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32-618: Hosty is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic . It has about 200 inhabitants. Hosty lies approximately 33 kilometres (21 mi) north of České Budějovice and 92 km (57 mi) south of Prague . This South Bohemian Region location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . South Bohemian Region The South Bohemian Region ( Czech : Jihočeský kraj )

64-635: A long tradition in South Bohemia. Fish husbandry in the total area of 25 000 ha makes up about 50% of the total national production. The region is famous for its small villages with a pond in the middle. These are generally built in the style of the Rustic Baroque , also known as South Bohemian Baroque: "Rustic Baroque is a term for the unique architecture of South Bohemia. The local folk bricklayer masters Martin Paták and František Šoch created

96-689: A new type of South Bohemian farmhouse with an ornate frontispiece in the middle of the 19th century. A typical building of this style is a massive rustic farmhouse with two richly decorated frontispieces, which are joined by an arched gate with small doors. The marshland frontispieces are beautifully decorated, they have lavish contours, the surface is usually divided by allusive decorative columns, completed by arches, stylised hearts, four-leafed clovers, meadow flowers." 49°05′N 14°40′E  /  49.083°N 14.667°E  / 49.083; 14.667 Vimperk Historically Vimperk has been known as an important regional trade centre, being located on

128-450: A significant role in the region. Other important sectors are the automotive industry, production of machinery and appliances, and also the textile and clothing industries. Recently, the travel industry has become an important sector in the region. The Czech Academy of Sciences, whose institutes operate all over the region, provides a good base for the development of science. These institutes focus mostly on biology and ecology. Scientific work

160-426: A town. The region borders (from the west clockwise) the regions of Plzeň , Central Bohemian , Vysočina and South Moravian . To the south, it borders Austria ( Lower Austria and Upper Austria ) and Germany ( Bavaria ). Until 30 May 2001, the region was named as Budějovický kraj or Českobudějovický kraj , after its capital, České Budějovice . Due to its geographical location and natural surroundings

192-589: Is also part of the activities of the University of South Bohemia (Czech: Jihočeská univerzita) with its headquarters in České Budějovice and Jindřichův Hradec. Approximately 11% of the national agricultural production is produced in the South Bohemian Region. The agricultural sector focuses on plant production, mostly on growing cereals, oil plants, and potatoes. In animal husbandry, the breeding of cattle and pigs prevails. Fishpond cultivation has

224-405: Is an administrative unit ( kraj ) of the Czech Republic , located mostly in the southern part of its historical land of Bohemia , with a small part in southwestern Moravia . The western part of the South Bohemian Region is former Prácheňsko , a huge archaic region with distinctive features with its capital, Písek . In 2011, there were 624 municipalities in the region, whereof 54 had a status of

256-417: Is situated in South Bohemia. The Bohemian Forest is a holiday destination, in particular, with hikers. Many natural and cultural sights are connected with more than 500 km of summer marked trails and bike trails. The climate in South Bohemia is of a transitional Central European type. It is affected alternatively by an oceanic influence from the west, and a continental influence from the east. Therefore,

288-546: Is the 1,378-metre (4,521 ft) high Plechý in the Bohemian Forest, the lowest elevation with 350 m (1,150 ft) above sea level is at the Orlík Dam . The region is located in the drainage basin of Vltava river. Other significant rivers are Malše , Lužnice , Otava , Nežárka and Lomnice . South Bohemia is known for its many ponds. In the past, more than seven thousand ponds were established across

320-785: The Reichsgau Oberdonau was created by the Nazis in accordance with the Ostmark law of 14 April 1939 on the territory of Upper Austria following the Anschluss (annexation of Austria) in autumn 1938. This encompassed those districts of South Bohemia ( Kaplitz und Krumau ) that had long been settled by Germans. This was reversed after the Second World War and the German-speaking population that had lived in

352-474: The Czech Protestants during the rebellion of 1618. Between 1622 and 1624, Jáchym Novohradský of Kolowrat built new castle buildings over portions of the castle that had been destroyed. This construction and other expensive activities ruined him financially so that he was forced in to sell the castle in 1630 to Oldřich, Count of Eggenberg . The Eggenberg family owned Vimperk Castle until 1719, when

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384-525: The Golden Trail from Passau to Prachatice . Vimperk is also renowned for its glass-making and printing traditions. Vimperk is made up of three town parts and 19 villages: Vimperk is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) south of Prachatice and 50 km (31 mi) west of České Budějovice . The southern half of the municipal territory lies the Bohemian Forest and is protected as

416-594: The House of Eggenberg died out and all of the Eggenberg holdings, including the Český Krumlov estate, fell to the Schwarzenberg family . In 1857, the town suffered yet another fire which caused extensive damage to many of the buildings on the main town square and to the castle. A fundraising was announced, to which Emperor Franz Joseph I also contributed, and within a year all the houses were repaired. After

448-519: The King Ferdinand I , the citizens of Vimperk sided with the Czech Protestants. After Ferdinand's eventual triumph he gained Vimperk among his spoils. in 1553 he sold Vimperk to Jáchym of Hradec, but it was seized by William of Rosenberg . William's brother Peter Vok of Rosenberg (the last member of the Rosenberg family ) sold the town in 1601 to Volf Novohradský of Kolowrat, who sided with

480-736: The National Heritage Institute. A part of the property serves as a museum, and the headquarters of the Šumava National Park and Šumava Protected Landscape Area are also located there. There are three churches in Vimperk: Church of Saint Bartholomew, Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary, and Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Church of Saint Bartholomew is oldest sacral building in

512-630: The South Bohemian Region consists of the České Budějovice Basin and Třeboň Basin . The southwest consists of the Bohemian Forest mountain range and its foothills, the Gratzen Mountains and its foothills are located to the south. The northern part of the region extends to the Central Bohemian Uplands . The eastern part lies in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands . The highest elevation in the region

544-455: The area around the confluence of the rivers Lužnice and Vltava (Moldau): on average there are 40-50 such days a year. In 2021, the region produced 4,8% of the national GDP . The GDP per capita is 79% of the national average. It's the 11th position out of 14 among all regions. In 2011, the business sector in the South Bohemian Region comprises 159,000 entities, 114,000 of which were sole traders. There are more than 300 thousand people employed in

576-467: The area since the Middle Ages was expelled . Until 2001 the region of South Bohemia was called "Budějovický kraj". The South Bohemian Region was established with constitutional Act No. 347/97 of Collections concerning the formation of higher territorial administrative units. The region and its authorities are specified by Act No. 129-2000 of Collections concerning regions, which came into effect on

608-530: The centre of the town. In the 19th century, Vimperk became an industrial centre of the Bohemian Forest region. The industrial character of the town remained in the years 1945–1989. After 1989, the industry began to decline and many businesses closed. The town began to focus more on tourism. The largest employer based in the town is a branch of the Rohde & Schwarz company, which is a manufacturer of electrical devices. It has more than 900 employees and belongs to

640-456: The day of the regional authorities elections, 1 January 2001. The region is divided into 7 districts: The total area of the region is 10,057 km which is 12.8% of the total area of the Czech Republic . As of 2024, South Bohemian Region's population is 654,505 and with only 65 people per square kilometer, the region has the lowest population density in the whole country. 64.2% of the region's population lives in towns or cities. One-third of

672-471: The end of World War I , by 24 November 1918, the town became part of Czechoslovakia . In 1938, Vimperk was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of the Reichsgau Sudetenland . All non-Germanic people were expelled. At the end of World War II, all German people were expelled from Vimperk. In 1945, American Allied Forces liberated Vimperk, which is commemorated by a plaque in

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704-463: The inhabitants live in the five largest municipalities. Only 4% of region's population lives in municipalities with less than 200 inhabitants. As of 2024, the average age in the region is 43.3 years. Approximately 11% of inhabitants who were 15 years or older had a university degree (in 2001 this was 8%). According to the 2011 census, 20.6% of inhabitants in the region believe in God (however, almost half of

736-626: The largest employers in the entire region. The I/4 road, which connects Strakonice with the Czech-German border, passes through the town. Vimperk is located on the railway line Strakonice– Volary . The Vimperk Castle is the main landmark of the town. The Schwarzenberg family was the last private proprietor of the castle. In 1947, the Vimperk Castle was nationalized by the Czechoslovak state. Since 2015, it has been owned by

768-402: The middle of the 13th century, when the Vimperk Castle was founded. The castle was most likely founded by King Ottokar II to protect the border and the new branch of the Golden Trail, the important trade route from Passau to Bohemia. In the 1260s, Ottokar II lent the manor and the castle, which included the walled fortress with a tower house and a palace, to the noble family of Janovic. In 1370,

800-508: The people did not answer this question). The table below gives an overview of the 10 most populated towns and cities in the region (as of 1 January 2024). Other significant towns are: Vimperk , Dačice , Kaplice , Soběslav , Sezimovo Ústí , Vodňany , Blatná , Veselí nad Lužnicí , Bechyně and Protivín . The following table provides more details on the districts of the South Bohemian Region: The central part of

832-573: The properties of Janovic family forfeited to the royal crown. From the end of the 14th century, the Vimperk estate was a property of the Kaplíř of Sulevice noble family. During their rule, the settlement and the castle were merged into a single fortified unit and an outpost, mighty round tower Haselburg, was built. Despite the era of the Hussite Wars , Vimperk prospered, and in 1479, it was granted

864-490: The region belongs to the first settlements that appeared in the distant past. Over the past centuries, the South Bohemian region has been known for fishpond cultivation and forestry. The region has been industrialized since the beginning of the twentieth century. Nowadays, it is a tourist destination due to its natural and historical richness, and the fastest growing industry has been the travel industry. On 1 May 1939

896-670: The region, whereof 31% in industry, 13% in trade and 10% in construction sector. The average salary in the region in September 2013 was CZK 21,768 (approximately EUR 850). The unemployment rate in September 2013 was 6.05%. The Region does not rank among key industrial areas of the Czech Republic. The industrial production is concentrated particularly in the area of České Budějovice and in Tábor District and Strakonice District . The food and drink processing industries play

928-455: The region. With its 489 ha Rožmberk is the largest one , followed by Bezdrev (450 ha) and Horusice pond (415 ha). In the 20th century, a series of dams were constructed on the Vltava river. Lipno Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the Czech Republic and has an area of 4,870 ha. Other dams in the region are Orlík Dam , Římov Dam and Hněvkovice Dam. A big part of the Šumava National Park

960-519: The town rights by King Vladislaus II . After it was owned by the Malovec of Chýnov family for a short period, Vimperk was acquired by the Rosenberg family in the 16th century. During their rule, the trade on the Golden Trail reached its peak. Probably during the 16th century the castle began to be rebuilt into the Renaissance residence. During the war in 1547 led by Czech Protestants against

992-427: The weather can be variable. Most of the South Bohemian region belongs to the mild, warm and wet zone and at altitudes above 750 m, this passes to mild and cool. The warmest month is usually July, with temperatures averaging between 17 and 18 °C in valley areas. In higher localities (over 900 m) the temperatures can drop below 14 °C. Days with temperatures above 25 °C are most frequently in valley-basins, and

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1024-536: The Šumava Protected Landscape Area; the northern part lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills . The highest point is the Šerava mountain at 1,061 m (3,481 ft) above sea level. Other high mountains include Kamenná hora at 1,057 m (3,468 ft) and Kupa at 1,044 m (3,425 ft). The town is situated in the Volyňka River valley. The whole area was covered by deep forest until

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