Lake Lipno is an ideal destination for a family holiday, and because we live here, we can offer you an overview of the top experiences that we have tried ourselves. On this page, you will find 21 places and experiences that are worth trying with children. From cycling routes to water fun – Lake Lipno offers a truly wide range of activities.
Explore all the activities and trips you can enjoy with children at Lake Lipno!
Also take a look at our complete guide to activities at Lake Lipno.
Lake Lipno with kids When it rains
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 2,5 h | · A unique forest theatre where the audience becomes part of the story. It offers funny performances for children and adults, original humor, and great fun in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 3+ h | · Head to the Bavarian Forest for wolves, to Dvorec for lions, or to the family-friendly ZOO Hluboká. We bring you tips for the best animal trips within driving distance.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 2 h | · Experience history firsthand! Český Krumlov Monasteries offer interactive exhibitions, crafts, and fun for the whole family in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 1 h | · Looking for adrenaline for the whole family? Try go-karts in Horní Planá. Fun for kids and adults, a quality track, and beautiful views of Šumava.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 4+ | ⏱️ Time: 1.5 h | · Discover the new Adventure Golf course at Resort Olšina. Great fun for families, quality facilities, and other activities like paddleboards or tennis in the beautiful Šumava nature.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 1+ | ⏱️ Time: 2 h | · Playkid Frymburk is a modern children’s playroom with giant climbing frames, a bouncy castle, and a gaming zone for older kids and adults. An ideal place for fun in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 2+ h | · Enjoy movies under the stars in Černá v Pošumaví. Screenings take place in any weather thanks to covered seating. Free theatre performances for children every Tuesday.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 1 h | · Try two different bobsleigh tracks in one place in Lipno nad Vltavou. Year-round fun, controlled adrenaline, and breathtaking views for the whole family.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: Half day | · The Kingdom of the Forest at Lipno – a unique forest playground inspired by Šumava nature. Giant trampolines, rope centers, and live animals promise all-day fun for the whole family.
🌧️ Light Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Duration: 50 min | Sail along the Vltava River just like generations before you. Step onto a traditional wooden raft and let the stories of old Krumlov carry you away. During the 50‑minute cruise, you circle the meander of the historic center and learn interesting facts about the town and the river.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 1–2 h | · Unique exhibition of freshwater and marine animals. More than 30 aquariums, interactive elements, and a touch tank offer an ideal program in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 1–2 h | · Visit the largest Czech Lego exhibition in Lipno. More than 40 giant structures, a detective game, and fun for children and adults on an area of 2,000 m² in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 45 min. | · Experience a tropical paradise at Papilonia Lipno. Walk among hundreds of exotic butterflies, watch them hatch, and take unique photos in any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 2 h | · Save a rainy holiday at Aquaworld Lipno. Swimming pool, wild river, whirlpools with a view, and relaxation for the whole family. Children will be delighted by the water slide and paddling pool, while adults warm up in the Finnish sauna.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 1.5 h | · Go back 100 years at the Seidel Photo Studio Museum in Český Krumlov. Experience a photo shoot in period costumes and take home a unique souvenir in the form of a professional photograph.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 8+ | ⏱️ Time: 1.5–2 hours | · Training via ferrata with a view of Český Krumlov for older children and beginners. On-site equipment rental, bistro, and a chance to refresh in the Vltava River for the rest of the family.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Duration: 45–60 min | Step into a world of fairy tales and imagination. The Puppet Museum in Český Krumlov features more than 400 puppets, themed scenes, and a real puppet theatre where children can perform their own story.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 6+ | ⏱️ Time: 60–80 min | 🧥 Mine Temperature: approx. 10 °C | · Mine train ride and safe tour of the underground tunnels. Ideal trip for kids and adults, great program for any weather.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Time: 3+ h | · Enjoy water fun at the largest aquapark in Lake Lipno. Wellness Hotel Frymburk offers pools, a water slide, a wild river, and a sauna world for the whole family.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 1+ | ⏱️ Time: 2–4 h | · Save a rainy day at Hopsárium Lipno. Giant climbing frames, trampolines, go-karts, and facilities for parents under one roof.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 4+ | ⏱️ Time: 1.5 h | · Play adventure golf in the beautiful botanical garden at FunSpot Lipno. 18 holes, waterfalls, an underwater world, and evening games under the stars await you.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 3+ | ⏱️ Time: 2 h | · Burn off the kids’ energy at Rope Park Lipno. A safe adventure, routes for everyone, amazing views, and a day full of family fun await you.
🌧️ Rain: ❌ | 👶 Age: 5+ | ⏱️ Time: 2–4 h | · Experience adrenaline at Adventure Park Lipno. Rope park, paintball, wakeboarding, and water attractions in Frymburk and Černá v Pošumaví. You can also try off-road scooters, archery, or minigolf and enjoy an unforgettable active day surrounded by nature.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Duration: 40–70 min. | · The Film Legends Museum in Český Krumlov is an ideal stop for fans of all ages who love movies, comics and fantasy. Kids will be fascinated by the detailed figures, while adults will appreciate the iconic scenes and great photo opportunities.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Duration: 30–50 min. | · The Wax Museum in Český Krumlov is a quick and fun stop for families with children. You’ll see historical figures, movie characters and Czech legends — and kids especially love taking photos with the wax figures in the themed rooms.
🌧️ Rain: ✅ | 👶 Age: 0+ | ⏱️ Duration: 20–40 min. | · The Mirror Maze in Český Krumlov is a quick, fun and completely safe activity for families with children. Kids love the endless corridors, optical illusions and the challenge of finding the way out — perfect during a walk through the old town or as a shelter from the rain.
Lake Lipno is a great destination for families in every season. In the summer, you can head out on the cycling routes along the reservoir or rent a boat and explore it from the water. In the winter, the area transforms into a paradise for skiers and skaters, who appreciate the local slopes and skating on the frozen lake.
Whether you are looking for an active adventure or quiet moments with children, Lake Lipno offers plenty of options to truly enjoy your time together.
Lake Lipno is a cycling paradise – and for families with children, this is doubly true. We have prepared an overview of children’s cycling routes, which are ideal for small riders and balance bike champions.
Further inspiration can be found in our Cycling with Children: A Complete Guide – it includes tips on route selection, equipment, and practical advice for family cycle trips. Choose according to difficulty, length, and terrain.
Lipno nad Vltavou is a place where one adventure leads straight into the next. Among the most popular attractions is Království lesa – a massive adventure park with trampolines and mazes. Right next to it is the Treetop Walkway, featuring interactive stops and a long slide.
When the weather isn’t ideal, you can head to Aquaworld, Papilonia, or the LEGO exhibition. For those seeking adventure, the Lipno Rope Park offers a range of obstacle courses for both children and adults.
There are so many activities here that you won’t fit them all into one holiday — and that’s exactly why families love returning to Lake Lipno.
If you want to explore beyond Lipno, Český Krumlov is a great choice — just 20 minutes by car. Children can see the bears in the castle moat, enjoy fun museums, explore the underground and try outdoor adventures. Take a look at our 9 tips for things to do with kids in Český Krumlov.
We know from our own experience that the Fairy Tale Reserve in Hořice is among the best experiences for families with children at Lake Lipno. It is an interactive theater in the forest where even adults get involved in the story – everyone becomes part of the fairy tale. According to feedback from our guests, it is also one of the best adventures they have experienced at Lake Lipno.
Opening hours: The Fairy Tale Reserve is only open during the summer holidays (from July to August). We recommend booking tickets in advance.
Whether you are planning an active holiday with children, your first cycling trips, fishing, or just a quiet time in the garden – you will find everything a family needs with us. Our accommodation for families with children is ready for small and big guests, but dates fill up quickly.
Book your stay and enjoy a relaxed family stay at Lake Lipno.
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