

4 5 6 EATING OUT & ENTERTAINMENTS TRANSPORT INFORMATION SPORT AND RECREATION Café U bílé věže Křížová 165 tel. 723 329 348 BUS SPORTS CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Café Pasáž Kpt. Jaroše 50 tel. 603 148 238 ČSAD - Main Information OfficeNádražní 613 tel. 376 311 457 Sokol Klatovy Kpt. Jaroše 118 tel. 376 315 353 P.E. Association Klatovy Voříškova 715 TRAIN (Sports hall Voříškova ul. Athletic stadium Pod Hůrkou) tel. 376 311 227 Czech Railways - Information Nádražní 149 tel. 972 111 111 Triathlon Club Klatovy P.O.BOX 280 tel. 608 406 002 Regional Football Association TAXI Football Stadium, Klatovy Procházkova 440 tel. 376 311 165 UNI TAXI Fišar tel. 376 322 170 Pošumavské Sports Association WINE BARS tel. 602 368 036 Klatovy Denisova 105, Klatovy 1 tel. 376 311 065 D - Klub Denisova 148 tel. 376 314 406 Taxislužba Hochman tel. 376 321 101 Pošumavský Automobile Club Harmonie Nádražní 185 tel. 376 358 312 tel. 602 481 096 Klatovy Dobrovského 154, tel. 376 310 180 U Zvonu Krameriova 177 TAXI Homolka tel. 602 359 729 (Rally Šumava a Rally Vltava, areál BMX) tel. 376 310 872 TAXI NON STOP tel. 720 137 177 LTK TJ Klatovy U Čedíku 610, Klatovy 4 MUSIC BARS & PUBS tel.777 909 445 CHB GYM Klatovy Mánesova 805, Klatovy 3 tel. 608 277 277 Rock Pub & Café Křížová 162 tel. 376 320 420 TAXI hotel Rozvoj - centrála tel. 376 311 609 TENIS Music Club Střelnice Pražská 22 tel. 376 322 366 tel. 376 315 441 Tennis Courts LTK TJ Klatovy U Čedíku 610, Klatovy 4 Bar Malibu Nádražní 55 tel. 376 311 127 CAR HIRE Tennis Courts Klatovy City Pub Václavská 18 tel. 376 313 607 Autopůjčovna Blohmann 5. května 687 tel. 376 320 322 Hospital Pod Křesťanským vrškem Autopůjčovna Pučelík Plánická 48 tel. 376 323 232 Catacomb Club Balbínova ul. Sports area Plánice ZŠ Plánice tel. 728 371 570 Autopůjčovna Vakeš Voříškova 365 tel. 376 313 317 Modrý Abbé pub Dobrovského 150 tel. 376 314 456 BOWLING Pub with live music MINIBUS HIRE Bowling Bar U Košile Plzeňská 39 tel. 376 322 169 Pergolia Tour Klatovy (8+1 osob) tel. 602 163 613 Po-Pá 14-04; So,Ne 10-14 Plánická 626 tel. 376 322 634 Bar Bouchalka Pod koníčky tel. 376 319 225 tel. 376 323 515 Village Hall Čachrov (15+1 osob) tel. 376 399 838 GOLF, MINIGOLF Disco Rock Pub Villa Domažlická 161 tel. 775 936 970 Indoor Golf Klatovy nám. Míru 65/I tel. 607 998 335 Rock club Metro Vančurova ul. TOWING SERVICES Golf course Liščí u Nýrska tel. 604 202 267 Odtahová služba TMV Vaněk Svrčovec 80, Dolany tel. 376 316 127 Bar Sparta Podhůrecká 531 tel. 376 322 140 Odtahová služba Červenka J. U Řezné 376 tel. 376 397 020 SWIMMING BATHS, SAUNAS Bar Kanon Pražská 123 tel. 376 310 172 Odtahová služba Autodoprava Pospíšil P. Špičák 120 tel. 376 397 503 Indoor Swimming Pool, Bar Las Vegas Vídeňská 197 tel. 376 310 654 Sauna Klatovy Dr. Sedláka 829 tel. 376 313 200 CYCLE HIRE AND SERVICE Herna Bar & Bowling Plánická 626 tel. 376 322 634 Indoor Swimming Pool Sportovní ul. Horažďovice tel. 376 511 481 Cyklonet CZ - mountain Indoor Swimming Pool bike hire Václavská 19 tel. 602 163 613 DISCOS Domažlice Palackého 230, Domažlice tel. 379 724 411 Cykloservis - bike repair Night Club Pod Černou věží Balbínova 59 tel. 376 311 334 Jan Malát Nerudova (zimní stadion) tel. 723 962 968 Sauna - Hotel Sport Domažlická 609 tel. 376 310 910 Disco Rock Pub Villa Klatovy Domažlická 161 tel. 775 936 970 Cyklosport OK Kpt. Jaroše 48 tel. 376 310 561 Lázně Outdoor Pool (+ beach volleybal) Dr. Sedláka 829, Klatovy 3tel. 376 310 779 Disco Antonio Domažlická ul. tel. 777 131 942 Pražská 187 tel. 376 311 288 Šimandl - Sport Rybníčky 66 tel. 376 315 460 Reservoir (towards Domažlice)u Beňov TEA SHOPS Cyklo Star L. Klouda Domažlická 870 tel. 376 322 344 Quarry pool (towards the airport) Klatovy U naší milé paní Pavlíkova 215 tel. 608 975 091 Velovis T.G.Masaryka 111, Švihov tel. 603 832 193 Koupaliště Dolany

7 8 9 SPORT AND RECREATION SPORT AND RECREATION SPORT AND RECREATION Outdoor pool Vrhaveč RACING AND GO-CARTING TRACKS VETERINARY SURGERIES Outdoor pool Chlístov MD Janovice nad Úhlavou Vet Outdoor pool Janovice n/Úhlavou MVDr. Brand Koperníkova 847, Klatovy 2tel. 376 312 682 (area of the former barracks)Janovice nad Úhlavou tel. 604 576 087 Outdoor pool Nýrsko Tylova 520 tel. 376 571 576 Vet MD - GO KART, Železná Ruda Železná Ruda tel. 602 493 372 MVDr. Holeček V. Domažlická 357, Klatovy 3 tel. 376 313 407 Outdoor pool Valcha Plzeň-Lhota-airport Plzeň tel. 777 224 005 Veterinary clinic Outdoor pool Úžlebec u Černíkova (+ tobogan) MVDr. Pešek M.Koldinova 194, Klatovy 2 tel. 376 315 239 Outdoor pool Hnačov FISHING - PERMITS AND RETAIL OUTLETS Veterinary clinic MÚ Klatovy MVDr. Straškraba I. Voříškova 167, Klatovy 3 tel. 376 314 400 (sale of permits) nám. Míru 62, Klatovy 1 tel. 376 347 241 AIRPORT KLATOVY Fishing Tackle - Řičica Radek Randova ul. 112, Klatovy 1 tel. 376 314 252 Pošumavský Aeroklub Klatovy Fishing Tackle VaMis-Král Václavská 19, Klatovy 1 tel. 376 314 542 tel. 376 310 355 tel. 376 310 762 tel. 602 944 492 CANOE AND BOAT HIRE Czech Fishing Association Summer training programmes for parachu- Boat hire Otava Koutný T.G. Masaryka 132, Sušice tel. 376 522 008 Tajanov Tajanov 66, Klatovy tel. 603 715 054 tists are available. Also available: flying lesons, parachuting tuition, leisure flights Boat hire Otava Koutný Blatenská 313,Horažďovice tel. 376 511 023 Klatovské rybářství a.s. K Letišti 442, Klatovy 2 tel. 376 323 301 and plane hire. For prices see www.lkkt.cz DDM Klatovy - canoe and boat hire tel. 376 322 395 Valcha pond (sale of permits) Valcha tel. 376 396 258 Facilities available: accommodation in 12 and other inflatable craft tel. 723 892 347 double rooms, camp site, restaurant, swim- Chlístov pond ming pool 12 m x 24 m, sauna and tennis court FITNESS SUITES (sale of permits) Chlístov tel. 723 654 464 Also ideal for family holidays Fitness Davídek Jan Bílka pond (sale of permits) u Kdyně + swimming pool Dr. Sedláka 829 tel. 376 321 390 Nový pond (sale of permits) u Nepomuku HORSE RIDING Fitness Tony Denisova 178 tel. 376 321 346 Klatovy Horse Riding Club Wellness studio M Randova ul. tel. 603 979 062 Klatovy - Luby tel. 376 314 776 Fitness a Body Club Winter Stadium Nerudova 721 tel. 376 311 845 tel. 607 832 412

SKATING CALVEROVA FARMA Winter Stadium Nerudova 721, Klatovy 3 tel.376 311 845 SHOOTING RANGES This family-run farm offers horse-riding trips explo- Shooting Range SSK Klatovy ul. 5. května 611, Klatovy tel. 376 311 898 ring the beautiful countryside of the Šumava foot- SPORTS HALLS AND OPEN SPORTS GROUNDS hills for a day or longer. This is also a centre offe- TJ Sports Hall Voříškova 715 tel. 376 311 227 (open to the public Sun - 9.30 -12.00) ring riding for the disabled. Accommodation is available on the farm itself or camping nearby. Open all Athletic stadium Pod Hůrkou, tennis courts HUNTING year round but please book beforehand Sports hall ZŠ Čapkova (Fit & Body Club, squash) Čapkova 126 tel. 376 313 353 LOVEX tel. 376 319 213 tel. 376 394 411 Sports hall ZŠ Masarykova (hunting trips, weapons Habartice 55 tel. 608 642 718 (squash, tennis, volleybal, and ammunition) Na Rybníčkách 59, Klatovytel. 776 050 918 table tennis) Nár. mučedníků 185 tel. 376 323 756 Lovec Klatovy Václavská ul. tel. 376 314 287 BMX Area Plánická ul. Klatovy tel. 376 311 045 BURŠICE HORSE RIDING CENTRE tel. 602 169 318 Lessons and excursions for all levels. Also offering stabling, pasturing and foal rearing Skateboard parks U Čedíku, Klatovy tel. 602 641 560 Children's play area U Čedíku, Klatovy tel. 606 641 560 Sports area Plánice ZŠ Plánice tel. 728 371 570 Buršice 8, Kolinec tel. 376 594 392

10 11 12 SPORT AND RECREATION RANCH FANTASIE Horse riding: by the hour, full day or multi-day trips sleeping under canvas. Courses for beginners.

Mlázovy E-6, Kolinec tel. 376 594 528

WESTERN RANCH PODOLÍ Horse riding for beginners and advanced.

Podolí, Kolinec tel. 606 171 999

HORSE RIDING EQUIPMENT Petrovice u Sušice 22 tel. 376 588 135 tel. 608 963 376 MAPA MAPA

CRAFTS IN THE KLATOVY REGION WROUGHT IRON Trefanec Miloslav Čínov 664 tel. 376 313 647 Kovářství Pocinovice, Jakuš. K Pocinovice 139 tel. 379 799 354 prodejna Klatovy tel. 603 799 286

13 14 15 CRAFTS IN THE KLATOVY REGION WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS WOOD CARVING Excursions from Klatovy century. Another little stop would be in "Spálený les" with a memorial to Řezbářství u katakomb KlatovyPetr Štýs tel. 603 164 714 The Town Gardens (Městské sady) the victims of WWII. (ca 2 km, from the main square in the direction of the nearby village of Hejno - a small settlement in the woods and the destination and rest Luby, with the possibility of using local bus no's 1 or 2 ) point of the trip. There is the possibility of refreshment in the local pub. A place for relaxation, particularly suitable for families with children. There is a children's play area with a mini street and traffic area for teaching children the highway code and nearby a little lake, used in Klatovy - Tajanov - Tupadly - Klatovy winter by skaters. In the summer season refreshments are available in (ca 13 km, along the green marked path from Hůrka or from the bus the restaurant, Kolonáda station, suitable for families with children) Křesťanský vrch (návrší "Na Spravedlnosti") Tupadly - near the village, in the woods are some unique natural (ca 2 km, from the main square northwards towards Plzeň) landmarks - Tupadelské skaly - the Tupadly rocks (0,40 ha), a in terms This is a villa quarter, on a wooded hillock to which the street rejoicing in of geology and appearance in the landscape these are a very distinct the peculiar name, 'To Justice' (Ke Spravedlnosti) leads - originally it group of projecting silicious schist rocks, beloved by climbers (0,40 ha) was the site of the town gallows - but now is a favourite local destination. Today there are some tennis courts. More demanding trips: The woodland area Hůrka - the town baths (Lesní komplex Hůrka - Městské lázně Klatovy - Luby - Hejno - Křištín - Střeziměř - Neznašovy - Úliště - (ca 4 km, from the main square along the red marked path to Hůrka and Černé Krávy - Horní Lhota - Týnec - Loreta - Luby - Klatovy to the town baths, from where the green marked path leads back to the (ca 24 km, along the red and yellow marked path, the section from bus station) POTTERY Střeziměř to Neznašovy is not marked, it is necessary to use the main Hůrka is a much-frequented quiet spot for walks any time of the year. It Uhlík Vladimír Kollárova 295 tel. 376 315 412 road; between Klatovy and Luby - it is possible to use local transport bus is a wooded hilltop reaching 498 m asl crowned by the Church of St. Jungvirth Karel Voříškova 394 tel. 608 975 091 Martin, the very visible symbol of Klatovy seen from far away. The view no's 1 or 2; between Neznašovy and Klatovy - it is possible to use train Fifka Gustav Vaňkova 348 tel. 376 326 362 of the countryside around is one of its attractions. The red marked path or bus connections) leads a little further on to the town baths where in the summer people bathe and enjoy the restaurant. A little further on still the path joins the green path which leads us back to the bus station. Klatovy (Hůrka) - Beňovy - Bezděkov - Vítaná - Soustov - Vráž - Struhadlo - Tětětice - Tupadly - Tajanov - Klatovy (ČSAD) The woodland area Bor - Smrčí (Lesní komplex Bor - Smrčí (ca 26 km, along the blue, yellow and green marked paths) ca 5 km in the direction of Svrčovec) This is the site of the former military shooting range but is now home to the town's commercial forestry with a complementary recreational Klatovy - Švihov - Kamýcká skála - Vosí - Vícenická hůrka - Točník function. It is also home to an exceptional range of flora and fauna, rep- - Klatovy resented by amongst other things a variety of birdlife. From the whole (ca 28 km, Klatovy - Švihov along the red marked path, possibly using southern stretch of this area the views of Klatovy are wonderful. the train or bus connections; Švihov - Točník along the blue marked The woodland area Husín (Lesní komplex Husín) path; Točník - Klatovy along the main road). ca 5 km in the direction of Tajanov) This outdoor area is well-known for its 'mohyly' - prehistoric mounds - as Klatovy - Kydliny - Obytce - Barák - Habartice - Plánice - Hnačov - burial places from the middle and late bronze age. About the finds and the site there is not only an information board at the entrance to the Skránčice - Křížovice - Zdebořice - Hoštice - Hoštičky - Kosmáčov woods but also the 'marker stones' of Dr. Hostaš placed throughout the - Lažánky - Sobětice - Luby area (ca 28 km, Klatovy - Plánice along the yellow marked path, possibly using the bus connection; Plánice - Hnačov along the green marked On foot and on two wheels SCULPTURE path; then further along the main road to Klatovy) Easy trips Fiala Václav Arbesova 146 tel. 777 814 370 Klatovy - Luby (Spálený les) - Hejno - Klatovy (cca 10 km, po červené značce, vhodné pro rodiny s dětmi) Klatovy - Nýrsko - Pajrek - Nýrsko - Klatovy LACE MAKING Luby - this goes through some suburbs of Klatovy where you can see (ca 36 km; Klatovy - Nýrsko - possibly using the train or bus connections; Muzeum Dr. Hostaše Hostašova 1 tel. 376 326 362 the Gothic Church of St. Michael with frescoes from the end of the 15th Nýrsko - Pajrek along the green or blue marked path)

16 17 18 WALKING AND CYCLING ROUTES AND EXCURSIONS PLACES OF INTEREST PLACES OF INTEREST Trips by bus, car and train Chudenice (15 km) Demanding trips: The village is situated in lovely country below the hill of Žďár (585 m asl.) Klatovy - Komošín (Klatovy - Svrčovec) - Dolany - Malechov - Domažlice (30 km) developed in the 13th century as the family home of the Czernín (Černín) Chlumská - Chudenice - Lučice - Liška (Pušperk) - Poleň - Drslavice The first mention of this settlement is from 971, when it was a customs point. from Chudenice and belonged to this family until 1945. The gothic Church of - Tajanov - Klatovy During the 13th century it became a royal town. This picturesque town St. Jan Křtitel, the Chapel of St. Anna, the 'Old Chateau' (Starý zámek) (ca 35 km, Klatovy - Svrčovec it is necessary to use minor roads, Klatovy preserves local customs and traditions (hand-painted ceramics and housing the regional museum and an exhibition about the chateau, there is - Komošín along the red marked path, then along the minor roads to furniture, traditional dress and a particular form of bagpipe music!). also a Napoleonic chateau called Lázeň (Nový Zámek), today a hotel, and Especially well-known is the 'Chod Festival' which takes place in August, an extensive park encompassing several features of interest - the lookout Dolany and Malechov reaching the crossroads above Chlumská - from part of which is a traditional fair. Some of the main sights of the town include tower of Bolfánek with the Chapel of St. Wolfgang, the American Garden here along the blue marked path to Chudenice, then along the green the Chod Castle (Chodský hrad), the gothic Church of the Birth of the Virgin (Americká zahrada) - a celebrated arboretum established in 1841 and home marked path to Lučice to the Chudenicke pheasantery, to Pušperk, from Mary (including a 56m high circular lookout tower leaning 59 cm from the to 200 types of trees from 3 continents, particularly from North America, there along the red marked path to Klatovy) vertical), a baroque abbey, the gothic Church of All Souls, the fully- dominated by a most stately Douglas fir, and the lovely 'Lake of Kvapilovo'. preserved gothic Lower Town Gate, arcaded renaissance townhouses, a This park is thanks to its unique origin well preserved to an extent of 12 ha chapel of St. Vavřinec on a nearby hill (Veselá hora, 2 km), the Museum of and much appreciated as one of the most precious areas in this part of Bohemia Klatovy - Měčín - Malinec - Otín - Točník - Klatovy the composer Jindřich Jindřich, the Chod Museum and the Gallery Špilarů. . (ca 32 km, Klatovy - Měčín possibly using the bus connection; Měčín - Hráz along the blue marked path; Hráz - Otín along the green marked Kašperské Hory (33 km) path; then along the main road to Klatovy) Hartmanice (38 km) A much sought after tourist destination situated in the mountain region on Hartmanice is the oldest village in the High Šumava, when from the year the southern slopes above the River Opilecky and the River Otava, 1209 it served as a customs point on the Vintířova stezka (Vintíř Path). mentioned at the turn of the 13th century as a centre of gold mining. The Klatovy - Kdyně - Koráb - Kdyně - Klatovy During the Middle Ages it was a centre of gold-mining. Today it is a well- area around this town contains some of the most important and valuable (ca 50 km, the hill of Koráb is accessible in a number of ways: by train known centre for winter sports. The main sights of the village are the gothic natural habitats in the Šumava National Park and as such is a protected or bus to Kdyně, from there on foot along the marked path to Koráb; by Church of St. Catherine from the 15th century, on a nearby hill, Hamižná area. Some of the sights of the town are the Town Hall, the Church of car along the asphalt road to Koráb; by train to Dobříkov, from there on hora only 1.5 km away, are remains of mines, signposted with thirteen St.Michael, the pilgrimage Church of the Virgin Mary of the Snows, the information points along the way, Dobrá Voda, 2 km away, with the Museum foot along the yellow marked path to Koráb) Church of St. Marketa, the Šumava Museum, a Museum of Historic of Dr. Šimon Adler, a Jewish doctor form the 19th century, the Church of Motorcycles, the circular signposted path highlighting the gold-mining St.Vintíř with its unique glass altar and the so-called 'Rock of Vintíř' activities near the town (Cestou zlatokopů), the castle of Kašperk (3 km), (Vintířova skála). Klatovy - Kdyně - Podzámčí - Rýzmberk - Nový Herštejn - Kdyně - and finally a herd of bison at nearby Červená. Klatovy (ca 55 km, by train or bus to Kdyně, from there along the yellow marked Horažďovice (34 km) Koloveč (22 km) path to Rýzmberk, from there along the red marked path to Nový This town developed in the second half of the 13th century from an original This village is first mentioned in the 12th century and from the 17th century Herštejn) market town on the banks of the River Otava. Its speciality was the becomes well-known for its pottery. Sights include the site of the Chod cultivation of oysters for pearls during the 18th century in pools along the pottery production with distinctive local decoration, the baroque Church of river. However, since the second world war the water quality in the river has The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, whose oratory is connected to the deteriorated which has had an adverse effect on oyster production.Some of manse by an arcaded rococo bridge, and there is also a Museum of the major sights of the town include the Church of St. Peter and Paul, the Technology and Craftsmanship abbey Church of the Virgin Mary, the historic sight from the 19th century, 'The Butchers Market' ('Masné krámy'), the Church of St. Jan Křtitel, the Red Koráb (20 km) Gate (one of the oldest surviving town gates in the Czech Republic), the This hill, at 772 m, is the highest point of the chain known as the Chudenicke local chateau, which also houses the museum and art gallery, the Jewish Hills (Chudenické vrchoviny) is crowned by a hut and a modern lookout tower cemetery, and the nearby hill, Loreta (0,5 km), and the ruins of the castle at erected between 1990 - 1992 on the site of the original building from 1938. Prácheň (ca 2 km). This unique tower is in the shape of a cylinder, whose interior houses a stair- case of 144 steps to a viewing platform at a height of 30 m. An asphalt road leads to the tower and the hut. Hory Matky Boží (23 km) A hill village dating back to the beginning of the 16th century which until the 18th century was involved in exploiting the local gold deposits.There is a Nalžovské Hory (22 km) baroque church from the 17th century and the remains of gold adits and In the Middle Ages this was an area exploiting silver, tin and lead deposits mines nearby reached by signposted paths. continuing until 1898.The chateau is from the 17th century and the point of interest is the wood and park at nearby Prašivice, which contains stone statues shaped into the forms of animals from around 1840 Chanovice (33 km) The main sights of this village are: the baroque chateau (today home to the Nýrsko (16 km) local school), the baroque Church of the Holy Cross, a Museum of Already by the end of the 19th century this town was famous for the Traditional Houses, healing springs, lovely views of the Šumava National production of optical lenses (W. Eckstein a spol) which continues to the pres- Park and in nearby Kadov there is a baroque manse, an old-fashioned ent under the name of Okula. Nýrsko is the starting point for a marked path country hospital and the unique 'Rocking Stone of Kadov'. with 19 information boards and is a very well-touristed route for visitors

19 20 21 PLACES OF INTEREST PLACES OF INTEREST PLACES OF INTEREST travelling through the foothills of the Šumava. Sights include the Church of CASTLES AND CHATEAUX style when it was built in the 1830's. The castle ruins have been used as St.Thomas, the baroque manse, historic houses on the main square, the a romantic backdrop in films and also as a viewing point. On the first ruins of Pajrek (ca 3 km) a castle guarding the nearby border with Bavaria, The Old Chateau, Chudenice floor of the chateau is a permanent exhibition of historic interiors as well the former Woodland Theatre (Lesní divadlo), a Jewish cemetery from the tel.: 376 398 100 as a space for 20th century Czech art (a fundamental part of this 15th century and above the outdoor theatre there is a skiing slope with tel.: 724 007 576 exhibition is dedicated to the work of Vilma Vrbová-Kotrbová). In the artificial surface and a drag lift. The place is mentioned in the 13th century grounds of the castle are some fine sculptures. It is possible to move as the seat of the important Czech family, the freely around the castle without a guide. Czernín family (Černín). The Old Chateau on Rýzmberk (27 km) Opening times: the square was originally a fortified tower Here are the remains of a castle founded in the second half of the 13th April, October - daily except Mon 10,00 - 16,00 century. Also remains of a lookout tower and a castle theatre where there is remodelled in the 16th century renaissance style and later still in the an annual event - 'The Rýzmberský Castle Goulash' - a festival of folk and 18th century into the baroque style. Not faraway is the arboretum called May, June, September - daily except Mon 9,00 - 17,00 country music. During the summer months there is a little pub open in the the American Garden (Americká zahrada) which is one of the oldest July, August - Mon - Sun 9,00 - 18,00 third castle courtyard. gardens of its kind in Europe offering walks amongst trees from all over the world. In the garden is the Napoleonic-style Chateau called Lázeň. Point of interest - The so-called 'Andělský pokoj' the 'Room of the Sušice (30 km) Rabí Castle Angel' and a 'black kitchen' (černá kuchyně). About the 'Room of the tel.: 376 596 171 Originally a gold-panning settlement first mentioned in the 13th century and Angel' it is said that in it in 1601 an angel revealed itself to Humprecht by the middle of the 19th century famous for the production of phosphorous Czernín, which announced his imminent death within three days. About www.rabi.cz matches, still manufactured today under the name of Solo. This economic and cultural centre is well-visited by tourists. the 'black kitchen' it is said that the name Černín came from the fact that Rabí Castle, founded apparently already by the Sights include the Town Hall, historic houses (Voprchovský, Rozacínovský, the only surviving member of the family emerged from this room, like 13th century is know as the most widespread castle miracle. (Cernín is connected with the word 'black') Krocínovský), the Church of St. Václav, the Capuchin Abbey with its Church ruin in Bohemia. The unfinished castle fortifications of St.Felix, the Museum of the Šumava, the Gallery 'Skla', the 32 m high O černé kuchyni se říká, že záchranou jediné ratolesti rodu zde vzniklo lookout tower Svatobor, the Chapel of the Guardian Angel at 562 m asl, the černínské rodové jméno. are amongst the most advanced in Europe water basin from 1901, a Jewish cemetery and the nearby hill called Žižkův Opening times: Point of interest - in the year 1420 the castle was besieged by the vrch, named after the famous Hussite leader and crowned by their symbol April, May - Sat, Sun, Holidays 9,00 - 12,00 13,00- 17,00 Hussite leader, Jan Žižkov, and in 1421, at the second siege, the June - August - daily except Mon 9,00 - 12,00 13,00 - 18,00 unfortunate general lost his second eye September, October - Sat, Sun, Holidays 9,00 - 12,00 13,00 - 17,00 (39 km) Železná Ruda Opening times: Originally a mountain settlement founded in the 16th century. It flourished mainly because of the iron ore mines which lasted roughly 150 years and left Kašperk Castle April, Octobe: Sat, Sun, Holidays 9,00 - 12,00, 13,00 - 15,00 the village the legacy of the name. A further significant stage of the tel.: 376 582 324 May, September: Tu - Sun 9,00 - 12,00, 13,00 - 16,00 development of Železná Ruda occurred at the beginning of the 17th century www.kasperk.cz June - August: Tu - Sun 9,00 - 12,00, 13,00 -17,00 thanks to the rich deposits of silica and limestone and led to the glass- Kašperk Castle was built as a stronghold by making industry and the establishment of factories which lasted until the Charles IV in 1356 who assigned the 19th century. Železná Ruda is an important tourist centre with facilities for building of the castle to his Master Builder, summer or winter stays. Švihov Castle Sights include the baroque Church of the Virgin Mary (Pomocné z Hvězdy), Vitek, known as Hedvabný (the Silky One!) the Chapel of St. Anthony and St. Barbara, the Chapel of St. Anna, an iron The foundation of this enormous building tel. 376 393 378 mill from the end of he 18th century on the banks of the Řezná still in use was already completed by 1361. This royal castle is the highest castle in www.cestujme.cz/svihov until 1947, the Museum of the Šumava, the Black Lake (Černé jezero, 4 km), Bohemia at 886m asl and its present name is a corruption of the German the Devil's Lake (Čertovo jezero, 6 km), and the waterfall Bílá strž (9 km form of the original Czech name - Karlsberg from Karlova hora. A late gothic moated castle in the Point of interest - the castle offers wonderful views of central Šumava and the region around. In the vicinity are a number of marked and meadows edging the River Úhlava Žinkovy (18 km) circular paths north of Klatovy founded in 1480 by A summer tourist destination with a large lake. Opening times: Půta Švihovský, at that time one of Sights include the pseudo-renaissance chateau (not open to the public), the April - Sat, Sun, Holidays 10,00 - 17,00 the richest and most influential men in Church of St. Václav, a museum, the archaeological site, Obrovo hradiště, May, June - daily except Mon 10,00 - 17,00 Bohemia. The first part of the castle containing remains of a settlement from the period of early Slav settlement July, August - daily except Mon 9,30 - 18,00 was finished in 1489 but the rest not finished until 1510. In the 18th and the ruins of the castle Potštejn (1 km). September, October- daily except Mon 10,00 - 17,00 century the castle was rebuilt as a grain store and in the second half of the 20th century the castle was restored and opened to the public. Klenová Chateau and Castle Point of interest - a castle with a protective water system which was tel.: 376 392 208 counted amongst the best fortresses of its period www.gkk.cz Opening times: These are the ruins of one of the oldest April, October - Sat, Sun, Holidays 9,00 - 12,00, 13,00 - 15,00 castles in Bohemia, first mentioned in 1287. The romantic chateau was intended to be May, September - daily except Mon 9,30 - 12,00, 13,00 - 16,00 one of the first examples of the Novo-Gothic June - August - daily except Mon 9,30 - 12,00, 13,00 - 17,00

22 23 24 PLACES OF INTEREST Shopping Usual opening times: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm, Saturdays 9 am Velhartice Castle to 12 am. There are several supermarkets in Klatovy: Hypernova, Kaufland, tel.: 376 583 315 Plus, Liedl, Penny which stay open over the weekend. www.cestujme.cz/velhartice Every Monday there is an open market in the square.

A Mediaeval gothic castle from the beginning of the 14th century situated Cash points amongst beautiful wooded hills on the Each bank has a cash point which is available 24 hrs a day. Three banks are slopes above the River Ostružna. The 32m long, four-arched, stone located on the square, Komerční Banka, Obchodní Banka and Spořitelna. bridge on cylindrical pillars connecting the castle Palace, the so-called 'Rajský dům', to the opposite tower, called 'Putna', is quite unique Transport Point of Interest - near the castle is a collection of traditional houses There are two railway lines crossing the town, no. 183 Plzeň-Klatovy-Želez- and wooden cabins from the Klatovy region and from around Sušice ná Ruda and no. 185 Horažďovice-Klatovy-Domažlice. Opening times: Klatovy region can be easily accessed by bus. The bus station can be found April, October - Sat, Sun, Holidays 9,00 - 16,00 on Hlávkova ulice, a five-minute walk from the railway station. May, September - daily except Mon 9,00 - 17,00 The municipal public transpost lines no. 1, 2 and 4 will get you to the bus June - August - daily except Mon 9,00 - 18,00 and railway stations.

Exposition of a folk architecture in Chanovice Free time: Swimming, Skateboarding and Skating Information centre tel. 376 514 164 If you fancy a change from shopping and sightseeing, you might like to go Project aiming for conservation of an endangered entities of a folk architec- for a swim either to the indoor swimming pool or to the open-air swimming ture in the southwest region of the Czech Republic. The outside visit of baths. Both can be found in Dr Sedláka ulice. Children might also enjoy the exposition is possible freely; a guided one, by arrangement. The main att- newly built playground with skateboarding facilities (U Čedíku) or the BMX ractions are timbered grange, timbered shed and log cabin house complex (Plánická ulice). Ice skating is available in winter at the ice stadium in Nerudova ulice

Cycling Routes There are several cycling routes going through the region, for example no. 332 going to Železná Ruda, no. 2080 to Plánice, no. 38 to Švihov, 2052 to Janovice n/Úhlavou. There are two cycling paths in Klatovy, one in Dr Sedláka ulice and the other one, leading to Vrhaveč, in Sadová ulice. Cycling paths are also used by roller skating enthusiasts. Marked walking paths can also be used by cyclists. Several signposts can be found around the town, for example at the bus station or by the football pitch in Luby.

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