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Lipno
Spend 1–2 days at Lipno for water sports and nature walks; skip if you only have a short stopover.
Lipno is an artificial lake in South Bohemia centred on the Lipno Dam. It offers a 20 km bike/inline track, a treetop walkway, a bobsleigh slide and beaches. Most activities cluster near Lipno nad Vltavou, reachable by car, train or bus. One to two days cover the main outdoor attractions; longer stays suit camping or ski trips in winter.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Winter (limited ferry and walkway hours)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lipno158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Lipno, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyLipno is safe for tourists; main risks are traffic congestion on road 39 and occasional slippery surfaces on the inline track.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 155 ambulance · 150 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundBike or inline skates on the 20 km (12 mi) track; free "Stezkabus" bus or cable car (summer) to the treetop walkway; ferries between lakeside towns…Bike or inline skates on the 12 mi (20 km) track; free "Stezkabus" bus or cable car (summer) to the treetop walkway; ferries between lakeside towns…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at lakeside caféCZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedCamp pitch, a night, per personKč 200
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomKč 1,800
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomKč 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 500 · Mid Kč 900 · High Kč 1,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Nov (13 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lipno: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
10 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bike or inline skates on the 20 km track; free "Stezkabus" bus or cable car (summer) to the treetop walkway; ferries between lakeside towns; boat rentals on the lake.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Šumava National Park (west of the lake)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus or car, about 20 min
Numerous hikes and winter cross‑country trails.
Český Krumlov
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Car via road 39, about 45 min
Historic town on the way from Central Bohemia.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Penzion Mauritz
Rustic hostel about 20 min from Hochficht ski area; good base for winter sports.
Wellness Hotel Frymburk
Hotel with wellness centre and bike rental nearby.
Camp Frymburk
Standard camp with chalets; close to ferry station.
Modřín Camp
Popular campsite near Lipno nad Vltavou.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CZK 500–800 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 800–1 (≈ under US$1) 200 excl. bed
- High
- CZK 1 (≈ under US$1) 200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel/dorm bed2 × 1 night × Kč 500 | Kč 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Kč 900 | Kč 1,800 |
| Bike rental (full day)2 × Kč 300 · check | Kč 600 |
| Ferry ticket Lipno‑Frymburk2 × Kč 120 · check | Kč 240 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × Kč 600 · check | Kč 1,200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 484 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 2,662 per person per day, bed included | Kč 5,324≈ US$300 |
Penzion Mauritz or similar.
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at lakeside café | CZK 40–60 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Ice cream | CZK 30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bike rental (full day)check | CZK 200–300 (≈ US$10–15) |
| Ferry Lipno–Frymburkcheck | CZK 80–120 (≈ US$4–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road 39 from České Budějovice can be heavily congested before summer weekends.
- Ferry and treetop walkway operate limited hours in winter; check schedules.
- Some attractions list prices without confirmed amounts; verify on arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Ambulance
- 155
- Fire
- 150
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Emergency
- Police158
- Ambulance155
- Fire150
Embassy
US consulate in Prague; Czech emergency number 112 works for all services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train České Budějovice → Lipno nad Vltavou: about CZK 250 (≈ US$12), 1 h 40 min (check)
- Bus Na Knížecí → Lipno: about CZK 300 (≈ US$15), 4 h 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (promiňte)
- Děkuji — Thank you (děkuji)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (kolik to stojí?)
- Kde je trajekt? — Where is the ferry? (kde je trajekt?)
- Mohu dostat mapu? — Can I have a map? (mohu dostat mapu?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lipno. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Winter (limited ferry and walkway hours) · month by month →
- 0 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental package to the trip budget.
- Include a ferry ticket for the Lipno‑Frymburk crossing.
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