Volary
Volary combines the scale of a small town with the spacious setting of the Šumava foothills, reflecting its historical position on routes between Bohemia and Bavaria. It lies in a broad basin near the Teplá Vltava, amid wooded ridges and meadows of the Šumava region. Volary developed beside the Golden Trail, the medieval network used to carry salt from Passau into Bohemia. Its centre retains examples of distinctive Volary timber houses, built in an Alpine-influenced form by settlers from the Austrian Alps. The townscape extends between cultivated open ground and forest, close to Šumava National Park.
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The Šumava Mountains define the setting of Volary — wooded slopes and a highland climate have shaped life in this South Bohemian town on the edge of the Bohemian Forest. Volary is known for its distinctive timbered houses, whose broad layouts and steep roofs reflect Alpine building traditions introduced by settlers from Tyrol. A number remain in the historic centre, setting the town apart from the more familiar architectural patterns of Czech urban life. The nearby Vltava headwater region reinforces Volary’s connection to one of Czechia’s most important upland landscapes. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Volary and Šumava.
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South Bohemian Region occupies a broad southern stretch of Bohemia in Czechia, reaching from the Šumava Mountains near Austria to the lowlands around České Budějovice. The Vltava flows north through this region, while the Třeboň area is renowned for its centuries-old network of fishponds and carp farming. Český Krumlov, set in a bend of the Vltava, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historic centre and castle complex. The regional capital, České Budějovice, is also home to the Budweiser Budvar brewery. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of South Bohemia.
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