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Vimperk

South Bohemian Region, Czechia · Europe

About Vimperk

Vimperk sits on the route: 15 minutes from Zdíkov, 31km from Bavarian Forest National Park.

Vimperk is a town located in South Bohemian Region, Czechia. With a population of 8,043, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vimperk sits in Czechia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Prague time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vimperk to your route.

About Vimperk

Vimperk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvɪmpɛrk] ; German: Winterberg) is a town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,300 inhabitants. The town is located on the Volyňka River, on the border between the Bohemian Forest mountain range and Bohemian Forest

Read more Foothills. Historically Vimperk has been known as an important regional trade centre, being located on the Golden Trail from Passau to Prachatice. Vimperk is also renowned for its glass-making and printing traditions. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. The main landmark of the town is the Vimperk Castle.

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Where is Vimperk located?

Vimperk is located in South Bohemian Region, Czechia, Europe. The coordinates are 49.0586 latitude, 13.7829 longitude.

What is the population of Vimperk?

Vimperk has a population of approximately 8,043 people, making it a town in Czechia.

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Quick Information

Population
8,043
Continent
Europe
Country
Czechia
Region
South Bohemian Region
Timezone
Europe/Prague
Coordinates
49.0586, 13.7829

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Czechia

Police
158
Ambulance
155
Fire
150
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Vimperk

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Bavarian Forest National Park

Germany's oldest national park, a wild expanse of primeval spruce forest with the treetop walk and roaming lynx near the Czech border.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Český Krumlov

A fairy-tale UNESCO town with a magnificent castle perched above a dramatic bend of the Vltava River.

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle

A sprawling Renaissance castle above a fairytale town in a Vltava bend, with a painted tower and rare baroque theatre.

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Hluboká Castle (Zámek Hluboká)

White neo-Gothic chateau in South Bohemia remodelled in the style of Windsor Castle, set in a large English landscape park.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving in Czech Republic

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.48/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €11 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vimperk.

Zdíkov

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 1,616

Čkyně

🇨🇿 Czechia

7 km awayPop. 1,616

Vacov

🇨🇿 Czechia

10 km awayPop. 1,372

Stachy

🇨🇿 Czechia

10 km awayPop. 1,222

Borová Lada

🇨🇿 Czechia

12 km awayPop. 276

Vlachovo Březí

🇨🇿 Czechia

13 km awayPop. 1,672

Volyně

🇨🇿 Czechia

14 km awayPop. 3,036

Husinec

🇨🇿 Czechia

15 km awayPop. 1,339

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