Vimperk - Vimperk Castle Attractions
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The town of Vimperk lies to the west of Ceske Budejovice beside the Sumava Mountains. A steep path from the main square in Vimperk leads to the Vimperk Castle, set high above the town. Some parts of the castle date to the late 12th Century although it has undergone changes and additions over the centuries. The Vimperk Castle was last privately owned by the Schwarzenberg family but is now a museum. There are great views of the surrounding areas.
The Vimperk Castle is also the headquarters for Sumava National Park, which surrounds the town. Sumava National Park is the largest national park in the Czech Republic. This park, along with the Sumava Protected Lands and the National Park Bavarian Forest in Germany, form a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
The Vimperk Castle is also the headquarters for Sumava National Park, which surrounds the town. Sumava National Park is the largest national park in the Czech Republic. This park, along with the Sumava Protected Lands and the National Park Bavarian Forest in Germany, form a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
