A view of the Alps

This is a view from the hill above Olsina across to the Sumava National Park. One clear days, such as those you can get in Winter, one can see for miles. Look closer and you will see a blue line on the horizon. Obviously it was much more noticeable from the hill, so here is a zoom photograph to show just what you would have seen:

Yes, they are mountains - the Alps to be precise. As you come south through South Bohemia you begin to rise, until in the Sumava you are in the foothills of the Alps, which means great air quality and great skiing.

Winter in South Bohemia

Winter has arrived in South Bohemia. The country is covered with snow and it will stay until March. The snow-covered landscape is stunning, especially as the sky is often blue and the sun brilliant.

Fish Harvest in The Czech Republic

In October/November all over South Bohemia fishponds are being drained and the resident carp are harvested. These harvests make for fascinating viewing and the tradition goes back to the Middle Ages, as indeed do some of the ponds. This is a short video we made of one such harvest at Lake Olsina, near Cesky Krumlov.

If you want to see a similar event next year, just let us know and we will arrange it.

PS When we say fishponds we actually are often talking about man-made lakes.