čd šumava bus

ČD ŠUMAVA BUS
Newly!
Unique opportunity – travel from a UNESCO city
to a UNESCO village
From České Budějovice to Holašovice and up to Kleť
Visit interesting places in the Bohemian Forest (Šumava) using the bus connection which runs in
July and August 3 times a day also at weekends, on bank holidays and during school holidays!
▪
the historic complex of Český Krumlov and baroque granges of Holašovice, both among
World Heritage Sites of UNESCO
▪
the Kleť mountain with our oldest stone lookout tower, which can be reached by chairlift
directly from the bus stop
From Český Krumlov to Kleť and Holašovice
Bus
Stop
Bus
10:21
12:21
14:21  Český Krumlov train station, 48.8221044N, 14.3172739E
12:18
14:18
16:44
10:25
12:25
14:25
Český Krumlov, Sv. Trojice, 48.8200453N, 14.3254861E
12:14
14:14
16:40
10:55
12:55
14:55
Kleť chairlift
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16:11
11:25
13:25
15:25
Holašovice - village UNESCO
11:26
13:26
15:26
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Buses run on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 June to 28 August 2016 and on 5 and 6 July 2016.
Bus tickets can be purchased on trains and at booking offices of the Czech Railways or directly on buses.
Following tickets can also be used for travelling by ČD Šumava bus: ČD Skupinová víkendová, Celodenní, Vltava-Dunaj Ticket, Jízdenka na léto, Jízdenka NP-Ticket Narodního parku Šumava and Donau-Moldau-Ticket ITB.
Regular fare (pricing example): Český Krumlov – Holašovice 37 CZK.
A return ticket for the chairlift can be purchased on trains at discounted prices!
Examples of pricing
Český Krumlov – Holašovice
37 CZK
Český Krumlov – Kleť chairlift
25 CZK
Holubov – Kleť chairlift
10 CZK
www.cd.cz/cdsumava
ČD ŠUMAVA BUS
A gem of vernacular architecture
Holašovice is a small peculiar South Bohemian village located approximately 30 km north of Český Krumlov and about 15 km west of České Budějovice, next to the Blanský Forest,
protected landscape area. Holašovice was put on the UNESCO List of Cultural and Natural Heritage on 5 December, 1998 in Kyoto, Japan, for its extraordinary architectural and urban
values. Holašovice represents an exceptionally complete and well-preserved collection of granges, which were structurally and artistically adapted to a style known as “South Bohemian folk baroque” during the 19th century.
History
The area of Holašovice has been provably inhabited since the Neolithic period. However, the main architectural development began in the early 13th century. The arrangement of
the village square suggests that Holašovice was founded on a greenfield site within the efforts to colonize the South Bohemian border region. The development of settlement proves
extraordinary stability. Historically, the number and location of granges survived virtually unchanged until today.
The first written mention of the place appeared in a charter of Wenceslas II., king of Bohemia. He donated Holašovice along with several other villages to the Cistercian monastery of
Vyšší Brod. The village remained under administration of the Cistercians until 1848.
Originally, the village population was mostly ethnically Czech. Their lives were significantly affected by plague epidemics between 1520 and 1521, only two people survived. They left
the village and it remained empty. The cotters of the Vyšší Brod monastery became new village residents, this time of a German origin. During World War II, Holašovice was even part
of Greater German Empire.
Monument description
Twenty-three granges, protected by heritage preservation, open into a relatively large village square with dimensions of 210 x 70 m. Disposition of houses is characteristic of the folk baroque style where each building was arranged into three main parts. The frontage was extended on both sides backwards. On one side, there was a residential area. A granary or room
retained by a retired farmer were on the other side. Now, they are both part of the residential area. Cowsheds, stables and an outhouse were situated behind the residential area. The
ground plan was closed by a barn with a large gate which allowed carriages to pass from the village square up to the backyards. Behind the barn, there were fields and orchards.
This arrangement of the frontage enabled rich architectural structuring of both shields and their connection through the gate in the middle. Secular ornamental motifs, often geometrical and plant, dominate the decoration, accentuated by the rich colour of the facade. Unfortunately, interiors of the houses are not accessible. In the middle of the village square, there
are a pond, a blacksmith’s farmhouse with a former forge (now a grocery) and the chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk.
Remember to visit
Information centre
▪ It is located in a former school building behind the bus stop.
▪ Minor exhibition of everyday objects, photo presentation of Holašovice and folk baroque style, village square model, exhibition of handmade items from artisans of Holašovice
Folk Feast which is held every year in late July.
▪ Offer of souvenirs and postcards; distribution of information and promotional leaflets; providing information of the monument and its surroundings; guided tours can be organized on request.
▪ Free parking for cars and buses.
Ceramic workshop with a shop
▪ Offer of handmade thrown and painted utility and decorative ceramics. The workshop is located across the parking lot near the information centre.
Grange Yard Museum in the farmhouse No. 6
▪ Former outbuilding displays a collection of several hundred items from everyday life of the village.
▪ Paid tour.
Stonehenge of Holašovice
▪ Modern megalithic structure built in 2008. The circle consists of 25 stones (menhirs) including one placed in the middle.
▪ More Celtic-like monuments.
▪ Paid tour.
Refreshment – South Bohemian Pub Holašovice:
▪ Outdoor terrace with a lovely view, facing the large village square.
▪ Hall with 110 seats.
▪ Traditional Czech cuisine and menus based on seasonal products.
Refreshment – Granary “U Vojta” in the farmhouse No. 3:
▪ Outdoor terrace facing the farmhouse yard.
▪ South Bohemian specialties.
Český Krumlov
České Budějovice
Distance between
Svornosti square and Sv. Trojice bus station is 1.5 km
Nádražní
suburb
Český Krumluv
railway station
Sv. Trojice
bus station
Vltava river
Špičák
Chvalšiny,
Kájov
Parking
Castle Information
Historic centre
Svornosti square
Information
www.cd.cz/cdsumava
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