Kamenice nad Lipou
Discover Kamenice nad Lipou
Kamenice nad Lipou (locally known just as Kamenice) is a small town in Highlands region of Czech Republic. It is home to about 4,000 people (1 January 2025) . The town is known for the scenic narrow gauge railway from Jindřichův Hradec, its chateau with an ancient lime tree and the main square with historical buildings. It presents a good way to get off the beaten path in Czech Republic, as Kamenice and the surrounding region are nice but completely overlooked by foreign tourists. It presents a good destination for people who prefer relaxing in small town atmosphere rather the hassle of main tourist destination and large cities. The town was established in 13th century. The ancient lime tree which still grows in the chateau garden, and from which the city derives its name, was planted at about the same time. At that time, there was also a castle in the city. In 1583, the castle was rebuilt by one of the many town owners as a Renaissance chateau, which it still is today. In the eighteenth century, a brewery was built, and this brewery was renovated and reopened after a long halt during communist times. In 1906, the town was connected to the outside world by a narrow gauge railway from Jindřichův Hradec to Obrataň.
What to Experience in Kamenice nad Lipou
Taste of Kamenice nad Lipou...
In a town like Kamenice nad Lipou, you have a good chance to experience authentic Czech cuisine for a decent price. During lunchtime, there are often a few set meals, which are even cheaper. You can probably get drunk in Kamenice nad Lipou much cheaper than in Prague. The local brewery has been resurrected and is becoming a thing in Kamenice and surrounding region. An adventurous person can pitch a tent anywhere in the surrounding forests, as long as it is out of sight. There is free WiFi in the main square and in restaurants. There is mobile signal even in the deepest forests, often 4G. The post office is on the main square.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere is one daily bus leaving from and going to Roztyly station in Prague (red metro line C). There are also direct buses from other nearby cities, such as Pelhřimov, České Budějovice or Jihlava. For timetables and tickets, use IDOS. If the button to buy a ticket is not present at IDOS, you can just buy it from the driver of the bus (you can actually always buy the ticket from the driver, but the bus might already be full). You can get to the city by using the local narrow gauge railway , which runs many times every day. The railway is not operated by Czech Railways, meaning you can not buy a ticket online on the Czech Railways website. If you coming from Prague, find the connection first on IDOS, then buy the ticket to the last point on Czech Railways on their website (this is always Jindřichův Hradec or Obrataň) and buy the ticket for narrow gauge railway from the conductor. Alternatively, you can buy the ticket all the way to Kamenice at any Czech Railways ticket desk....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town itself is small, so you can walk anywhere. For longer trips in the surrounding region, bike or car would be the best bet. They have bikes for rent at Hotel Berger, but it is unknown if they rent them to people other than their guests, so you have to ask. Another option is to rent a bike in Jindřichův Hradec (possible directly at the railway station, from Czech Railways) and then take it to Kamenice—you can take it to the train or ride the last 20 km (12 mi) from Jindřichův Hradec. There are a few ATMs in town to get cash, and there are two banksː In a town like Kamenice nad Lipou, you have a good chance to experience authentic Czech cuisine for a decent price. During lunchtime, there are often a few set meals, which are even cheaper. You can probably get drunk in Kamenice nad Lipou much cheaper than in Prague. The local brewery has been resurrected and is becoming a thing in Kamenice and surrounding region.
Where to Stay
An adventurous person can pitch a tent anywhere in the surrounding forests, as long as it is out of sight. There is free WiFi in the main square and in restaurants. There is mobile signal even in the deepest forests, often 4G. The post office is on the main square.
Money & Budget
There are a few ATMs in town to get cash, and there are two banksː In a town like Kamenice nad Lipou, you have a good chance to experience authentic Czech cuisine for a decent price. During lunchtime, there are often a few set meals, which are even cheaper. You can probably get drunk in Kamenice nad Lipou much cheaper than in Prague. The local brewery has been resurrected and is becoming a thing in Kamenice and surrounding region. An adventurous person can pitch a tent anywhere in the surrounding forests, as long as it is out of sight. There is free WiFi in the main square and in restaurants. There is mobile signal even in the deepest forests, often 4G. The post office is on the main square.
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Glimpses of Kamenice nad Lipou
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks
a wall covered in lots of different types of rocks