Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
třEbOň, tElČ,
and
třEbíČ
Many travelers to South Bohemia visit only Český Krumlov.
While it's delightful, three nearby towns are less packaged, more
authentic, and—for many—equally worthwhile.
If you draw a line between České Budějovice (the capital
of South Bohemia) and Brno (the capital of Moravia), you'll go
right through the “Three Ts”: Třeboň is an inviting medieval town
famous for its peat spas, network of manmade lakes, and fish
specialties. Tiny Telč has the Czech Republic's most impressive
main square. And busy Třebíč is home to the country's most intact
historic Jewish quarter.
Getting Around the “Three Ts”
An express bus line between the big cities of České Budějovice
and Brno stops in Třeboň, Telč, and Třebíč (5/day Mon-Fri,
2/day Sat-Sun; České Budějovice to Třeboň—30 min, to Telč—2
hrs, to Třebíč—3.25 hrs, to Brno—4.5 hrs). You can reach České
Budějovice easily by direct train from Prague (almost hourly, 2.5
hrs) or from Český Krumlov (6/day, 1 hr). In České Budějovice,
the bus and train stations are next to each other. Direct buses
also connect these towns to Prague and other destinations; see
“Transportation Connections” for each destination.
Planning Your Time
With good planning—letting bus departures dictate the amount
of time you spend in each town—you could reasonably leave Český
Krumlov early in the morning, visit Třeboň and Telč, and arrive
in Třebíč by evening. With more time, consider an evening in Telč
for village relaxation and hiking, or move on to Třebíč for a bigger,
more city-like feel.
